Castle, Beckett, Lanie, and Esposito walk down the streets of New York together. The sound of sirens and horns blaring continue in the background even though it's late at night.
Castle and Kate started dating last year after much-much pleading on Castle's part. After a while they became more comfortable as a couple and finally started telling their friends they were dating. This lead to their current spot, a double date with Lanie and Esposito.
"The movie was amazing! I had tears at the end." Lanie gushes. Kate decides to chime in, "I know don't you just love Alex O'Loughlin!"
Castle and Esposito share a look, oh brother no matter what when you get those two girls together they will talk your ears off.
While walking nonchalantly down the street they begin to feel the breeze pick up quite suddenly. The leaves start swirling around and around as if stuck in a never ending circle. Garbage from the street got picked up and blown around, a stray bottle hitting Espo in the head.
The girls clung onto their men hoping for a little extra warmth from the suddenly chilly air. Castle surveys the area, all of this seeming a little too familiar-he just can't place it.
They continue their stroll towards Castle's loft for some desert and wine. They are met at the door by a frantic looking Martha.
She pulls them all inside. Once inside they survey the area; the first thing they notice were the 3 suitcases.
"Hey mother what's going on?" Castle asks eyeing the suitcases.
Martha gives him a pointed look, "I just got word. They are coming."
Castle turns a whole new shade of pale. His face contorts into worry and anger. "Where's Alexis?" he asks, she will always be his first priority.
"I have her packing a bag to stay with her mother. Let's just say she isn't happy."
"Wait Castle what's going on?" Beckett asks.
"No time for talking. I need you all to leave now!" Castle says, authority rich in his voice. They have never seen him like this, so authoritative and cold. His eyes turning as black as night; becoming as cold as ice. Emotions leave his face as he tries to form a plan.
"No, I'm not leaving until you tell me what's going on! I can help you!" Kate says trying to get through to her boyfriend .She couldn't lose him to whatever troubles he has, especially not after how long it took them to get together.
Castle turns around a flicker of sympathy passes over his face, he opens his mouth as if to say something but stops at the banging of the door reopening.
Two men walk into the room a cloud of dust in the air around them giving of an eerie vibe.
"Dude, they look like those guys from Micheal Jackson's music video!" Esposito jokes thinking this is one of Castle's elaborate schemes.
"Sergeant Malcolm Reynolds, you need to come with us." Said the man closest to them.
"Uhm, you know what I'd rather not. You see I am very late for a meeting. Why don't you come back some other time." Castle says with his signature smile.
"You have served your sentence. It is time for you to come back and work for the Alliance." The man says.
"Nope, sorry, no can do." He says rocking back and forth on his feet.
Both men pull their guns on Castle, he just smiles unamused by their antics.
The burlier man cocks his head to the side confused by this man who seems so unbothered by their presence. That moment that the alliance soldiers' was shifted Castle draws his gun and shoots them both. Not even batting an eye.
"CASTLE! What the hell?" Beckett screams. Lanie drops down on her knees trying to resuscitate the men.
"Castle, I have to arrest you." Esposito says cautiously. Alexis comes running into the room. She stops abruptly when she sees the men on the ground covered in blood. She opens her mouth and an ear piercing scream is let out. Martha quickly goes to comfort her while shooting Castle a look of annoyance.
Castle walks over to the dead men and searches their pockets. He retrieves what looks to be a PDA attached to a watch.
Castle looks toward Kate, unshed tears in her eyes. "I'm so sorry." He says before clicking a button and their world goes black.