Unexpected Connections

Rating: K+

Pairings: Castle: Rick Castle/Kate Beckett and mention of Kate/Josh, Rookie Blue: Andy McNally/Sam Swarek and mention of Andy/Luke

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of ABC's Castle and Rookie Blue.

Summary: A month after Detective Kate Beckett is shot she gets an unexpected visit by a cousin she had not seen or talked to for years. Rick Castle prepares for the book tour and also helping his lady love through recovery. Officer Andy McNally needs a break after Luke her fiancé gets shot things about the engagement come out. So Andy breaks the engagement after he wakes up only to find out her partner Sam Swarek has taken the job with Guns and Gangs.

Prologue

(New York City, NY: Rick's Loft)

Kate was sitting on the couch in Rick's loft or she should say her new boyfriend's place. That's right a week after getting shot a Captain Montgomery's funeral she woke up breaking things off with Josh. This gave her the courage to finally face her feelings for Rick after remembering he did say 'I Love You Kate' before passing out. She reciprocated the feelings and now a month later while recovering they are enjoying the new found relationship. A few minutes later Rick walks in from his meeting with Gina and Paula about the book tour. He sees Kate and smiles wondering what she was thinking about so he goes to join her giving her a kiss.

[The loft couch]

Kate: Hey Rick how the meeting go?

Rick: Good just finishing the last details of the tour. Anyway what was on your mind when I walked in?

Kate: Just thinking of how we got here and how happy I am. So when do you leave and how long will you be gone?

Rick: I happy too but I am not sure I should leave you alone to recover. Despite my protests with Gina and Paula I will leave next week and be gone for a couple of months.

Kate: Rick we talk about this I will not be alone with Alexis, Martha, and Lanie I have plenty of people to help me while I recover. Why do you have to leave so soon?

Rick: Since the book release is tomorrow Gina and Paula wanted to jump at it as soon as it released to get on tour for more exposer. They also know I am with you and figure it easier to get it done sooner than later.

(Kate just smiled and kissed him again. Five minutes later they were interrupted by a phone call. Looking at the caller ID she knew it was Josh.)

Kate: Josh what can I do for you?

Josh: Well I am at your apartment picking up the last of my stuff but I did not want to leave the key here.

Kate: Right well I am at Rick's place until I am fit to go back to my apartment after recovery so you can drop it off with me here.

Josh: Ok can I talk to Rick so I can get directions to his place.

(Kate handed over the phone to Rick. Rick gave Josh directions and then hung up.)

[End of Scene]

Ten Minutes later Josh showed up dropping off the key. He also said goodbye saying he is going to be out in Japan for six months with Doctors without Borders. Then he wished Rick and Kate good luck leaving after giving Kate a kiss on the cheek. They just watched him go and then decided to put in a movie.

(Toronto, Canada: Andy's Loft)

Meanwhile Andy McNally was finishing unpacking boxes for her new place. That's right she had moved out of her and Luke's house after discovering the ring she found was meant for Jo Luke's old girlfriend. She gave back the ring after he woke up two days later when he said Jo's name. So she walked out of the hospital room told Jo that Luke wanted to see her and left. She started packing that night and it took her the rest of the week to find a place for herself. Once she found it she wanted to tell Sam Swarek only to find out he took the slot in Guns and Gangs so he left actually while she was at Luke's side in the hospital. She asked Traci to help her move in and then asked her Captain Frank Best if she could take a vacation. The Captain knew her situation told her to take all the time she needed. She decided to look up her cousin Detective Kate Beckett and see if she wants company but knew it was a risk since they had not talked in a long time. Just then Traci knocked on the door interrupting her thoughts.

[Andy's Living Room]

Andy: Traci what brings you by not that I mind?

Traci: Well I heard yesterday that you asked for some time off what is going on?

Andy: Well since Luke and I broke things off I figured I needed time to sort out my feelings.

Traci: I understand but is there more to it?

Andy: What you mean my feelings for Sam?

Traci: Yes.

Andy: Maybe or Maybe not. Sam left before he even knew I broke things off with Luke.

Traci: I know but he saw you were happy so he thought best he take the chance for something he has been working for a long time. Besides if it meant to be he will come back Jerry did say it was only a temporary operation. Anyway what are you going to do with your time off?

Andy: Well I was thinking of heading to New York City and visiting a cousin that I have not seen or talked to in a long time.

Traci: Who would this cousin be?

Andy: Detective Kate Beckett the inspiration for Richard Castle's Nicki Heat character.

Traci: Those books are good some and the love scenes are hot. How are you related?

Andy: My dad's sister Johanna McNally Beckett was her mother. Unfortunately she was murdered around the time my mother abandon Dad and I. We lost touch after that it was not until three years ago I started looking up some things and ran across her location all because of the first book in the Nicki Heat series Heat Wave was being released. I figured out the dedication was meant for her. Anyway I figured it be a good time to take a break to clear my mind.

Traci: Well have fun maybe you can signed copies of the new Nicki Heat book for me and you.

(Traci got up to leave but before she could leaveAndy's phone went off. She knew from the look on Andy's face it was Luke and she needed her support.)

Andy: Luke what do you want?

Luke: I just want to know if you are ok because I heard you are taking some time off.

Andy: Yeah I am ok just need to clear my head. Luke get well soon and tell Jo hi for me.

(Andy just hung up and turned to Traci.)

Traci: Andy you ok?

Andy: I am fine but if it is ok with you I'd like the company.

(Traci said she call Jerry and let him know. Then she joined Andy for a movie.)

[End of scene]

Traci stayed until the movie was over and then headed home. Andy went to bed and figured she call Kate in the morning. It also gave her time to think of what she say to Kate. Back in New York City Kate and Rick's movie finished and they went to bed. All the while Kate got the strange feeling she be getting an unexpected surprise tomorrow. Anyway she went to bed cuddling into Rick for a peaceful night of sleep.

(The Next Morning in New York City and Toronto)

Andy woke up to get ready for her morning run in the woods of Toronto. In New York City Kate woke up before Rick she got up and went to make breakfast for them. Half an hour later Rick woke up to the smell of breakfast and went to find Kate in the kitchen cooking. In Toronto Andy returned from her run and went to take a shower then get breakfast. She still thought about was Traci said about Sam's assignment maybe temporary. Anyway she had other matters to worry about so she grab her cell phone pulling out Kate number hoping that she might pick up. Rick went out the door to drop Alexis off at dance class she heard her phone ring. Then went to see a number she did not recognize but answered anyway.

[Phone Conversation]

Kate: Beckett.

Andy: Hi Kate I don't know if you remember me Andy McNally but I was wondering if it ok I come visit?

Kate: Yeah Andy I remember you but why the call all of sudden?

Andy: I need a break from Toronto and thought I see if I could visit my favorite cousin and one of the only family members I have left alive outside my dad.

Kate: Sure I love the company since my boyfriend will be out on book tour for a while.

Andy: So it is true you are dating Author Richard Castle. Anyway I tell you more about the visit.

Kate: Sure when are you coming in and look forward to seeing you again?

Andy: This afternoon around 3pm your time and same to you.

(Andy hung up and went to grab the bags she packed last night. She called the cab service and headed to the airport grabbing her bag and passport she headed to her plane. Meanwhile Kate was still in a little shock that Andy called so she went over to sit on the couch. When Rick came back he was wondering what went on since he was gone.)

Rick: Kate what with the look on your face?

Kate: While you were gone I got an unexpected call from a long lost cousin.

Rick: What side of your family?

Kate: My mother's side my mother's maiden name was McNally she had a twin brother Thomas McNally who was a cop meeting a woman by the name of Ann Clark and they had a daughter Andrea McNally who is four years younger than I am.

Rick: I take it she is the one who called.

Kate: Yeah but we have not talked since my mother's murder and her mother just up and left her and her father so we lost touch. Anyway she needs to get away from Toronto for a while so she coming for a visit.

Rick: So when does her plane come in?

Kate: 3pm this afternoon and then we will find out the real reason why she is coming. Anyway we got plenty of time before we have to go pick her up and I want to spend as much time with my boyfriend before he has to leave next week.

(Kate and Rick decided to stay at his loft just lounging around until it was time to pick up her cousin.)

[End of Scene]

3pm came and Kate waited as Rick went to pick up Alexis before he picked them up. She saw Andy McNally heading her way. They hugged and then went to get her stuff. Kate explained that she was staying at Rick's loft while she recovered from the gun shooting. Andy was grateful she did not have to use a hotel. They grabbed her stuff and then waited for to pull up with the SUV. Ten Minutes later Rick pulled up with the SUV and helped Kate in while Andy put her stuff in the back. Then Andy joined Alexis in the back heading to the loft.

One of my latest reviews made me realize that I need to revise this story and make some things clear so some chapters will be the same and others will be changed. Last time I revised a story it turned out to be my longest one. So enjoy this story and Review.