Based on 6x09 with a mild twist. Contains mild spoilers. If you haven't seen and don't like spoilers don't read! :)
I will continue my series of one shots but wanted to upload this separately just because of spoilers. As always enjoy and reviews are appreciated.
*Disclaimer* I do not own Castle but it would be awesome if Mr. Marlowe would share or at least give us a murder mystery musical.
Even on the worst days, there is a possibility for joy.
We'll Meet Again
Kate stood frozen, unable to move or speak as the music continued playing. Rick recognized the look in her eyes. It wasn't a look he saw often, in fact the last time he had seen this particular look was when she was lying on the ground bleeding, fighting for her life. Kate Beckett, the woman who could strike fear into the toughest man in an interrogation room, was scared.
He slowly moved towards her, "Kate…" Still nothing. He slowly reached out and took her hand rubbing small circles across her knuckles. He looked down at her. Her eyes, usually reflective of all the care and love she had towards him, were empty, almost cold. Realizing the music was still playing, he quickly moved away from her to silence it. Silence, except the light crackling embers of the fireplace, filled the loft. He returned to her gently taking her hand, leading her to the couch. As Rick pulled her into his lap she buried her face in his neck, suddenly broken from her trance. "It was supposed to be over."
"I know but we're going to get through this just like we get through everything else." He felt her warm tears begin to fall on his skin. He hated seeing her cry. All he wanted to do was protect her, take her somewhere safe where no one could ever touch them.
"No Rick. I'm not talking about Tyson," she mumbled into his skin, "you killed him. Like I said earlier, even if you hadn't shot him, no one could survive that fall."
"Kate, they never found his body. He could have had it all planned from the beginning."
She pulled away to look at him, "Tyson always killed women Castle. Why kill someone that looked like Espo? How did Dr. Kelly Niemann get herself placed in the same prison where Tyson served time? Where is all the money coming from? Someone with connections is behind this whole thing. He's trying to make us believe Tyson is committing these murders.
"Kate, I…"
"No, Castle," she interrupted him, "Why that song? We'll Meet Again? My mom loved that song. She always said it gave her hope. Hope that no matter where we go, across the world or down the road, even in death, we would be together again someday. Her best friend gave almost that exact same speech in a toast at the reception after my mom's funeral. None of this was 3XK. It was Bracken. He's sending me a message."
"Kate, stop for a second. I trust your instinct. I asked you once to walk away from this. I know how much catching Bracken means to you and I would never ask you to walk away again. I don't want to risk losing you but I love you, and if you want to pursue this, I'm in it with you. Until the end. I'm right here. Always," he finished reaching to wipe the last tear from her cheek.
She smiled, "I love you too. I'm not scared anymore. I'm in control now, not them. As long as I have you by my side I know I can face anything. She leaned in giving him a brief kiss, "I think this is it Castle. This is my chance to finally make Bracken pay."
In the end the best you can hope for is to find a place to make your stand.
And if you're very lucky, you find someone willing to stand with you.
Thanks for reading! :) Thoughts?