Remy's
"So Kate, what are you doing for your Mom's birthday?" Lanie asked as they all took a bite of their hamburgers.
"Don't know yet." She replied sipping her milkshake.
"If you need any help just let us know." Ryan said as he sipped his milkshake.
"Yeah will do. So what are you all up to this weekend?" Kate asked as she sipped her strawberry milkshake.
"I thought we could all go to the park together and hang out like the old times?" Esposito said as they finished their meals.
"Sounds like a great idea. Look I gotta go. See ya tomorrow guys." Lanie said waving before hurrying off.
"Yeah same. See you guys tomorrow." Ryan said going the other direction.
"Want me to walk you home?" Esposito said as they fell into step.
"Sure." She replied as they walked to Kate's house only to find a bunch of cops around.
"What the hell is going on?" Kate said, she found her father sitting in the gutter outside their home.
"Sweetie, it's your Mom. I went out and when I got back I found these cops around. She was murdered in the kitchen. They don't know who did it." Jim said crying again.
All Kate could remember was her father telling her before she fainted into Esposito's arm.
Two weeks after her mom's murder, Kate had a one night stand and her dad turned to drinking.
9 months later
"Katie she is so beautiful just like her mom. You've done good sweetie. I promise you I will clean up and be here for you and Savannah." Jim said as he held his newborn granddaughter.
"Thankyou Daddy. I really wish Mom was here." Kate said closing her eyes.
"Get some sleep sweetie." Jim told his daughter.
4 years later
"Mommy! Up." 4 year old Savannah yelled as she clambered up on her mom's bed.
"Mija, you want to go see Uncle Kev and Uncle Javi?" Kate asked as she got up and started making breakfast for both of them.
"YES! I go get ready." She said before toddling off to her bedroom.
"Sweetie. We have to have breakfast first then we can get dressed." Kate said as she put Sav in her high chair and gave her bowl of Cheerios.
" 'Fank you momma." Savannah said as she ate her cereal before asking if she can hop out of her chair,
"It's okay baby." Kate said as she picked clothes out for herself and Savannah before dressing Savannah in her red dress and white shoes and putting her in piggy tails.
"Let's go Momma." Sav said before running towards the door.
"Wait. Do not open that door young lady or you will have time out." Kate said sternly as she collected her wallet, keys and phone before picking Savannah up before walking out the door and to her car.
20 minutes later
"Uncle Kev! Uncle Javi!" Savannah yelled as her surrogate uncles swept her way from Kate.
"Hey chica. You been good for you Mom?" Kevin Ryan asked as he kissed Savannah's cheek.
"Yes!" Savannah giggled as Esposito took her off Ryan.
"Dude, hand over my godbaby." Espo said giving her a kiss and big hug before setting her down on the floor.
"How you been Becks?" Ryan asked as we all went into the break room.
"Yeah good. It's hard juggling a four year old and work on your own. You guys should try it some time." Kate said teasing her colleagues/brothers.
"Nah. You seem to be doing really well on your own. If you need any help you can always come to us." Espo said as he made three lots of coffee and found some juice for Sav.
"Thanks. Dad is taking her today till about 3 and then we are going to the park." Kate said finishing her coffee before collecting her stuff. "Come on Sav; let's get you to Pa's house. See you boys in half an hour tops, cover for me."
"Bye bye boys." Sav said as they left.
Half an hour later
"I'm back, anything pop on hour latest case?" Beckett asked as she walked to her desk and put her stuff away.
"Nah not yet. Phone record should be in tomorrow at the latest." Ryan said as he joined her at the murder board. "Cap said we can take rest of the day off."
"See you boys tomorrow then. I'm going to take my baby girl for ice-cream and the park." Beckett said as she left.
'I wonder if this year is going to be better than last' Kate thought has she drove to her dad's apartment.
At the park
"Go on Sav. I will be right her sweetheart." Kate told her before Savannah ran off to the monkey bars.
"Which young one is yours?" someone asked from beside her.
"Oh hi. The one with the brown piggy tails swinging on the monkey bars next to the little girl with the beautiful red hair." Kate said, turning to look at the man beside her. "What about you?"
"Little girl with the beautiful red hair. Rick Castle nice to meet you." Rick said offering his hand to her to shake.
"Kate Beckett. My girl's name is Savannah, she just turned four a month ago on May 25th." Kate said.
"Mine is Alexis she turned four also a month ago on May 26th." Rick said smiling at Kate.
"She's beautiful." Kate responded turning back to find Alexis and Sav playing tag.
"Have you heard of my book? Storm Fall?" he asked.
"Yes. I just guessed you didn't want me to say anything because of your fame and all the women. I'm not like that, I don't embarrass people like others do." Beckett said.
"Thank you." Rick said gratefully.
"It's okay. To me you're just another regular parent in the park with their kid. Unlike others who like to stare." Beckett said staring down some women who were giving her the dirty look because she was talking to the famous Richard Castle and not them.
"Thank you Kate." Rick said just as their daughters came running up to their respective parents.
"Momma, can Lexis please come and get ice-cream with us?" Savannah asked nicely.
"I suppose she can if it is alright with her Daddy first." Kate said.
"Yes, if Lexi introduces me to her friend." Rick said smiling at Savannah.
"Yes Daddy. Savvy this is my Daddy, Rick. Daddy this is my friend Savannah." Alexis said making introductions.
"Lovely to meet you Savannah." Rick said.
"Nice to meet you to Mr. Castle." Savannah said.
"Lovely manner Sav." Kate praised.
"Lexi this is my Momma, Kate. Momma this is my new friend Alexis." Savannah said also making introductions.
"Very nice to meet you Alexis." Beckett smiled.
"Likewise Miss Beckett." Alexis said with lovely manners.
"Beautiful manners Lex." Rick also praised as they all stood up and started making their way to Serendipity.