Heartbeat

It had been months since the day that Beckett took out 3XK and his accomplice out in the loft. Alexis; who was newly single, had returned to school. Martha was off teaching an acting class at her studio. Castle was off on his book tour.

In the days that followed that day; Castle had let his ex-wife/publisher what had happened that he would return the book tour. Gina was pleased to hear that everyone was okay. Beckett had returned work after a few days off. When she had returned to the precinct; Beckett returned to a round of applause when she stepped off the elevator.

But today; Beckett was off of work and she was spending the day with her daughter. Around lunch that day Beckett and Johanna Martha were meeting Jim at a local diner for lunch. That weekend Castle and Beckett with their three month old daughter would take a trip down to DC so that Gibbs, Director Shepard and the rest of the NCIS crew were able to see Johanna Martha. Beckett also wanted to introduce her daughter to Agent McCord and the rest of the agents at the Attorney General's task force.

"So Johanna Martha; what should we do today?" Beckett asked as she gave her daughter a bottle.

Johanna Martha just looked up at her mother adoringly.

"How about before we see Grandpa for lunch, we make a little pit stop on the way."

At that moment Beckett decided that they were going to stop by Montgomery's grave. Beckett felt the need to tell Montgomery that Tyson had been taken care of.

Once Johanna Martha finished her bottle; Beckett gave her a quick bath and dressed her.

Sometime later; mother and daughter were at the cemetery, just in front of Montgomery's grave.

"Roy."

Beckett was quiet for a moment as her daughter cooed.

"Just wanted to let you know that Castle and I are married now. We're going on three years now…."

There was another bout of silence with a side of baby cooing.

"And this little one here is our daughter; Johanna Martha. She's here thanks to you and Gates keeping Castle around."

"Thank you for all of this; Roy."

With that Beckett and Johanna Martha left to meet Jim for lunch. On their way; Beckett left a voicemail for Castle.

"Just wanted to let you know that the baby and I are meeting my dad for lunch. We're actually on our way to the diner now. There is something I wanted to let you know….. Let's give it another go…"

Castle listened to the voicemail before he went out to sign books for the fans. Castle was looking forward to having some fun with his wife when he returned home.