Chapter 1
Today is the big day. Kate still can't believe it. She feels like it was just yesterday when she decided to leave the job in Washington and come back to New York to be with Castle.
Beckett and Richard have been preparing the wedding with the help of Martha and Alexis for two months. They were two months full of stress, but everything ended up being perfect. They both wanted a simple wedding, and that's what they're getting. The ceremony will take place in the garden of their Hampton's house.
Kate's looking at Castle welcoming the guests from the window of their room. She can't help to smile when she looks at him. He is ruggedly handsome! And she still can't believe she's getting married to him. We deserve it after all we've been through together, she thinks. The voice of her father snaps her out of her thoughts.
-Katie, it's time. Are you ready?
-Yes dad, I'm ready- she says looking at herself in the mirror one last time.
-You're gorgeous- Kate's wearing a simple elegant white dress with diamond motives that match with her tiara. -I wish your mother could see you- he says looking at her daughter proudly.
Kate takes his arm in hers and they leave the room. They stop at the door that goes to the garden and when the music that announces her starts, they go through the door. She starts walking down the aisle not even looking at the guests. Her eyes are set on Castle as he looks back at her in awe. Jim gives her a kiss on the forehead and leaves her at Rick's side.
-You look beautiful- he whispers in her ear.
The ceremony goes by smoothly. They both wait anxiously for the moment in which they're finally married.
-I declare you husband and wife. You can kiss the bride- the priest finally announces looking at Castle.
Castle takes Kate by the waist and brings her close to him. He kisses her while the guests stand up and cheer.
-I love you- says Kate in tears of joy.
-I love you too- Castle wipes her tears.
The guests go inside of the house while the garden in being prepped for the party. Everyone congratulate the newlyweds. The first ones to do so are Esposito, Lanie, Ryan and Jenny.
-Richard- calls his mother. -There's someone who wants to see you and Katherine.
-Who? - He asks wondering about all the mystery.
-Go upstairs and you'll figure it out. He's waiting for you in your room.
Castle takes Kate's hand and they go upstairs together. When they get to the room, they find a man who Castle recognizes immediately.
-Dad? - Kate's taken aback by that word. He had told her that he had met him in Paris when he went to rescue Alexis. She thought she'd never get the chance to meet her father-in-law.
-Hello Richard- he hugs his son.
-I'm glad to see you again. Especially today.
-Me too. Hey, won't you introduce me to your wife? - He says gesturing towards Kate.
-Of course. Dad, this is Kate and Kate, this is my father.
-It's a pleasure to meet you- she says shaking his hand.
-The pleasure's all mine.
The three keep talking until Castle's father has to leave. They say goodbye and go back to the party.
The afternoon goes by smoothly, and Jim, Martha, Javi, and Kevin all give beautiful speeches. Before moving on to the dance, Castle gets up to give his speech:
-Somebody once said that for love to be real, it has to be hard. Hearing this phrase, I've come to a conclusion: our love is as real as can be- he says looking at Kate- because few have been through as much as we have. My whole life I've been writing made up stories, but today, I start writing a real one with someone I'm madly in love with. Kate I love you, and I thank you for enduring me these last six years and for wanting to keep doing so for the rest of our lives.
Kate gets up when he finishes and kisses him. Hearing him talk about their love, she decides she'll do so too:
-A friend of mine told me not to prioritize my job over love life, because I would regret it. I'm thankful I listened, because if I hadn't, I wouldn't be here today. Before you came into my life- she says looking at Castle- I wasn't having any fun and when you appeared you made my job and my life more interesting. These last years working with you have been incredible. And Rick, I should be the one thanking you. Thank you for always being here, for having my back, and for reminding me who I am, and most importantly, for helping me solve my mother's case and finally, after all these years, getting some closure. I love you.
The newlyweds have the first dance and after that they're joined by the other guests. The big moment of the night was given by Esposito who sang for them. At 3 am, Castle and Beckett leave the party to rest, given that tomorrow they'll be flying to Jamaica. After that, the guests slowly start to leave.
In their room, Castle and Beckett enjoy the night. A night of passion and celebration that goes on between kisses caresses and "I love you" s. That was another one of the moments they couldn't wait to enjoy.