It's five years now down the road. The kids are growing like weeds. At least that's what Castle says. Johanna is 12, Nathaniel is 10, Sidney is 8, and Victoria has just turned 5. A lot has happened in these five years, Castle still hasn't gotten his seizures under control. So, as a result, he's been given a seizure detecting dog. The family named him Dax and they couldn't be happier to have the new help around the house. Sadly enough though there can't be just happy moments in this span of five years. During the middle of those five years after one night of not having sex for a good amount of time the couple plans a date night and sends the kids happily, to go stay with Gram and Papa Beckett for the night. Despite their early past, the two had really found a liking for each other and had started dating. Anyway, back to the story. Having a little too much alcohol that night the two forget to use a condom and about two months later Kate finds out she's pregnant. She tells Castle first because she's in shock and this was completely unexpected. She was a little upset at first not because they couldn't afford or care for the child, but because it was so unexpected and unplanned. They would though welcome the child and except the fact that they would be having a fifth child. Just as the couple began to except the child and begin the planning to tell family and friends, Kate is rushed off to the hospital. Their worst fears are playing out before them in slow-motion. Kate has suffered a miscarriage. The loss was devastating for the couple. They had not told anyone so the pain was even worse because they were not sure if they wanted to even tell anyone. The couple agrees that they will never get over the child and keep the baby in their memories. it's now at the five-year mark and Kate and Castle can't disagree that they are trying for another child. Victoria was unplanned and so was this last child, but after losing this last baby they admitted to each other that they had missed having a baby around the house. It did not take the couple long before they decide to start trying again. It was more though of a we 'won't be using a condom so if it happens it happens.' They did not want to be disappointed when they kept getting negative tests.
The miracle of new human life is amazing. Only though if you're not hunched over the toilet puking into it. Kate was exactly 10 weeks pregnant today. It was Castles big 4-0 and they had planned a huge party with all the family and friends from the 12th. Kate had planned this huge present for Castle, that she was going to give to him today, but she changed her mind last minute when she found out she was pregnant. She knew telling him on his birthday he may not believe her, but she was going to make him. She was showing more than she should be but only because this is child number six. Her body has stretched so much it can better fit a baby now.
Kate had been with Lanie the other day when the woman convinced Kate to take a test. The two had been in the ladies room of the 12th staring at the test waiting for it to say pregnant. It didn't take long for the test to be done and for it to show the words 'Pregnant' on the digital screen. Kate is shocked to see those words. Not to mention the screams coming from Lanie. Being the brave men, Ryan and Espo claim to be the two come running to find Kate and Lanie in the bathroom both staring and screaming at the test. They hear the feet of the boys and turn, Kate knows they are screwed.
"What the hell?" Espo interrupted as the ladies looked at him both of them with big eyes.
"Shit, Espo, you can't scare us like that!" Kate groans setting the test down on the counter.
"You can't tell Castle." She tells him rubbing a hand through her hair.
"I have to tell him," Kate explains her eyes on her partner.
"Yeah, sure, just don't take ages, I don't like keeping secrets." Ryan chuckles watching from the door.
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It's the morning of the party, Kate is throwing up hoping Castle does not find her in the bathroom. The kids had been with Martha and Jim for the night so Kate and Castle could have the night off. Well, that's what she told Castle so she could hopefully disguise the party. Got the kids out of the house so they could get dressed without tipping off Castle. Kate is getting dressed so the two can go out for a little one on one time and have some coffee and just be a couple.
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The two are sitting in a coffee shop when Lanie just so happens to walk in. She smiles walking by and stopping at their table.
"Hey, happy birthday!" She smiles at Castle softly as he looks up.
"Why thanks, Lanie." He grins as Kate is standing up now.
"I forgot, I have to go pick something up." She explains leaning over and kissing Castle. He pouts as Lanie sits down with him.
"Trust me, birthday boy, it will be worth it." She chuckles softly. Kate leaves and quickly makes her way to the precinct. Going into her office she grabs the dress that hung behind the door. It's a blue one shoulder dress. She's glancing over the dress before she puts it on. She's remembering the last time she wore it. In fact, it was almost the dress she went into labor in when she was pregnant with Victoria. Going to the bathroom she puts the dress on and makes sure everything in the bullpen is decorated as it should. The banners and balloons placed perfectly. She's spinning around taking it all in before people start to arrive. Not many people know her secret and she can't wait to get it out in the open.
She's done, it's all just as she wants it and she just has to wait for people to start showing up. Her father, Martha, and the kids show up first. The boys show up next with Jenny, plus little miss Sarah Grace, who was not-so-little anymore. More of the couple's friends start arriving and Kate gets a text from Lanie saying they will be there soon.
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"Whats going on?" Castle asks watching Lanie as she stands and takes his hand.
"Don't ask." She chuckles and pulls on him as he calls for Dax to follow. The two leave the coffee house and Lanie takes Castle down the street to a tailor and picks up a suit Kate had got specially made for him.
"Here, take this and go get dressed." Lanie smiles watching him leave to get dressed before she goes and changes herself. She comes out 10 minutes later a cute dress. Its nothing fancy but for Castle's party its perfect. Waiting she see's Castle come out in the stunning suit.
"You look so handsome." Lanie smiles at him watching him look her over.
"And you look amazing." He smiles back at her softly.
"Now care to tell me where we are going?" He pleads trying to get something out of Lanie.
"You'll know soon." She chuckles as she takes his hand and leads him and Dax to a waiting limo. The two are on their way Lanie, trying to keep in the secret just 20 minutes longer.
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Everyone that has RSVP'd to show up has shown up. Kate can't be happier that she's going to surprise her husband. She gets one last text from Lanie which tells her that they have just pulled up. Castle is confused that He is at the precinct on a Saturday but Lanie assures him it will be ok. Just after getting the text Kate turns the lights off and waits for them to arrive. Hearing the elevator ding she knows they are out of the elevator.
"What the hell are we doing Lanie?" Castle groans as the lights flip on and everyone yells 'Surprise!' Castle is taken aback seeing all is friends in front of him.
"Happy birthday love." Kate smiles brightly as she walks over and kisses her husband. She lets go and looks into his eyes.
"Everyone, I have an announcement." She smiles watching Castle and then looking to her friends and family before her.
"I had a huge gift planned but things changed and I had to re-decide my gift for Castle." She smiles.
"This may seem shocking but I'm sure you will all love this gift including Castle." She smiles brightly trying to hold it in just a few more moments.
"Plus, the other gift was kinda cheesy." She chuckles softly.
"Anyways, I'm pregnant!" She beams as Castle looks at her shocked.
"This isn't a joke is it?" His eyes wide as she studies his wife. He clicks in when he notices what dress she is wearing and his hands are gracing over his mouth as he holds in his excitement. He is standing watching his eyes still wide as he remembers the awards night and how beautiful she looked in that dress, Even how beautiful she looks in it now.
"Its no joke Castle." She smiles again and walks over and plants a kiss on his lips. Everyone around them that does not know is cheering and excited for the couple.
"I swear." She chuckles softly her arms still around her excited husband.
"I can't believe it, I just can't." He beams planting another kiss on his wife's lips.
"I get to be a father again!" He's crying now because he knows how much they had wanted this child. All the pain was worth it for this moment. Castle finally lets go as people are coming up and congratulating the couple. Castle is standing next to Kate with an arm around her as they talk to a couple they had met in one of Johanna's classes. The kids had become close friends and so had the parents. They are chatting away when Dax begins to bark. Castle has never been able to feel his seizures coming but barking Dax can only mean one thing. He's also never been able to figure out his triggers but he knows it must be from all the party excitement.
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The party is done a few hours later and Jim and Martha take the kids again letting Kate and Castle have another night to themselves.
"I can't believe it Kate," Castle smiles softly.
"Me either." She sighs softly and cuddles in bed with her husband. The two are yawning as Kate looks over at Castle.
"We are so boring." Kate chuckles leaning over to kiss Castle.
"Yeah, but we do have four kids." Castle giggles glancing to see Dax at the end of the bed.
"I hate to be a party pooper but I'm exhausted." Kate sighs softly.
"Thats ok, my love, you're carrying a baby, sleep." He smile softly.
"Thanks though for today." He yawns and rolls over to hold his wife.
"you're welcome baby." Kate yawns as she dozes off.
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