Hey guys, I haven't written in a while, this might turn out to be multiple chapter but who knows, depends on the feedback.

Rick, Kate…..and Rambo

Kate was walking off her routine Saturday morning jog when she found a park bench to rest on. She paused her iPod and drank some of her Gatorade. It was early spring so the weather was still a little cool outside, perfect running weather, not too hot and not freezing cold. She smiled when she caught the shine off her wedding ring from the sun.

Her and Rick had been married for six months now and it was going great. Kate moved into Rick's loft, Martha moved into Kate's old apartment and Alexis was still in college. Rick and Kate had found solid ground between their furniture and decorations mixing and matching, and the loft turned out to be a wonderful mixture of both of them. Kate left a few pieces of furniture for Martha such as her dining room table, sofa and the coffee table. Martha was very happy to have those beautiful pieces; she always admired Kate's taste in things. Of course Kate's bedroom suite was moved into Martha's old room for a guest retreat and a fresh coat of paint made everything pop.

Kate took another drink before pressing play on her iPod and heading back towards home. It didn't take long to arrive at the loft and Kate was already turning her key into the lock. When Kate opened the door the loft was fairly quiet except for the faint key tapping on Rick's laptop and a curse word now and then. She smiled when she heard Rick's frustration, he had writers block again and has been struggling with his for a few days now.

"I'm home!" Kate shouted as she pitched her keys on the bar.

Kate heard little feet pounding on the floor coming from the office. Kate knelt down just in time as their German shepherd puppy came sliding into her. Kate had bought him for Rick as a surprise present and he named him Rambo. Rick wanted to name him Sherlock but Alexis refused along with Kate and he was out numbered.

"Hey Rambo" Kate said sweetly and she greeted the wiggly puppy.

Kate was more of a cat person, but who could say no to a cuddly puppy? Kate stood as Rick came into their living room. He was in a wrinkled shirt, a pair of old cargo shorts and his hair was messy. He was stressed about the new book and it was all over him.

"Hey" Rick said heavily and he kissed Kate.

"How's the book coming?" Kate asked, already knowing the answer.

He wrinkled his nose and groaned.

"That great huh?"

"I just can't think of anything, everything I come up with sound so lame."

"Maybe you need to get out of the house, you have been in that office for three days straight, you need fresh air, and Rambo needs more puppy food."

Rick smiled, he liked going to the pet store, he could stay in there for hours picking out things for his little buddy. Kate headed for the shower to freshen up, but not before telling her husband he wasn't going into public looking like that.

Rick made the mistake of not taming his hair after his morning shower and it dried with a few hairs going crazy. He traded his wrinkled shirt to a navy blue v-neck and those old cargo shorts for a pair of blue jeans. It didn't take long for Kate to get ready and the couple and their four legged friend were headed to the pet store.

When they arrived Rick grabbed a basket and headed straight for the dog section. Kate smiled; this is just what he needed, just as long as he doesn't try to buy out the store. Kate took Rambo to the collar section while Rick went after the puppy chow. Kate was scanning the collars when she found a brown leather one with a double row of silver studs, tough looking without scaring people away. Kate rummaged through the sizes until she found Rambo's. She placed it around his neck to make sure it fit, and it even had some growing room. Kate was searching for the collars matching lead when she felt someone watching her. She turned around and saw that one of the employs was walking towards her.

"Cute puppy" He said as he knelt down to pet Rambo.

Rambo let out a low growl.

"It's ok boy" Kate said and she patted his head. "Thanks" She replied.

The young man stood up, he looked to be about mid twenties, tall, built. "What is his name?"

"Rambo" Kate replied

"That's a cool name, how old Is he?"

"Oh about four months"

The young man nodded as he stretched out his hand. "I'm Ty, I run the obedience training here in the store, has Rambo been to any obedience classes yet?"

Kate shook Ty's hand. "Hi I'm Kate; Rambo is in K-9 and personal protection training"

Ty gave Kate a confused look. "I don't think I'm familiar with those classes"

Kate smiled. "K-9 training is for law enforcement and personal protection is exactly what it sounds like."

"Oh cool, he is going to be a drug dog!"

Kate laughed "Actually he is going be assisting me and my homicide team"

Ty's eyes widened. "Wow you're a cop?"

Kate was just about to reply when Rick came rolling up with a basket full of puppy chow, a dog bed, a few toys and 2 bags of training treats.

"Hey babe, I found this be…" Rick trailed off when he realized Ty was standing there. Rick stretched out his hand. "Hi, I'm Richard Castle, and you are?"

"Oh, hello, I'm Ty, I run the obedience training, I was just talking to Kate here about Rambo joining"

Rick smiled "Well if he wasn't already in training classes we might look into it."

Ty nodded. "Yes, well thank you for your time Kate, have a good day."

Kate smiled as Rick watched the young man disappear between isles. His wheels were turning. His eyes cut back to Kate.

"Was he hitting on you?"

Kate laughed. "No Rick, he was asking of Rambo was in Obedience class but I informed him he was in K-9 training and personal protection"

"Good, little runt…anyway I found Rambo this cool bed." Rick pulled the large dog bed from the cart. It was square with bolster pillows; it had a big paw design in the middle. "Can we get it?"

Kate rolled her eyes. "Don't you remember what Rambo did to his last bed?"

Rick sighed. "Yes but he was just a baby then, now he is a bit older, and they had chew toys..see?" He said as he held up three toys.

"Fine, but if he demolishes this one, I'm not gonna clean it up!"

"Yes!" Rick declared with a fist pump in the air. He was just like a little kid.

When they left the store, they brought home more that Kate intended but it did get Rick out of the house and that was her goal. Rick placed Rambo's new bed at the foot of their bed along with one of his new toys. Kate put the other two toys in his toy bin and replaced his old collar with his new leather one. Kate put his tag on it and he pranced around the loft. Rick was filling up the dog food container when there was a knock at their door.

Rambo barked and Kate ordered him to sit beside the sofa. Rambo did as he was told while staying very alert .

"Officer Metter, come on in"

Officer Metter was in need of new training dogs when he found out Kate and Rick had adopted Rambo. He made a deal with Kate if he would train him, he could use Rambo as their mascot dog when they went around to local schools and hospitals showing the children and elderly a police dog. With Rambo still being a puppy the children wouldn't be afraid of him. Every other Saturday Rambo would go with Officer Metter to the Hospitals and every other Wednesday he would go with him to the local schools. It was a perfect program to teach the children about law enforcement and Rambo brought joy to the elderly and the rest of the patients.

Kate hooked his leash on his collar along with his poop-scoop bags and walked them out. Kate returned to the living and plopped on the couch next to Rick. He was staring into space with a stern expression on his face.

"What are you thinking about?" Kate asked as she placed her hand on his shoulder.

Rick sighed as he leaned back into the couch. "Am I ever going to think of anything worthy of Nikki Heat for the new book?"

Kate kissed Rick's cheek. "Of Course, you're Richard Castle, the man who thinks of the craziest scenarios, you will think of something, but until then, don't stress about it, it will come to you."

Rick nodded his head. "Thanks" Rick grinned as he looked down at Kate. "Wanna play laser tag?"