A/N: Well hi! A huge thank you to everyone who reviewed/favorited/followed 'Always'. It made my week. Here's hoping this one gets the same warm welcome. Still accepting beta offers, if you're interested. I'm dedicating this one to Natalie, since it's national sister's day. Love you and Miss you every day, Sis.
When Esposito noticed it, it was subtle, and almost minuscule. The team had gathered around the whiteboard early that morning, still yawning in spite of their early wake up call. Castle breezed in, carrying his usual two cups of handed one off to Beckett and started talking about the case at hand. But Espo saw the little brush of the hands, the twinkling of the eyes. He wasn't about to call anyone out on it yet. If he knew anything at all about their profession, it was that he needed proof. So he waited.
The next time, it was Ryan. At his wedding, when he wasn't dancing with his bride, or kissing his bride, of taking pictures with his bride, he noticed the way Castle and Beckett danced with each other. Once or twice, he saw Beckett actually giggle. Beckett has nevergiggled. There was only one thing on his mind- Can't wait to tell Jenny.
When Gates noticed, their might as well have been a flashing, neon sign pointing at was late, and the chief realized she had forgotten her cell back at the 12th. The begrudgingly turned her car around to go back. Once in her office, she decided to do a quick check of the black and white security cameras on her computer. She pulled up the program and was surprised to see Mr. Castle and Det. Beckett on camera eight. They were in the parking garage, holding hands and heading towards her car. Once there, they kissed very quickly, and Beckett took her usual spot in the driver's seat. Gates sighed. As long as they keep it out of the precinct.
Alexis and Lanie? Oh, they noticed ages before anyone else did. They were the ones constantly obsessing over them, the ones responsible for Rick and Kate's new name:
Caskett.