So, a completely random future Caskett drabble one-shot here.
"Dirty diapers." Esposito offered, tilting back in his chair, throwing the paper ball to Ryan.
"Waking up every other hour."
"Spit up on your favorite shirt."
"Never ending laundry."
"Teething."
"Oh, don't forget the whole birth part…kinda messy." Ryan added, tossing the paper ball back to Esposito who nodded in solemn agreement.
"Guys, you're not convincing her!" Whining, Castle glanced at the declining shade of colour in Beckett's cheeks.
She turned reproachful eyes to Castle, one hand on her still flat stomach. "Is it too late to give it back?"
Ryan and Esposito glanced at each other, smirking slightly.
"That's only the beginning, Beckett."
Castle huffed in annoyance, ready to duct tape their mouths shut. He'd wanted their help persuading Beckett that being a parent was awesome, hoping they'd be able to ease a few insecurities that had begun plaguing her. The guys were, after all, doting daddies themselves.
"That first smile that you know isn't gas." Ryan added, resuming their teasing, catching the ball from Esposito.
"Their first step."
"And the first word…Olivia's was Dada."
"That baby smell…talcum powder and lavender baby wash."
"Those few quiet moments when they're asleep and you know that you could stare all night at this little life you created."
"The feeling you get when you first hold her…"
"…there just aren't any words to describe it."
Castle turned cheerful eyes to Beckett, hopeful the heartfelt (but cheesy) ramblings from her two manly colleagues would placate her. It seemed to have worked, because she sniffled and swiped a hand across her eyes.
"Alright, now you've won me over. Thanks guys."
Satisfied, Castle wrapped an arm around his wife's shoulders and steered her away from the boys' desks.
"Oh, yeah, don't forget about the pregnancy hormones." Esposito called out.
"And the morning sickness." Ryan pitched in.
"And the cravings."
Tilting his head skywards, Castle sighed. See if he ever let them play laser tag with him again.
Sooo, yes, random, but I hope you liked...?