Kate Beckett hated paper work and yet here she was on Saturday night in her home finishing paperwork

She thought if she finished her paperwork on time she may get to spend the Sunday free with her family

But she was getting distracted , and that was because her husband of 8 years Rick Castle was pacing around in his office

She knew it would be some time before he came to her with his problem and she content to wait for him to come to her , after 8 years of marriage there was very little she couldn't tell about him and his mood

And judging by the pacing she could make out that he was upset, excited all at the same time

So she tried to wait and concentrate on her work

"Kate can I borrow your gun please"

Kate looked up from her paper work into blue eyes of her husband " you want what?"

Rick took a deep breath and replied" I want to borrow your gun for an evening"

Kate stared at Rick for a whole minute waiting for him to expound when he didn't she asked" why"

Rick replied" I want to threaten someone"

Kate stared at her husband and finally asked "And who is that and why what …"

"Its Sam… "Rick replied

Kate: WHO OR WHAT SAM

Rick: Sam Walton

Kate: "Sam Walton, Alexis boyfriend Sam Walton , why do want to threaten Sam , has he done anything to Alexis? "

Rick:" No But he called me yesterday and wanted to meet me formally , actually asked me when can he meet me, and stuff like that , so I know this means only one thing , boys do that with the dad only when.."

Kate stood up and they both said at the same time

"When they want to ask the daughter's hand in marriage"

Kate: "So you want to threaten Sam to not to ask Alexis 's hand in marriage or what"

Rick: "No but I do want to threaten him , Its tradition to make the prospective son-in-law squirm in his shoes and btw I do want to make it very clear to him that if he ever hurts my daughter or makes her cry or do anything I'll kill him , and cut his body into pieces…"

What the hell are you smiling at?

Kate: You ! you look cute when you are trying to be a knight in shining armour,

Rick: So you'll give me your gun

Kate: No

Rick:Why, you know I wouldn't shoot it ,

Kate:I know that and I am not letting you borrow my gun , because I love you very much although you are a little silly at times

But how will I threaten Sam then, whined Rick

Kate: Rick listen , Sam is a nicest boy , he loves Alexis and he makes her happy , and I don't think you threatening him will go down well with Alexis

Rick: But but

Kate :I'll tell you what , I'll sit up with you in this interview and keep my badge and my gun in a place its very visible and then we can threaten him In my best interrogation style

You'll do that? asked a wide eye Rick

Kate: Yes, now you better go and prepare for this important meeting while I finish my paper work

Rick smiled and walked towards his office

Hey Castle! Kate called up from behind

What did my father say or threaten you with when you asked my hand for marriage

Rick turned and said

" Oh Jim was very different , he was actually very happy that I was finally taking you off his hands"

And saying this he escaped into his office as a cushion pelted towards him

The end