THE PRECINCT
The next day, Beckett went to the precinct very late. Something atypical in her. She only wanted avoid Castle. Having read the sex scene between Nikki and Rook, Kate felt strange, even uncomfortable with Castle. But he was already there.
Hey, Beckett! What happened to you? Did you have a hard night? I made you coffee. I have to talk to you…
I don´t want coffee. So, is there something new on the case?
Well…
I didn´t ask to you, Castle... Ryan? Esposito?
Castle found something but…
Castle didn´t understand what was happening with her. He felt bad but tried again.
Allow me to explain to you.
No!
No? What is happening to you Beckett?
Nothing!
Did I do something wrong?
No.
So…?
Ryan made a motion with his head to Esposito. And then they left the place.
So, what?
Something is happening to you. You look strange.
Everything is okay, Castle.
She looked the coffee and felt sad for him. She took the cup. He smiled.
Is how you like to you!
Thanks!
Kate… Are you mad with me because I followed you to the bathroom yesterday? I´m sorry that. I just wanted to know if you read my book. There is nothing wrong to talk about it.
I know that. I am not mad with you. And I read the entire book.
And what do you think about it?
I like it!
Really?
Yes, the book is actually amazing!
You made my day with that, Beckett. Because I didn´t mind the press opinion as much as I care about yours. And tell me more… What do you think about Nikki? Is she like you?
Well, Nikki is awesome like me!
Very funny!
Nikki is a great character, Castle. We are not the same person, but Nikki is a bit like me and I am a bit like her. And what about Rook?
Rook is awesome like me!
She smiled.
Is Rook like you, Castle?
We are the same wonderful person.
They looked at each other as if they were thinking the same thing. She felt nervous so change the subject.
So, Castle… Tell me about the case.
Yes, the case. I think that the murderer was the best friend, Lily.
Why…?... Of course! She is the perfect murderer. Nobody was going to think on her.
Exactly!
If she is the murderer … Why I did not realize it before?
Because… she never was in the list. She is so nice, so kind…
Yes, so pretender... I hate admit this, but you are very essential for the NYPD, Castle.
And for you?
You help to me in all the cases... Well, come on, Castle. Let´s go right now to Lily´s house.
Kate rose from the chair and took her coat. Castle took her for the arm.
Wait!
What happen?
I am not going to go with you. There is something that I have to tell you.
What is that?
Today is my last day with the NYPD.
Kate was not reaction. He was serious.
Is this a joke, Castle?
No. I am not a cop, Beckett. I enjoy a lot being with you, working together, but this not can be forever. I am a writer. And a new company of books offered to me a great job, in London.
So… you are going to go to London! I am glad for you, Castle!
Kate wanted to run away. She was putting mourns. Castle's eyes were filled with tears.
I would help to you to solve cases the entire life if I want but I can´t do that.
I know. It´s ok!
I am going to miss the NYPD. And I am going to miss you, Beckett.
The precinct is going to miss you.
I know… So…
Well… I have to go. This is a good bye I suppose!
Yes… I mean…
I know! Good luck, Castle!
She kissed him on the cheek and left the precinct. Ryan and Esposito came back to Castle.
Why you didn´t tell her?
I don´t know what are you talking about, Ryan!
Come on, Castle! You have feelings for her.
I… I am going to go to my home. See you boys!
Castle left the place. Esposito´s phone rang.
Esposito! … Lanie? What happened? Why is she crying? We go over there right now..
They left the precinct.
CASTLE´S HOME
Castle arrived to his house. Alexis and Martha was playing the violin.
Hey dad! What happened?
My dear, you look sad!
Embrace me, please!
Martha and Alexis embraced him.
You tell Beckett about the new job, didn´t you dad?
Yes, I did.
I told you that this job is not a good idea! Son you love being in the NYPD. And also you love…
I know it, mother! But I thought that when I say to her about the job and me going to London she was going to react.
And she didn´t react.
No! I mean… she looked sad but she said me "good luck" and ran away.
She is going to miss you, Dad!
Of course she did, Kiddo! But Kate is a strong woman, she doesn't cry in front of others.
Embrace me again, family!
SOME SQUARE
Beckett was sitting on a bench with Lanie embracing her. Ryan and Esposito arrived.
What is happening, Beckett?
Shh boys! She feels very bad. I call you because you should work alone on the case. She can´t do it.
Ok. Take care of her, Lanie! We go to Lily´s house.
Thanks guys!
They left the place.
So dear, talk to me! You look so happy last night and now…
He left the NYPD.
Who? Castle?
Yes.
Why?
He catches a new job, in London.
London? It is so far from here. What did you say to him?
"Good luck". "I am glad for you".
What did he say?
He said that he is going to miss me.
Oh Sweetie!
Lanie… I can´t live without him
Why you didn´t tell that to him?
I couldn´t do it.
You must to go to his home now!
Kate, you can´t let he go!
LATER, AT CASTLE´S HOME
Castle was lying on the couch thinking on his new job and the travel to London. Alexis was studying in her bedroom and Martha was reading a play. Someone knocked at the door. Martha opened it. It was Kate.
Darling! I am glad to see you!
Me too, Martha! Is Castle here?
He is lying on the couch. Look for him. I have to go to… to see if Alexis need something. See you, dear.
See you, Martha.
Martha went up stairs.
Kate looked for Castle. He was almost sleeping. She looked at him and then she sat on the end of the couch. He opened his eyes and when he saw her, he sat on the couch.
Beckett! What are you doing here?
I´m… I am here because I want to ask you two things.
I didn´t stole your picture of your drawer.
What? You stole my picture of my drawer?
What do you want to ask me?
Well… first, a curiosity. Did you write the sex scene thinking on us or thinking exclusively on Nikki and Rook?
What do you care?
Please, Castle! Tell me!
I wrote the sex scene thinking exclusively on you!
Really?
Really. Heat Wave never was a book for the people. Actually, it never was a book. It was an excuse for see you and then a book. Heat Wave is our story, Beckett. At least, my story about us.
She bit her lip.
What is the other question?
What?
You said that you want to ask me two things.
Oh, yes! … This is not a question, is a request.
Tell me!
I never was selfish, but now I am going to be.
I hear you!
Please do not go to London. Stay with the NYPD. We need you. You are…
No, Beckett. If I stay I need a better reason than that.
Stay with me. I need you. You are important to me. Is that a good reason?
Is the best reason! Now, a kiss!
What?
Please! A tiny kiss!
She kissed him over his lips slowly. He smiled and then embraced her. She smiled.
You know Beckett there is something that I didn´t tell you.
What is that?
I could never have left you. I never accept the job.
What? You are such a traitor, Castle.
I don´t care. You kiss me. I´m happy!
She pulled his ear at the same time that she kissed him again.
Ouch, ouch… you hurt me!!
I am happy too, Castle!
The end!
