(Flashbacks are italicized)
His mind was going so fast. A million memories whizzing by. Some memories seemed important, others were simply daily tasks. In a lot of them though, the same people appeared.
"Daddy!" the little red head screamed.
"You can do it Pumpkin! Walk to Daddy!"
"I don't want to go boom though!"
She pouted.
"I won't let you sweetie. I'll catch you."
"Please Kate."
"Castle I have to get up early tomorrow."
"Just come watch a movie with Alexis and I. One movie, that's all I am asking."
"Sure, that's all you ask. Then it turns into two movies and then three and then next thing I know it I'm fast asleep curled up on you."
"We both know you love it."
"In your dreams Castle."
"Always."
She smirked.
"Another date with Chet Mother?"
"Yes my darling, but do not worry! I will be back by eleven at the latest."
"You know, most people would find this odd. Mothers are supposed to take care of their sons. Yet, you live with me and check in with me every night."
"The role reversal is funny Richard."
"Don't be late! Otherwise you're grounded!" He joked.
"Goodbye Richard!" the elderly red head called over her shoulder before exiting.
"You'll never win!" the young teen said as she hid behind a bookcase, her laser gun ready to aim and shoot.
"I have a good feeling of this battle Alexis. I shall conquer!"
"Never!" the red headed screamed as she sent a beam of light to his chest, causing his laser tag gear to light up and making beeping noises.
"You game for round two?" he heard himself ask.
"You're on!" she quickly replied before resetting the game.
"Castle you have to stay in the car."
"I brought my vest though! I'll be safe."
"Sometimes I worry about you Rick."
"I know Kate, but you can't protect me from everything. Sometimes things have to happen."
"This conversation isn't making me want to allow you to come any more than before."
He got out of the car and pulled out his vest and gave it to her.
"Here, you put it on. It will make you feel better."
While she was Velcro-ing the sides together from behind she whispered, "Stay behind me and be safe."
He keeps hearing the same words over and over again.
"Stay with me please. I need you. We have so much to do still, you can't leave Rick. You can't leave." The same voice kept murmuring.
It's a mantra that won't stop.
He knows she means a lot to him. He just doesn't remember who she is. Her angelic voice is the only thing that is keeping him from sinking deeper into the shadows.
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