Forbidden Angel 2

by Castlefan6

Authors Note: Sequel to Fallen Angel, Please read that before reading this. Pre series Castle, Rick has graduated and served time in the USMC, fulfilling his ROTC commitment, Beckett has gone on to become a lawyer, Johanna is alive, BOTH are in relationships when they meet, what will happen, For sake of this story the age difference has been adjusted, GO with it, and also I'm sure many military protocols will be broken again IT'S FICTION. NOTE: AU not canon

I don't own Castle, I use the characters for amusement purposes only

Chapter 2

Previously

"Great, as I said I don't want to throw anything out there that would appear to be undermining, the key to success in this, well actually all relationships, but especially those of the heart and head is complete trust in one another.

Is there anything else we need to discuss this visit, we still have some time left?"

Kate looks to Rick, who nods,

"Actually, Doctor we need guidance on how to handle a former girlfriend of Rick's "

Dr. Harry Narvarte' s office

Friday 10:00 AM

Dr. N looks at Kate then Rick, "what type of guidance is required? Is she a recently jilted lover? Or if you could provide some more detail it would be helpful."

Rick explains the relationship, the beginning, the middle, and the bitter ending when he was about to leave for his duty port, when she chose, with assistance from her Mother Sheila Blane to go to London for a once in a lifetime opportunity. She left, never kissing him good-bye but professing her love for him. Kate seeing how hard it was for Rick picked up for him, explaining the two tours, two purple hearts, and almost dying twice, as he refused the opportunity to come home and rejoined his unit, thinking he had nothing to come home to.

Kate confessed her first knowledge of Rick and Kyra, at the Clock in Times Square, and how she witnessed the entire exchange, she was so heartbroken, tears fell from her eyes as she recounted that night. She recounted the night she was walking through the square with her parents, 2 years later and they came upon Rick jumping out of a Marine Truck, about two weeks before Christmas, how they had run into each other, both on dates, and how she had overheard Gina spill his true identity, as Richard Castle, and finally how she invited him to dinner and now they had spent virtually every waking hour together.

Dr. N nods, makes some notes, and sits patiently as Kate finishes the story of how on Christmas Eve, Kyra called and the reception she got from both Paula and Gina, not wanting to include any of her issues, she's surprised when Dr. N askes

"Kate what did you do, when this was happening, what was your reaction to find out a ghost had re-appeared into the present day?"

"Honestly, Doctor, I was pissed, very angry but when I found out the severity of Rick's injuries, and that he had been wounded twice, I fainted. It was Gina, his publisher who rushed to assist me, proving to me that they love Rick and anyone he loves provided they don't hurt him."

"Kate, I would agree with your assessment of Paula and Gina, how much if any interaction have you had with Kyra since she has reappeared?"

"Very little until her last call, it's always the same begging for Rick to meet her someplace in private so she can explain things that he doesn't know of, and why she did what she did.

I got fed up and took the phone last time and told her not to call again, her calls were bordering on harassment, if not stalking. I also told her we were talking to someone and if Rick needed to speak to her, he had her number.

That's the assistance we need your help in Doctor, I had asked Rick on the first night she called, to see her one more time, not for him, but for me to know that he is Choosing me, because he Loves me more than he did her, and that in twenty years he won't be sitting wondering If Only, I want him to be happy, even if that's not with me." She barely finishes before the tears fall from her eyes, and Rick is quick to comfort her.

"Kate, may I ask your reason for that request, and do you still feel the same today?"

"As I said, I don't want Rick to love me because I'm a substitute for her, they had almost 3 years together to build a relationship, we have had 6 weeks, I know how strongly I feel, BUT I don't want Rick to settle, for me or for anyone. He deserves to be happy, I pray it's with me, but if not, his love was never mine to begin with." Kate gets out through tears.

"Rick, What are your thoughts on this? How did you feel when Kate first made the request and have your feelings changed since then?"

""I was shocked, and actually said no way, why would I want to re-live one of my life's worst memories, then as we talked, she explained it was closure for Kate, not me, she needed to be sure of my love," he looks directly into Kate's eyes, "and it should not be a surprise to you to hear me say I love you more than Life itself and if this is what you need I will do it."

"Do you still feel that way Rick?"

"Kate and I decided that once she sat for the NY Bar Exam, we would seek out treatment for me, and defer this question to you, should we do this, or would it be damaging to us? I am willing to do anything Kate needs to insure her, I have loved her more in 6 weeks than I did Kyra in three years."

"Kate, how do you feel about Rick's answer, is there any concern that old romance may be rekindled with him meeting Kyra in public place such as a coffee shop?

"I don't have the least bit of concern, I'm secure in the love I have with Rick, I have never been loved the way and in the depth he shows it every day, not with material things, but a little note, or a quick text just little thoughts that let me know I am in his."

"Kate, since you raised this a few weeks ago, has your thoughts changed or do you think Rick and you both with benefit from Rick saying a formal and respectful goodbye to someone he used to love?"

"I love how you phrased that Doctor, Someone he used to love, and I still think that it would benefit us both, but you are the expert which is why we defer to you."

Doctor Narvarte puts down his pad, and looks first a Kate then Rick, "I wish 20% of my patients showed some of the maturity you both are showing, after all, we're adults we have pasts, but the trick is not to get so wrapped up in those past relationships we don't nurture our current ones, so I think that Kate is correct.

Rick, it will be difficult, but I think if you and Kate prepare a sample agenda of what is going to be discussed, as well as some ground rules that are acceptable to you, no kissing on the lips, no hand holding for an example, the meeting will help heal you Rick.

It will also provide Kate the assurance she is your CHOICE, not your rebound, none of us want that and even if it has been several years it could still be construed as a rebound, legitimately.

Let's take that as your assignment for next week, and for the meantime, ignore, block or send Kyra's calls to voice mail. We can discuss the agenda next week, to insure we are being fair to all, how does that sound?"

Rick has a relived look on his face, and Kate smiles,

"That sounds wonderful Dr. and I noticed, you said WE work on the agenda, just to be clear, that is what you said."

"Good point Kate, that is exactly what I said, you two are one now, I can sense the feeling of love, and you have to insure that whatever you do, will not hurt or cause harm to the other, so by doing it together, it will give you part of the process Kate, Rick are you OK with that?"

"Absolutely Doctor, nothing in my future does NOT include Kate, she's my soul mate."

Kate blushes, but reached down and grabbed his hand, interlacing their fingers and giving them a squeeze.

"Great then same time next week, and Rick, Kate if either of you need to talk before call my cell number on the card, that's why I put it on there, day or night, call me."

He shakes Rick's hand and goes to shake Kates, who pulls him in for a hug with tears in her eyes, "Thank You Doctor, I don't know how I would live without him now."

"You're very welcome so see you next week, and keeping our fingers crossed for good test results for you Kate."

Kate Beckett's Apartment

2:00 PM Same Day

Rick and Kate were both mentally exhausted and decided to walk to Kate's Apartment to check on her mail, hoping her results would be there , never loosing grip of their hands interlaced.

"Rick, I'm sorry to put you through this, I really am, and if you don't want to do it*"

"Hey there, we had an agreement, we would explain to the doctor and then we would follow his advice, I like the idea of the agenda and items that are out of bounds, so we can be somewhat in control of whatever she has cooked up."

As they step into Kate's lobby, she checks her mail, and there it is, the test results from the New York Bar Association. She is faint and feeling weak in the knees as Rick guides her to her apartment, and they sit on the sofa, as she slowly opens the envelope.

"Rick, don't expect too much, I mean most don't pass this on the first try, so I mean*"

"Kate whatever the results, we will deal with them, and if you didn't succeed this time you will next, BUT as a betting man, I'll bet you a Remy's cheeseburger you are now Kathleen Houghton Beckett, Esquire."

The letter tumbles into her lap and with trembling fingers, she unfolds the paper, to read,

Congratulations Ms. Kathleen Houghton Becket, Esquire, which is as far as she gets before, she is in Rick's lap kissing him,

"Babe, I NEVER could have done this without your support, I love you Richard Castle, and I always will, Always."

Rick looks deep into her eyes, and replies, "Congratulations Counselor, I knew you could do it, and I love you with all of my heart as well, Always."

TBC