A/N: Kinda short, but I think it will do. This is a rather fluff chapter, so those of you wanting angst will have to wait just a bit longer!

Enjoy!

It was a slow day. The case they had been working on was closed, and Beckett was just finishing up with the paperwork. There was nothing to do for the rest of the day, and Kate was drifting off when a sudden idea popped into her head.

"Hey Castle...?"

"Yeah?" Castle looked up from his laptop, on which he was typing the latest chapter of Nikki Heat.

"Errrr... I was wondering, because the case is closed, Lanie's sick today, and I was meant to go dress shopping, if you would..."

"Come with you?"

"Um yeah..."

"Well..." Castle said, a mischevious grin on his face "I have been married twice, and I you know I would never miss a chance to see you in a dress."

"Oh Castle, are you sure you can handle it?" she said, a seductive, teasing tone to her voice

"My dear detective, I gladly take the challenge"

Kate grinned from ear to ear

"Get in the car. We're going shopping"

They visited a lot of stores. Bombarded with masses of poofy white dresses, lacy veils and glittering tiaras... after the tenth store, Castle took the complimentary glass of champagne willingly.
Kate refused to let him see her in a dress that was less than perfect, and so far, there had been none. As he stood in the show room of Marchesa Bridal, he sighed in frustration. Women and their dresses. He would never understand. He heard a rustle of skirts from the changing room, the click-click of stilettos, and he breathed a sigh of relief. Finally. He was waiting eagerly as she came out in the first one.

"So... what do you think?"

Castle was left speechless. His palpitating heart stood still for a moment, skipping a beat. He inhaled sharply, his eyes widening, fixated on her. It was a strapless white number, and it fit her slim silhouette like a glove. The silken beaded bodice clung to her every curve, tiny crystals and pearls embedded in the smooth silk and lacy tulle. The sweetheart neckline accentuated her modest decolletage, the skirt waves of cream silk cascading down in elegant folds. Her feet were clad in delicate silver sandals, and gleaming pearls shone from her ears. The soft curly waves of her hair hung loose, tumbling down over her shoulders, down to the small of her back. Simply put, she looked stunning.

"What is it?" Her expression was one of questioning, one seeking acceptance and praise. The feminine vulnerability showed in Beckett's voice, a side Castle had never seen before, and it made her all the more beautiful.

"You look extraordinary Kate"

A/N: I based the dress on the Marchesa Spring 2010 Bridal Emilia Dress. You can check it out on their website - so freakin' pretty! Thought it woud suit Beckett anyway. By the way, did anyone catch the reference to Castle's book dedication in the last line?

Hope you liked it, reviews are appreciated.