A/N: I felt the need to write a second part to this story, not only because I got the encouragement, but because LUCKY pointed out something that I should have thought of. This will be a two-shot now… I hope it fixes the mistake and is still enjoyable. =D

After Beckett had enough of being held by Castle, she stood from her position on the couch, and began pacing the room. The receptionist who had called had told her that visiting hours were over, and Beckett would not be allowed to see him until the morning, and suggested she go home and rest, but as she paced the floor she felt the urge to run.

Beckett was never one to listen to someone else's advice. She played by her own rules. Why should this be any different?

"What's wrong?" Castle asked, knowing there was more on her mind than fear of losing her father.

"I have to go to the hospital!" she stated.

"But they won't let you see him, the visiting-" he reasoned.

She snapped her eyes on him. "I don't care. I just can't stand being here. I need to be with dad, even if I'm sitting in a waiting room all night. It doesn't matter," she insisted.

Castle stood from the couch. "Okay, come on… I'll wait with you."

Outside, they hailed a taxi and Castle directed the driver to the hospital. Beckett almost ran down the hallway when the cab pulled outside the emergency room doors. He was only a few steps behind her, and when she approached the counter to speak to a staff member, Castle rested his hand on the small of her back, hoping to bring her some measure of comfort.

"My father… he…" incoherently she gave the receptionist the details of her father, and the woman informed her of the visiting hours. "I just want to see him?" she begged.

"I'm sorry ma'am, but the doctors are closely monitoring him, you have a good team making sure that he has every chance possible," she responded.

Beckett slammed her hand on the counter loudly, making the woman behind the desk jump.

"Kate," Castle warned. "Come on…" he urged taking her hand. "Let's go sit down in the waiting room."

Beckett tried to fight him, determined to see her father. She wanted to make sure that if anything happened to him, he knew he wasn't alone when he died. If something happened to him, she needed to be at his side. But Castle's persistence wore her down. The doctors would not let her through the doors, and at least she was close by if he asked after her.

Finally, she slumped down in one of the plastic chairs.

"Do you want a coffee?" he asked gently.

She shook her head.

"Something to eat?"

"No," she muttered.

"Kate, I-" he didn't know what to say, he didn't know how to make it better, and it hurt him that he had to watch her in pain.

"Please," she begged. "Castle I just…" she turned her head to look at him. She noticed the concern written clearly across his face, and she sighed heavily. Why couldn't Josh be here, looking like that? Why did Castle have to be so unbelievably supportive at every opportunity? It was hard to measure any man next to him, when he seemed so perfect.

"I got it," he nodded. "I'll just sit here."

She reached out and took hold of his hand. She appreciated everything he did, but sometimes knowing there wasn't anything he wouldn't do for her, made it that much harder.

The two of them sat in silence.

Beckett didn't know if her father was going to be okay, but she did know that Castle wouldn't be leaving her side. She wouldn't have to go through this alone.

"Kate Beckett!" a voce called.

Beckett jumped from her chair and looked directly down the corridor where a man in scrubs was walking to meet her. "Yes," she stated.

"You're father is fine," he told her gently.

She felt the relief leave her body in a long sigh. "Oh thank you," she cried. "Thank you."

"You'll be able to see him in a little while," he informed her.

She nodded. The doctor walked away and she turned to Castle, throwing her arms around his neck and clinging to him. He brought his arms around her waist and held her, as long as she clung to him.

"Thank you," she whispered.

"I didn't do anything," he said.

Beckett knew better.

I hope you liked the ending, and thank you all for the encouragement! =D