So I had a spark of an idea to follow the first chapter...hope yall like it.

"That's where you are wrong! A mummy has powers and a purpose, how the hell can a zombie win in a fight against it?!" Ryan exclaimed, completely perplexed by his opponent reasoning.

"You are delusional if you think…" Castle started but was shortly cut off by Esposito.

"That any of us are actually interested in this conversation! You guys are real geeks, how the hell you've managed to grab two of the most magnificent women I've ever had the pleasure to meet, that I'll never understand!" He declared, only receiving a dirty look from Kevin and a shock one from Castle.

"Aww thanks Espo!" Kate gave back with a wide smile.

"I'll have you know that I'm immensely charming, there was no way that she would've resisted for too long."

"But she did for long enough though." He answered back, eyebrows raised. He continued before Castle could place a word "Speaking of fine women, looks like your lady is being flirted with." He said to Ryan, bringing all of their attention to the bar, where Lanie stood with some unknown gentleman.

"Hmmm, I'm not worried." Ryan said, slightly frowning his eyebrows.

"Of course you're not." Javier proclaimed, hitting his friend's arm. "You're not man enough to fight for what's yours!" He finished.

"Ok, I think we've established how much of a man I really man. In fact I'm sure Lanie could tell you all about it!" He gave back smugly.

"No we're good, I do not need the imagery running in my mind." Castle said, scrunching his face.

"Anyways, I'm pretty sure Lanie can take care of it on her own." Kate pointed out before bringing her drink to her lips.

"Exactly, but most importantly, she's not my property. I am not worried." Kevin added trying to exude confidence.

"Maybe, but I don't think her new friend gets the message." Esposito gave back, pointing to the coroner's direction. The man was now rubbing her elbow.

"I'm just gonna…" Ryan began to say, before making his way to the bar.

"Huh huh." Esposito let out flatly.

"I'm very flattered but not interested." Lanie told the man standing before her, patiently but feeling the frustration coming.

"C'mon," The man tried seductively, gliding his hand further up her arm. A look of aversion started to develop on her face as Kevin appeared behind her.

"She said she wasn't interested, why don't you respect her wishes." Ryan let out with a tint of intimidation.

"And you are?" The man scoffed at him.

"Her man." He gave back coarsely, his face emotionless. Kevin slid his hand around her waist, his eyes never leaving the man standing before them.

The man only looked back at him and Lanie, who gave him a smug look, before scoffing once again "Whatever." He let out under his breath before walking away. Lanie turned around to face Ryan, placing her arms around his neck.

"My man huh?" She whispered, bringing her body closer to his.

"Well I am." He stated, his voice low as he dropped his hand toward the small of her back, drawing her closer to him. Kevin dropped his head to her neck, kissing the skin exposed to him, his hands gliding further down.

"I can say for a fact that I'm enjoying you being my man right now." Lanie whispered into his ear, unabashedly slithering her hand to the front of his pants, earning a raised eyebrow and a flirtatious smirk from him.

"I was trying to be a gentleman and maintain some restraint, but I'll gladly demonstrate how much I enjoy being your man," He started, starring her in the eye "Again and again and again." He finished accentuating each repeated word with a kiss.

"Let's go then." Lanie offered sultrily, leading the way toward the exit. Ryan followed without a word, only looking back at his friend still at the table, smirking and nodding at their direction.

"Ok, that's was…." Rick started but was left without words.

"Yeah." Beckett finished.

"For real, I will never understand how that happened." Javier said in confusion and disbelief.

Thanks again for reading!