Knight Rider Alpha Here!

Chapter Three Everyone.

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Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. - George Bernard Shaw


NYPD consultant Richard Castle stood smiling in triumph as their latest collar was led away in cuffs by Ryan and Esposito, the death of a beauty pageant contestant the latest case the team had solved. With a sigh the Writer fell into his chair at the side of Beckett's desk as the brunette Detective returned to her chair and pulled several files in front of her, applying her signature to the documents before she caught him staring at her.

"Something on your mind, Castle?" said Beckett quirking a single eyebrow.

Castle rested his elbow on the edge of the wooden desk his chin resting in his palm "What are your plans for this evening Detective" he asked.

Beckett thought for a moment "Well a glass of wine and take out I think" she said scrunching her nose up at the prospect.

Castle nodded "Well can I interest you in Dinner at 'Casa del Castillo' and offer some company to go with that wine, also it will allow you the opportunity not to add to that experiment I'm sure you have growing in your refrigerator" he said smiling.

Beckett just shook her head at his obvious insult to her take-a-away eating habits, she responded by jabbing her fingers into his forehead just hard enough for him to feel it. Castle blinked in surprise at the jab before he turned his head to side seeing the approach of someone else, it was at the moment Captain Montgomery passed by smiling with a swagger in his step.

"Hey Castle, I just wanted to let you know I took your anniversary gift advice" said Montgomery smiling "I'm announcing my retirement from the NYPD over a fabulous dinner with my lovely Wife" with that said he walked away towards the elevators.

To say Castle was shocked was an understatement he jumped to his feet and pointed in the direction of the departing Captain, Kate leaned back in her chair arms folded smirking at Castle's shocked expression.

"I wouldn't worry Castle..."

"Oh I'm worried Beckett" Sputtered Castle "I didn't want Montgomery to retire"

Beckett decided to put him out of his misery "Castle! the Captain retires every year as a gift to his wife, so he's not going anywhere honest" Beckett explained.

Castle sighed finding logic in the explanation, it was then he extended his hand down to the Detective "So have you considered my invitation?" he asked.

Beckett studied the Writer's expression it was a good invitation and alot better then an evening alone with her take out and solitary glass of wine, she slid her fingers into his outstretched hand and stood to her feet grabbing her jacket on the way up.

"Actually Castle I would love to, if that's ok" she asked.

Castle smiled "Of course it's ok, i know Mother will be happy to see you and Alexis too" replied the Writer.

Beckett smiled as she grabbed her bag from the bottom draw of her desk and together they stepped towards the elevator, from their desks both Ryan and Esposito caught sight of the departing pair and shared a knowing smirk.

"The bet sill stands" whispered Ryan pointing at his partner.

"Whatever you say Bro!" replied Esposito smiling.


After sharing a cab across town to the loft Castle pushed his key into the lock and opened the door, the pair stepped inside to find Martha in the kitchen pouring herself a glass of wine.

"Good evening Mother"

Martha smiled at the arrival of her Son and was even more surprised at the company he had arrived with.

"Good evening Richard" said Martha lifting her glass "I see you have brought a guest" she said stepping around the kitchen island.

Beckett smiled at the veteran actress "Hi Martha"

"Oh my darling Katherine it is a pleasure to see you again" replied Martha hugging the Detective much to her surprise .

"Where's Alexis?" asked Castle.

Martha pointed towards his office as Castle nodded before he looked towards Beckett "I'll be right back"

"Sure"

"Katherine can I interest you in a glass of wine" asked Martha.

Beckett smiled nervously "Yes please" she replied taking a seat on one of the island stools.

Castle approached his office to find his Daughter just hanging up her phone, the red head sighed as she slid the phone back into her jean pocket.

"Pumpkin"

Alexis turned her head at the sound of her Father's voice "Hey Dad" she said.

"Everything ok?" he asked placing himself on the arm of the chair she was sat in.

Alexis smiled standing up and turning to face her father "Actually everything is great! that was Ashley and he has decided that he's going to attend Stanford in the fall"

Castle's expression softened remembering their conversation earlier in the day "Pumpkin I'm sorry..."

"No Dad this is good news" interrupted Alexis.

"It is? but i thought..."

"No Dad! if Ashley going to attend Stanford then I've decided to join him" said Alexis smiling at the thought missing the bombshell she had just dropped on her unsuspecting Father.

"That's great Honey" said the Writer unable to hide the hitch in his voice.

"Isn't it, I've got to tell Grams" said the red head rushing from the room passing Beckett on the way past.

"Hi Detective Beckett"

Beckett nodded as the red headed teenager passed by "Hey Alexis" she said before entering the office a wine glass held in each hand "You ok Castle?" she asked

The Writer turned to his Partner and gently grabbed the offered glass of wine "I have to say i didn't see that coming" said a still shocked Castle.

Beckett smirked "Well look at this way Castle, it could of been alot worse..."

"How could this be any worse" ventured the Writer.

"Could of been the sex conversation"

It just so happened that Beckett had said that very statement just as Castle was talking a gulp of his wine, the clear liquid soon sprayed from his mouth in comic fashion much to Beckett's amusement at her Partner's clear discomfort.

"Don't even joke about that" sputtered Castle.

Beckett shook her head clapping him on the shoulder "Buck up Castle you promised me dinner remember" she stated.

Castle nodded "So I did, What's your fancy Detective?" he asked.

"Oh you would just love to know that wouldn't you Castle" replied Beckett as they exited the office heading towards the Kitchen to a clearly still exited Alexis and equally overjoyed Martha.

"Of course i would Beckett" replied Castle a smirk gracing his features "So what's your fancy?..."

"I've got a feeling for something Italian" said Beckett with a smile.

Castle nodded as he looked towards Martha and Alexis who agreed to the same "certamente il mio signore" (certainly my ladies) replied Castle in Italian much to Beckett's surprise.

"Semester abroad?" she asked.

Castle ducked his head slightly "Actually I learnt from a friend in College he owned a Coffee Shop just off Campus, as you can imagine I spent a lot of time their" with that said Castle went about ordering dinner for them all.

"I had no idea Castle could speak Italian" whispered the Detective to the ladies standing in front and too the side of her.

"Oh darling you know Richard, he loves mysteries" said Martha with a wave of her hand.

Alexis smiled "Yeah Dad learnt quite a few languages over years all in the name of research" explained the Red Head remembering back to the help she had provided him at the time.

"The Castle Onion yet another layer exposed" whispered Beckett as her Partner arrived back having finished his call to one of his favourite restaurants, who while they didn't normally deliver they did for Castle.

The evening progressed with lively conversation and fantastic food as the group of four sat around the dining table, soon enough both Martha and Alexis retired to their rooms leaving Beckett and Castle to themselves. The partners soon found themselves sat on the soft leather couch of Castle's living room as the writer pushed a glass of fine Irish Whiskey into her hand, taking a seat himself and sipping the amber liquid feeling the burn down his throat.

Sipping her own drink enjoying the similar burn down her throat Beckett turned to the Writer, levelling him with an intense gaze making him squirm in his seat.

"So when were you going to tell me you could speak a few languages, Castle?" she asked.

Castle laughed at the question "Well you never asked Detective"

"Well now I'm asking"

"Well Italian came in from College as i said, over the course of Derek Storm I learnt Spanish and finally Russian"

"nakhal'nyy pisatel' obez'yana" (Cheeky Writer Monkey) Said Beckett in fluent Russian.

"net obez'yana zdes" (No monkey here) Came Castle's fluent reply.

The pair shared a look before they burst into vibrant laughter. Beckett had not felt this at ease with someone in sometime, just sharing good conversation without the overbearing sense of something else hanging in the air. Taking a moment look down at her Father's watch on her left wrist her eyes widening at the late hour, downing the last of her drink she stood to her feet Castle following behind.

"It's getting late" she said grabbing her jacket "I should get going"

"Look Beckett your right is it late, why don't you stay here take the guest room it would save you the journey home especially at this late hour" suggested Castle.

Beckett mulled over the offer for a moment. It made sense and would save her journey home and also she didn't really want this evening to end, so seeing Castle's hopeful expression who was she to say no to such a gracious offer.

"Alright Castle, the guest room sounds great" remember her say in that very room the previous year after her apartment had been destroyed.

Castle clapped his hands in excitement "Allow me to lay out somethings for you to use, I'll be right back" with the said he ran to his bedroom and returned moments later with a pair of sweats and a baggy t-shirt.

"For you Detective" he said with a smile handing her the items "I trust you now the way"

"I do, thank you Rick" said Beckett his given name gaining his full attention.

Castle smiled "hasta manana Kate" (Until Tomorrow Kate) he said now in fluent Spanish.

Beckett shook her head "Can't you just say good night Castle"

"Until Tomorrow it sounds more hopeful" replied Castle backing towards his own bedroom.

The brunette Detective made her journey up the stairs towards the guest bedroom locking the door behind her, the simplistic but cosy room was bathed in the warm glow of the overhead lights as she layed the clothes on the bed before removing her own. Pulling on the sweats and baggy t-shirt she stepped into the attached en-suite to find make up removal wipes, brush and a hair tie along with a tooth brush and toothpaste, the Detective once shook her head at just how well Castle knew her.

Her bathroom routine now complete Beckett pulled back the white comforter and climbed into the luxurious king sized bed, her lithe frame sinking into the cloud like mattress as her head settled into the duck down pillow. Within minutes her eyes closed as she drifted away to dream land, her mind filled with thoughts of a certain Writer who for as long as she could remember had been her only thought.

Thoughts that in time she hoped to act on..


Chapter Three Peoples

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