Between the Lines
It was quite clear to everyone on the team that DiNozzo's attention was a bit split to say the least. Gibbs, McGee and David were staying at one of the many New York hotels. And as much as DiNozzo had wanted to stay at the hotel the others were staying at he had promised his father on the drive up that he would stay with him.
So as DiNozzo had his mind on the case and seeing his father later his mind had also picked up on something else. Something that was kind of obvious but hadn't been said verbally.
DiNozzo and his teammates knew that there was something going on between Director Shepard and Gibbs. But what DiNozzo detected was that there was something going on between Detective Beckett and Castle. Now Espo and Ryan weren't saying anything in regards to Beckett and Castle's relationship. The Feds didn't need to know as far as they were concerned. That and there was no way that the Feds were going to find out that Castle and Beckett were engaged since Beckett was wearing her engagement on the necklace that held her mother's ring.
After many hours of working the case and chasing down leads it was time to call it a night.
"Drinks are on me if you want to join?" Espo offered to Gibbs and his team as everyone got their things together.
"Can't tonight bro; Jenny and I don't have much time left before the baby comes." Ryan said.
DiNozzo, David and McGee had a bit of déjà vu.
"Castle and I have plans tonight with his mother and Alexis; sorry Javi." Beckett said.
The cat was out of the bag at that point; but DiNozzo went with the smart option and let it go.
"Who's Alexis?" DiNozzo asked.
"My nineteen year old daughter." Castle said.
"Back off Tony."
DiNozzo, David and McGee had decided to join Esposito at the bar that all the cops and detectives at the 12th went to when they were off duty. Gibbs opted not go just as the two Doctors and Palmer had to.
So the group who was going to the bar left followed by the Doctors and Palmer.
Castle, Beckett and Gibbs left after that.
"So what do you have planned for tonight?" Beckett asked Gibbs.
"Director Shepard is on her way up."
"So you and the Director are together." Castle observed.
"We are and it is clear that the two of you are engaged."
Beckett smiled as did Castle.
"We are." Beckett confirmed.
"Congrats."
With that the trio had reached the floor they wanted. Director Shepard was waiting by Gibbs' car for him.
"Jen; I'd like you to meet Detective Kate Beckett and her consultant, Richard Castle."
Once again there was a bit of déjà vu but that quickly passed.
Pleasantries had been exchanged after that and the two couples parted ways for the night.
