With the car almost packed Kate looks over everything in the back of the van and double checks her list. With this many kids and a crazy husband she had to make sure she had everything.
"Hannie, sit down please." She says as her daughter tries to climb over the seat to see her mom.
"I want to help momma!" She smiles brightly.
"You can help by sitting down and showing your brothers a good example." Kate sighs seeing Castle come out with one last bag.
"Just the new beach toys and those diapers for Sid you wanted." Castle smiles softly and throws the bag in the car.
"Thank you." Kate smiles and kisses him softly.
"Want me to drive?" Castle asks as he helps close the back hatch of the minivan.
"Yes please." Kate sighs as Castle looks at her knowing she must not of felt good.
"Don't worry I got it." She smiles showing him her nausea band on her wrist. Castle smiles again giving one last kiss and goes to get in the car.
"Johanna May Castle, I thought mommy asked you to sit down." Castle says looking at his daughter as she sits down in her seat and buckles up.
"I was just-" she said being cut off by Kate.
"Ok let's go! Mommy can't wait to relax!" Kate smiles as Castle starts the car. Castle lets out a small chuckle and pulls out of the parking garage toward the street. He pulls up to the gate and waits for it to open. It has a sensor in his car that gets moved at least once a week by one of the kids. He knows it should work. It takes a second but it finally opens and he pulls out onto the main road. Looking over at Kate he heads her his iPod and she starts to set it up.
"I have picked the playlist please do not complain or I'll turn it off." Castle says checking his mirror and switching lanes so he can merge soon onto the freeway. Castle was big on music so he had quite a few playlists. There was the writing playlists with jazzy time music, the secret ones for him and Kate, some with just general music and then finally some for the kids. He had a few different mixes for day time listening plus one or two for the nigh time car rides. Ones with soothing kids music. Kate turns on kid mix one and sets down the iPod in its holder. Kate checks the mirror and smiles softly. Sidney was asleep thankfully, Johanna was dancing, and Nathaniel was just looking out the window at the scenery going past him. Kate felt so happy at this moment. She had her family and was going to spend a weekend with them hopefully just relaxing. She's in a moment when it ends abruptly as Nate calls her from the back.
"Momma!" He yells trying to get her attention.
"Yes Nate?" She asks looking in the mirror to see him.
"Is lectis coming?" He asks.
"Yes, baby Alexis is coming." She smiles
"Remember baby, Alexis and Pi have their own house, they will come in their car from their house." She smiles looking in the mirror and not trying to look back and make herself sick.
"Oh." He says softly before going back to his window watching. A few minutes later the song ends and it just so happened that Kate and Rick's song came on. Knee deep in my heart by Shane Filian. They had heard the guy on the radio and Kate fell in love with the song. It was almost to perfect of a song for them. Smiling Kate looks over at Castle and starts to sing.
"never saw it coming, you took me by surprise
Cos you went undercover without an alibi
You done the perfect crime girl
Now I want to do the time
Cos I've got no defense but hell I'm gonna walk the line" Kate continued to sing as Castle added in. They were belting out the lyrics as the song played.
"I caught you out red-handed, knee deep in my heart
When I was upside down spinning round and round and round in the dark
Act so sweet but you're guilty as charged
I caught you out red-handed, knee deep in my heart" Kate smiles and looks over at Rick as they continue to sing. Kate had also noticed that Johanna was even dancing. The song ends and Castle checks the GPS. He'd been here multiple times but he'd checked traffic before heading out and saw that some road construction was going on. He wanted to make sure they did not get stuck in any traffic. About a half hour later Castle pulls up and see's Alexis' car parked in the other spot. He smiles and parks the van in the last parking spot in front of the house. He gets out and starts helping the kids out as Martha comes out in her big hat and beach attire. She smiles and runs over to Kate as she gets out of the car and picks up Sidney from his car seat.
"Oh welcome welcome!" She smiles brightly and hugs Kate.
"Gamma!" Sidney smiles seeing her come close as she hugged them.
"Hi, Sidney." Martha smiles softly reaching to grab her grandson.
"Let's get the kids inside, Alexis, Pi and I will take the kids to the water so you can unpack and unwind a bit." Martha smiled softly taking Sidney and heading towards the house. Kate had packed all the kids bags with a little help from Castle to make sure they had everything. Knowing this might happen Kate had packed a small beach bag with everyone's swim suits water wings for the kids and swim diapers for Sidney. Kate grabs the bag from the top and takes it into Martha and Alexis.
"Kate!" Alexis smiles going to give Kate a hug. Kate smiles back and hands her the bag.
"Everything you need. Please watch Sid, he's been a peeing monster lately." She chuckles softly leaving to go help Castle.
"Hi babe." She smiles and kisses Rick.
"Mmm... Hi." He smiles back letting go of the kiss and grabbing a bag out of the van. He takes it inside and sets it in the kids room. The room now with having three kids had two bunk beds on either side of the room. One bed had a protective bar on the side so Sidney could not get out. The house had four bedrooms, one master bedroom, two guest rooms for Pi and Alexis or any other family that may join them, plus a room for the kids. They had planned to finally have Sidney sleep in the kids room but had the pack and play in the closet just incase. They had no clue what he might decide he wants to do. Getting the rest of the bags in Kate grabs her and Rick's suits so they could change and meet the family on the beach.
"I see you brought your maternity suit." He smiles softly walking over to put his arms around his wife.
"Yeah, because it's so much more comfortable." She smiles softly.
"Oh but babe, you would of looked amazing in that other bathing suit." Castle sighs softly.
"I know, but I just, I just did not feel good when I was packing." She explained.
"It's ok babe, you do whatever you want." He smiles and goes to hug Kate behind her back and put a hand on her stomach.
"Love you so much." Kate smiles putting her hands over her husbands.
"Let's change and go down to the beach, I could use some time in the water." Kate smiles as she pulls on her shirt. She gets dressed and puts on a cover up after lathering with sun screen. She puts her hat on and takes Castle's hand as they walk out and to the beach. They arrive and the three kids are trying to build a sand castle with Alexis and Pi.
"Look lectis I did it!" Nate smiles adding a few little pieces to the castle. Alexis smiles at Nate and gets up to go hug her dad. They exchange hugs and Rick finds a seat next to his mom as Sidney is begging to go to the water. Kate smiles and takes the boys hand.
"Let's go buddy, mama wants to get wet too." She smiles taking off her cover up and leaving it in her chair. They walk down to the beach and Kate walks with Sidney just ankle deep into the water. The boy giggles as the water rolls in and it hits his feet. Kate smiles at him as she feels it too. She kicks her foot up slightly to splash water on him as he tries to splash back. He can't get higher than her knees but Kate giggles and tries to get him back.
"Oh no! Sid the water monster is getting me!" She laughs as he splashes more. Letting go of his hand she playfully runs away from him "trying" not to get wet. She continues to laugh and run from him as she runs slowly back up the beach to the family.
"Help! Sid the water monster is attacking me!" Kate giggles as Castle gets up and grabs his son and starts to tickle him.
"I'll save you Kate!" Castle smiles laughing slightly.
"Thank you!" Kate smiles sitting down catching her breath. Sidney is laughing hard now from being tickled.
"Stah-p!" Sidney laughs as castle slowly stops his tickling. Castle finishes and sets the boy down as Kate is sitting in her chair and Sid comes and climbs in his moms lap.
"Woah there champ! Careful, momma's not feeling to good." Kate sighs trying not to feel sick. Castle's head jerks quickly to check on Kate as he hears her worry. She gives him a silent 'I'm ok' as she tries not to stir anything. They were not ready to tell anyone their surprise. Helping him situate he sits down and smiles up at his mom.
"Anyone ready for some lunch?" Castle asks looking down at Nate who was covered in sand.
"I am daddy!" Johanna smiles running up to her dad and pulling on him.
"Hannie and I will go start lunch, You guys clean up and meet us back at the house." Castle smiles and lifts Johanna up in his arms. Kate nods as Castle and Johanna go back to the house. He showers her off first before going inside and starting on the sandwiches. About 20 minutes later the rest of the family is coming inside the house. Kate has Sidney on her hip as she walks in and puts him in his highchair. She kisses his head and walks over to Castle giving him a kiss as well.
"Here, give this one to Sid, I know he has to go down for a nap." Castle smiles and hands Kate a plate with cut up bread meat and cheese on it. Kate takes it over to Sid as he sits in his chair. Johanna finds her seat as do the rest of the clan.
"Nect to me Lectis!" Nate smiles hoping his bigger sister would sit next to him. She smiles and does as she's asked.
"So, any plans for this weekend?" Martha asks as Castle puts the sandwich's down on the table for people.
"None so far." Kate smiles softly.
"Just to relax, its been crazy this past few weeks." Kate says looking over at Castle giving him a look.
"Yeah thats pretty much it." Castle smiles working on his sandwich. He had though secret plans to take Kate down to the beach tonight for some alone time while the kids were in bed. They all finish and Kate takes Sidney to the kids room and puts him on his bed. She could tell he was getting tired. She slides the bar down so she can sit with him and rub his back. He falls asleep a few moments later and Kate kisses him softly as she gets up and puts the bar back up on the bed. She walks out quietly moments later and closes the door behind her. She comes out to find Johanna, Alexis, Pi, and Nate all sitting on the porch swing. Martha is sitting next to Richard as the two of them are reading books. Kate comes over and plucks Castles glasses off him and kisses him softly as she sits in his lap.
"EW!" Johanna giggles watching her parents.
"Your gross momma!" She blurts as Kate turns around to look at her daughter.
"Hey, if it was not for us kissing, you would not be here!" Kate explains watching her daughter. Martha had set her book down and was trying to hold in a laugh.
"She's right." Martha smiles adjusting her hat to see everyone better. Nate looks over at Pi and insists he make them go faster.
"Lectis! Pi! faster!" He giggles as Pi looks at his nephew.
"Woah buddy, This is a different type of swing, this is a slow swing not a fast one." Pi says shifting to glance at Nate. A few hours later after dinner with the family baths are given and the three kids are in bed. Martha excuses herself and decides on a bath as Alexis and Pi are sitting catching up on some YouTube on the TV. Castle is in the bedroom as he waits or Kate. She comes out moments later and Castle sweeps Kate off her feet picking her up bridal style.
"Castle!" She pouts as Castle takes her out to the beach. He sets her down on a chair and turns on one of his 'Kate' playlists. He had two chairs set up with a small table with two glasses of apple cider. His iPod and small speaker were placed under the table. he also had a few candles and rose pedals placed on the ground.
"Oh Castle!" She smiles seeing the candles. Castle smiles and sits next to his wife taking her hand.
"I know we are going through a lot, and this new baby will be a lot for you but, I want you to know I'll be here the whole time." Castle smiles leaning over to kiss his wife.
"You're the best, You know that?" Kate smiles kissing him back.
"Me? Really?" Castle laughs jokingly looking at his wife. One of their songs comes on and Castle takes Kate's hand and picks her up taking her in his arms. He puts his around his wife. Castle slowly moves with her as they dance to the song. He smiles as they dance and Kate looks up at her husband in his eyes. She smiles leaning in and kissing him.
"I love you…" Kate smiles softly kissing him again. The sun had gone down and it was dark the only light was coming from the the house and the few candles scattered around them. By now Kate had been exhausted. The family had been going almost the whole day. Kate yawns and lays her head on Castle's shoulder.
"Bed time?" Castle asks holding Kate close. She nods and helps Castle blow out the candles and grab his iPod. They head up to the house and stash the stuff on the dining table as they head off sleepily to bed. the two are heading to bed when Castle steps on a toy. He screams out just as Kate turns and stifles his scream. She helps him into the bedroom and close the door.
"You wake one of them up and we are screwed!" Kate huffs as Castle is play crying he'd stepped on something sharp.
"It hurtsss…" He pouts as Kate comes over to look at it. She takes his sock off and checks it carefully. Theres a little blood so she cleans it off and puts a bandaid on it.
"Ok, lets go to bed." Kate smiles and kisses Castle before helping him into bed and getting in herself. The two take a while but soon after they are both asleep and snoring.
A/N: I'm going to make this two chapters. I would continue but I cant wait to post this. Also, I know the new thing is to have a gender reveal party. Do you think thats something Castle and Beckett would do? just a chapter Idea.