5x9 Secret Santa

Javier talks to Kate about overhearing that she volunteered for the Christmas shift.

Javier and Kate are the airport walking towards the red helicopter. As they approach Javier starts talking.

"So, you volunteered for the Christmas shift"

"That was a private conversation Javi"

"I understand that Beckett, and I do understand that Castle understands that this is a part of you and your job. But you're in a relationship with the man now, and he is a family man. Don't you want to be a part of that family?"

"Javi, it's more complicated than that and yes I do want to be a part of his family."

"If that's true, then you're going to, how would Castle put it, you're going to have to evolve. You love him and want to be with him, but if you aren't willing to change and compromise then what the two of you have is not going to last very long."

"Javi, I know that but it's not that simple. You know why I take the Christmas shift and so does he and he said he understood."

"I'm sure he does, Castle is a very, very patient and understanding man when it comes to you. How long can that go on while with him? I know it's not how it is but you can't blow off 'family holidays' just because they are not easy for you. You can't let the past rule your life forever."

"I know Javi"

Before the conversation can continue, the supervisor comes back.

Javier looks at Kate and says, "Just think about it"