Rick, Kate, and Rambo

Chapter 3

The rest of Kate and Rick's weekend flew by fast, especially with that 6:00am call Kate received Monday morning. Kate's day was already off to a rough start, there had been a murder of a high school kid, along with the murder of the victim's friend that was with him. Kate received the crime scene information from the officer on the other line, then headed to the bathroom.

It did not take Kate long to get ready and in fifteen miniutes she was walking out the door with Rambo. Normally Kate had time to do her hair just right and pick out those jeans that were perfect for her power heels, but today was a different story. Today her hair was in a messy bun, her shirt was a blue button that went good with anything, her jeans were the ones that were closest to her reach, and she grabbed a pair of black pumps that would work.

Once she got to the crime scene she sent Rick a text about her whereabouts. She quickly strapped on her gun and badge before stepping out of her car. Rambo followed and Kate attached his K-9 badge to his collar. Rambo stayed sitting at the edge of the crime scene while Kate examined it. He needed more training before he was allowed inside the yellow tape.

Once Kate and her team finished up at the crime scene, it was time to head to the precinct. Kate and Esposito set up the murder board while Ryan got the coffee. It only took a few cups of coffee and the team was zoned into their case. Ryan was on the phone, Esposito was questioning someone, and Kate was searching for anything on the murder board and in files.

When lunch time rolled around the team had narrowed their suspect list down and moving at a fast, effective pace. Esosito found a lead after they ate, so Kate told the boys to go check it out. Kate sighed as she read through some files, she wasn't getting anywhere. Kate grabbed her empty coffee mug and went to the breakroom. She placed her mug under the wonderful machine that created rich, creamy heaven in a cup. She was just about to reach for her cup when a familar hand scooped it up before she could. She smiled when turned, she knew exactly who it was.

Rick smiled as he handed Kate her cup. "Hey"

Kate leaned up and kissed him."Hi, what are you doing here?".

"I can't come visit my wife at work?"

Kate rolled her eyes. "How is the book?"

"I finished the first chapter and sent it in."

"Oh that's great! I told you, you would get it."

Rick grinned as he followed Kate back to her desk. "So what's this case about?"

Kate sighed as she explained the case to Rick. When she was done she watched as he examined the murder board. He eyes moved from each peice of information and picture, taking it all in. He read through Kate's notes and a few files. Kate remained quiet as she saw the wheels in his mind start to turn. His eyebrows furrowed and he stroked his chin. Kate smiled when Rick's eyes met hers.

"What?" He asked with a grin.

"Nothing, now what did you find?"

Rick's eyes sparkled as he filled Kate in on his new discovery, a light bulb went off in her head and she called Ryan. Esposito was on the trail of the wrong guy, it was a trap to throw them off. The killer was on the run and it was time to bring him to justice. Kate grabbed her keys and her and Rick took the elevator down.

When they arrived at Kate's car, she popped the trunk and handed Rick his vest. He grinned as he strapped it on. Kate holstered her extra peice in her tatical leg holster, then strapped on her vest. The pair met up with the boys at the building where suspect was hiding. Esposito had called in backup and they were surrounding the exits of the building as the team walked inside. The suspect was on the third floor, Kate and her team took the elevator as backup took the stair wells. When they reach the third floor they split into two then searched for the correct door number. Once they found it, Kate stood on the right side with Esposito behind her ,with Ryan and Castle on the left side. Ryan banged on the door then yelled.

"NYPD OPEN UP!"

There was no answer. Kate nodded towards Ryan before stepping in front of the door. She kicked the door open and the team rushed inside.