A/N: Bring on the angsty-ness! I also added a little bit with Martha cuz I just felt this story needed a little family 'nawww' moments.

Anyways, hope you like it!

The weeks flew by. Kate was caught up in the whirlwind of cake tasting, place setting and general chaotic wedding preparations. Josh wanted to get married as soon as possible, and when trying to plan a wedding in a month, there was certainly no time to be wasted. Lanie helped as much as possible, but Kate - being the control freak that she was, had to do everything herself. Rick busied himself with writing, the latest and probably last Nikki Heat novel. Still, everytime he picked up the phone, he wished for the name of a certain detective to be on the screen.

That day, he was typing away as he heard the jingle-jangle of gold jewelry, the click-clack of heels and the rustling of shopping bags at the door. Must be mother he thought to himself. He continued writing, and didn't even notice when she stood outside his study, watching him intently.

Martha's motherly instincts told her that something was up. As a theater actress, she zealously believed in the truthfulness of the female intuition. As she watched her son write, her heart warmed at the view. Oh Ricky. He was such a dramatic, like mother like son. He would never admit it, but underneath that playboy extraordinaire exterior Richard Castle was so notorious for was a soppy, old fashioned romantic. She sighed. Young love, so exciting and yet so painful at times. It must be about Kate Beckett. Recently, that was all Ricky could talk about, Kate this, Kate that. Hmm. It was time for a mother to son chat.

"Okay Richard, what's this about? Why are you moping?"

"Hey! I am not moping" His voice was indignant as he answered.

Martha raised an arched eyebrow

"You've been writing non-stop for a week, no procrastination, no breaks. You haven't been too the precinct at all, you haven't even been in the mood for poker. You cannot tell me that is normal"

He drooped a little more.

"Okay fine, maybe a little"

She gave him a concerned parent look.

"What's wrong?"

He let out an exasperated sigh. "Oh, just Beckett's getting married, there are no new cases, and I have absolutely nothing to do..."

"Well, maybe it's time for a fresh start. Maybe the Nikki Heat series has run its course, and it may be time for you two to part ways."

The expression on his face said all that needed to be said.

"Look son, you have written twenty two novels before you met her, an you didn't need to spent all day in a police station to finish them. You've done enough research for fifty books, maybe it's time for you to go"

"It's not about the books anymore"

There was a moment of quiet as both of them contemplated in silence.

"Well my boy, it's your decision. But she's the one you should be talking to, not me"

Richard Castle was not one to be a coward, but today, he was feeling particularly reluctant to do what he knew was right. As he sat in his chair at the precinct, contemplating, he looked out at Kate Beckett, and marvelled at just how amazing she was. The tousled waves of her hair, the blush to her cheeks, the sparkling emerald of her eyes, her confident stride in the six inch heels, all of this seemed particularly radiant today. He was gonna miss her, for sure. His thoughts were cut short by the beautiful detective standing in front of him.

"What are you doing here Castle? There isn't any work to do today. Besides, tomorrow is the wedding and I have the rest of the day off."

"Oh, I just came by to see you"

She shot him a dazzling smile, breaking his poor heart.

"I was thinking... this may be our last case"

Her happy expression turned into one of shock.

"What? Why?"

Her mind was reeling, Castle couldn't leave her, he just couldn't.

"Well, I mean, you're getting married, starting a new chapter in your life, and I just don't know how I fit in there. Maybe it's time for me to turn over a new leaf."

"But, but... you can't!"

Her sudden outburst surprised Rick, and even herself. Maybe she felt more for him than she let on. A glimmer of hope flickered in her beautiful emerald eyes.

"Look Kate, the Nikki Heat series will be finished soon, and there really won't be any reason for me to hang around... Unless you give me a reason to stay"

Kate faltered for a second. She knew what he was getting at, but she just could not do this, not now anyway.

"Rick, we've been friends and partners for so long, doesn't that mean anything to you?"

His eyes were sad as he gently shook his head.

"I'm sorry Kate" he said, walking away.

Kate wasn't going to let him just leave her like this, especially not like this. She had let him go once, and she wasn't about to let it happen again.

"Rick, wait!" Their was a sense of urgency to her voice.

He turned back for just a second.

"Drinks tonight? Just for old times sake?"

A small smile escaped from his lips.

"Sure, why not?"

"Pick me up at eight. And Rick...? Bring the Ferrari."

A/N: Finally Kate is motivated enough to pursue Castle! It has always been the other way round, but now the tables have turned. The next scene is gonna be VERY exciting! If you can remember what the Ferrari was used for...

Till next time :)

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