Author's note: Sorry I messed up Maddie's name at the end of last chapter... will go back and fix it... here is more wedding planning... enjoy!

Rick and Alexis parted ways outside the library. She needed to get back to school to study and do some shopping as well. She gave her dad a hug and kiss on the cheek. "She will love it. You both will." She promised her dad.

"All I need is for her to show up and say I Do. I will love that. the rest is for Kate. She deserves this."

"So do you dad. You BOTH deserve your fairytale happy ending. Or maybe more like a new happy beginning." Alexis shrugged then jumped into the cab her dad held open for her and with a last wave of her hand she was gone. He always hated parting with his daughter but he knew it would be a couple of weeks before she would be home for Christmas and they would all be a family, in every sense of the word.

As he started to walk home, he pulled out his phone to make the couple of calls he had to do. First was the Mayor. He explained everything to Bob and he was more than willing to help. He even joked, "So she is finally making an honest man of you. Well good for you Rick."

"Actually that is the tricky part, Bob. She doesn't know. It is a surprise. We already had the paperwork done in May but I hit an issue getting to the Hamptons for the ceremony. Any way you could get the date on those changed for me?"

"Don't see why not. So gambling big on this one. You must have someone helping you on this and did something big to piss her off if you are trying to make it up to her this badly."

"Nope. I actually am not to blame for what happened in May, as far as we know. I am just tired of the excuses and reasons why we are not married. I am ready to be married to Kate. I want this for her."

"You really got it bad, don't you." Bob chuckled as he heard the love that his friend had for his bride pour out his mouth.

"Always have" Rick laughed. "So I can count on you on Christmas Eve. New York Library. I will need to get back to you on the time. Haven't quick worked that out yet."

"You got it and let me know if you need anything else." Bob went to hang up after Rick thanked him but stopped and said "And Rick, glad to see you finally found the girl of your dreams. Hold on to her okay?."

"She is so much more than that but I will try." With that Rick said good bye and hung up.

Next was Maddie. She was a tough sell because she knew that Kate would not like surprises and would kill her for not telling her what Rick was up to. Plus she was giving up her entire restaurant on Christmas Eve for the function.

"Come on Maddie. Please. I will pay triple what I would normally cost."

Maddie could hear the desperation in Rick's voice. He had told her some of what had been going on but not all of it. Her heart broke for the couple and the hard times they were going through. Kate had come in once or twice during the two months he was gone for food and to talk to Maddie a bit so she knew Kate was bad off but she didn't know how bad until today. "No need Castle. To see you and Kate finally happy is enough pay. If you pay for the food then that is all I will charge. Consider it a wedding gift."

"Thank you so much Maddie and don't worry about the food. Alexis is also covering the decorations so we got that as well." Rick skipped a bit as he realized that his plan would actually work out.

"Just make her happy. That is all I ask." Maddie replied knowing that he would.

"I will as much as i can for as long as I can Maddie and thank you again. Seriously." Rick hung up and couldn't help the extra skip in his steps as he finally made it home. The doorman greeted him and Rick smiled warmly at him. Rick could barely believe his feet were even on the ground right now. He was so happy that he felt like he was on cloud nine. He shot Alexis a quick text informing her on the progress while in the elevator. He then deleted the text and phones calls so that Kate would not see them.

When he entered his home, he called out for Kate again. Finding his note still on the counter, he threw it away and placed her dinner there. He walked towards the office and found Kate still asleep at the desk. The screen saver had kicked in on his laptop so he felt it safe to wake her up without embarrassment. As he leaned down to wake her, the image of a soft smile gracing her lips warmed his heart. That was what could rebuild the pieces of their shattered heart, each other. He rolled the chair slightly so that he had better access to her form. He slid her right arm around his neck and placed his under her knees and around her back. Rick lifted Kate up out the chair and felt her shift slightly to rest against his shoulder. Kate hummed softly as she settled into his warmth. He lifted her up out the chair and walked her into the bedroom. Pulling back the blanket and sheets, Rick placed her gently on her side of their bed. He then noticed her shoes and slid them off before covering her up. She groaned a bit and reached out towards his side of the bed. He took his pillow and slid it up under her arm. She pulled it into her body and began to snuggle with it. He quietly walked out the door and closed it, allowing her more sleep. She had tomorrow off as well and they would have time to research. Right now this was what she needed. He had one more call to make tonight.

He called down to the library to book the hall for the wedding day. The library would be open until 5 pm but normally did not allow weddings in that part of the location. Rick threw his name out there, hoping it would pull a string for him. This time it work because the operator had to place the call to a supervisor to get permission and the supervisor was a fan. He also had to promise no structure damage and a fast ceremony. Both of those terms he was good with. they agreed on the terms and Rick told them he would be down to sign the papers the next day. He was hanging up and dancing when he turned and spotted her standing in the doorway. A look of embarrassment and shame began to display on his face instantly.