Forbidden Angel 2

by Castlefan6

Authors Note: Sequel to Fallen Angel, Please read that before reading this. Pre series Castle, Rick has graduated and served time in the USMC, fulfilling his ROTC commitment, Beckett has gone on to become a lawyer, Johanna is alive, BOTH are in relationships when they meet, what will happen, For sake of this story the age difference has been adjusted, GO with it, and also I'm sure many military protocols will be broken again IT'S FICTION. NOTE: AU not canon

I don't own Castle, I use the characters for amusement purposes only

Chapter 4

Previously

"Then pull the string, Kate, here on the banner as he places the diamond on her hand", and suddenly the word Castle appears making the sign read Congratulations Kate Beckett Castle, and smaller letters below, My Present, My Future, My Always.

Suddenly from behind her she hears the round of applause and her Mom is the first to pull her then Rick into a hug.

"Katie, I am so happy for you and Rick, I know you could search the world over and not find a better man, Welcome to the family officially Rick," as she kisses him on the cheek.

Castle Loft

8:30 AM Next Day

Rick's eyes open slowly to witness the most beautiful sight in the world, his fiancé staring lovingly into his eyes,

"Good Morning Sleepy Head, I love you Mr. Castle" as she draws him into a sweet long kiss,

"Wow, I am really going to love waking up to that alarm, I love you too Mrs. Castle to be, soon, I don't know how I made it through the last several years without you by my side. You complete me Babe, as a man, and as a person."

"Rick, I was surprised at how fast you put the party together, but I had no clue it was my engagement party, Thank You for a night I will never forget, for as long as I live. It was perfect !"

"You aren't upset that I hid a few things from you, like going to your Father, to me, if we ever have a daughter, I would want the young man to respect the family unit enough to ask, even if it isn't required by law."

Tears come to her eyes, "That's what makes you so special, you always put me, and everyone else above you, you wanted to be sure that I wouldn't have any problems with my family, but Rick, I would marry you regardless of what anyone said.

I have loved you, I guess since that night under the clock. My friends told me I was crazy for lighting candles and saying prayers for someone I only knew as "My Blue Eyes", but I knew, I felt it deep in my heart that we belonged together."

It was Rick's turn to have tears in his eyes, "You know the first time I was wounded I felt a presence with me, almost like an angel sitting on my shoulder, telling me I was going to be OK, then a few minutes later I heard the choppers landing to evacuate me.

The second time, I really thought this was it, that my life was over then I heard a voice, telling me not to quit, someone cared about me, and to fight. I had no idea who that would be, I know my Mother, Gina, and Paula prayed, but now I know it was you, your prayers, that willed me to keep fighting and to make it home. Thank You Babe, I love you."

They spend a few more hours in bed, just holding and touching, being close as Kate fiddles with her ring, and Rick plants small kisses on her head. In the light Kate can see the wounds that Rick had suffered, one was so close to his heart, she began to cry as she kissed the scar.

"Hey, it's OK Babe, I'm here, I'm home, and I don't have to go back, ever so it's fine Kate."

"I don't know what I would have done if I had heard something had happened to you Rick, I know you didn't even know my name or if I existed, but you became my world even before I met you."

"Well YOU are my ANGEL, I used that word too soon in my life, you were the one that brought me home, and made me want to live again, not just exist."

"Well speaking of the Forbidden Angel, we do need to work on the Agenda for Dr. N tomorrow, I hate to spoil our fun, but this is important to us all, even her."

The next few hours they sit together, and work on the list for Dr. N to review, the first thing to Kate was absolutely no physical contact with Rick. She had witnessed and almost heard his heart break when she turned away after he asked for a kiss good-bye.

Rick totally agreed with her, he had no desire to be hugged, kissed, or touched in anyway by her, as Dr. N had put it, she was just someone he used to love.

Kate suggested a public place such as restaurant, or coffee shop, and also set a time limit on the meeting. Also, to prove to Kyra he was serious, she would get one warning for violating any of the ground rules, the second occurrence would end the meeting.

Rick loved that idea, knowing how she would try to manipulate him, he was just as aware of his past weaknesses as she was, the difference, he had a fiancé that loved him now. Rick decided he really didn't care about anyone other than Kyra and Rick, meaning she had to keep the discussion on what happened between them, and not bring in Sheila or anyone else.

The last item on the agenda shocked Kate a bit, it read as an apology for all the times he failed her as a boyfriend. Kate was upset with that until Rick took her into his arms and explained.

"Babe, have you ever done something you thought everyone liked, only to find out it wasn't as well received as you first thought later? All I am doing with this is saying IF and When I ever hurt you, Please forgive me.

I forgive you for all of the hurt you have caused me. I want to make this very clear, going forward, I am not interested in your life, I don't want your friendship, be friendly when we happen to see each other, yes, but friends, No Thanks. Please consider me in the same manner I consider you, Someone I used to Love, and wish you the best going forward.

You'll read about this soon, but Kate and I are engaged to be married, so the calls must stop now. You requested one hour, I agreed to that, now that you have had your opportunity to say your piece, this is over. Thanks for the good times, I hope the memories will sustain you till you find happiness in your life as Kate had brought to mine, Goodbye Kyra."

When Rick had finished speaking, Kate looked into his blue eyes, the hurt was gone, so she knew that he was hers and hers alone. Kyra was the memory, she was, as he put it, His Now, His Future, His Always, what a sweet man.

"I love you Rick, whatever you say or decide, I know I'm the one you are coming home to, I just want Dr. N to review it to be sure you are opening up enough to rid yourself of this hurt. Babe, I can take just about anything except to see those blue eyes filled with the hurt and pain, I love you too much for that."

She barely finishes her statement till her lips are fully engulfed with his, slowly, tenderly, sweetly, then building till the slow kiss turned into a marathon in the bedroom once again. God where did he get the stamina, not that she was complaining, but she was definitely going to need the whirlpool to soak some areas later as she smiled.

"What? You happy or something my love?"

"More than I could ever put into words, Rick, I am just so thankful you are here with me."

Dr. Harry Narvarte' s office

Friday 10:00 AM The following week.

Dr. N comes out to greet them promptly at 10:00 AM and when he sees the smiles, his own breaks out.

"Judging from the smiles I see this morning, and that rock on Kate's ring finger I take it things have gone well this past week."

"This was one of the best weeks of my life Doc, Kate passed her NY State Bar Exam, she agreed to marry me, and she is now heading up a new division of my company to expand our brand. We had a great party, and I think I pulled off the surprise," his blue eyes twinkle as he looks at Kate, who has yet to release his hand.

"Pulled it off, is putting it mildly Doctor, he even went the old school route and asked for my hand in marriage from my parents, which was perhaps the sweetest thing he did for Mom and Dad. The down side is now they are both going to be on his side when we have an argument," she laughs.

"Excellent, I'm glad to see that your future plans are moving forward and not being held back by the past. We can't predict the future, or change the past, all we can do is plan for the first, and make things right when we injure people in the past. Do you have your Agenda for your ex Rick?"

Rick hands the sheet to Doctor N. and waits for a few moments, "Is this the actual closing statement here Rick, if it is, just remove it from the guide rules and send it to Kyra when you set up the meeting. Kate will you be attending?"

Kate is surprised by the question, "I hadn't planned on it Doctor, I mean I trust Rick, and I want him to be able to get closure from this, so as you day we can move to the next step in our relationship, Do you think I should go with him?"

Doctor N. smiles, "No actually I was preparing to talk you out of it for the same reasons you just gave me, but you have it covered. I would call her, get an email address, send the agenda to it, and please use an account you can delete if she tries to contact you in the future.

Typically, I setup a g-mail account and then close it down once the matter has been settled. From my perspective, this says exactly what it should, but the main question is Rick are you satisfied with this, Can you walk away from her taking only the memories and leaving the forgiveness?"

Rick smiles and holds Kate's hand, "I never thought I could ever say this, much less mean it, but She's my past, this lady as he looks into Kate's eyes, is my present, future and always."

"Then I think you have this part handled, how is the PTSD coming, any more episodes?"

"Actually, no Doc, the drummer at the party surprised me with a drum roll when I was standing right in front of him, and I didn't flinch. I work on the list of triggers together with Kate and we try to prepare, if it happens, I am not worried, I have my love to take care of me now and I can't tell you how good that makes me feel."

"Great, Let's push the appointment to every 3 months, unless you need me, call anytime, and unless I hear differently, I am going to think this conflict with the ex will be settled amicably soon."

"Great Doctor, we'll see you in three months, thanks for everything" Rick is smiling, the worry lines are gone, and he can't let go of his fiancé, yep he's a man in love.

A/N Once again, not going to cloud the happy couple's day, we'll deal with Kyra next chapter, Thanks for the feedback and follows, Happy Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for all of you!