Chapter 2 of the day.

Kate's prov

Uhgg what's that blaring sound… oh the phone, I reach for it on my nightstand.

"Beckett" I mumble

"Hey, Beckett it Espo, we got a case, Royce said he can't make it your in charge for now, so put your uniform on 'Boss' it's your first case"

"Wait why am I in charge and do have to wear uniform really Espo?"

"Boss says yes so Yes"

"Fine address"

I scribble down the address he gives me, some cheap hotel probably a pay by the hour place.

I get up and dressed can't wait till I can wear whatever I like as a detective, Montgomery said 1 week and he'll get the paper work sorted for Espo and Ryan as well even though they'll be in my team, because Royce is retiring.

I jump in the car and drive off down the street, I get to the crime scene go under the yellow tape and I see Pealmutter and Lanie leaning over the body.

"Hey, what have we got"

"We have got a female late 20's early 30's, Blunt force trauma to the head, stab wounds to arm's and hand's possibly self-defence, and a deep stab wound to the stomach, can't say anymore till we get her back to the lab"

I nod

"Hey Girl congratulations I hear this is your first case as Boss"

"Yeah Lanie thanks" I give a smile

Espo and Ryan come over.

"Still no Id and the room was paid under a false name, No keys, purse or bag and the knife was left, so maybe a call turned mugging gone wrong"

"Yeah maybe um…. Ok cavass Ryan with me Espo take another uniform and look around, Me and Ryan will ask around"

"Yes boss"

"Espo" I say a give him a warning look

"Sorry Beckett" He smirks and wonders off.

"Uhgg 6 rooms left let's hope they anit drunk or stoned and can put a sentence together without throwing up"

Moans Ryan, I can't say I blame him but 24 rooms and not a single person can string together 2 words that are understandable and we even interrupted a very 'connected' couple that thought answering the door while in a position I don't want to see ever again was great fun and that maybe me and Ryan want to join in, I never walked so quick trying to get away in my life, and poor Ryan was rooted to the spot, so I had to go back and drag him away.

"And to be honest who has sex up against the wall and opens the door when someone knocks?" finishes Ryan

I laugh at that.

"Come on" And I knock on the next door

The door opens a moment later

"Hey, how can I help you officers"

Damn Richard fricking Castle.

He's staring at me jaw slack with wide eyes, I think I might be too.

"Hey I know I said promise but you don't have to avest me" He says.

Fricking Richard Castle is making a joke about 2 weeks ago Friday and he never shown up, Come on Kate, Ryan is right there.

"Mr Castle, why are you here?"

"Well I umm…. Long story" He says with a smile, shuffling from one foot to the other, why Is he nervous?

"Hey umm… sir can we ask you some questions" says Ryan nervously.

"Uu… yeah…. What about?"

"Sir there's been a murder down stairs number 28, did you hear anything tonight or see anything unusual"

"A murder downstairs" He looks back over his shoulder, I bet he has some blonde bimbo in there, why am I feeling protective?

"Yes, sir did you know who was in number 28"

"Umm... no sorry I keep to myself here…. Oh about 2 weeks ago, I got home and there was two people arguing down there the man got in his car and drove off, um… he also has been here before that as well just sitting in the car, like he was watching someone"

"Sir could you describe the car or man?"

"um…. Dark blue or black car, as for the man I don't know it was always dark at first I thought It was paparazzi but he never looked twice at me, I thought it was strange and I would love to solve the mystery"

How long have he been here?

"Sir how do you know so much?"

Oh... and that.

I see him look down so I follow his eyes, and there's Alexis arms around his leg, head on his hip, small simile on her face.

"It's daddy's job to know, right?" Looking up at him

"Yes, Pumpkin" looking at me with pleading eyes.

"what is your job?" Asks Ryan, doesn't he read?

"Daddy's a writer, Derrick storm you write, right daddy?"

"Yes pumpkin, see um... officer it comes with the job description"

Me and Ryan look at each other for a minute then at him then back down to Alexis .

"Hey Kate" Says Alexis shyly.

"Hey, sorry to wake you up"

Alexis shrugs back

"Hey, you're a fan"

"uh" I look at him with shock.

"You're a fan I never told you my last name Friday"

Get a grip Kate Umm…. "We asked the owner for names"

"Maybe but I didn't put my second name down on the sheet I put Rick Alexander"

"Page six" It's the only way.

I see a mixture of emotions pass his face.

"What are you doing here Ri…. Mr Castle shouldn't you be at home with your wife not here with your daughter"

"Um... that's the long story"

"Beckett I'll be over there when you're done" Pointing to the corner, and waking off.

"Great" I mumble "Now the whole precinct will know I know playboy Richard Castle and his kid"

Damn I just hurt him, his smile just dropped off the planet.

After a moment, I mumble a 'sorry'. I not good with sorry's.

"s'okay" he tries to smile but it falls short.

"I better catch up with Ryan before he goes" pointing to Ryan who's leaning on the railing "I'll catch you later maybe?" Trying to get out of this awkward conversation

"um…. Yeah maybe I'll… we'll be here"

"Yeah ok um… bye Alexis I'll see you later" bending down to her eye level.

"Okay Kate" great she looks so sad, now I have to come, back don't I?

Standing back up I meet his beautiful blue eyes "Later Castle"

I turn and walk towards Ryan who's smiling like an idiot at me.

"Shut up" I say before he can speak.

"Nothing I was happy that he didn't open the door while having sex" and gives me a smug smile.

"Ok" To be true he did help the investigation, and I'm glad there was no blonde bimbo, wait I'm doing it again, Damn.

"So…. You know him…. From Friday?"

"Ryannn"

"Sorry" giving a sheepish smile, "The kids cute though, Is he a celebrity?"

"You were listing for a soon to be detective you don't listen do you"

"I listen I just want to know from your point"

"Ryan don't tell Epso ok"

"Lanie?"

"I'll tell her"

He gives a confused look and looks me up and down, "Okay" with a nod, walking and knocking on the next door.

Another 5 to go before I have time to go see Rick and Alexis.