Ok so another chapter is ready, yay.

I've realised that I've not had very much of the Stargate characters so I've tried to include them at bit more in this and I'll maybe have some chapters on them later but Castle is and will remain the main focus. I can write them better, lol.

Enjoy!

While everyone sleeps Daniel and Sam decide to figure out the situation. Teal'c has returned to the ship to inform General Jack O'Neill about the situation.

"So, what happened?"

"We read that there were 3 people within the building and were simply going to wait until they left, we figured that it wouldn't be long seeing as they left another outside. But we began reading an energy build up and decided to beam down to find the source. We got there a second before the device went off but nothing seemed to happen."

"Nothing happened?"

"Yeah, I thought we were in for trouble at first but then I saw Kate and I knew we were ok. We were about to leave for here when a noise began, we separated to find it and when T did we gathered around it.

"We opened up the box, by this time the noise had stopped but then we realised that Ryan was missing, Kate called him and he ran to her, as he is now. The other changed after Teal'c went with him and Ryan to the car."

"You're on first name basis with them?"

"Only Kate, Ryan's first name is Kevin."

"She hasn't changed! The naquada in your blood would have stopped any effect on you, Teal'c would also be safe but she and Rick should have been affected, right?"

"Rick? Mr Castle was outside, in a car, at the time, the wave didn't reach him, just Kate."

"Rick and I were friends before my parents died, I haven't seen him for years, but has she kept normal because of the connection, were they translating her as a sister she would have changed."

"True, I've known Kate a long time, she's a sister to them more than a mother, will they all change again, and will someone change through the link to her? Like the girls have."

"Is she dating anyone? Judging by the view we have now, it's a fair chance that he'll change isn't it?"

"She's single; he's her best friend although I do think there is more than she admits. I wish Lanie was old enough to tell me."

"Maybe that's what triggered the device, perhaps someone commented upon it and the words activated it. One of them could have the gene; we should get Carson down here."

"Daniel, Kate is Carson's cousin. She probably has the gene. That could explain why she hasn't changed."

"You get him down here; I'll translate some more text before they wake up."

"It's getting close to lunch; they'll wake as if they're on a timer."

Sure enough just as Carson beams down, lunchtime arrives and all four children wake, leaving the adults still sleeping. Sighing at the sight of his little cousin, Carson Beckett walks forward and gently wakes her.

"Katie, time to wake up. It's lunch time."

She opens her eyes and cannot believe the sight before her. Blinking the sleep from them she speaks, sleepy shock evident.

"Carson, what? Aren't you dead?"

"Not any more, come on. You've been through a lot and I need to check you out. You and your kids."

He smiles at her as she tries to glare but she can't seem to manage it without yawning. Her movement wakes the man she is using as a pillow and he seems to wake a lot faster than her.

"Is it lunch time yet?"

A laugh goes around the room; Daniel can see that his friend has not changed from their childhood.

"Yeah, the kids just woke and look hungry. The Dr is here to check them out for any other physical effects from the device."

"I'll make some lunch then, anyone object to fries?"

"Fries, Castle? Really?"

"Kids eat fries and it's the best I can do, besides it's not like they're going to eat tonnes, that's my job."

"Fine, but I'm not tidying up, or catching them when they go hyper, again."

"That's fine by me."

He takes Kate in his arms and shifts her over so that he can get up without her falling over. Still half asleep she almost groans at the loss of his body heat but she is more and more awake with each passing second. His seat is taken before he makes it to the kitchen, Kevin sits there staring at her with his big blue eyes until she wraps an arm around him and lets her cousin begin the check up.

From his place, making lunch, Castle watches as she manages to make each child sit still and behave for each of their check-ups. His heart is racing in his chest as he falls even more in love with her. Not that he even admits it to himself, but deceiving himself is become more and more difficult, especially after the explosion last month.

Daniel can not only see the love in his old friend's eyes, but the denial too. He says nothing and turns his attention to his other friend who sits upon the floor playing with the adorable children. He smiles at the sight, knowing how badly she herself wants one.

When lunch is served everyone digs in eagerly, especially Kate while Carson delivers his verdict upon their physical wellbeing.

"From what I can tell they are all healthy, I've sent blood up for analysis; it should give us more information. I'm going to run every test there is so do I need to know anything."

He looks meaningfully at Kate who just glares at him.

"I'll take that as a no then. Well, I will see you all once I get results, Katie we will be talking later."

With that the kind doctor leaves in a flash of white. The younger people in the room don't even notice, they're too busy eating. When all the food is gone, Kate gets up to help clean up, while Kevin follows her every movement. Castle smiles at this before pulling out his phone and calling Alexis, having her around would make things easier.

"Hey honey, how are things?"

"Good, what's happened?"

"What do you mean? Why do you assume something has happened?"

"I know you, now do I have to come bail you out of jail, or the hospital?"

"Nope, I'm offended at that really; I kind of need your help. Can you come home now and not mention anything to your grandmother?"

"Ok, what kind of help, my classes are important. And of course I won't tell her."

"Babysitting, you don't want to miss this, honestly and there are four of them and they're hyper. If you won't do this for me do it for Ryan and Esposito or for Kate."

"I'll be there soon, but if you're exaggerating I will not be happy."

"Love you too Pumpkin."

He hangs up and sees the look upon Daniel's face.

"What? My daughter is over mature."

"No Castle, she just knows you."

Kate laughs at the face he pulls in reply to her comment; she turns to pick up another dish to put in the sink when she suddenly gets really dizzy. Ryan immediately reacts, his eyes filling with tears as he runs to her, calling for Castle as he does so.

"Daddy! Mommy's hurt."

Castle is there is a second, steadying her and soothing the young boy. He holds her close as the moment passes and feeling slightly shaken she looks down at Kevin and smiles to reassure him. His eyes clear as she looks fine now and he just clings onto her leg.

Her eyes betray her worry; Castle has watched her long enough to recognise it. He whispers to her as he tightens his hold on her.

"I've got you. No matter what, I'll look after you."

She smiles weakly at him as she stares deep into his eyes. She moves to go sit down when another wave of nausea hits her and she almost collapses into his arms. Fear is evident as she grips onto him, her knuckles almost white. He whispers calming things to her again while holding her close. Over her shoulder he makes eye contact with Daniel who in turn does the same with Sam. She speaks into her headset.

"We need Doctor Beckett down here."

The men watch as her face becomes more worried, after confirming whatever the person on the line said she turns to the men. Her eyes ready for action.

"Someone's coming"

Did my Daniel and Sam conversation work? What should happen next? Are people still reading this?

Please leave a review answering any or none of these questions and I will be really grateful.