KB

by Kim Castle

This is my first fanfic ever, and I know it's short. I didn't really know what to name it. I'll try to write more, but I don't know if it's going anywhere. I just gave it a general "T" rating because of the crime scenes. That seems appropriate doesn't it?

4. Chapter 4

Author's note: Yes, I know the last chapter got cut off in the middle of the scene, but if I hadn't cut it there, the chapter would have been really long compared to my other ones so far! Happy reading! :)

After Castle finished asking the questions for Kate, they went to the precinct. Kate was feeling worse, and while Castle was getting more coffee from his fancy expresso machine, she dug through her desk drawers looking for some DayQuill or anything else that might help.

Castle walked to Beckett's desk with a mug in each hand and struggled to find an empty place to set them down. Kate's desk was now covered with papers and other items that came from her drawers. She finally located a bottle of Aspirin and decided it would have to do for now. She took a few with her coffee and tried to stuff everything back into the drawers.

Kate sat down in her chair and tried to take a deep breath, but coughed as she did so.

"You should go home," Castle said.

Kate shook her head, not sure if her voice was working. She coughed again and sniffed.

"Really, Beckett, go home and get some rest," Castle pressed.

Kate grabbed a pen and scribbled on a piece of paper. She handed it to Castle. It read 'I'm fine. I just don't have a voice.'

"That doesn't mean you're fine."

Beckett scowled and grabbed the paper. 'Yes I am!'

"Fine!" Castle got up and walked over to talk to Ryan and Esposito. He needed someone to respond to his words.

Kate tried to organize her desk, and then started filling out some paperwork. When she looked up a few minutes later, Castle had disappeared from her view. She half-wished he had left so she wouldn't have to worry about him pushing her to go home. She continued with her paperwork.

A few minutes later, Kate looked up to find Roy Montgomery standing over her. She tried to clear her throat.

"Castle says you're sick," he said.

Kate blinked slowly, thinking she would have to hurt Castle for telling the captain. She tried to respond to Roy, but her voice was still gone.

"I think you should go home, Beckett," he said.

Kate picked up her pen and wrote on some paper. 'I'm fine. I have a lot of paperwork to do.' She handed the paper to her boss and sneazed.

Montgomery pressed on, "Go home and rest. That's an order."