"Are you kidding me Castle? You took relationship advice from an 18 year
old girl." Lanie said as she crossed her arms and glared at Castle.
"Yeah, I did. I'm an idiot. I know that. I have to fix it, but first tell me what happened yesterday after Ryan saved Kate's life." Castle replied.
Lanie sighed and sank into Castle's chair. "This is what Javier told me. Gates told them how they disgraced the badge, her, and themselves and then she asked for their guns and badges. She told them they were going to be suspended for two months. Javier said he tossed his badge on the desk and he looked over at Kate and she was just staring at her badge. He said her finger just kept running over the numbers. He figures it was her way of saying goodbye."
Castle sat in the chair opposite Lanie and leaned forward. "Saying goodbye?"
"I already told you she resigned. She just tossed her badge on the desk, told Gate's to keep it, threw her stuff in a box, and walked out the door. Javier, Ryan, and I have been calling her since she left, but she hasn't answered."
"She really chose me." Castle said as he leaned back into his chair.
"Don't piss me off again Castle. Of course my girl chose you, she is head over heels in love with you." Lanie growled as she leaned towards Castle.
"Then why couldn't she say it Lanie. I know I shouldn't have pressured her into doing it. I know that was completely wrong, but if she loved me so much why couldn't she just say it." Castle said desperately.
"I wish I could answer that for you, but I think you already know that I can't." Lanie said as she grasped Castle's hand. "Castle, I'm really scared for her. I don't want to make you feel bad, but what happened between you two was just not what she needed after resigning like that."
"I know I screwed up royally Lanie. And as soon as we find her I'm going to do whatever it takes to make it right"
"Good, but I think there is something you need to take care of first. Lanie said as she pointed at something over Castle's shoulder.
Castle turned to see Alexis standing in the doorway. Dad, can we talk?
Castle ushered his daughter into his room losing the door behind them.