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~Kaitlyn

As they made their way slowly back up to the loft after their visit and announcement, they heard yelling echoing off of the walls of the hallway in which Castle's loft was off of. The pair glanced at each other and rushed down the hall. The door stood ajar, so the yelling was clearer there.

"Where is she!? Where is Kate!?" Kate looked at Castle, shock spreading across her face. She knew that voice. But that couldn't be...

Could it?

"Look, I told you, she went with dad to go handle some personal stuff. That's all you need to know." they heard Alexis say. They could hear the strain in her voice as she tried to stay calm. As Kate and Rick made their way into the loft, Kate's face paled and Rick's contorted in rage. Doctor Motorcycle Boy was back.

"Josh, What are you doing here?" Kate asked, her voice shaky and tight.

He whirled around to face her and his face relaxed. "Hey Babe! I just got back from Africa, and I came to rescue you from the writer here, and take you back." He grinned, obviously pleased with his plan.

"Uhm Josh, that's not happening. I assume you're too caught up in that big head of yours to keep up with news, but Rick and I are engaged now. And I'm happy. Happier then I ever was or would be with you. So, I think you should leave now." she glared at him.

"What do you mean engaged? I told you, I'm here to take you back. So let's go." He reached out and grabbed her arm, digging his fingers in her forearm, dull nails marking her.

"Ow, Josh! That hurts! Let go!" she tried to pull back but he held tight.

"Stop fighting, Kate. Come on." He said.

"I believe she said let go, Josh. So. Let. Go. Now." Rick spat through his teeth.

"What are you going to do about it pretty boy? Are you going to write me an angry letter? Ooh. I'm so scared." Josh teased.

Rick stepped up, his face carefully controlled into a calm mask. "I believe I said let go, Josh. That means now."

Josh just scoffed and tugged on Kate's arm again. "Come on. It's time t-" the rest of his words were cut off when Rick's fist connected with his face.

"What the heck man!?" Josh yelled, spitting blood onto the ground.

"I warned you, Josh! Now leave or we'll see how easily that pretty little face of yours breaks!" Rick yelled.

"You think I'm going to leave that easily?! You must be dumber that I thought!" He swung his fist around towards Ricks face, but it was stopped as Rick caught his hand and shoved him back by his arm. As Josh stumbled back, his foot caught on the rug and he fell onto his back, letting out a gasp when he hit the ground. Rick stepped up next to him and glared down.

"Now, leave." he demanded.

"Whatever, man. I'll come back for you babe. Go ahead and pack." He said, smirking in Kate's direction as he clambered to his feet.

"That won't be happening, Josh," she snarled, "I'm not leaving my family. Ever."

"Whatever. I can find someone better anyway!" he retorted.

"That's not possible," Alexis spoke up, "she is the most amazing woman ever and I will pay you millions if you find a single person greater than her, even more if you find two. You will never find anyone as caring, understanding, loving, or stunning ans beautiful as her. I'd love to see the sorry excuse you'll scrounge up." she was in his face at this point, "Now, I believe my dad and my mom said get out now." Alexis finished with a growl.

"Who do you think you are, little girl?" he yelled back.

"That is my daughter, Josh. And she is a hell of a lot better than you will ever be. Now leave." Kate demanded, stepping up and putting an arm protectively around Alexis, curling her body slightly around her as a shield.

"You know what? I don't want you back anyways. I don't know what I was thinking. Have fun with your pathetic little 'family', Kate."

Kate couldn't hold it back anymore. With a yell, she lunged forward and punched Josh right above his belly button, forcing the air out of his lungs.

As Josh recovered, Kate went at him again, but Alexis tugged Kate back until they were next to Castle. He stepped forward, positioning himself in front of the girls.

"Now. Don't make me say it again. Leave." Rick stated, his voice scarily calm.

Josh didn't say a word. He just whirled around and stormed out, slamming the door behind him. When Rick turned back around, he saw Kate was shaking, her face pale and drawn into a grimace. While he watched, Alexis led Kate to the couch.

"Calm down, mom. Breathe. Come on." Alexis continue to mutter calming things as the color slowly returned to her face and she stopped shaking. She turned to Alexis, and as she caught the girls eye she couldn't help but smile.

"Hey, sweetheart. Thank you. For everything. And, did you mean it? What you said to Josh?" She asked, lowering her eyes, almost as if she was worried of what Alexis would say.

"Of course I did, mom. You're spectacular. Do you not see it?" as Alexis stared at Kate, she saw the slight blush creeping up her neck at her words. "You don't, do you?" She asked quietly. "Gosh. How could you not realize how truly amazing you are? I meant every single word times ten. I promise." she said.

As Kate looked up, her face split into a heart stopping smile.

"Thank you Alexis. You're pretty awesome yourself." Kate told her, leaning in to wrap her in a hug. "I love you, sweet girl." she whispered.

"I love you too, mom."

"And I love you both!" Rick yelled, crushing them both to his chest. "Come on. I'm hungry!" and with that, they left the loft to go grab lunch.

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