I did plan on having this up soon, however everytime I started to write this things got in the way. But now it's up and I hope you like it.
On the next note: It's just over a day until the premiere! I can't wait, and for you guys who are still spoiler free, go you! It's a tough job, I should know.
Disclaimer: I don't own the show only any mistakes found in this story.
It was Saturday afternoon and Castle was stood in the kitchen, Beckett was watching in amusement as he moved from one side to the other.
"Would you please calm down?" She took a small sip of the juice in front of her. "You're going to injure yourself and I for one am not rushing you anywhere."
"I'm feeling the love here you know."
"Good."
He moved to the counter and started to cut up the vegetables.
"You know I could do that." Beckett said with a sigh. "It does get kind of boring sitting here waiting to do something."
"Fine." Castle said turning around still holding the knife. "You cut these." He handed her the knife and opened the oven checking on the chicken. He stood up wrapping his arms around her waist. "So what do you feel like for dessert?"
She pretended to think about it for a minute still concentrating on cutting the carrot that was on the board in front of her. "I want chocolate."
"You're going to have to narrow it down. Ice cream? Cakes?" He leant close to her ear. "Body chocolate?" He whispered seductively.
"Surprise me. But just remember we also have your mother and daughter and my father here." She turned her head and gave him a light kiss before returning her attention to the board. "Now hurry up because my dad will be here soon."
He fake saluted her before turning and getting a bowl out of the top cupboard. Alexis came down the stairs and sat on one of the stools sitting silently watching them both.
"It's creepy when you're father does it, still creepy when you do it." Beckett said as she turned around.
Alexis looked at her, she had been incredibly quiet, she had no idea how Beckett knew these things. Alexis looked at her dad who was busying himself with pouring chocolate chips into the bowl, and then back to Beckett who was placing the knife she had just been using on the board.
"How do you do that?" Alexis asked.
"They don't call me Detective for nothing you know."
"Some people don't even call her Detective." He said winking at Alexis.
Beckett turned in his direction and looked at him, she gave him a slight smile. "Just remember tonight can go smoothly. Or it can go awkwardly."
"Well I never did like taking the easy route anyway, I could handle either."
Beckett rolled her eyes and walked over to him before reaching and taking a few of the chocolate chips and eating them. Before she could get another handful he playfully slapped her hand away.
"What was that for?" She asked pouting slightly.
"These are for later. No touching."
"Come on Ricky." She grinned smiling.
"Sorry no can do."
She sighed. "Fine." She went and started to finish cutting the remaining vegetables. After a few minutes there was a knock at the door and Alexis bounded up from her stool smiling.
"I'll get it." She went and opened the door greeting Jim on the other side. "Hi Mr. Beckett."
Jim let out a low chuckle. "Hey Alexis, please call me Jim."
Alexis moved aside and Jim walked inside taking his coat off and hanging it up. They both walked into the kitchen and Alexis sat down. Kate turned around and smiled, she set the knife down and walked over to her father.
"Hey dad." She said softly giving him a hug.
"Hey Katie." He replied giving her a hug back. "I'm not early am I?"
"No. You're right on time, we're just finishing up. Can I get you a drink?"
"Coffee would be great."
She went and picked a mug from the cupboard and poured some coffee. Letting Jim add cream and sugar she motioned for him to take a seat. He smiled at Alexis while Castle emptied the chocolate mix from the bowl into a tin. He placed it in the oven and turned to smile at Jim and Alexis.
"Jim, good to see you again."
"Likewise Rick. Thanks for inviting me round."
"Well you know how persuasive Kate can be."
"All too well." He let out a chuckle. "You should come round to my house soon, I have plenty of adorable pictures you'd love to see."
"I think I'll have to take you up on your offer."
Kate walked over to them at that point and stood next to Castle. "Don't make me come and hide those photo's dad."
"Oh come on Beckett I bet you was a cute kid."
"I was, not that you'll ever see though."
"Mark my words, one day I will see."
Martha came walking down the stairs and spotted Jim. "Hello Jim, it's good to see you again."
"Good evening Martha, you're looking as lovely as ever."
Martha let out a laugh and reached the bottom of the stairs. "Kate remind me to let you see Richard's baby photo's. Then you'll be even." She winked at Kate and walked to the fridge.
Kate laughed and then walked back towards the kitchen. "So I think we're almost ready to eat if you want to sit down."
Jim stood up along with Alexis and went to sit down at the table, Martha gathered drinks for everyone before sitting next to Jim. Kate had just taken the chicken from out of the oven and placed it on the counter when Castle came to stand behind her.
"So are you ready?"
"To eat? Yes."
He raised his eyebrows and looked at her again. "You know what I mean."
"I don't know." She let out a sigh. "I guess I'm kind of scared but once it's over I'll be fine." She smiled slightly.
He grabbed her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. "Just remember that whatever happens I'm here."
"Thanks." She whispered. She looked at him before raising on her toes slightly and giving him a gentle kiss on his cheek. "Now let's eat I'm starving."
He laughed before they took the food to the table, Kate took a seat and placed some of the salad on her plate.
Castle excused himself halfway through eating to take dessert out of the oven, he took a seat and grabbed Kate's hand. She looked at him and he signalled towards the others, she placed her fork next to her plate and took a breath.
"Okay guys, I have something to tell you." She said getting their attention. "Well actually Rick and I have something to tell you."
Jim, Martha and Alexis were giving them their full attention at the moment. Kate bit her lip and then looked back at Castle. She felt her heart racing in her chest, she turned to face them again and cleared her throat.
"I know it might seem soon." She said this looking at Alexis. "But we've both talked and decided it's a good thing."
"You guys are kind of freaking me out now." Alexis said.
Kate laughed slightly. "No reason to worry Lex." She smiled. "What I'm trying to say is, well, I'm pregnant."
There was silence around the table before Martha and Jim smiled.
"Well I believe congratulations are in order." Martha said.
"It's about time Katie, I mean we aren't getting any younger you know?" Jim laughed.
Rick and Kate both looked at Alexis trying to see what her reaction was. The problem that Rick found was that over the years her poker face had gotten quite good. It was when everyone was looking at her that Alexis realized that she hadn't said anything.
She opened her mouth to say something but nothing came out. "Sorry." She finally said. "You kind of caught me by surprise." She blinked again and then finally smiled. "I'm really happy though." She saw both Kate and her dad still looking at her. "Really guys I am."
"Well I believe this calls for dessert." Castle finally said. He stood up and started to collect everyone's plates while Kate gathered the leftovers.
A/N: As always please leave a review :) I love reading them.
