Title: Consequential Encounter

Disclaimer: I do not own CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Anthony Zuiker and CBS do. Nor do I own Castle, Andrew W. Marlowe and ABC do.

Author's Note: Fast forward 4 years. In this story Grissom and Sara will be staying and Warrick wouldn't be killed off. CatNip and Kate/Rick (there won't be Demming, Josh or Gina).

Genre: Drama/Romance

Rating: T (T+ for adult theme in Rick's description)

Beta'd by: Beckett NYPD

Chapter 6: Confronting and Telling

Mentions of/Spoilers for: A Rose for Ever After (2.12)

The moment that Catherine and Nick got home, Catherine roused Lindsey in hopes to get her ready for school on time before going to get a quick shower.

Before they had gotten married they had found a house that would have enough space when they had overnight guests. Teagan had found a house close to her mother's and Nick's. Most kids when they grew up would move a distance away, but Teagan wasn't most of them. Soon after she moved in, she asked Archie to move in as well.

Once she had showered and gotten Lindsey off the school she made a quick call to Teagan to let her know what happened as Catherine knew Teagan was an early riser.

On most days Teagan was at home. She had worked out a plan to work from home whilst making appearances from time to time. Catherine had worried that she wouldn't be able to run the empire without Sam but as it turns out she is just as bullheaded and everyone she had done business with respects her, even Sam's bodyguards have affirmed their loyalty to her.

"Hi mom," said Teagan when she saw who it was, "How was work?"

"Hey sweetie, it is been good. Funny you should mention work. I need to talk you about something."

"Yeah?" asked Teagan looking up from her laptop as she knew this would be important from the sound of her mother's voice.

"Remember how you wanted to find your biological father but he couldn't be located?"

"Yeah and I was fine with that, why?"

"Well sweetie, I found him."

Teagan was silent for a moment before speaking.

"You mean you found my dad?"

"Does Richard Castle ring a bell?" asked Catherine.

"You mean to tell me Richard Castle, the famous mystery fiction novelist is my dad?"

"Yes," said Catherine and proceeded to tell Teagan what had transpired.

"So let me get this straight he's here from New York because he is on a case?"

"Yeah, now it is up to you if you want to meet him. I have told him about you."

"Are you kidding me? Of course I want to meet him."

Catherine let out a breath she didn't realize she was holding.

"Can you come in around 8:30pm and surprise him?"

"Yeah sure, I will see you then mom."

-x-

Meanwhile Kate was in their hotel room fuming at what she saw.

I knew he still had his playboy within him. Maybe being in a relationship was not a good idea.

Right then she heard the door knock but she didn't open the door and she heard, "Kate?"

"Go away!" yelled Kate.

"Please open the door. I will explain everything."

Kate let out an angered and heavy sigh and thought better get this over with.

When the door opened and Rick saw the angry look on Kate's face he knew he was in trouble.

"Well? I am waiting."

"Okay, I know what you saw in CSI Willows' office but it is not what you think."

"Oh is it? Then why did you have your hand on hers?" asked Kate in an accusing manner.

"Okay, I will tell you but this will come as a shock because I just found out about too. CSI Willows and I have a daughter together."

"Really? This is unbelievable!" exclaimed Kate as she threw hands up in exasperation.

Rick then told Kate the whole story of what happened twenty-five years ago.

"I was twenty-two at the time and I had decided to use the name of Alexander Roger Richards, you know to help prevent my mother's career from being shot down. Anyway I was getting over a breakup and a friend of mine wanted to let loose and have fun. CSI Willows back then was Catherine Flynn, who worked as an exotic dancer; she was the one who caught my eye. Once her performance ended, I received a private lap dance. From there we exchanged numbers and agreed to meet with her the next day. We hung out and by night time one thing led to another and without a thought to protection we gave into our passions and desires and you know the end result."

Looking at Rick again she asked in voice that was part unpleasant and part scathing, "Are there any other children you have fathered with other women that I don't know about?"

"What? Where did you get the idea?"

Kate didn't answer.

"Oh you mean how I was painted as the type of guy who would sleep with a lot of women? Look just because they describe me like that it doesn't necessarily mean I do or get every single woman pregnant. Kate please understand this it was all before I was famous. I have you now and I would never do it to you."

"Okay just for what I saw we are going to spend time resting up separately."

Rick was about to protest but knew better; he knew Kate needed her space at times like this.

-x-

By the time they had to go back to the station, Kate had a few hours to think it over and she realized Rick had come clean about his past.

When they arrived they had a positive turn in the case and Kate and Rick received the best possible news.

"Detective Beckett, the warrant came through and we have uniforms on their way to pick up the suspect."

Kate nodded and said, "Thank you Captain Brass."

Brass said, "It's nothing. We worked together to get this murderous criminal."

Once the suspect Malthus Kane had been brought in, it didn't take long for the heavy interrogation to cause him to crack and confess to his crimes.

As soon as the suspect was taken away for booking and await his trial first for his crimes in Vegas and then would be extradited to New York for his crimes committed there.

As soon as the interrogation ended, Catherine said, "Congratulations on catching the scum bag."

Kate said, "No, we couldn't have done it without your help."

Catherine nodded and then turned to Rick and said, "There is something I need to show you. Detective Beckett could you follow me as well."

Rick wondered and followed as did Kate.

Once they reached the break room Catherine asked Rick as she pointed, "Do you recognize the young woman sitting in there?"

Rick looked closely at the occupant of the couch.

"Is that Teagan?"

"Why don't you go and find out?"

Rick went in as Kate stood deciding not to spoil Rick's time.

"Teagan?"

When Teagan heard a male voice she knew wasn't Nick or Archie calling her she looked up. She came eye to eye with her biological father, Richard Castle.

"Dad?" asked Teagan rising from her seat choking up with emotions running through her.

Within an instant, Rick had Teagan in a tight hug.

Kate felt tears of mists gathering in her eyes when she saw the happy reunion between Rick and his oldest daughter.

When they came apart, Rick said, "Teagan, you are beautiful just like your mother."

She realized she had a quick call to make and excused herself.

"Montgomery speaking."

"Captain Montgomery, this is Detective Beckett."

"Detective Beckett, did you catch the bad guy?"

"Yes, we did. Malthus Kane is being booked and will be tried for his killings here and then will go through the trial in New York."

"Excellent job. So I take you and Castle will be back soon?"

"Well sir something has come here in Vegas, we ran into one of Castle's long lost family member."

"Oh?"

"Yes, so it may take another day or so. When we get back I will let Castle tell you."

No sooner had Kate hung back and walked back to the break room she saw Rick waiting for her.

"Kate, I would like you to meet my daughter."

Rick took Kate's hand and led her in.

"Kate, meet my daughter, Teagan Alixandra Stokes. Teagan this is Detective Kate Beckett she is also…"

"…your inspiration for Nikki Heat and your girlfriend?"

"Right and right. How did you know about the second one?"

"Oh mom figured it out from your body language from when you panicked yesterday."

Rick glanced over at Catherine and she smiled and shrugged.

"It is nice to meet you Teagan," said Kate offering her hand.

"It is nice to meet you too," said Teagan smiling.

She's is Rick's daughter all right, blue eyes, and smile like both her mother and Rick.

The foursome sat down and chatted a bit when someone else showed.

Archie had been working hard on some surveillance footage when he felt his eyes getting strained.

Taking a break, he went over to the break room to get some coffee when he saw a group of people and his sweetheart was amongst them.

"Teagan?"

Teagan was chatting with Kate when she heard the familiar voice.

"Hey sweetie," said Teagan jumping up and jogging over to Archie and giving him a hug.

"I didn't expect to see you here."

"Um, I am here to meet my dad."

"Your dad? I thought you didn't know who he was and couldn't find him."

"Well that was until yesterday when my mom was assigned to help with a now closed case. Come on, I will introduce you."

Coffee forgotten Archie followed Teagan and Teagan said, "Dad, Kate I would you to meet my boyfriend, Archie Johnson. Archie, meet my dad Richard Castle and his girlfriend NYPD detective Kate Beckett."

Rick's face turned ghostly white the moment the introductions were made. His daughter he just met is…is…is in a relationship? Since when?

Normally he wasn't the type to hyperventilate but he began hyperventilating and to a near breaking point. However, no sooner had Kate calmed him down he went into overprotective mode and wanted a background check on Archie. Kate rolled her eyes at the moment he said background check.

Even though Archie had just met Teagan's father, scared him a little. On the other hand, Teagan sensed Archie's uneasiness and knew what to say.

"Dad, dad, it is okay."

Rick looked at her peculiarly but waited for her explanation.

"Archie has worked at the crime lab for seven years now, mom and the entire graveyard shift know him."

Rick looked at Catherine and she said, "It's true Rick I along with the rest of the crew have know Archie for several years now he is a good guy and wouldn't hurt Teagan."

Once Rick had been completely reassured, he said, "How about we go to dinner, it's on me. As a matter why don't celebrate the closing of the case by having the team with us?"

Catherine smiled and thought it was a good idea. With that she went to round up the rest of the crew and letting Rick know there were three more people to add to the guest they all headed out to dinner.

A/N 2: Thanks for reading Chapter 6 of "Consequential Encounter". Reviews are appreciated!