Just wanted to say thank you to all the feedback I've been getting for this story! I really appreciate it! I love writing about Castle and Beckett, and the feedback always inspires me to write more Hope you enjoy the next chapter guys! ~Ash xo
The rain had finally stopped, and it was cooler outside than it had been in the past few days. Castle had taken Alexis home, and Beckett was watching TV in her room. She had a great day with Castle, but they still needed to talk. She had no idea how to bring it up to him and wondered if he would ever mention it or let it pass like they always did when it came to them confronting their feelings for each other. Beckett reached for the chocolate pudding that the nurse had left for her and she started to eat it as she watched TV, and there was a tap on the door.
"Hey." Josh smiled, as he entered the dim lit room. She had totally forgotten to call him, since she was so worried about Castle's phone call.
"Hey, I'm sorry I forgot to call…I had a lot of visitors today."
"That's okay, I'm glad you're up and feeling better." Josh smiled. He walked over towards the window where bunches of flowers were taking over the room. He looked at them all and then turned to see the bunch that Castle had brought, sitting in a vase on Beckett's bedside. Beckett glanced over to see what he was looking at and she immediately felt awkward.
"So, was Castle one of your visitors today?" Josh asked, in a jealous tone.
"Yeah, he stopped by with his daughter and hung out for a little."
"Hm."
"What?" Beckett asked, wondering what his problem was. She had never seen him like this. Josh shrugged his shoulders showing he meant nothing by his comment, and he sat on her bedside next to her. Beckett put her hand on his and then looked at the bruise on his face from Castle and decided this was the perfect time to discuss it.
"Josh I know." Beckett admitted, and he looked at her with a confused look. She touched his jaw, touched it lightly with her soft fingers and looked down. Josh looked surprised that she knew.
"It was nothing, just with everything going and things just got heated and we got into a spiff…" Josh explained.
"I know Castle, and it takes more than a spiff to make that man want to hit anyone- he's not violent." Beckett replied. Josh started to look mad.
"So it's my fault? Right, okay…I get it. I get it now, actually I got it a long time ago Kate. I've seen and heard things about you guys. You know when I started to date you I thought all we might end up talking about is my job or your work as a cop, because our jobs are so demanding. But I never thought I'd have to hear about a writer guy all the time, he's all you ever talk about."
"He's a part of my work…and my life." Beckett said softly.
"I think it's more than that Kate." Josh responded, looking up at her. He knew deep down that this wasn't going to last, and he knew that there was something between Castle and her. But he never acknowledged it, since he was always away.
"He's a friend, Josh. And he's been through a lot with me…and he will always be in my life." Beckett said, emphasizing the word always. Josh had his hands in his hair, showing his frustration. They both knew what was happening- it was over.
