When Kate came back through from the bedroom Castle had moved from the office and was rattling around in the fridge in search for something for lunch.

"If you're planning on sandwiches I'd like tuna mayo" said Kate.

Castle jumped at the sudden sound of Kate's voice smacking his head on the top of the fridge door making him say a swear word then rub his head.

"Geez Kate you scared the heck out of me" said Castle "I was thinking of making mac and cheese actually"

"Sounds good" said Kate she sat at the breakfast bar watching Castle bustling around the kitchen trying to work out how to tell him about the wedding she was knocked from her thought's by someone tapping her shoulder.

"Kate, earth to Kate" said Castle "Penny for them"

"Huh, what oh sorry Castle I was miles away" said Kate

"I'd noticed, wouldn't happen to be day dreaming about the 30th of this month by any chance" said Castle

Kate choked on the spoonful of mac she had in her mouth, she took a few gulps of water before answering "How do you know"

Castle held up the small piece of paper "This fell out of your coat pocket when I went to hang it up"

"So are you ok with it" said Kate

A smile began to spread across Castle's face "Kate I want nothing more than for you to be my wife" he leaned in a placed a soft kiss on Kate's lips she returned the kiss with more passion after a few minutes they pulled apart for air panting "God Kate I want you so much"

"I want you so bad too Castle but we can't I only gave birth less than three weeks ago not to mention I'm still bleeding as well" said Kate

"TMI Kate I did not need to know the last part" said Castle with a grin and Kate slapped him playfully.

Later that evening once Martha and Alexis had arrived home Castle called them both into the front room to break the news about the wedding.

"So Dad what's the big news" asked Alexis

"Well Kate and I are going to get married" said Castle

Alexis's face broke into a huge smile "That's the best news ever" she sprang up from her seat and hugged first her father then Kate.

"I'm glad you're happy pumpkin" said Castle "Well mother are you going to say something"

"Richard, Katherine the only thing I have to say is it's about time" said Martha she hugged them tight "So I guess we need to get planning, but first you two need to pick a date"

"Well the wedding's booked for the 30th of next month" said Castle "We want to be married before the court case"

At Castle's last words Alexis stood up and bolted for the stairs.

"Hey where are you going in such a hurry" said Martha.

"I need to call Scott and tell him he needs to get a suit and to grab my I pad to look for a dress" said Alexis.

"Slow down young lady" said Kate "Lanie and the boys are coming for dinner once they know about the wedding you know Lanie will want to go dress shopping"

The following day Kate was got up early, after feeding and dressing Johanna she strapped the tiny baby into her bouncer then went to start breakfast. As Kate was spooning the scrambled eggs onto the plates a cry erupted from the bouncer, Kate put the spoon back into the saucepan then walked over to the bouncer as she got nearer to it she could smell what the problem was.

"Johanna Castle you do pick your moments" said Kate she unstrapped the baby who was squirming around in the chair she was about to head up to the nursery to change her when Alexis came down the stairs.

"Morning Kate something smells nice" said Alexis she was about to give Kate a good morning hug when she pulled away holding her nose "and something else smells not so nice"

"I know I was right in the middle of making breakfast" said Kate.

"I'll change her if you want" said Alexis.

"Are you sure sweetie her nappies are still quite tar like" said Kate.

"Its fine" said Alexis she took the baby from Kate who was now beginning to get to the screaming stage and headed upstairs.

Kate watched Alexis go upstairs then went back to the kitchen, she was just adding the crispy bacon to the plates when Castle came through from the bed room yawning and scratching one arm pit.

"Gross, Castle" said Kate looking up from sliding the pancakes onto the plates.

"Good morning to you to sweetheart" said Castle he leaned over and gave Kate a quick peck on the cheek then went to the sink to wash his hands then sat down at the breakfast bar to eat "Alexis not up yet"

"She's upstairs changing Jo" said Kate at that moment Alexis came down the stairs carrying Johanna who was whimpering and squirming in her arms "Hey baby girl why are you still fussing"

"Erm well .." Alexis started her lower lip trembling

"Alexis what's wrong sweetie" asked Castle putting down his fork and pulling Alexis into his arms.

"When I went to change the baby I discovered that her bottom is all red and blistered" said Alexis.

"What do you mean her bottom was fine when I changed her earlier" said Kate she laid the squirming baby down on the sofa pulled down the tiny pair of tights then undid the poppers on her vest then finally opening her nappy. Kate gasped when she saw Johanna's tiny bottom that was fiery red and bleeding "Oh my god Rick look at her tiny bottom we need to take her to A and E"

"Don't panic Kate I'll go and throw some clothes on you get Jo into the car seat" said Rick then he turned to Alexis "It's not your fault sweetie" he kissed the top of the young girl's head then dashed into the bedroom.

By the time Rick arrived back into the front room Kate had Johanna in the car seat and was waiting by the door.

"Rick come on" said Kate opening the front door as Rick tied his shoes.

Twenty minutes later they arrived at A and E Kate walked up to the reception desk and booked them in then joined Rick sitting on the blue plastic seats, they had been sat there for about half an hour when a nurse came and called Johanna's name.

Kate and Rick stood up and walked over to the nurse.

"Good morning my names Amy I'm the triage nurse if you would like to follow me" said Amy they followed Amy through to the small side room "Ok what's is the problem"

"My baby has a red and blistered bottom she was ok when I changed her at seven this morning but when my step daughter changed her a half nine her bottom was raw" said Kate

"Ok let's take a look" said Amy

Kate unclipped the straps and lifted Jo out of the car seat she then laid her on to the bed then removed the baby's tights and undid the poppers on her vest then opened her nappy while Kate did this Amy snapped on a purple pair of gloves she then leaned over Johanna she gently lifted the baby's tiny legs and pressed gently on the small blisters on Jo's bottom making her scream.

"I'm sorry little one" said Amy she finished her examination then removed her gloves chucking them in the clinical waste bin she then turned to Kate and Rick "It looks like an allergic reaction to me, I'll get a doctor to come and confirm my suspicion"

Once Amy left the room Kate did Jo's nappy back up and lifted her into her arms then turned to Castle.

"How can it be an allergic reaction we've been using the same nappies, wipes and lotion since she was born" said Kate "Could you take her for a minute so I can go get a drink"

Castle took Jo from Kate and she left the room, Castle settled Jo into his arms he started to gently rub his hand up and down her tiny back, just when he thought she was dropping off to sleep Johanna started to cry Castle reached for the baby bag which Kate had left on the end of the bed he quickly unzipped it and grabbed a pale pink dummy from it then grabbed the pink fluffy blanket from the car seat he popped the dummy into the baby's mouth then wrapped the blanket around her he was still trying to settle her when Kate came back carrying two cups of coffee.

"Hey, thanks" said Castle as Kate put his coffee down on the bed beside him "I think she might need a feed"

Kate put her coffee down then took the baby from Castle she had just latched Johanna on to her when Amy arrived back with a young doctor behind her.

"Sorry about the wait this is Doctor Keel" said Amy

"Good morning Mr and Mrs Castle Amy here tells me your little girl has some sort of Allergic reaction" said Doctor Keel "Let's take a look".

Kate unlatched Johanna from her and the baby started to scream

"I know your hungry baby" said Kate she put Jo's dummy back into her mouth then laid her on to the bed unwrapped the blanket then removing her nappy.

Doctor Keel put on a pair of gloves then pressed the sores on Johanna's bottom making the tiny baby scream loudly.

"Yes that's definitely an allergic reaction have you changed any of the changing products you have been using on her" said Doctor Keel.

"No we've been using the same things since she was born almost three weeks ago" said Kate she opened the changing bag and pulled out a clean nappy it was then that Castle noticed something.

"Kate look at the nappy you just took off of Johanna and then look at the nappy that you just took out of the bag" said Castle

Kate looked at the nappy in her hand then down at the dirty one on the bed the clean one had Winnie the pooh on it the dirty one was plain white with yellow tabs.

"Castle the nappies are different how can that be" said Kate as she put the clean nappy on Johanna.

"It can be because the Winnie the pooh ones are Huggies and the white ones are Pampers" said Castle.

"I remember now I took a clean nappy from the back basket this morning as the other one was empty" said Kate " Alexis must have done the same thing"

"That will be it then she's allergic to the Pampers nappies" said Doctor Keel "I'll prescribe an antihistamine cream for you to put on her bottom morning and night also get some Bepanthen cream to put on at every nappy change in between and of cause stop using the Pampers nappies"

Kate was quite in the car on the way to the chemist she sat staring out of the window.

"Kate what's wrong" asked Castle trying to keep his eyes on the road.

"It's all my fault our baby is barely three weeks old and already she's been in hospital because of me, it's just more ammunition for Josh to use against me in court " said Kate

"Hey it's not your fault you didn't know she was going to be allergic to those nappies don't be so hard on yourself and as for Motorcycle boy using it in court any judge worth his salt will chuck it out" said Castle as he pulled up outside the chemist "You go in I'll wait here with the baby"

By the time Rick and Kate arrived back at the loft it was nearly lunch time Alexis pounced on them before they were even through the door.

"Dad, Kate what happened at the hospital, is Jo ok it's all my fault" said Alexis

"Whoa honey slowdown" said Castle "Johanna's is fine it turns out she's allergic to Pampers nappies so it's no one's fault"

"Thank god I thought Kate would never let me near Johanna again" said Alexis

Kate walked over to Alexis and pulled her into a hug "Sweetie I would never stop you seeing Johanna you're her big sister no matter what"

The moment was interrupted by Martha coming down the stairs.

"Ahh Kiddos you're back is the baby all right" asked Martha taking the baby out of the car seat and holding her close.

"She's fine mother just a small allergic reaction to the Pampers nappies" said Castle

"Wonderful now that the drama is over what time is everyone arriving tonight" asked Martha.

Kate gasped "I forgot all about the meal tonight, we need to get cracking, Alexis how would you like to take your baby sister for a walk in the park"

Alexis face split into a great big smile "I would love to"

"Ok let me feed and change her then you can go" said Kate

Alexis nodded then headed upstairs to get ready by the time she came back down stairs Kate was laying the baby into the pram.

"Ok big sister she's already for you" said Kate

Alexis smiled at her "Thank you for trusting me Kate"

"Always" said Kate

Kate watched as Alexis left the loft she then turned to Castle.

"Right can you start on the lamb while I start peeling the veg" said Kate.

"Of course" said Castle

By the time the evening arrived the loft was filled to the brim with the smell of roast lamb once everyone was seated around the table Rick took hold of Kate's hand and cleared his throat.

"Ok guy's what are you doing on the 30th of this month" said Castle.

Everyone looked at him blankly

"I know what I'm doing" said Kate her face breaking into a smile "I'm getting married to the love of my life and I'd like all of you to be there"

The whole table erupted into shrieks of congratulations.

"Kate you and me are so going dress shopping this weekend" said Lanie "Alexis, Jenny, Martha you too"

Once they had finished eating everyone moved to the front room the boys to play Castle's latest Xbox game and the girls talking weddings and dresses. Kate excused herself to go and nurse the baby she was walking back through to the front room when the doorbell buzzed.

"I'll get it" said Kate she walked over to the door and opened it "Josh what do you want"

"WHEN THE HELL DID YOU PLAN ON TELLING ME MY DAUGHTER HAD BEEN TO HOSPITAL"

A/N So there you go everyone knows about the wedding next chapter dress shopping and a wedding thanks for reading and reviewing x