So hi again, I don't know where my story went but i'm back now :) Hopefully there won't be anymore long breaks like that so I typed this up, i'm hoping the universe will bring some Castle spoilers.
Disclaimer: No I don't own it, I couldn't even come close to the greatness Andrew Marlowe creates.
Alexis walked back into the loft and sighed a little. She was going back to school today and her dad wasn't so happy about it as usual. Rick was sat on the couch his hand resting against his chin, he watched as she walked in and sat down next to me him not saying anything.
"We knew I'd be going back eventually dad."
"But I didn't expect it to be so soon."
"Dad I'll be back at the weekend remember? We're going to Ash's mom's party."
"So can't you stay off school for one more week?"
Alexis let out a little laugh. "Dad I can't skip school you know that."
"I know you can't." He said as he let out a little sigh.
Kate came downstairs and let out a little laugh as she watched Johanna and Malcolm make a mess yet again of the room while eating breakfast.
"Good morning Alexis."
"Morning Kate." Alexis smiled turning towards her.
Kate walked into the kitchen and poured a cup of coffee and looked at Rick.
"Are you going to be like this all day?"
Rick looked at her and looked away. "Yes." He replied to her.
Kate rolled her eyes. "Fine."
She walked and sat next to Alexis. "So when do you have your first class?"
"Not until this afternoon."
"Well at least it gives you time to settle back in."
"Yeah, I'm going to be meeting Ashley and a few friends for lunch ."
"Mommy!" Johanna said from where she was sitting. "Finished."
Kate put her coffee on the dining table and stood up and went to pick Johanna up. "Come here then princess."
She held her arms up and Kate picked her up. "Do you always need to get your food everywhere?" Kate asked her.
Johanna smiled and nodded her head anxiously. "Yes." She giggled loudly.
Kate smiled at her and set her on the floor. "Come on then let's go to daddy so he can get you changed."
Holding onto both her hands Kate helped Johanna to walk across the room where Rick had moved from sulking to slowly smiling. Johanna unsteadily moved one step in foot in front of the other and once she had reached Rick, Kate let her hands go and Johanna smiled widely.
"Boo!"
Rick laughed and picked her up placing her on his knee. "Boo."
Kate checked her watch for the time. "I'd better head off to work."
She leaned down and gave Johanna a quick kiss on her head before turning to face Rick.
"Meet me for lunch?" She asked him.
"I guess I can squeeze you in." He smiled.
"You better." She gave him a quick kiss before standing up.
"I guess I'll see you this weekend Alexis?"
"Yeah. Me and Ash will probably see you on Saturday."
"Great." Kate smiled. "Have fun back at school."
"Thanks." Alexis smiled to her. "Have fun at work."
Kate went and gave her a quick hug before making her way over to Malcolm.
"Hey there." She smiled at him.
"Hi." He said as he continued to eat his cereal.
She leaned down and gave him a kiss.
"See you at lunch guys."
"See you later Kate." Rick said smiling. He stood up and Johanna smiled at Kate.
"Bye mommy."
Kate headed out the door and smiled. Rick looked at Johanna. "So what are we going to wear today?"
He headed upstairs with Johanna while Alexis watched him and smiled.
"Would you stay still?" Rick said laughing.
"No." Johanna said as she moved happily. She
"Come on." Rick said. "Just stay still, please."
"No." Johanna said again while laughing.
"If you don't stay still then we aren't going to see mommy later."
Johanna stopped moving and looked at him. "Sorry."
"Thank you." Rick strapped Johanna in before giving her a smile. He shot the door and got into the drivers side. "So do you have everything?" He asked turning to Alexis.
"Yes." She turned to him and smiled.
"Okay then let's set off."
As Rick drove through the city Alexis stayed quiet.
"So what are you going to do about a car?" Rick asked.
"Well everything is within walking distance so I should be fine for a few months."
"Are you sure? I have no problem finding another one for you."
"Dad I'm fine really you don't need to worry about me."
"But I'm your father I'm supposed to worry about you."
Alexis looked at him and rolled her eyes. "I really wish people would stop worrying about me."
He laughed at her slightly. "We can't help it."
They made small talk before Rick pulled into the parking lot and found Ashley anxiously waiting for them. When he saw the car he smiled and made his way to greet them, once Alexis climbed out he reached over and wrapped his arms around her.
"Hey there."
Alexis smiled at him. "Well anyone would think you missed me." She said jokingly.
"Of course I did." He let go of Alexis and then turned to Rick. "Good morning Rick."
"Morning Ashley, haven't you got a class?"
"No, not for another hour."
Rick nodded his head and smiled. "Right well I'll let you…get settled back in."
Alexis walked around to the other side of the car and wrapped her arms around her dad. "I'll miss you too."
Rick smiled and wrapped his arms around Alexis. She knew him to well sometimes and he loved her for it.
"I'll see you on Saturday though."
"Yes you will." She smiled and let him go again. "I love you dad."
"I love you too."
"Love." Malcolm shouted from the back seat.
Alexis laughed. "We couldn't forget about you two either."
