A/N A few of you didn't like the name, I asked some of my followers on twitter and tumblr and then decided that the 3 or 4 of you who reviewed that you didn't like it can just suck it up cos it's my story and yolo, don't like the name well I don't care.
In other news I know it's been a while but I've had some stuff going on and haven't had a chance to update and I'm sorry bout that plus I'm still thinking of ideas which takes a while so if anyone has ideas for me I'd love to hear!
Just borrowing these guys from Andrew Marlowe
Slowly rolling over he stretched his arm out along the bed in search of his wife, slightly confused when all he felt was the cold, soft sheet. Opening his eyes, he blinked a few times to allow his eyes to focus in the dark room, with only a small sliver of light from the moon entering through the curtains. He could tell it was still early by how dark it was. Where could she be so early? He sat up and looked around the room in search of his wife but found no answer as to where she was. The light in the bathroom wasn't on, the door to his study was open and with the small amount of light available he could see that she wasn't in there.
Flicking the covers off him he swung his legs over the side of the bed and sat for a moment before standing. He headed into the living room thinking she may have come out to read a book. He stood in the middle of the dark living room and again found no evidence of his wife. He thought to himself of where else she could be at this time of night. A smile made its way onto his face when the light bulb in his head flicked on. He headed over to the stair case and quietly made his way towards the nursery.
As he approached the door he could hear her talking, he smiled thinking of how much of an amazing mother she would be. When he reached the door he leaned against the frame and took her in. She was sitting on the old rocking chair in the corner of the room, the baggy shirt of his she was wearing was bunched up above her abdomen. She whispered words in a soft tone as her hands lazily roamed over her belly, trying to calm down their growing boy he assumed. Watching her sit there, he flashed forward, picturing his gorgeous wife sitting in the same chair, only now holding their beautiful little boy. Cradling him against her chest, holding him close, safe, warm. He smiled at the thought.
Kate had been in her own little world, just her and her baby bear, when she heard a quiet sigh. She looked up to see her husband leaning against the door frame with a smile on his face; he had clearly been watching her for a while. "He was kicking for a while, wouldn't calm down. I didn't want to wake you so I came up here," she stated before smiling at him.
He nodded and pushed off the door frame, making his way towards her with a smile on his face. Once he got to her he knelt down in front of her, kissing her forehead on the way. He was kneeling on the floor between her legs, his face at her stomach. He rubbed his hands over her belly, trying to sooth her discomfort. "Hey baby bear, it's daddy. Listen, I know you want to move around and play and do, well, whatever it is you're doing now," Kate rolled her eyes at him, "but, mommy needs her sleep, because I know you'll keep us up at night. If you're anything like I am, which I know you are, then you will be a little rascal. But we'll still love you," he lowered his voice, "Mommy will never admit it, but she loves our silliness and our antics." He looked up at her and winked.
She chuckled at that, "Don't listen to your daddy James. Well not that part, listen to the first bit." She sighed.
Rick smiled at her before placing a kiss on her stomach, "Go to sleep buddy, you'll be here soon enough." He felt Kate relax and decided he should take her back to bed, "C'mon momma bear, you need sleep."
She didn't argue, just let him pull her up from her spot, and lace their fingers together as he led her back to their bedroom.
She spoke up as they were crawling under the covers, "Is everyone still coming over for dinner tomorrow?"
"Mhmm, they'll all be here," he kissed the back of her head, "Get some sleep love."
"Love…you..Cas…" he faintly heard her say around a yawn.
He chucked, "Love you too Kate."
"No way! It's definitely a girl!"
"How are you so sure?"
"Bro, look at Castle. He is a nine year old on a sugar rush. If you were about to have a baby version of that would you be walking around with a giant smile on your face?" Esposito stated.
Ryan thought about it for a second, "That doesn't mean anything!"
"Javier is right Ryan, look at Alexis, she's an angel. That look on Kate's face is not one of worry, she looks calm. The only way she would be calm right now is if she was having a girl, knowing she will turn out like Alexis." Lanie joined into the conversation.
"Guys I'm with Ryan, I think they're having a boy." Alexis called from the kitchen.
Kate and Rick sat back and laughed as the group debated.
"Ha! Two against two, where's Martha? Let's get her opinion, and your dad Kate, where is he by the way?" Ryan said.
"My dad is out of town for work but he told me to say hi to all of you and sorry he couldn't make it." Kate said as she began to laugh, "I can't believe you guys are actually betting on the sex of my unborn child,"
"Oh honey, we bet on anything and everything concerning you and writer boy, you should know that by now," Lanie chuckled.
"I agree with Javier and Lanie on this one," Martha spoke as she descended the staircase, "I believe Katherine is having a girl."
Espo and Lanie smiled as Ryan and Alexis narrowed their eyes at the pair.
Kate just chuckled, she was about to speak when there was a knock at the door. She smiled and gestured for Rick to go open the door.
The rest of the group eyed them quizzically, unaware of whom the extra guest was. They all turned to watch as Rick opened the door to invite in the guest.
"Hey dad, glad you could make it."
"Richard. Wouldn't be anywhere else," Rick smiled and ushered him inside the loft.
"Pop!" Alexis called as she ran to hug her grandfather. After Jackson's first visit he had come by fairly regularly. Alexis quickly became close with him, Rick as well, it didn't take long for them to all be bonding together.
"Alexis, how are you sweetie?" He replied hugging the teen.
"I'm really good. Come in," she dragged her grandfather into the dining room.
Martha walked over to him, "Hello Jackson, good to see you," The two of them had also gotten together after his return to get to know each other again.
Jackson leaned in to place a kiss on Martha's cheek, "Martha, good to see you too." He smiled before turning to Kate.
"Hey Jackson," she smiled and hugged the older man.
"How are you Kate?"
"I'm good, can't wait for this one to be born," she stated poking her belly. She turned to look at her partners and best friend who all had blank looks on their faces, she chuckled to herself, "Guys this is Jackson Hunt, Rick's father. Jackson this is Doctor Lanie Parish, and detectives Javier Esposito and Kevin Ryan," she finished pointing out each one to the older man.
"Nice to meet you all," He smiled at the group who all nodded and smiled back.
"Please, sit down, dinner is almost ready," she smiled before walking over to the kitchen just as Rick joined her.
As the pair stood they watched their little family bicker over their baby, and who was right. They both grinned. Their little baby bear would be loved by so many, he is one lucky boy.
A/N So there you go another chapter for you. I think this is my longest so far. I'm back at school now so It might be a bit hard for me to update frequently especially once exams start but I'll do my best :)
Pretty pretty please with cherries on top reviews would be wonderful.
And again let me know if there is something you want to see in the story :)
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