A/N hey guys I'm not sure how well I've done about the last chapter as there wasn't many reviews but that's okay those who did gave me hope that it was not all that bad. And as always I am so sorry for all grammatical mistakes I make
And special thanks to uofmcowgirl for giving their support for the story
Disclaimer; still no word about a partnership with the Castle production
Chapter 10
Kate woke up early on her last day off but that was only because her body had been trained into doing this for the past 13 years, so she got up careful to make sure she did not wake Rick and went to make the three of them some breakfast. She knew that he would be hungry when he woke up, so she decided to make some s'morelettes for her and Rick, but she also knew that Lex hated the creation so she made her a normal omelette but made sure that she made enough of both so they could all have seconds if they wanted.
When Alexis came down the stairs she saw that Kate was dancing around the kitchen humming some tune that only she could hear. She smiled at how much the older women was like her father and how they completed each other, in the ways that they were different
"Hey Kate" Kate turned at the sound of her name and turned a crimson colour as she realised that she had been caught dancing around the kitchen
"Hey Lex" Kate greeted unsure why it wasn't mom but was fine with whatever the teen decided
"Kate" she began "last night..." she trailed off
"Look Alexis, if you don't want to call me mom you don-"
"I do" interrupted Alexis
"But?" Helped Kate
"But, I was thinking last night about how much of a brat I've been towards you and all you have done in return is love me and wanted what was best for me"
"Alexis listen to me we all make mistakes when we think we're in love but don't beat yourself up over it"
"Kate please just let me speak" Kate nodded "I've been a brat and know I feel like I haven't earned your respect" Alexis gave Kate her own glare when she was about to dispute her words
"So I feel that I have to earn the right to call you mom no matter what you say will persuade me against this so however long it takes only then will I start calling you mom" she had tears in her eyes but a smile on her face when she finished.
"What's that smell?" she asked after a while
"Shit" proclaimed Kate spinning round to save breakfast in time, "well that was lucky you have a better nose than me do you want to go wake your father?"
"Wake him? how on earth am I going to do that?" Alexis asked joking but they both knew how hard it was to do the task at hand
"Tell him if you gets up know and comes into the kitchen I will give him a reward"
Alexis nodded understanding what Kate said but not really wanted to over think it too much as it was her dad after all. When Alexis was in their bedroom Kate plated up the omelettes. When she had finished she heard mumbling from Alexis then a crash as Rick dashed out of bed and was by her side within mere seconds. Luckily he went to bed with some sweats and a green lantern t-shirt and it had stayed that way or else Alexis may have just been scarred for life.
"So what is this that I hear about a reward?" he asked excited for what it could be
She smiled adoringly at him leant up so that her breath was tickling his ear "A s'morelette" behind her she heard Alexis burst out laughing and when she pulled back she understood and burst out laughing herself. He was standing there speechless looking completely confused as what just happened but their laughter brought him out of his zombie like state
"That's just mean" he grumbled
"What did you think you were going to get baring in mind that you daughter is in the room with us" she teased knowing what she was doing to him. He was about to respond then thought against it
"That's right; now eat your breakfast before it gets too cold" with that they all sat at the table and were about to start when the Darth Vader theme blasted through the house making them all jump.
"I'll just go answer that" Castle told them and left the room to answer the caller in private
"Whose ringtone has he set that to?" Kate asked Alexis knowing that Rick must have different ones for different people
"I'll give you one guess" was Alexis' response, knowing that the detective would get it in one
"Gina?" Kate answered hoping that she got it right
"Yep" they both laughed at this and carried on with their lunches, but Kate kept sneaking glances in the direction Rick had left, unsure of Gina and why she had called so early in the morning
When Rick had returned he had a smile on his face but Kate being a detective and his fiancée recognised that he was angry with the caller, as he had clenched fists
"So?" it was Alexis who broke the silence
"Well that was Gina" the girls looked at each other and shared a smile "she wanted to call about the book tour-"
"Book tour?" Alexis asked interrupting Rick from his debrief
"Oh crap yes sorry Alexis" Rick rambled "just with everything that's going on I forgot to tell you"
"That's fine I've been a bit of a brat recently" Kate reached over and took her hand in her own telling the girl that they didn't care and she was forgiven.
"Okay then so I have to go on a 2 week book tour around four cities in Europe"
"Europe!" exclaimed Alexis shocked that he was leaving the country for 2 weeks "and you're okay with being away from him for that long?" the question was asked at Kate and she looked forward to hearing the answer.
"Actually Lex I'm going with him" she smiled at the girl who looked even more shocked "my decision" she added
"So you two are going to Europe for 2 weeks?"
"yes, can I continue?" he asked the confused girl "so what Gina was just calling is that Paula suggested that we go to each of the four cities promoting each book; so first city heat wave, second city naked heat, third city Heat rises then the last one will be promoting my latest 2 and mentioning the next one"
"What four cities?" Alexis asked wanting to know more about this tour
"Well we already know that we are going to London, Rome, Athens and Paris"
"Paris?" she repeated for her own sake she hadn't been back there since the incident and she wasn't really thinking about it for the foreseeable future. Kate saw the distress that this put on the young women and moved closer to her to comfort her.
Rick carried on knowing that his daughter was in safe hands "well Gina was calling to tell me the order which is going to be; Paris, London, Athens then Rome"
Alexis nodded to show that she understood "and when are you leaving?"
"Spring break sweetie" Rick told his daughter knowing that that date was only in a few weeks time
"What will I do then as I would break up from college for those 2 weeks and have nothing to do as I don't have a boyfriend and no apartment and here will be just to lonely" the young women panicked
"Alexis you could always visit your mother whilst you have the opportunity" Rick suggested, this just distressed the girl more and Kate shot him a look that told him that she can handle this
"Alexis, sweetie how about you come with us?" offered Kate hoping that the girl would accept so they could spend some time as a family together even if it was in Europe.
"Really?" Alexis asked unsure of it was truly meant considering her recent actions
"Really" confirmed Kate "but you don't have to come to Paris if you don't want to, you could use the time to get all your work done then meet us in London?"
"Thank you, thank you both so much!" Alexis screamed looking forward to the break and looking forward to the time that she can use to prove that she is worthy of calling Kate mom. Whilst she was screaming Rick had begun crying with the passion his partner had for his daughter and their little family.
"Oh god" Alexis said suddenly "I haven't got any clothes for Europe!"
"Alexis darling I think your forgetting something" he father said as he and Kate smiled lovingly at her.
"What's that?" she asked confused at why her parents where smiling
"You agreed to go shopping with me and Lanie!" finished Kate, which set the girl off screaming and pulling both into a hug.
They decided to play a game of poker but playing for gummy bears as for Alexis' sake they couldn't play their usual version, before the three of them knew it was time for Kate to pick up Lanie for their shopping trip.
"And you're sure that you're going to be okay without us?" Kate asked worried about what he would get up to on his own
"Look I'll be fine, Gina said that Paula thought it would be a good idea to do a small reading of the 6th heat novel in Rome" Rick told her calming her instantly and lent down to kiss her goodbye which quickly turned heated and would have lead to something if Alexis sudden protest brought them out of their make out session which they both turned a very deep shade of red for.
Outside Lanie's place
"You sure that she will be okay with me coming with you?" asked Alexis worried that Lanie may disapprove.
"Lanie would love to have you around for this, plus with you around she won't bring the conversation about me and Rick"Kate joked but realised who she said it to and apologised to the girl for mentioning her father in that context
With that they knocked on her door and waited for Lanie to answer, but the person who did shocked them but they weren't as shocked and certainly not as embarrassed as the person who answered.
"Javi?"
"Detective Esposito?"
Kate and Alexis asked the man who opened the door in a towel with wet hair
"Hey sweet cheeks whose at the door?" asked a women behind the door
"Have a look for yourself" Javier replied opening the door so Lanie could see who was at the door. When she saw Kate AND Alexis at the door she let out a small yelp and tried to close the small robe that covered her body before she flashed her friend and the teen.
"Kate you're not meant to be here until 11:30!" Lanie exclaimed
"It is" Kate answered obviously enjoying the embarrassing situation that her best friends where in but it was also a bit awkward for her
"How about me and Kate sit in the living room whilst you two get ready?" offered Alexis being as diplomatic as possible, Lanie nodded her agreement. As the two of them made their way to the living room the situation was made even more awkward for the group as on the way to the couch they could tell what happened last night; this was because all over the room was the couples clothes from last night's escapades.
The couple gathered their clothes and made their way over to the bedroom to get dressed. When they left the guests burst out laughing and still where when Javi tried to pass them with confidence wearing the same clothes as the ones which were around the room only five minutes ago.
"See you at work tomorrow, Javi!" called out Kate, which made Alexis laugh even harder
"So? Shall we get going?" Lanie asked trying to ensure that the conversation was not going to turn to the reason Javi was here
"I think it is great that you and Javi are getting together you two seem so cute" Alexis said calming down, after her laughing fit.
"Yes I agree Alexis what do you think Lanie" Kate teased knowing what this situation was doing to her friend
"Look you two" she said finally giving in "we're not getting together we just had a night"
"But you want more?" Alexis interrogated
"Bloody hell girl, you really are your fathers daughter and also you've picked up on Kate's skills of interrogation" Lanie pointed out getting annoying.
Kate smiled at her daughter-to-be knowing that the girl knew full well that she was causing distress to the ME. Kate smile grew when Alexis winked at her but Lanie picked up and the two were laughing again
"Oh very funny" Lanie said joining in with the laughter "okay then you two bullies where are we going then"
Alexis asked if she could go to the restroom before they set off, Lanie pointed her towards the bathroom and waited for the girl to return.
"So if you don't mind me asking why is Alexis here?" Lanie asked
"She broke up with Pi and she also wants to get a new wardrobe before we go to Europe for spring break!"
"WHAT!" shrieked Lanie
"I guess you told her about the book tour then" Alexis joked, as they went on to the mall to spend her father's easy made money and they did spend a lot of it.
When they got to the loft they required Rick to bring all the clothes they bought.
"So did you girls enjoy your day?" Rick asked the three of them dropping off the last of the bags
"Yes we did, if you would excuse me I'm going to go and study" Alexis said and once she got her father's permission left the room
"How is she?" he asked Kate once Alexis was out of range.
"She truly is remarkable, she's already over it and is really looking forward to Europe" Kate told him with a look of love for the young women who has grown up so much
"I know" he smiled "so Lanie would you like a drink?"
"No thanks Castle I already got a drink whilst we were out, oh and thank you for all the new clothes" Lanie replied "also Kate remember what else we got whilst we sent Alexis for coffee" she told her friend with a wink
Castle caught the wink and looked at the two confused but also with excitement because if Lanie helped Kate by some clothes he was sure that it would be for his eyes only
"I wish she could have stayed to tell me more about this mystery shopping" he said with a pout
"Don't worry there is lots of stuff we got; some for the tour and some for the foreseeable future" she teased "as well she probably wanted to get back to Javi"
"Javi?" he asked, she went on to describe their morning and how Espo had answered the door in a towel. This sent rick into bursts of laughter and started to scheme how he could use this for his advantage at the precinct the next day.
She smiled at him bouncing around the loft and seeing his joy made her happy and filled with love how the castle clan has accepted her into their family which has grown so close to each other. She wondered what women could ever lose such a loving family which led her to think about his second ex-wife and how she would be spending 2 weeks with the women in Europe.
A/N this is where this one is ending, by the way I don't live in New York and I am not American so some of these places won't be accurate. As always love your comments and leave a comment if you have any suggestions for where you would like the story to go and I'll try and input your ideas.