This fic takes place in the present time in my world Kate says yes so she and Castle are engaged. Alexis is finishing up her first year at Columbia and I think that's all you really need to know.

Disclaimer: Sadly I don't own Castle or any of its characters. I however own two Richard Castle I own books and Castle Season One on DVD does that count? No? Are you sure? Oh well. I do own Jonathan, Gabrielle and Natalie Linden and Alicia are mine

Chapter 10: Mother/Daughter Talk

It had been a long night at the precinct all Kate wanted to do was sleep but her stomach had other plans she gently moved out of her fiancé's arms running to the bathroom. The first signs of pregnancy were hitting her as she emptied her stomach. "Come on baby mommy needs sleep" she rubbed her flat stomach, She washed up and started back to her bed but stopped when she heard what sounded like muffled crying coming from upstairs.

Kate walked up the stairs Martha's room was dark but a soft glow was coming from under Alexis's door. "Alexis" she knocked softly before waking in. The red head was sitting up in bed trembling, tears rolling down her cheeks and Monkey Bunky in her arms. "Are you okay" she asked

Alexis shook her head crying harder "I…I can't sleep I...I see him" she cried "and he...he's hurting me"

Kate crossed the room to the bed taking her daughter in her arms "Its okay" she whispered rocking her gently. "It was just a nightmare you're safe" she tried to assure her.

"Why did this happen to me Kate haven't I been through enough" she whimpered

Kate wasn't sure how to answer because the 19 year old was right she'd been kidnapped and held hostage in Paris not that long ago and now this. "I don't know sweetie I wish it hadn't happened" she answered.

"I'm sorry for all this Kate" Alexis whispered "You and dad should be happy planning your wedding but now you have to put it on hold because of me" she looked down at her lap.

"Alexis" Kate gently lifted her face so they were looking at each other "You have nothing to apologize for none of this as your fault" she insisted "Your dad and I love you we don't blame you" she tried to assure her

"Kate" she whispered "What happens now is Linden going to jail" she asked

"Well yes he's in a holding cell right now and we have the evidence but his lawyer will probably still try and fight it which means there could be a trial" Kate answers

"A trial" Alexis repeated "but why can't they just put him in jail"

"I wish it was that easy sweetie" Kate sighed "Linden is saying it was consensual that it was your fantasy to be attacked" it sickened her to say those words

"What! No! Kate that's not what happened!" tears filled the younger Castle's eyes "I was, I've never" she started "I was waiting to find real love like you and dad have and now I'm damaged goods I'll never find love now" she cried

Kate hated Linden she only ever hated one other person, the person who took her mother's life. "Alexis" she began looking into the girls watery eyes "You're beautiful inside and out with so much to offer your one and done is out there and when you find him you'll know because he'll take what's broken and fix it no matter how much you try to push him away or pretend you don't know how he feels about you" she smiled

"You're talking about you and dad aren't you" Alexis sniffed with a small smile

Kate nodded "I was so broken but your dad loved me anyway he took my broken pieces and put me back together using his love as the glue" her eyes sparkled just thinking about Castle.

"You really love him don't you" Alexis replied

"Yes I do he's made me what I am today I'd still be so lost and broken if I didn't have him"

Alexis hugged the detective "I'm glad you're staying Kate, I'm glad you're marrying my dad and you'll be my mom"

Kate hugged her too "There was no other choice Alexis my life is and always will be here with you and your dad" she told her "There is something I want to talk to you about" Kate added

"Okay what is it" Alexis asked

"Therapy" Kate said "I know you went a few times after the kidnapping and I think it would be a good idea after the attack and now possibly a trial you can talk to my therapist if you want your dad or I could even come with you if it would help"

"Okay" Alexis nodded "I'll think about it" she promised "I think I can get to sleep now" she hugged her again "Thank you mom"

Kate felt tears well up in her eyes when Alexis called her mom "You're welcome sweetie, Always" she hugged her too

Neither of the women saw the tall figure in the door way. Castle stood there listening to Kate help Alexis and it made him love her even more she was already a great mom.

Chapter 11: The Trial…Coming Soon

Author's Note: Here is the next chapter it's mostly Alexis and Kate with a tiny hint of Castle lol. The next chapter is the trial. All constructive criticism and suggestions always welcome. Read, review and enjoy! Thanks and Caskett hugs!