A/n: Hey guys... Sorry about not putting this chapter up yesterday. My ipod died last night when I went to listen to the song, and I couldn't remember the title so I couldn't look it up. And I ran out of pre-written chapters to use. Sorry. (I know... Excuses, excuses. But I am really sorry. :/ )

But anyway! THis chapter reads really quickly in my opinion. I hope you enjoy! :)

Apple Blossom- The White Stripes

I don't think I will ever be able to wrap my head around the idea that Katherine Houghton Beckett wants to be with me. I still think that that night, when she came to my apartment soaking wet and dripping just to tell me that I was the only thing she wants, was all in my head. I sometimes still think that I made that whole night up. That I was so distraught and just needed to see her, I fell asleep and the writer in me made me dream that.

But then again, with her sitting next to me, crying her eyes out, maybe it wasn't a dream after all. That whole night did happen, it did exist, and now, her being here is normal and what is supposed to happen. Except for her crying. Kate shouldn't be crying, there is no need for that.

"Kate, honey," I say, nervous and concerned. "What's wrong?"

She sighs heavily. "Nothing."

"Kate. This isn't nothing. This, clearly isn't nothing. Now sweetie, tell me what's wrong."

"You wouldn't get it Castle."

"No. You're right. I might not get it. But you can still tell me. I'm a great listener, and even if I don't get it, I will still try to help you. I feel like you've been looking all around for years for someone to tell your troubles to. Well, you've found someone, who loves you, and is willing to listen to you for however long it takes. Just tell me Kate. Please." I am practically begging at this point.

Kate leans her head on my shoulder. I can still feel her trying to control her breathing. Her crying has slowed down a little, but not by much.

"Okay." She says so quietly and breathy that I almost missed it.

"Why don't we talk for a while? Or, at least, you talk and I listen. You can put all your troubles out there. Just let me see you pretty little smile, Kate. I'll help you."

Kate looks at me. There is something in her eyes that I can't tell what it is. It might be love, it might be happiness. I don't really know. And frankly, right now I don't care. All I want right now is to make her happy and to help her forget her problems.

"Thank you, Rick." Kate puts a hand on my face. Her thumbs strokes my stubbly cheek, and she leans forward to kiss my lips softly. "Thank you."

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