Full Disclosure by Castlefan6

Authors Note: Thisis my AU version of events as the end of Episode 4-22 played out. A discussion was held about therapy and the future between the two, then dropped. Picks up after Kyle walks away, but before the zombie ending with Rick and Alexis. Some old characters owned by both Marlowe and me will pay a visit in this story. This will have ANGST, but I think you will like the end result. I liked the TV Show, but several areas bothered me, how many times has "this will be our last case used?" This will take the conversation to the next level, but not everything will be smooth sailing.

I don't own Castle, I use the characters for amusement purposes only

A/N OK Enough with the Slut behavior of anyone, that's not what the point I am trying to make. Also, I am tired of Guest reviews saying she can fly at 7 weeks, it is FICTION, my AU, Deal with it or not. Also I am not a Oneirocritic (definition, an interpreter of dreams.), nor are you, let the story develop please. Step back and forget the characters in canon, these are AU, let the past go and either read the story as I write it, or find another Fic. Enough!

Chapter 10

Previously

Kate crawls into bed and pulls Rick into her, he is almost weeping, "Thank God Kate, I acted like such an ass in the dream, I'm not pleased with her getting pregnant, but I will take that any day over hooked on drugs or something that will hurt her."

"She needs her Dad and Mom Rick, that's why I was so proud of you when you told her, it's not important how it happened, it's important the way we deal with this. We need to insure she knows she is loved and cherished, and this does not diminish our love for her one bit."

Castle's Loft

7:00 AM Thursday AM, one week before Thanksgiving

Kate has been up for hours making sure she has packed everything, especially the few items Alexis asked for, her Monkey Bunkie, that was hardly more than a bunch of rags, but it was the item of comfort her girl requested. Rick got out of bed almost the same time she did but was busy in his office, after showering and dressing for the trip, the look of hurt was all over his face, but he had held up when it counted, Lexi needs support, not more guilt.

Martha has finally made her presence, and the three sit drinking coffee, and each having a light breakfast, Martha chose the yogurt and fruit, Rick the dry toast, and Kate made a smoothie out of the fruit and vegetables that were left. Rick finally broke the silence,

"Mother, Kate, I want you to know just how thankful I am to have you both in a time like this. I never knew the right thing to say or do as a Dad, I got lucky a lot of times, and my daughter was one of the few kids who never disappointed."

"Richard are you disappointed in her now?" Martha asks quietly

"No Mother not in her, in her decision-making process yes, but not in her. I'm just so thankful she felt she could go to Kate with this, and not try to hide it or God forbid worse. If anything proved she wanted Kate for her Mom, then this leaves no doubt", as he reaches over and dabs a tear from Kate's eye and gently holds her hand.

"I love her as if she were my own Rick, I would never let anything happen to her or anyone of our family. I just hope she's not too tough on herself.

I arranged for an adjoining suite for Martha, and a room across the hall for Lexi, in case she need some alone time once we get there. I'm sure a Dorm room is the last place we want to have this family meeting."

"Babe, I don't know what I would do without you, I don't even want to try to imagine. My dream scared me to death about us, and it opened my eyes to a lot of things. One, I'm in no place to judge, Two, as long as there is love, everything else can be worked out."

As they board their flight, Kate texts Lexi a quick text,

"Hey Sweetie, just boarding now, the car will be there to pick you up, let him lift your bags, PLEASE, and bring you to the hotel once we land. We ALL Love you Lexi, sending hugs and love, see you soon, Love Mom"

Just before Kate has to turn her phone off it chimes with a text from Alexis,

"Thanks Mom, I don't know what I would do without you, you are my rock, Love to all, see you soon, Lexi"

Kate shows Rick the text, and he leans over and kisses her, "Thank You for loving us all so much, I Love you." Kate leans her head onto his shoulder, sheds a few silent tears then just holds his hand. Martha is sitting across from her, and surprisingly to all, she has turned down all offers of alcohol, even her beloved Bloody Mary's.

"I don't want my Grand-Daughter to think all I ever do is drink, I am sure we are going to need to arrange someone to be with her soon. Kate is working, and Richard I really think she would be more comfortable with a woman, not saying she doesn't need her Dad, but there are things she will be shy around you with. Please don't be hurt, son."

"Mother I agree, and I'm not hurt, I'm sure that we can work something out, even if I have to hire a private nurse to be with her."

"Rick, I spoke to Captain Gates, and I've applied for FMLA or Family Leave effective when my vacation runs out, I'm sorry it all happened so fast I didn't tell you. I won't leave Lexi to the care of a stranger, and most of all, I don't want Meredith to upset her, but let's talk about this in more private conditions", as she notices a few passengers straining their ears to hear.

"That's an excellent idea Katherine, I just wish people would mind their own business, you can't even talk about your Grand-Daughter's poor pooch in private, Some People" Martha says with such righteous indignation several passengers jerk their heads away from their viewing area.

Kate just squeezes Rick's hand, looks up into his deep blue eyes, and mouths I love you, Always, just as the word Always is mouthed by him, always in sync. She must have dozed off as he gently rubbed her hand, caressing her to calm her to relax enough to sleep.

"Babe, we'll be landing in 25 minutes, if you need to use the restroom or need something to drink, sorry to wake you, but I wanted to be sure you are OK."

"Thanks Rick, I have everything I need right here, well I will have as soon as I see my Lexi, this will all work out, I know it will."

The landing is smooth and as they are near their gate, Kate texts Alexis that they had landed, and she had dispatched the car for her.

"Lexi, almost at the gate, just send Armond the message to dispatch the car to your dorm, we'll see you soon, Love You, Mom"

Once again, only a moment or two go by when Kate's phone receives the reply.

"Mom, so glad you are here, can't wait to hug you, Dad and Grams, Thanks for being here for me, see you soon, Love you, Lex"

Once again, she shows Rick the text, and dabs a tear from her eye. The trip to the hotel is quiet and uneventful, no one is willing to break the silence. Once they are showed to their suites, Kate asks to be informed when he daughter arrives. All three are sitting in Kate and Rick's suite when the phone rings about 10 minutes later.

"Miss Beckett, your daughter has arrived and is being escorted along with her luggage to your suite, is there anything else we can help you with?"

"No, No thank you and thanks for letting me know."

"She's on her way up, so remember no disappointment, or anger, she is in a really tough place now, Please." Kate begs.

There is a gentle knock on the door and as Kate opens it, Alexis falls into her arms sobbing and saying "I'm so sorry Mom, I'm sorry, I know how disappointed I have made you, Dad and Grams."

"Lexi shh, baby, it's OK, I'm here now, everything is going to be OK, no one is mad or disappointed in you Sweetie, we just want to be here to support you, we love you, I love you like you were my own flesh and blood."

Kate holds her as the bellman places her luggage inside her Lexi's room directly across the hall. Kate is still comforting her when she sees her Dad,

"Oh Daddy, I know you hate me, and think I am the biggest fool there is, I am so sorry really I am Dad", and just as Kate did, Rick also holds his little girl, as she cries, only this time his little girl is crying grown up tears and all the kisses in the world won't make this boo boo go away.

"Alexis, I don't or ever could hate you, I am NOT disappointed in you, I am disappointed in some of your decisions and poor choices, but not you. We will work this out, how about you go hug your Grams, she won't admit it, but she is worried about you, and us all, OK?"

Martha, just hugs her and says "Darling you haven't done anything that every woman in this room has done, now we just need to be sure you have the means to take care of yourself and the baby when it comes, and that starts with your diet so let's just go have dinner and relax tonight, we can talk tomorrow if that is OK with everyone."

They all agree after the flight, the nerves and just getting this out in the open it would be best if they all had dinner and slept on this until tomorrow. Since the restaurant was rated with 4 ½ stars Rick decided that they would engage the VIP room, for the family to relax. About 15 minutes later, the room phone rings, Rick answers and they have prepared the room for the family.

Dinner was relaxed but everyone knew that the Alexis in front of them was not the same sweet girl they left, she was more mature, and seemed very concerned about her future. After all had had a great meal they decided to go back to their rooms, except Alexis had slipped her arm around Kate and asked,

"Mom do you think you can talk a few minutes, just us one on one when we go back up?"

"Of course Lexi, Rick I will be right across the hall if you or Martha need me, as Rick nods and kisses his daughter on the cheek, it'll be OK Pumpkin, Mom will take care of it along with us helping her, OK? Never forget I love you, Kate stay as long as she needs you, I love you both as he kisses Kate sweetly on the lips."

As they enter Alexis room, she just collapses into Kate's arms, crying even harder than when she was originally on the phone. Kate is trying to calm her, and finally remembers the trick that Rick pulled on her, she blew air directly at her nose, immediately her breath begin to slow, and the tears were less and less. Finally, she is able to speak,

"Mom I know this is killing Dad, and I would do anything to take it back, anything but I can't. I didn't want to say anything in front of Dad, but Meredith has called for the last week, she knows something is up, but I'm not ready to deal with her."

"Has she called repeatedly Lexi, in a harassing sort of way, or just like a nosey mother would do when they aren't privy to your private details?"

"She's not harassing, but she knows something is up when I let it slip that you were coming out here for Thanksgiving next week, that's Dad's second favorite holiday, right behind Christmas, and she knows he doesn't go anywhere during that time."

"Well Sweetie, she can't harass you if she doesn't know where you went when you turn your phone off," Kate smiles, "Love to see her try to climb those stairs to your Dorm to try to find you. Tomorrow, you and I are going to see a specialist that Lanie pulled some strings to get us in, we want to be sure everything is OK with you and the little one."

"Mom, can I ask you a big favor?"

"Of course, sweetie, what is it?"

"Can you keep Dad from calling the baby Cosmo please?" They both laugh, breaking the tension that all were feeling,

"Are you OK now Sweetie, if you need us, I am right across the hall, and the keys work for all three rooms, OK?"

"Thanks Mom, I think I will be fine now, and Mom, (pause) I don't say it enough but I really do love you, and in my eyes there was and never will be anyone as my Mom but you. Good Night, Love ya"

"Night Lexi, right back at ya kiddo, love you too."

Kate enters the suite quietly to find Rick with his feet up on the coffee table having a hot chocolate, rather than an alcoholic beverage, and Martha is humming a show tune next door. He looks up through teary eyes, and asks

"Everything go OK?"

"Yeah Babe everything is fine, she just needed some reassurance that you were not destroyed by this."

"I'm glad you're her Mom, she used to come to me for everything, but I think this time she would have tried to find someone else, and Thank God, that was you.

"Lanie pulled some strings, we have an appointment with Dr. Horvath tomorrow, at 11:00, I just don't trust the Clinic Doctors, and I want to be sure the baby and she are both OK. Oh yeah she asked me to keep you from calling the baby Cosmo," as she laughs, and finally Rick laughs with her.

"Babe, I never wanted to intrude in your relationship with Alexis, I mean I'm sorr*

She doesn't get to finish her sentence before Rick has pulled her into his lap and is kissing her with a sweet, deep loving kiss. "Kate, you aren't intruding, you are solidifying our relationship as a family, Thank You for taking this on."

"Rick, how sound proof are these rooms?"

"Enough to accomplish what I think you want, I need you as well, I need to hold you and just look into your eyes, for you to tell me, it's going to be OK"

She gets up, closes the attached door to Martha's suite, and secures the lock, then leads Rick to Bed, holding is as far as they get tonight, for within 10 minutes, Alexis in in bed with them, her arm around Kate and touching her Dad where they spend the entire night.

A/N Leaving this here for now, I realize that some characters are OOC, this is FICTION, it is needed to show that the bond between a Step parent and child is a really special gift, an opportunity the show missed.