A/N I would like to apologize for how long it's taken me to update my life has been totally crazy I also had Tonsillitis for over a month so I now have to have them out *eek* anyway enough rambling on with the story enjoy x
Kate shot up right in bed nearly knocking Castle out in the process.
"Kate are you ok" said Rick rubbing her back.
"He got our baby he won" said Kate starting to sob.
"Kate sweetheart he doesn't have our baby she's fast asleep in her Moses basket" said Castle he got out of bed and padded over to the Moses basket he gently scooped Johanna out without waking her and walked back over to the bed where Kate was still sat sobbing hands on her face "Kate look our baby is right here" he pulled Kate's hands away from her eyes she saw Johanna in Rick's arms.
"My baby" said Kate she took Johanna from Castle and held her close still sobbing "God Castle that dream was so real I thought we had lost her"
"Never sweetie as long as I breath that snake will never get our baby" said Castle he looked over at Kate and saw that she was fast asleep still holding Johanna close to her chest he smiled then snuggled down next to Kate and fell back to sleep.
The following morning Castle was awoken by the sound of the shower running in the on suit bathroom he got out of bed yawing as he walked towards the bathroom door peeking into the Moses basket as he past he smiled when he saw that Johanna was already dressed in the pink track suit with OCME on it that Lanie had bought for her he knocked on the bathroom door before going in.
"Moring Rick" said Kate her soapy head poking around the shower curtain.
"Moring sweetie" said Rick kissing Kate's nose before walking over to the toilet, once he was done he pulled off his PJ's and slipped into the shower behind Kate.
Once they were showered and dressed Kate and Rick headed into the kitchen where Alexis had made pancakes.
"Morning Dad, Kate" said Alexis as she put the plate of pancakes in front of them "Are you ready for today Kate"
"As I'll ever be sweetie" said Kate between mouthfuls of pancakes.
They had just finished breakfast when there was a knock on the door Kate put down the dish she was drying and walked over to the door and opened it.
"Moring Katie" said Jim
"Morning dad I'm so glad you're here" said Kate pulling Jim into a hug while a tear escaped from her eye.
"Hey Katie it's going to be fine" said Jim holding her tight and rubbing her back "That little girl is going now where"
"Thanks dad" said Kate just as Castle came out of the office holding Johanna she smiled at him then turned back to Jim "Let's do this"
Two hours later Kate and Rick walked out of the court room and down the corridor to where they had left everyone waiting as soon as they entered the waiting room Jim and Martha sprang to their feet, nearly dropping Johanna in the process.
"Well" the both said.
Kate scooped Johanna into her arms and held her tight then began to smile "She's ours we got sole custody"
"See what did I tell you" said Jim hugging Kate then he noticed her face "What's wrong"
"The judge awarded Josh visitation" said Kate "I have to take my baby to a contact centre once a week so that douche bag can see her"
"It's not so bad at least he will be supervised, so there's no chance he can try to snatch her" said Jim "So put a smile on that beautiful face and let's go celebrate"
As they walked out of the waiting room Castle spotted Josh walking towards Kate with fire in his eyes before he got to Kate Castle moved in front of her shielding her.
"What do you want Josh" said Castle.
Josh ignored Castle and glared at Kate over his shoulder "You might have won the battle Kate but you won't win the war"
"Back off Josh I'm warning you leave Kate alone" said Castle.
"Just make sure you get my daughter to the centre on time or there will be trouble" said Josh he glared at Kate as he walked away.
One week later
Castle woke up. Stretching his arm out to Kate's side of the bed he found it cold and empty he sat up in bed and rubbed the sleep from his eyes it was then he noticed Kate stood next to the Moses basket tears dripping down her face. Castle got out of bed, walked over to her then wrapped his arms around her.
"Kate sweetie, what's wrong" said Castle.
"I have to take our baby to see that twat" said Kate she scooped Johanna up into her arms and held her close "I know he will be supervised but I'm still scared I won't get her back"
Castle held Kate tighter in his arms "You'll get her back don't worry, now let's get some breakfast"
At ten thirty that morning Kate pulled up outside the contact centre sighing she turned off the engine, she then got out of the car closing the door behind her then opened the back door to get Johanna who was awake and babbling away to herself Kate lifted the car seat out of the base grabbed the baby bag then closed the door and locked the car.
Kate walked up to the door of the contact centre and pressed the door buzzer after a few seconds the speaker crackled into life Kate gave her name and the door clicked open.
She was met just inside the door by an older woman with greying hair and half-moon glasses.
"Good Moring Ms Beckett my name's Linda Green and I'll be the supervisor for this contact"
"Morning please call me Kate" said Kate.
"Ok Kate it is Mr Davidson is already here so I'll take the little one through" said Linda she extended her arm towards Kate.
Kate sighed and handed over the car seat and baby bag, "I feed her just before we left home so she should be ok but I've put a bottle in the bag just in case there's also nappies, wipes, cream, change of clothes, spare dummy's and a few of her favourite toys"
"That's fine thank you Kate, I'll see you at twelve thirty" said Linda
Kate watched as Linda disappeared down the hall way then walked out of the building and back to her car she was about to drive off when her phone rang she pulled it from her pocket and smiled when she saw Castle's name on the caller ID.
"Hey Babe"
"Hey how did it go" asked Castle
"Fine I didn't see Josh I was met at the door by the supervisor thankfully" said Kate
"I wish I could have been there with you but if I don't get this chapter in by next week I think Paula will castrate me" said Castle with a sigh
"I'm fine I promise I'm going to Costa to meet Lanie for coffee" said Kate
"Ok I'd better get back to work, see you later I love you" said Castle
"You to" said Kate she hung up her phone and clicked it into the hands free set on the dash board then pulled away from the curb.
Fifteen minutes later she was sat in a booth in Costa with Lanie rattling on about her Christmas plans with Javi she sipped her coffee while taking glance at her watch every now and then.
"Kate are you with me girl" said Lanie jolting Kate out of her day dream.
"What yeah sorry it's Josh's first contact with Jo today" said Kate
"No wonder you're so distracted how long does the snake have her for" said Lanie.
"Two hours, the longest two hour of my life" said Kate looking at her watch again "I have to pick her up at half twelve"
Lanie looked at her own watch then back at Kate "It's only eleven fifteen how about we drink up then go look at a few shops"
"Ok why not I need to get some baby grows for Jo anyway she's growing like a weed" said Kate.
After finishing their coffee's the two woman headed off to the big Mothercare store where Kate bought several baby grows and a couple of packets of vests as they left the shop Kate looked at her watch and noticed it was five past twelve.
"Right I'm going to have to love you and leave you I need to go and get Jo" said Kate she hugged Lanie goodbye and headed back to her car.
Kate arrived at the contact centre by just after half past twelve she quickly parked the car and walked up to the door and pressed the buzzer the door clicked open and she went in and walked up to the reception desk.
"Hi I'm Kate Beckett I've come to pick up my daughter" said Kate.
"Oh yes you're Johanna Davidson's mother" said the receptionist
"Her name is Johanna Castle and yes I am her mother" said Kate
"I'll let Linda know you're here" said the receptionist and she disappeared down the corridor Kate sat down on the soft chairs to wait, a few minutes later Kate spotted Linda coming towards her and stood up.
As soon as Linda was close enough Kate reached out and took the car seat from her turning it so she could see Johanna.
"Hey baby girl Mummy missed you" said Kate "Everything ok"
"Yes everything was fine no problems she filled her nappy but daddy was able to take care of it without any problems" said Linda.
Kate thanked Linda took the baby bag from her and left the centre.
After leaving the contact centre Josh pulled out his mobile phone and dialled Claire's number she answered on the second ring.
"Hey babe how did it go"
"It was good but not enough I think it's time to set the ball rolling on our plan" said Josh.
"Well Johanna's passport arrived this morning, all we need is a way of getting Johanna out of the loft without Castle or Beckett with her" said Claire.
"Don't worry I have a plan" said Josh he hung up the phone then dialled another number.
"Hello" said Scott.
"It's time to start moving with our plan" said Josh.
"No problem" said Scott he looked over to the loft door where Kate had just walked in "by this time next week You, Claire and Johanna will be somewhere even Kate Beckett can't find you"