HEY GUYS! Guess what! It's Saturday! Let me start this by answering some questions that have been asked about me. In chapter 8, I seemed to have skipped the whole blood typing process. I understand that. I am only seventeen and I am writing this story all on my own. No beta or even an adult going over my story or chapters before I post them. I am doing this all on my own and this is my full writing ability. And, I am only in the eleventh grade. I am sorry that I messed that up but, understand that I am not a doctor nor a professional writer. I'm not even in AP English. I just looked up information on an organ donor website and I saw that information. I should have read up on that before submitting that and I am sorry for that small defect. Another thing, please know that I am writing this while in eleventh grade classes. I don't really have time to update when I am focusing on school. I hope you all understand this and I really hope I am not sounding arrogant. Now that I have that out-of-the-way, let's write this chapter!

This chapter is dedicated to my favorite reviewer, 3detectives1writer. Thank you for always reviewing my chapters from, well, I think chapter 1. Your reviews make me laugh every single time. You are awesome and thank you so much!

Shannon

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Castle, I only own a wonderful tweet from Nathan Fillion complimenting my awesomeness... (I never brag)


"Is Rick okay doctor?" Kate asked.

"Yes, he pulled out safely." Doctor Jayne said, "He did have one minor complication. He bled a little more than we expected. It was a little worrying at the time, but he should be just fine"

"What about my dad?" Kate asked.

"He is being prepped for surgery. Rick has asked for you since he became conscious about five minutes ago, so the nurses suggested that I bring you to him." Jayne explained.

"Thank you doctor. Where is he?" Kate asked. She desperately wanted to see her boyfriend. She needed to know that he was truly okay.

"He is in room 159. Be warned though, he is still getting over the anesthesia and, he may act a little funnier than usual."

"Nothing that I cannot handle." Kate said, "Thank you. Please help my Dad. And if you get the chance, please tell him I love him."

"I will do that Kate." Doctor Jayne reassured her.

Then Kate walked off, she needed to see her boyfriend.


Kate walked into room 159 to see Rick there, alone, watching some T.V. show.

"Rick?" Kate asked.

"Kate!" Rick exclaimed, so excited to see her. Kate noticed some new medical things were added to him since she last saw him three hours ago. He had an oxygen hose that went on his nose and behind his ears that was attached to an oxygen tank behind his bed. He also had a new heartbeat monitor hooked up to him. And a few new IV drips, probably put there after the blood loss he suffered. He looked really pale but his smile was contagious.

"Rick. How are you feeling?" Kate asked as she moved towards his bed.

"I feel gooooooooddddddd. I knew that I would." Rick sang. Kate just chuckled as she sat by the chair that was by his bed.

There was some awkward silence and Rick took his hand and laced his fingers with Kate's. On the back of his palm he had a IV drip attached in his body. "Rick, I'm not hurting you right?"

"Kate, it's just some IV thingy. It doesn't hurt." Rick said and Kate stood up and gave him a kiss on the forehead.

"Kate, you missed my lippys." Rick said.

"Mr. Castle, you are so medicated." Kate said as she leaned down to meet her lips with his. When they parted the kiss, Rick was the first to speak.

"You are so beautiful Kate." Rick said as he put his forehead on hers and looked her in the eyes.

"You aren't so bad yourself Rick." Kate said as she kept her fingers laced but looked to the T.V.

"Hey, what are you watching?" Kate asked

"A really cool show! It's about cowboys and space. Made by like the greatest director ever, Joss Whedon. Cowboys, space, cows, spacy cows..." Rick went on and Kate relaxed at the sound of his voice. His voice had this quality that can soothe her thoughts. "Kate" Rick repeated

"Yeah, sorry I zoned out for a second." She replied

"Kate, I was wondering if you wanted to sit up here with me, It doesn't look comfortable down there." Rick explained.

"No, I don't want to hurt you." Kate said.

"Kate, you won't. If you do, I will tell you anyways. Kate, I need to hold you." Rick said.

Kate couldn't resist him. It was about ten o'clock at night and she wanted to sit in his arms since he got out. She sat by his right side since he was operated on his left abdomen. He pulled her towards him and he gave the crown of her head a kiss. "I love you Kate." Rick whispered.

"What?" Kate replied, shocked.

"I love bait, you know that goes on uh... fishing lines. Bait." Rick explained. He did not want Kate running away. Ever. And once he said that, he saw a change in her tone. He knew he loved her. He knew it since he first saw her, sitting all alone in his computer technology class.

*FLASHBACK*

"Hi, my name is Rick." He said as he looked to the girl who was sitting all alone.

"Hi, I am Kate, Kate Beckett" Kate said and she made eye contact with him. Everything went blank in his mind. 'This girl is gorgeous' He thought to himself. 'Beautiful hair, eyes, and just beautiful everything. She is absolutely gorgeous. Definitely one-of-a-kind.'

"What grade are you Kate?" Rick asked, making small talk.

"I'm a junior, you?" Kate asked.

"I'm a senior." Rick replied.

"Kate, excuse me for being blunt, but you have beautiful eyes." Rick said smiling

"Thanks." Kate replied and he saw the blush that creeped up her neck. "You have a nice smile."

"Thanks." He replied.

"Okay class, today we are learning about how to write a storyboard." Mr. Pellman said.

"Here we go, another hour of him talking about having conversations with your group, how to draw... He just makes stupid assignments that make no sence." Rick said

"For this project, we are getting into groups of two." Mr. Pellman said

"Kate, you are my partner" Rick said, not giving her a chance to reply. "Mr. Pellman, Kate is my partner." Rick yelled across the room.

"Okay, Kate and Rick. You guys' assignment is to make a public service announcement on the importance of e-waste." Mr. Pellman said, "You are in AP, so you guys figure everything out, it's due in two weeks. Understand?"

"Yes sir." Rick said.

Then Kate gazed into Rick's eyes. This guy just took her as her partner. And, he is attractive, double bonus.

"Kate. So, what do you want to do for our PSA?" Rick asked.

"We should run over a computer, show that it is not the way to dispose of e-waste... You drive right?" Kate asked.

"Yes I do, great idea" Rick said.

*End of flashback*

"Rick, you are bleeding!" Kate said looking at his left side as she hit the call doctor button on the bed. Rick's eyes shut and he turned extremely pale.

The doctors rushed in. "Mam, we need you to leave."


Sorry guys, I wanted this to be way longer. And it was supposed to be up earlier. You see, one of my friends from church got into a fatal motorcycle accident today and passed away. This was all I was able to write since hearing the news. I was so motivated to write more for you guys until I got that message. I am very sorry guys. I promise I will make it up to you, maybe a chapter on Monday. (No school)

Please Review. REVIEW REVIEW, REVIEW! Tell me what you think. I need ideas and feedback. If I get fifteen reviews by Monday, I will update an extra long chapter (I promise, you guys got ten reviews in two days, you can do it!)

Thanks guys,

Shannon.

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