Haha, I loved the reviews for the last chapter. Everyone was freaking out because I brought Meredith into the story. I hope you guys would know by know that there is always a method to my madness.(:

I'd like to thank a very special reviewer for the Meredith idea. You know who you are.

Warning: There is some very strong language in this chapter. I don't normally use it, but I felt like it was needed here.

This chapter is for Morgan. I think she almost came to my house and killed me when she read chapter eleven. I hope she likes this one.

Disclaimer: I really hate writing this every chapter because it just reminds me that I don't own them.


Previously...

They made their way down the hall and Castle slid his key in the door to unlock and open it. When he did, his jaw dropped when he saw the woman sitting on his couch in a tank top and boy short underwear.

"Meredith?" he croaked out.

"Hello, Kitten."


"What the hell are you doing here? How did you even get in?" Castle asked, anger evident in his voice.

"I still have a key, you know. You never took it back. And I'm in town for a few days and I figured it would be fine to stay here. You didn't have a problem with it last time," she replied with a saucy tone, trying to seduce him.

Meredith didn't see Kate standing behind Castle, so she walked closer to him and grabbed the lapel of his jacket, pulling herself against him.

"Why don't we go in the bedroom and do what we used to do. Like old times."

Castle pushed her away. "Get the hell off of me, Meredith. You know I'm in a relationship," he said, growling at her.

"Oh, you're still with that slutty detective? How is she, Ricky? Is she all you've ever wanted and more?" Meredith asked with a laugh.

"Excuse me?!" Kate yelled, stepping out from behind Rick. "Who the fuck do you think you are to call me a slut? You're the one who tries to seduce Rick to have ex sex with you every damn time you're here!" Kate yelled, extremely pissed off.

"Kate, let me-"

"Rick, go in the bedroom. Now," Kate cut him off, glaring at him.

He didn't even hesitate. He went straight into their bedroom and shut the door behind him.

Kate cut right to the chase.

"Look, I know you're Alexis' mom, Meredith. I get it. But I know you are aware just as much as we are about her being in college, so she's not here. I didn't want you here when you came six months ago when Alexis had mono, and I sure as hell don't want you here now. You may have been Rick's wife once, and you may have lived here once, but you don't anymore. This is Rick and my loft. Not yours. So get the hell out."

"What makes you think I'll let you boss me around? You're his live-in girlfriend and I'm his ex-wife. I clearly am higher up on the totem pole than you are."

"I'm not his live-in girlfriend, bitch. I'm his fiancé," she growled.

Meredith's jaw dropped. "His what?"

"You heard me. We're getting married. And unlike you, I'm keeping him forever. I'm not going to be an idiot and screw it up like you did. If anyone's a slut in this room, it's you. So shut the fuck up and get the fuck out of my loft."

Kate headed straight for the door and opened it. She waved her hand gesturing for Meredith to leave.

Meredith sighed and grabbed her bag, her keys, and walked out the door.

Kate caught her key ring on the way out and snatched it from her hands. She slid the key to the loft off of the ring and shoved it in her pocket. She handed the ring back to Meredith with an evil smile.

"I'll be keeping this, thanks."

"Look, Kate, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to-"

"I don't need your bullshit, Meredith. Just go."

And with that, Kate slammed the loft door in her face.

She sighed and walked back into the living room. Rick exited their bedroom and headed toward her.

"How much of that did you hear?" Kate asked, raking her hand through her hair.

"All of it. You were yelling pretty loud, Kate."

"Look Castle, I'm sorry. I'm just sick of-"

She was cut off by his lips on hers. She moaned into his forceful kiss and wrapped her arms around his neck.

He broke from the kiss and looked into her eyes, a playful smirk on her face. "Becoming a little possessive, are we?"

"Shut up and kiss me, Castle."


Yeah, it's kind of short, but I felt like this had to stand on its own.

FYI, that was not bitchy Kate, that was badass Beckett. (;

I'm anxious to know if you guys liked it...

Review?(: