A/N: to the guest reviewer that recently left a review asking about the character name, and why pick one so close to Kate Beckett the answer is easy. My initials (before I got married) were KEB. My name is Kate (Or Katie), And I chose the character name (And my log in name for this program) waaaay before Castle came into my world. I actually already had a story for a different TV show started with this character name, so I just used it her with this one too. hope that explains it! Oh and sorry but I'm not allowing guest reviewers to actually post anything at this time , but I hope you still see this answer!

Chapter 12

Morgue

The detectives were taking their photos and documenting what they saw, when Kat felt a presence on the other side of her. She felt a hand touch her arm.

"Sorry we are meeting like this. I'm Lanie Parish- medical examiner. You must be Katherin? "

She smiled in the dark and took the other woman's hand. "Yes, call me Kat. It's nice to finally put a face … well a voice to the name. Kevin speaks highly of you."

She heard Lanie snort "Yeah he's okay. I have heard nothing but great things about you though. I'm glad you're back together – He was miserable. All mopey like a sad puppy."

"I heard that Lanie. And no I wasn't. " Kevin spoke up, his face turning red, he was thankful for the dark room. He had been pretty depressed for the last month, but didn't realize everyone else knew.

"Who is he kidding, it had been obvious to anyone with eyes. Girlfriend you need anything, he has my number. We can grab a drink some time." She felt the woman squeeze her hand and then walk away.

"Lanie we're done here. Castle you wanna get the lights ?" Kate requested and Castle obeyed, throwing the room into brightness. "Tox results?"

Lanie nodded "She was drugged before all this. It probably helped lessen the pain. I'll have the full work up later. "

Kate nodded and the group exited to return to the murder board.

12th precinct bullpen

The group made their way back to the bull pen where Kevin and Kate immediately started printing out the shots they took of the body. Castle sat next to Kate's desk in his usual chair, and Kat hung back, unsure what to do. She felt a nudge and found Javier standing next to her with a cup of coffee.

"Hey. You doing okay? " he handed her the cup "Figured you could use a pick me up."

She smiled at him and retrieved the cup from him, wrapping her hands around it and sipping . "You know me too well Javi."

"So what did Lanie have to say? " He didn't like the look Kat had in her eyes… that same look she gets when she's about to shut down. Something had rattled her. He lead her to the break room so she could sit. "Tell me what's going on."

She sat the cup down on the table and he saw she was shaking slightly. "The body was covered in writing – invisible to the naked eye, Lanie had to use a black light to see it. But it was there, all over. They took pictures , I didn't see what it said. But it couldn't have been good…" she laid her head in her hands. "They think it's related to the case, which means…." She trailed off , not wanting to finish the thought.

Javier shook his head not wanting to think about it either. He pulled her close and kissed her forehead. "Todo va a estar bien cariño."

She looked up at him with tears threatening to spill over "I hope you're right Javi." She buried her head into his chest and he held her until she stopped shaking. When they broke apart she straightened herself and they walked out to the bullpen together.

Kate saw the pair join the group and spoke up. "Kat, Kevin I want you in protective custody for now." The senior detective had a serious look in her eye.

"What?? No way Beckett I need to work this case!" Kevin was not gonna go into hiding, and if this was related to Bobby S he wanted to be the one to bring him down. He heard a cough come from his partner and realized Kat was standing next to Javier, with a worried look on her face. "Shit. Yes, of course. " He had to start thinking about her, how this was going to affect her as well. "We can do that." He walked over to Kat and squeezed her hand in support.

"Take the beach house, it's fully stocked and has a great security system." Rick spoke up. "Kats used to being there, it'll be more comfortable than a safehouse." He looked at Beckett silently asking permission, and she nodded.

"Great idea. Go home, get packed. I want you both out of the city by mid day." She approached the pair and gave them each an un characteristic hug. "Call when you leave town and when you get there, got it?" she directed the last part to Kevin, who nodded.

Kevin and Kats apartment

When they got home it dawned on Kevin he still hasn't checked out of the hotel he had spent the last month in. "Will you be ok here while I go get my stuff ? I won't be long, then we can get out of here."

Kat nodded "Of course, I'll just pack a bag and wait. It'll be fine Kev, just... be safe."

He pulled her close, brushing a strand of hair out of her face he kissed her gently. "I'll be back in no time." He kissed her again and was gone.

Kat took a breath. She a wave of nausea hit her, and she ran to the bathroom. She laid back against the sink and muttered to herself "What the hell was that?" she didn't get sick, EVER. Not even when she drank, she was blessed with an iron stomach. She contributed it to all the stress they has been under. She splashed cold water on her face and brushed her teeth, then retreated to the bedroom to grab a bag and start packing.

A/N: Todo va a estar bien cariño= Everything will be fine darling.

I know where I want the story to go, but I'm having a hard time figuring out how to get there. Bear with me!