Rick opened the door to the loft and headed straight into the bedroom to put away the nappy bag and baby carrier while Kate made her way to the couch, James curled up against her chest. Rick emerged from their bedroom in search of where his wife had gone to. When he caught sight of them he couldn't contain the smile that covered his face, he quickly grabbed out his phone and snapped a photo of the two. Kate was curled into the corner of the couch, James in the nook of her arms against her chest, he had briefly opened his little eyes, staring straight up into his mother's hazel eyes. Kate's free hand was soothingly running over his little head. Rick knew they would both be tired and he hated to break the moment, but he knew if James didn't fall asleep soon there would be some crying, and if Kate didn't get some sleep she would be extremely cranky. They had spent nearly the whole day out, they went to the park this morning, stopped at a coffee shop before going to see Alexis and spend some time with her. After visiting Alexis they dropped into the precinct to see every one. Espo and Ryan fought over who would be the better uncle. Lanie came up to see them as well. Even Gates came out to see the couple and baby James. It had surprisingly been a big day, they were glad they were home.

He made his way to where she was sitting, not wanting to make too much noise. She lifted her head when he reached her and smiled up at him. He offered her his hand and nudged his head toward their bedroom, "Come lie down, you need some rest, and so does baby bear," she nodded and grabbed his hand, allowing him to pull her up from her spot. Once she was standing he looked down at James to see him staring straight back up at her again. Rick intertwined their fingers and he lead her into their bedroom and to the bed.

Kate laid down on her side facing Rick who did the same. She moved to place James on the bed between the two. Lying on his back, he fussed for a moment, flailing his arms and legs about, but once Castle laid his hand over his stomach, James calmed. Kate's hand came to rest on baby bears head, running it along his head to help calm him, while Ricks hand was covering James's abdomen to keep him grounded, feeling safe.

They couple simply sat and watched him for a while until he began to drift off to sleep. After a while, just watching him sleep, Kate spoke, "He's so perfect Castle," continuing to run her had over his little head.

Castle nodded his agreement, "I wouldn't have expected anything less." He looked up at Kate and smiled. She cast her gaze back down to their son, wiping the lone tear running down her cheek, Rick noticed and reached across, placing his hand under her chin to lift her gaze to meet his eyes, "hey what's the matter?" He asked her sincerely.

She shook her head and smiled wiping another tear from her face. She took his hand that was placed under her chin and laced their fingers together, "I'm just happy. I have an amazing husband who was given me a perfect son." She smiled again, "Thank you Rick,"

He smiled back at her, "I should be the one thanking you, you carried him for nine months and gave birth to him. You're extraordinary Kate, and I love you so much." She leaned in to meet him in a soft kiss. "Okay c'mon you need some sleep too," he kissed her quickly again before lying down. Placing his hand back onto James tummy, while Kate's went back to his little head.

Kate awoke to the sound of rain hitting the window. She loved the rain, she loved sitting inside watching it fall, all rugged up and warm inside. Looking down at the bed she expected to see baby bear and Rick but all she found was empty sheets. She ran her hand along the spot where they had previously been. Cold, they haven't been here for a while. She got up from bed and headed into Rick's office.

When she reached the doorway and looked into the office, she couldn't help the smile that burst onto her face. What she saw warmed her heart, making her fall in love with him just that little bit more. He had obviously been writing before he fell asleep, but now, he was lounging in his chair, head thrown back, fast asleep. Normally she would laugh at him, but not this time, and it had something to do with their baby son, curled up on his stomach lying on Ricks chest, Rick's hand resting on James's back protectively. She quickly made her way back into their bedroom to find her phone. She grabbed it off the bedside table and made her way back into his study, but now Rick's head had fallen to the side, now facing down towards James. They looked adorable, She quickly snapped a photo of her boys.

She made her way over to them, trying not to wake James. Placing her phone on the corner of his desk she circled behind him, she leaned down, running her hands over his chest on either side of James, coming to rest underneath him, holding him up on Ricks's chest. Rick began to stir at the sudden contact, opening his eyes and turning his head to find Kate. He smiled and craned his neck so her could give her a kiss. She smiled into the kiss when she felt James start to fuss, moving around on Ricks's chest. They broke the kiss and looked down to their son to find him looking up at both of them, his big blue eyes shining.

Rick took his free hand and placed it on the back of James's head, "Hey buddy," he spoke to his boy.

Kate smiled, "He slept through the night." Is was supposed to be a question but came out more like a statement.

"Mhmm, apart from the normal times he wakes up for feeding, he slept perfectly." He smiled up at her.

"You fed him?" She smiled at him and he nodded, "and you didn't wake me up?"

He shook his head, "You needed the sleep,"

She smiled and kissed him, "I think this deserves some celebration, and I am hungry, so," she paused and smiled at him, "pancakes?"

He chuckled at her, "You know pancakes are a way of saying 'thank you so much for last night.'" He winked at her.

"Exactly," she continued to kiss him as she spoke, "thank you," kiss, "so much," kiss, "for last night," she smiled down at him.

He chuckled again, "But I'll be the one making them?" He raised one eyebrow at her.

"Mhmm because you love me," she finished, kissing him once more before scooping up her son into her arms.

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Credit to Sarah on the pancakes bit ;)

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