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Chapter 14

The group went looking for wedding venues on a Saturday morning. Stopping at the local diner for breakfast before heading into the city. Kate and Rick ordered eggs, bacon, cat head biscuits, and coffee. Jo, Jim, and Martha ordered chocolate chip pancakes, with extra whipped cream, and coffee. The chatter began with what type of venue they wanted. Kate wanted something with a gazebo and the ocean as a background. Rick was wanting a gazebo and a lake as the backdrop.

This list for the following places to research and visit were made. Everyone packed an overnight bag for this adventure. Heading to the shores of New York and New Jersey to look at places by the ocean and parks. Rick spotted a park just outside New York with the most beautiful gazebo and lake, there were ducks and swans floating in the lake. It had a place to rent row boats. He put a check by all the places googled. The list included three lakes and five ocean locations with gazebos.

Driving out to each location was a challenge because, of the distance and the states. Kate would place a call to work for two extra days off. Riding with Rick she fiddled with knobs on the radio, locating a jazz station she settled back to enjoy the company and sightseeing along the way. Hands were interlaced and soft whispers of love spoken with eyes and smiles.

Getting closer to the ocean the smell of salt was in the air. It was a warm day with the ocean breeze blowing spraying mist when the waves crashed against the shore. Kate and Rick took off their shoes and walked to the water's edge. The tide rolled in over their feet, causing Kate to giggle, at the feeling of the water. Rick was trying to suppress a huge grin on his face. His eyes twinkled with laughter at her happiness.

"We should probably go see how much to rent this place for the wedding?" Was Kate's suggestion.

"I think I saw a sign pointing to an office over here." Rick looked to the left.

A young woman was sitting at her desk reading a magazine. Hearing the bell ring she looked up to see Rick, Kate and their parents entering the business.

Saying "Hello, My name is Ellen Ward."

"Rick Castle, and my fiancé` Katherine Beckett, my mother, Martha Rodgers, Kate's parents, Jim and Johanna Beckett."

"What can I help you with?" Ellen said.

"Do you have pamphlets and brochures with information about the gazebo?"

"Yes. When is the wedding?"

"July 4, 2017."

"Getting a head start is a great idea. Let me see if it has been booked, yet."

Jo, Jim, and Martha walked to the gazebo overlooking the ocean. It was big enough for the minister, Rick, Kate, Lanie, and Javier. This was just one of many places being seen today.

"No, the date isn't booked yet. Let me give you my card if you have any more questions, feel free to give me a call."

"Thank you for checking. We will let you know what we decide."

Walking hand in hand, Rick and Kate went to his car. Leaning in for a quick peck on the lips, they buckled up and drove to the next destination. Seeing the seagulls flying in the sky, diving in the water to catch a small fish was funny. Heading to the GSP going south toward the Jersey shore Kate was getting hungry.

Pulling out her cell phone, Kate dialed her mom.

"Mom, do you all want to stop and get some lunch?"

"Yes. We're starving."

"Great so are we."

"Look for a nice diner or restaurant to eat at."

"Will do. What kind of food are you all in the mood for?"

"A good home cooked meal."

"Hey, I found a diner called, Sloppy Joe's café."

Opening the door for the ladies, the gentleman headed for the washroom to wash up before taking a seat at a booth. The ladies weren't far behind. Their waitress, Marge was an older woman with gray hair and a lovely smile.

She asked, "what everyone wanted to drink with their meal. Kate had a diet coke, Rick had, iced tea, Martha, Jim, and Jo had coffee."

Marge gave them a few minutes to look over the menu. Martha wanted beef stew, Jo had chicken and dressing, Jim was having meatloaf, Rick had chicken fried steak with potatoes and gravy, Kate ordered hamburger steak smothered in onion gravy with mashed potatoes.

Patiently waiting for dinner, the conversation centered on the wedding venues.

"I am thinking that we could look into a hotel for the reception if need be." Kate said.

"That sounds like a good idea, honey." Jo said.

"Don't have any leads for that yet. We think by looking up the Jersey Coast, we might find a real nice gazebo to rent cheap, and a hotel for the reception." Rick was thinking.

Dinner arrived shortly after the last word about the venue. Digging into the delicious meal, lots of moans were heard by all at the table. The food was wonderful as were the proportions on their plates. Feeling stuffed to the gills the patrons went to the restroom before hitting the road again.

Kate hugged her parents and Martha before getting into the car. Rick gave his mother a quick peck on the cheek as well as Jo. He shook Jim's hand. Starting the engine of the Mercedes CLA 350, he put the car in drive and heading to the Garden State Parkway. It would be another hour before arriving at their destination.

Noticing the time, Rick told Kate that they might not be able to see the gazebo today. She was disappointed.

Rick said, "Kate look for a hotel for all of us to stay at tonight."

"Ok. How close to the gazebo do you want to be?"

"Close as we can get. Call your mom to see if she knows of a place."

"Okay. Kate quickly calls her mom and asks, "Mom, do you know of a hotel near the gazebo that we can stay in tonight?"

"Not sure. Let me ask, Martha and your dad. Hey, do either of you know of a place we can stay in tonight near the gazebo?"

"Paradise Winds Resort." Martha replied. "It is about thirty more minutes from this point."

"We should see some signs indicating the resort soon."

Looking at the scenery, they noticed the resort was just ahead, right on the ocean side. Pulling into the lot, Rick placed the car in park, then turned off the engine. He reached over to give Kate a kiss on those luscious lips of hers. He opened his car door, then went to open hers. Handing him her hand she exited the car.

Walking in the entrance to the resort all were met with greetings from two young people at the check in. "Hi. I am Samantha and this is Steven."

"How may we help you today?"

Rick said, "We need to book some rooms for a couple of days."

Samantha looked in the computer for available rooms. "We have two rooms and a suite available."

Jim asked, "how many rooms in the suite?"

"Three bedrooms."

"Okay."

"Do you all want to take the suite or look for another place?"

Jo said. "Let's stay in the suite."

Everyone agreed upon the suite. Taking out his credit card to pay, Jim waited for the charge to go through. He was handed the receipt. Signing it, the keys were handed to each occupant. Steve was looking at Kate with a shy smile. He was wishing for a beauty like her. Kate's eyes caught his glimpse of her turning to whisper sweet words of love in Rick's ear. Her words caused him to turn pink with a glint of blue azure in his eyes.

Rick's eyes noticed the smug look of Samantha ogling him. She just wanted to keep him forever. Kate was very aware of Samantha's intent. Kate gave her a disapproving look, that screamed, he is mine!

Look but don't even think about touching. Samantha just turned away wishing for a good looking man.

The resort porter unloaded the luggage from the cars. Going to the suite was a welcome change for the group. Kate decided to go for a swim in the warm ocean. Rick wasn't far behind her. He was going to be in shock at seeing her skimpy red string bikini. Turning up the heat on the way to the beach, she put a very extra sway in her hips. This caused quite a commotion on the beach. Several young men noticed her right away swinging her hips, several cat calls and wolf whistles were heard. Some of the young women noticed, Rick walking with her ogling her as she passed by the group.

One of the girls asked, "aren't you Richard Castle the author?" "If not, you sure look like him."

"Thanks. I am the author." He saw her eyes go wide with excitement.

"Would you like to join us for some fun?"

"I am with my fiancé. See that fox right there, she is the love of my life."

"It's not fair for someone to have you when all your fans want just one shot at you."

"Sorry, but Kate is the only one who gets a shot at me."

The young men kept ogling Kate as she took off her wrap, all of them lost their footing collapsing onto the sand. Seeing her string bikini. All of the girls were a little jealous and angry at her. Kate just smiled while walking into the ocean. Rick was running to catch up with her. His breathing was becoming shallow from the sight of that bikini.

Rick just stared at her, thinking she is going to be the death of me. He asked, "Kate why would you wear that out here?"

"Don't you like it?"

"Yeah, do you know what that suit just did to me?"

"No. I can imagine with you looking all glassy eyed."

"I don't want any guys seeing you in that suit. It is causing the male population to have trouble breathing."

"Okay. I guess, I could take it off right here if you want me too."

"No. I don't want to share your sexy body or looks with anyone else."

"So what do you want?"

"I want to touch you intimately and make love in the ocean."

"I want that very much. We agreed to wait until we married."

Rick spoke once more, "Kate let's get married tomorrow at the gazebo."

"Is that what you want? Then I am all in for it."

"Let's go back to the room to finish this discussion."

"Fine."

Kissing in the ocean once more, they decided to pick up their stuff walking back to the suite. It was a nice slow walk holding hands with him on the way back to the hotel. Smiling at one another with happiness written on their faces. She stood on her tip toes to place a very passionate kiss on his lips. He groaned and growled as that kiss tasted of love.

Look out Nick, Slim, and Rocky's bad behavior is starting to show!

Rick and Kate get married sooner than July. No there isn't a Castle baby, yet.