Figuring It All Out
The Hamptons wasn't the only thing that Castle and Beckett had to figure out. With Beckett being Captain of the homicide unit of the 54th there seemed to be no reason for Castle to follow Beckett around like he had for years now. It would just be odd for Castle to follow Ryan and Esposito around. Castle wasn't exactly a fan of paper work let alone the politics that came with Beckett's new job.
"So what are we going to do with our arrangement now?" Beckett asked.
"I can still follow you around. Montgomery worked a few cases and Gates worked some cases too."
"You could; but we both know that you'd be bored within minutes."
"Well then I could follow Ryan and Espo around."
"We both know that would be awkward and that following them doesn't have the same appeal as following me around does."
"So what do you suggest?"
"I say it's up to you; babe. But someone needs to be with the kids. We can't rely on our parents or even on Alexis and Jake when it comes to the kids. We can't be completely dependent on others when it comes our kids. Besides if you stay home with the kids; it gives you the opportunity to write. This way Gina isn't calling every other day for the next chapter."
There was an awkward silence in the room.
"Let's get ready to go."
Castle and Beckett were taking the kids to Build a Bear workshop.
"You've got to decide and soon." Beckett said.
The kids came barreling into the room. They were all excited to make their own stuffed animals.
"I know." Castle responded.
"I expect an answer soon."
The pressure was somewhat on now. Castle had to choose what he was going to do. This wasn't the first time that Castle had a deadline to meet and both of them knew that. Beckett was hoping that Castle would have answer soon rather than later.
Once the kids had their coats on; the family headed out to spend time together as a family.