Rick was taking up a Tylenol and water to his mother's room. She was lying down as a precaution. The tussle with Tyson took much out of her. Rick knocked at the door then entered. His Mother was on her bed with a sleeping mask on. Rick slowly placed the tray with the water and pills beside her bed and quietly left the room. Martha never stirred at all. Rick was reminded of his youth. This was almost a daily ritual when he was growing up. That was until he was shipped off to one boarding school after another by one or many of his mother's rich boyfriends.

Kate was getting her bags packed. Tyson was not going to get away this time! Kate was determined to kill this killer herself if need be. Then who was that at Miami Metro Rick talked to? Hmmm Rick is such a world traveler. He seems to know everyone everywhere he goes. Kate's musings were interrupted by the appearance of the man himself.

"Are you all packed?" Rick asked.

"Yeah I put in for leave and Gates warned me that "To not have too much fun in the Sun"" Kate gestured with Air Quotes.

Rick wrapped his arms around his beautiful partner and moved in for a kiss.

"Hmmm that was nice so mister big shot when are we blowing this Popsicle stand?" Kate asked with a panting breath.

"I am waiting for Mother to awake and Alexis to arrive then we can go" Rick said.

"So there is play time?" Kate asked as she looked her lover up and down his body then she bit her lower lip.

"Why Ms. Beckett I like the way you think and to answer your question" Rick gave her a mind blowing kiss. Breaking apart he said. "I think that should be a good enough answer."

"I don't know Rickie I think you can do better than that" Kate purred in his ear.

A deep low growl emanated from Rick's chest.

"Come here you." He said with wild passion in his eyes.

Kate squealed and tried to dance away but today Rick was much faster. Soon Clothes were shed then squeals of delight and cries of passion were soon heard echoing all through the loft.

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Soon they were both spent and laid in each other's arms dozing.

Rick was aroused from his slumber as he heard the door open to the loft. It was Alexis she was not too happy being summoned to the loft.

"Dad? Kate? Gram?" Alexis shouted out.

Rick in his robe appeared in the living room.

"Dad? Eww I don't want to know!" Alexis turned her nose up in disgust.

Rick chuckled at his first born.

"Come here Pumpkin!" Rick said closing the distance between the two then gave her a big hug.

"So what did you want to talk to me about?" Alexis said direct and to the point.

"Your grandmother was attacked today and we are leaving for Miami to ride out his massive storm" Rick said.

"Grams attacked?" The young woman gasped.

"Yeah but she is fine. My security team scared off the attacker. She is resting in her room as we speak" Rick said comforting his daughter who suddenly became quite clingy. "She should be awaking soon then we need to leave."

"Ok Dad I brought my suitcase as ordered. So I guess we need to wait?" Alexis asked.

"Yeah I guess so. Where is your boyfriend today?" Rick inquired.

"Graham? I think SF this week. I really can not keep track on his whereabouts daily. I just have a hard enough time to remember to Skype" Alexis admitted.

Rick was wondering if Alexis chose this man because she was used to a man traveling for a living? Rick started to wonder if that was his fault. Graham is a wonderful person but his job will keep him unavailable for weeks at a time. Alexis seems fine with that arrangement but then…

"Earth to Dad!" Alexis was waving her fingers in front of his face.

"What? Oh so sorry Pumpkin I guess I zoned out for a moment. So what were you saying?" Rick said flustered.

I said "Mr. Beckett is here. Dad you been gone for at least 20 mins this time."

Jim was seated and had a very bemused expression on his face considering Rick was still in his bathrobe.

Rick now noticed his casual dress.

"Excuse me I need to get dressed." Rick got up and exited the room post haste.

Alexis rolled her eyes at her absent minded father.

Jim too had a smirk on his face.

Entering the bedroom Rick moved to the bed. Sat down and started tracing letters on Kate's bare back.

"Wakey Wakey you have someone who wants to see you" Rick said in a sing song manner.

"Rick is it time all ready?" Kate slurred her words still half asleep then she nestled into the extremely soft sheets.

"I am 'fraid so. You need to get up, get dressed and greet our guests" Rick said rising from the bed and entering his massive closet.

"Do I hafta?" Kate said being a bit petulant.

"Yeah so wifey get up!" Rick teased.

"Ok I am up" Kate protested.

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Both Kate and Rick reappeared together and sat down. Martha had joined them.

"I am glad you all could make it. Good everyone is packed so let's get going" Rick said.

Which those words they all picked up their suitcases and headed out of the loft. Rick set the security then followed.

The Limo was waiting at the curb when the group arrived. The winds were starting to pick up. The storm while 800 miles away was starting to be felt. Rick was glad the people he loved decided to ride out the storm in the sunlit palace he had rented in Palm Beach.

They arrived at Teeterboro airport. The flight was going to be a bit longer than expected. They had to fly to Memphis refuel and then head to Miami. This storm was tearing up the Carolina's coast.

Everyone was seated as the plane took off. This was the last they would see of NYC the way is was for at least two weeks.

Rick looked at the satchel between his feet which contained the 50,000 and the rest of the contents of the safety deposit box.

Kate was looking pensively out the window at the gathering storm clouds. She was hoping the boys and Lanie would be ok. Neither of them was lucky enough to get leave. Kate wondered how she was so lucky. Then she looked over to her left. Oh yeah he could be a big part of this happening. Kate snuggled next to Rick and promptly fell asleep.

The plane ride was not that bumpy after they climbed over West Virginia. The mountains were covered in Snow. It was quite pretty in the waning sun light. Alexis was busy skyping with Graham. He would be meeting them in Miami instead of heading back to NYC.

Martha was sleeping. Jim was watching the ball game it was the World Series. None of his teams were being shown but that did not dampen his enthusiasm for the game.

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Meanwhile Dexter Morgan was waiting by the clock he had looked up the flight. It was grounded in Ashville for the night. That will put a crimp on his hunting Dex thought. Oh well the dark passenger can wait at least 24 hours until it is on the blood trail.