Chapter 25: A New Home and Beginning.

So sorry for making you guys wait so long. All mistakes are mine and if you have any concerns or problems please drop them into the reviews nicely. This case will be coming to an end very soon, so just please bare with me please.

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It had now been four days since Kat had been discharged from the hospital. her first day at the loft was basically spent settling in. They had now changed the guest bedroom, officially, into Kat's bedroom.

The walls were now coloured in a very light grey colour. The new king bed was now propped up against the wall in the centre. The new black dresser was directly opposite the bed and to its left was Kat's very own egg white coloured desk, and to the right of the dresser was the door leading to the bathroom.

The very first night, Kat was very hesitant, she felt as if she was intruding, she felt as if she didn't belong there. Not in the sense where she didn't want to be there, of course she did, she was now living with her birth mother, who wouldn't want that. But in the sense where she didn't feel as if she deserved to be there. That night also, she could barely sleep, she tossed and turned all throughout the night.

The second day was spent packing up boxes from the old house. From everything she needed and wanted, to everything that possibly had to go in the storage unit or things that needed to be given away. It was frustrating Kat, having to organise everything. Kate could see the pain and the emotions. Most of the things she kept were some of Donald, Elizabeth, and Kristina's favourite things. Kat had decided to give the rest away instead of putting them in the storage unit. Its not like she was going to step foot in the storage unit anyways. She decided that she would give important family antiques to her Uncle Chris, as for things such as furniture and the things in the kitchen, she decided that she would throw a garage sale and just sell it all there.

While going through the family photo albums from the old house Kat reminisced, cried, laughed, and even got mad. She was mad at the people who had torn her family away from her. Yes, she was ecstatic that she was now living with Kate and the Castles, but she could never be able to let go of the loss of her family. They were all she had, her family meant the world to her, and they still do, but its not the same without them physically there with her.

She missed her sister, she missed going on their sister catchups at Pepe's Pizzeria, she missed going to Central Park with her just so she could help with Kris' photography, she missed having girly talks with her sister, and god did she actually miss her sister calling her a tomboy.

She missed her dad training with her, she missed him giving pointers on what someones body language was saying, she missed going to the recent Yankees game with him and getting a corndog. She would never forget that morning. Their last morning together, just like every other morning where he would greet her with, "How's the champ doing this morning?" it was always the same thing with him. Yes, he could get angry at times, but Kat understood that it was always out of love. She knows that her father would and did do everything he could to protect her. That was just him, and he would've done anything for family.

She missed her mom so much though. After Kris left for college she and her mother had spent more time than usual with each other, and Kat loved every minute of it. She missed when her mom and her would make homemade caramel popcorn and watching old Disney movies. She missed going out to the ice-cream store on the corner near their house every Saturday after her baseball games, she missed falling asleep in her mothers arms when they would both stay up late worrying about where her father was. She missed her mothers scent, her warm embrace, her presence, and obviously her mothers ability of using the right words, as well as her ability to understand all of Kat's troubles. No one could ever replace them. Ever. She could never see herself doing the same things with anyone else. But she had to try, at least with Kate, as well as Castle. She had to give them a chance.

The third day back was spent preparing for family dinner. Kate had had lunch with her dad and told him the news and that she wanted him to meet his granddaughter. Kate wanted Kat to be ready for this, so obviously she had to ask Kat for approval of this dinner. Kat was shocked to find out that she had a living grandfather, or grandparent for that matter. She never had a living grandparent when she was growing up, so it was like a dream come true for Kat. During the day, Kate, Castle and Kat went out shopping for fresh groceries for their dinner. Tonight they were having Italian. Turns out it was Jim and Kat's favourite. They found out a lot more about Kat that day as well. Besides her love for a Italian food, she also loves Russian food. She learnt to bake from her mother, she learnt how to use a BBQ thanks to her father, she also knows how to change a car tire. She learnt how to load, aim, and fire a gun at the age of twelve, and she also went to self-defence class with Kris and has only needed to use the choke hold on four guys so far. Her sister had always insisted on taking more self-defence classes, but Kat thought that there something better than self-defence classes and so Kat decided to take up Mixed Martial Arts, as well as kick boxing.

Kat hadn't had a long conversation like that in awhile, especially with Kate and Rick. She found out that her and Rick both have a few similarities. They both liked a few of the same authors, they had also a few of the same allergies, which was actually weird for Kat. They had the same favourite book and the same pizza order.

As for Kate, well, everyone knew they had the same physical features, they also had the same love of books. They both had an interest in baseball. But that was kind of all they had in common. Kat thought that it was just a sign that she had to spend more time with Kate.

Later that night, on the third night, last night actually, Kat got the opportunity to her grandfather formally, and under different circumstances. Yes, she met him at the courthouse, but at the time she was introduced as Katiana J. Hansen, the client of a colleague, not as Katiana J. his granddaughter. It had totally slipped Kate's mind that she hadn't told her father about any of what was going on. When the two saw each other again they both got off to a great start. While Kate and Rick were in the kitchen cooking the last of dinner they had a long discussion. The two got to know each other a lot more, but it was more of Jim's chance to get know his granddaughter.

After finding out that Kat played baseball and volleyball, Jim vowed to his granddaughter that he would try his upmost best to be at each and every one of her games. Kat insisted that it wasn't necessary, but Jim assured her that it would be his pleasure to be able to watch her play. When dinner time came around the two set the table together and chatted about Kat's schooling and some of the things that Jim liked to do in his extra time.

Dinner was a success, Jim and Kat bonded instantly. Kate could see the joy in Kat's eyes during the whole night. The two were talking to each other constantly, there was never an awkward silence. Jim told Kat stories of Kate's younger years and all about Kate's rebellious years. After dinner, they all helped to clean up, then it was time for dessert. Chocolate Cookies flavoured ice-cream, which they actually found out was Kat's favourite, just like Kate. They then enjoyed some small talk, with Rick and Kat now in a deep conversation, while Kate and her father had a small conversation of their own. The two Beckett's watched on as they saw Kat laughing along to whatever crazy theory or joke that Rick was telling Kat.

"Your mother would be so envious right now," Jim said not taking his eyes off of his joyous. "Shes beautiful Katie, looks a lot like you when you were her age." He continued as the tears began forming in his eyes.

"I'm so glad that you two have gotten along so well dad, its been tough on her lately, and I think this is the most happy that I've seen her since," Kate paused and thought about it, "Actually, this is the happiest I've seen her. I think she really needed this. Thanks dad." Kate said as her father looked at her.

Before Jim had left last night he had told Kat that he had season passes to Yankee home games, and there just happened to be a game next weekend, and so Kat and Jim made plans to go along to the game. Of course they had insisted on Kate and Rick coming, but they had told them that it should be a little grandfather and granddaughter bonding time for them. And so with next weekends plans sorted Jim bid them all goodbye, he shook hands with his soon to be son-in-law first before moving on to his daughter, pulling her into a tight embrace and placing a kiss on the crown of her head. Lastly, he said goodbye to Kat, he was taken by surprise when she immediately stepped up and gave him a warm hug, but he didn't hesitate, he had been waiting all night to pull her into his arms. The two stayed like that for a few minutes, before Jim also planted a soft kiss on the crown of Kat's hair. But the biggest surprise came when Kat was still enveloped in the warm hug, her exact words being, "Love you grandpa." It brought tears to Jim's eyes and he immediately tightened his arms around the young girl. "I love you too sweetpea. I'll see you next weekend. Just remember what I said before, you're always welcome at mine, okay? I'm just a call away as well. Anytime." He said as he stepped out of the embrace. He looked at his granddaughter and took in her features one more time and tuck a stray strand of hair behind her ear and planted another kiss on her forehead. He then turned to Kate and Rick one more time and thanked them for having him around for dinner, but most importantly, for giving him the opportunity to meet his granddaughter. He gave them all a final goodbye and made his way out of the loft.

Kat's POV.

I had now been staying at the loft for four days, today being the fourth. The first two days were the hardest for me, having to adapt to a new life. The first day was okay. But the second day was definitely the worst out of the two. I hated having to sort through all the things at the old house, but it did give me some closure, but I felt as if I was just boxing up my old life and giving it all away, metaphorically speaking, and literally as well. I boxed up all the memories and gave them away to Uncle Chris, for safe keeping of course.

The third day was possibly one of the best days of my life. I got to spend the day with Kate and Rick, which was fun. But it kinda felt like I was intruding, they were so happy when they were together, most of the time I was on the phone texting Amber. I mean I didn't want to intrude, they were so happy when we were out grocery shopping, and I felt as if the way I was feeling that day would ruin their happiness, and obviously I didn't want that to happen. So I kept my distance.

On the positive side I was still beaming and trying to wrap my head around the fact that I had a living grandparent. I never had one growing up, they all passed away before I was born. So for me last night was a dream come true. We got along so well, turns out grandpa is a huge Yankees fan and has season passes to their home games. I told him how much of a tomboy I was, and that sometimes I'd even get teased for it. But then he told me about how Kate used to a tomboy while she was younger, younger than I was now. He also told me stories about his travelling. From South America, to Africa, to Europe and even Asia. I always had love for travel. I remember going to Spain, Italy, the Maldives, as well as Greece for family vacations when we were younger, but I don't vividly remember them all.

I was taken by surprise last night when grandpa told me that he would try his best to make it to all my sporting events. No one had ever made that kind of promise or commitment when it came to me, it made me smile and it gave me hope. Hope that I just might like it here. After he had left last night, I came back upstairs, had a shower, and went back downstairs to grab a glass of water. And came back upstairs after saying goodnight to Rick and Kate.

It was already half past six when I woke up. Its Saturday morning so I doubt Kate and Rick would be awake by now. I decided to go for a run, so I got ready and put on my shoes and left after leaving a note for Kate and Rick.

I was running through Central Park, and stopped for a breather. It was actually kind of nice today, there were a few runners out at the same time. I decided to do one more lap of the park and then I'd head back home, hopefully before Kate and Rick wake up.

After running one more lap I began heading home. Halfway there I decided to walk. That was when I noticed him, watching me from his car. It was the same car she saw when she was running around the park. Everywhere she turned she saw that car. At first I just shook it off and told myself that that kind of car is very popular, but now that it was little later in the morning his window was now down, he stared at me and I stared back. I know that I had given myself away when I turned to look at him, I just froze though and stared at him. He slid down his sunglasses so they rested against his nose and he gave me a slow wink, as if to warn me to be aware and careful. I stood there frozen until I heard someone beeping their car horn at me as I crossed the road. Thats when I bolted the rest of the way home.

I got to the apartment complex and took the stairs instead. I ran up the stairs and power walked the rest of the way to the loft, I grabbed my key out of my back pocket and unlocked the door. I fumbled with the key and finally got the door open. I shut the door behind me and made sure that it was locked. I rested myself against the door, and tried to catch my breath. I slid down against the door and rested my weight on my legs. My head rested against the door, I closed my eyes and tears began streaming down my face. I didn't realise the door to Rick and Kate's bedroom had opened during my little breakdown. I heard someone say my name, but I couldn't make out the voice as I whimpered. Suddenly I felt someone wrap their arms around me. Thats how I knew who it was, it was Rick. All of a sudden I just felt my body relax and I fell into his embrace. It felt so much like when I was younger and playing on the monkey bars and graze my knee when I fell off, and then my dad would come over and pull me into his arms and comfort me and then we'd go ad grab some ice-cream.

I wanted to tell him what had happened but then that would put him in harms way, and that was the last thing that I wanted. He pulled me up and said that we should move to the sofa, I just nodded in response. Once we made it to the sofa he sat me down and grabbed me a glass of water.

"Whats wrong, kiddo?" He asked as he gave me the glass of water.

"It was nothing, its just something stupid." I admitted, before taking a gulp of water.

"I know its not nothing Kat, you just had a breakdown over it. You cant rust me Kat, you really can."

"No I can't your like a person who works with cops, whatever you call them."

"A consultant." He says.

"What?"

"Thats what I am, a consultant is what I am. Well I may not be an expert on murders but yeah I consult with the NYPD which counts as something."

"You promise not to tell mom?" I asked.

"Kat you know I can't do that, but it really depends on what it is I'm keeping from her, I can't promise you anything though. For your mother to trust me, she needs to know that I'm telling her everything. And obviously if I kept something from her, and it was about you then she would never forgive me for keeping something like that from her." He took a deep breath, and held my hand and squeezed it before continuing.

"I saw him today," I said without looking up. "I was running in Central Park and he was there watching me, and then I saw him when I was coming back here. I don't know, I know its stupid but he scares me."

"No, no Kat. Being scared is not stupid, your life is in danger, its okay to be scared, it really is."

"I get these text messages as well, I don't know if its him. But it makes everything more scary, you know?"

"Text messages? Kat whoever this is you have to tell me, and Kate as well. Whoever this is, he cannot continue haunting you."

"But thats the thing Rick, how do I tell her? 'Oh yeah and by the way theres this creep stalking me and sending seedy messages, but don't worry lets make the most of today just incase he decides to kill me in my sleep.'" I said sarcastically, I finally looked up at Ricks eyes, which were now wide open indicating that he was shocked about what I had just said. "Sorry." I sighed looking back down at my hands, "I'm just really scared."

"Hey," Rick said as he tilted my chin up so I was looking at him. "Whoever this person is, we're gonna nail him to the wall okay? We'll get him, and its okay to be scared, but theres no need to be scared okay. Your mom and I, we'll protect you, we won't stop until you're safe, okay?" He said and waited for a response. I simply nodded. "And that is not gonna be the way you tell Kate about this whole thing okay?" He said slightly chuckling.

"Okay."

"Okay now come on kiddo, how bout you go up and get ready for the day, we're gonna drop you off to Jim's later on before we head to the precient. I'll get started on breakfast." He said as he stood from the sofa and helped me up, he walked into the kitchen as I headed for the stairs, as I made my way up I stopped halfway and looked at him getting breakfast ready.

"Rick?"

"Hmm?" He hummed.

"Thank you, not just for listening, but for everything, I really appreciate it. Seriously, thank you." I admitted.

"Don't worry its what families are for." He said as I smiled. As I continued to walk up I kept telling myself that I might actually begin to like this whole family thing.

Once I got out of the shower I put on a pair of jeans and paired it with my plain white tee and my leather jacket, I then put on my white Converse shoes. I let my natural curls hang down for today, I grabbed my phone off the charging dock and grabbed my wallet case before heading back downstairs.

I could hear laughing, then Kate's voice, then Ricks, followed by another unknown voice that I had never heard of. As I made my way down the stairs I saw Rick cooking some pancakes, well thats what I think they were. I looked over to where Kate was and saw her sitting next to a woman with red hair, she had her back facing me so I didn't know who it was.

"Oh here she is." Kate said as I stepped down from the last step. "Hey sweetie, come over here. Theres someone I want you to meet." She said looking at me. As I walked towards them, the mysterious red haired woman turned to look at me.

"Alexis?"

"Tia?" We both said at the same time with huge smiles on our faces.

"No way." I exclaimed.

"This is so crazy." Alexis admitted.

"Wait, you guys actually know each other?" Kate asked acting shocked.

"Yeah, this is Ashley's cousin, my ex-boyfriend." Alexis said smiling at me.

"Wait you're related to Ashley?" Rick asked trying to figure it out.

"Ashley's dad is Uncle Chris."

"Wow. I think I just need to wrap my head around this. You guys knew each other before this. Wow." Rick said as he pretended to act a little dizzy.

"Ahhh, its so good to see you, its been way too long." Alexis said as she pulled me into a hug.

"You can say that again." I replied as I hugged her back.

"How have you been? I'm sorry to hear about your parents." She broke the embrace and looked at me. "Come on lets go to the sofa, I think we need to catch up on a lot, especially about the whole Tristan thing. Boy, we've both got a lot of catching up to do." Alexis said as she led me over to sofa.

Once seated on the sofa Alexis and I caught up on what had been happening ever since we hadn't seen each other in awhile. About twenty minutes later we were both called back to the kitchen for breakfast. We sat around the table and Alexis had complained about Rick making smorlettes.

"Dad, did you really had to make smorlettes, out of all the days. Its like her first official breakfast here and you didn't even let us warn her about it."

"Well, its not a proper welcome without smorlette is it. Come on, you're gonna love them Kat." Rick said to me as he had me a plate. "Don't worry, trust me they're not too bad."

"You don't have to eat it Kat," Alexis said smiling, "We can go to that cafe we all used to go to, its not far from here."

"I don't know, I mean Rick did make them and I don't want it to go to waste. Maybe I'll just have one." I admitted.

"Then if you feel like throwing up, maybe then we could go to the cafe."

"Um yeah okay." I said before cutting into the smorlette. I put the fork to my mouth and couldn't help but hold back a gag as I smelt the thing. I saw Alexis and Kate laugh at the face I was making. As I opened my mouth I looked over at Rick who now had his eyes closed and his hands bound together, he was probably hoping that I would like it. As it enter my mouth it taste a bit soft and boy was there a lot of marshmallows.

"Huh, not too bad actually."

"Really? Their not bad?" Rick asked as he opened his eyes back up.

"Well, I wouldn't have them for breakfast everyday, but yeah they aren't that bad."

After it was settled that we would continue with having breakfast at the loft, we continued to eat and we all contributed to the conversation. After breakfast Alexis told us that she actually had to go, as she had a lunch date with one of her high school friends. After saying goodbye to all of us she left, Rick decided that it was best for him to go for shower after we loaded all the dirty dishes into the dishwasher. Which left Kate and I alone.

"So Tristan, huh?"

"Huh?" I ask not hearing what she said.

"Oh nothing, nevermind."

"No really what was it?"

"You're friend Tristan. When do I get to meet him?"

"Oh... Tristan, yeah. I know you're worried about the dating thing. I could see it in your face when Alexis mentioned him and before you get the wrong idea, you don't have to worry it was just a fling."

"A fling huh?"

"Well, it was just a lot of teenage flirting, but he ended up being a jerk."

"Oh. I'm sorry about to hear that."

"Eh, its okay." I said before it went awkwardly silent. "So, hows the case coming along?"

"Well, we've had a few suspects, but they've all checked out and they're all clean. I'm sorry sweetie, but I've already said enough."

"It's okay." I say taking a breath, "Um, there's actually something I needed to tell you." I took another long breath before speaking. "Uhh, so this morning I went for a run around Central Park and there was this-"

"Okay! Are we all ready to go?" Rick asks as he walks into the room. We both jump at the sound of his voice.

"Yeah, hold on Kat was just telling me something." Kate says looking at Rick. "So you went for a run in the park today and..." she said waiting for me to finish what I was saying.

"Oh, I can tell you later, no biggie."

"If you're sure that it can wait til later, yeah?"

"Yeah, don't worry. It can wait til later." I said

"Okay ladies, are we ready to go?" Rick asks as he walks back out of the kitchen. We grab all our things and we make our way down to the car and start making our way to Grandpa Jim's house.

Kate's POV

After getting into the car Rick started the car and pulled out of the parking spot. On our way to my dads I couldn't help but notice that Kat was awfully quiet the whole ride. I turned my head to look at her hoping to start a conversation with, but instead I saw her with her headphones in with her resting against the window, her eyes fixated on one spot of the window, watching the outside world as we passed by.

"Rick, somethings wrong." I quietly say.

"Whats wrong? Are you okay?" He asked me in a panicked voice.

"Not with me. Somethings wrong with Kat. Do you think its about what she was gonna tell me before we left the loft?" I asked him. He looked in the mirror and looked at the back where Kat was sitting he looked at her with concern before turning his attention back to the road.

"Maybe." He said looking at me for a split second, "But hey don't beat yourself up, she said she would tell you later didn't she?"

"Yeah but Castle what..." I took a long pause not wanting to say what was gonna come out next, "What is later is too late? What if something happens. Maybe she shouldn't be going to my dad's, just not today."

"Kate, come on she'll be fine with your dad. And plus, we'll probably get closer to closing the case today if we know that shes safe and having fun with your dad."

"I'd feel much better if I knew she was just a few feet away from me."

"Come on Kate, won't it be better knowing that shes safe instead of just a few feet away?" He asked me, and I couldn't help but sigh at how right he was.

"Yeah, you're right. I'm just really worried about her."

"You and me both babe. You and me both." He says as I feel one of his hands on my thigh.

Kat's POV

We had finally arrived at Grandpa's house and boy was it quite a big house for someone who was living alone. I took out my headphones and unbuckled my seatbelt before jumping out of the car. I was quite excited about today, but I still couldn't get this mornings events out of my thoughts. As I jumped out of the car Mom and Rick did the same. They walked me up to the front door and knocked. While we waited Mom started asking me if I had everything that I needed.

"Do you have your phone?"

"Right here." I say holding it out.

"You have my number on speed dial right?"

"Speed dial number two. Right after 911."

"And you have Rick's number?"

"Number three, yes."

"Okay, and you're sure that jackets gonna keep you warm?"

"Mom, I'm spending the day with Grandpa, your Dad may I remind you. I'm going to be fine. And if anything happens then we've both got your number on speed dial. Trust me, we are gonna be fine."

"My Dad has me on speed dial?" Mom asked me surprisingly.

"Oh yeah, I showed him last night before dinner. I'm actually quite surprised that he didn't know how to set his speed dials." I told her, and right at that moment the door opened and there was Grandpa, all dressed and ready to start the day.

"Theres two of my favourite ladies." He said as he pulled both Mom and I into his embrace. "Aren't you two just the cutest, did you both dress the same on purpose so I wouldn't notice?" He said as we stepped back. Mom and I had no idea what we were talking about until we turned back to face each other. I looked at Mom and saw that she too was wearing jeans, with a plain black tee and he leather jacket paired with her boots.

"Okay I had no idea we dressed a like this morning." I said.

"After all you are my daughter. Doesn't surprise me."

"Hey Jim, can I just talk to you for a minute." I heard Rick say as Mom and I continued our conversation.

"So where'd you get the jacket from?" I heard Mom ask.

"Oh this? I've always had it, ever since I was younger it was always hung up in my closet. No one ever touched. Kris said it was mine and only mine. That there was always a special meaning behind it."

"Sweetie can you turn around, just so I can see the tag." Mom said to me. I did what she said and I could feel her flip the back of my collar so she could look at the tag. The next thing I hear from behind me is a gasp. I spin around and look at my Mom who has a stunned look on her face.

"Hey, whats wrong?"

"Nothings wrong. Its just, this leather jacket. It was mine. My very first leather jacket actually. It was one of the few things I packed in your baby bag that packed when I gave you up. It still has my initials on the tag too."

"Wow." I say stunned as well. "This was yours? Before it was even mine?"

"Sure was. Got it on my thirteenth birthday."

"Wow, just wow." I say smiling while playing with the jacket.

"Okay, yeah I'll let you know during the day." I hear Grandpa say. "Okay, you ready for the day Kat? I thought we could go down to the batting cages."

"Batting cages?" I ask excited.

"Uh-huh."

"Then what are we waiting for? Lets go." I exclaim. I run over and hug Rick goodbye before moving over to Mom and hug her goodbye too.

"I'll drop her off to the precinct later." Grandpa says as he laughs at my excitement.

Kate's POV.

Once arriving at the precinct we headed straight up and saw Espo and Ryan with worried looks on their faces.

"Hey guys any progress?" I ask.

"We think we got something. But you may not like it."

"What is it?"

"Jeffery Todd Thomas. Fourty-Three. Also known as JT to his employers. Last employed by none other than William Bracken." Espo says as he pins Jeffery's photo to the murder board.

"We did a background check and it turns out that he was fired seven years ago by Bracken and the Hansen family. Did a few years at Rikers, and get this he was released three months ago."

"Do we know what the chargers were?" I ask.

"He got the minimum of five years after he was caught getting a little too cozy around the older Hansen girl, Kristin. He was fired, then there was a restraining order to protect the family, and then they had found out that Kristin wasn't his first or only victim." Espo explained. It sent shivers down my spine when I heard that he was getting too cozy with the Hansen kids. It made me wonder if he had ever tried pulling anything on Kat.

"Do we really think that he would do something like this?"

"Well, the answer to your question would be yes. After he was found guilty at his trial, he said, and I quote 'Once I'm out, you're gonna be my first hit.' before winking at Donald and Elizabeth."

"Okay, we need to find this guy now. Do we know where he may be?"

"Thats the thing, we have an address and we checked the apartment last night, no sign of him there. And this morning we checked security cameras from the store across the road, and he got into a town car early yesterday morning. We got a shot of the driver."

"Who was the driver?" I asked. Espo walks over to me and hands me the photo of the driver of the town car. "No, this can't be possible." I say.

"Were sure its him Kate. I don't know what happened but we followed the town car this morning and they found his body in car garage downtown. He had fourteen bullet wounds. Fingerprints and blood tests confirm its him. He's dead."

"Vulcan's dead? What about this Jeffery guy? Where's he?"

"We put a BOLO out, were still waiting for sightings. This guys more than just pedophile. He could do some real damage." Ryan says

"Hate to break it to you but I think he already has." Rick says.

"Oh Laine said the autopsy should be done within a few hours."

"Okay, in the meantime we put a timeline together. Starting from when Jeffery left with Vulcan, to when you guys found the body."

After completing half the timeline, two hours later we were now at a dead end. So we decided to pay a visit to Laine.

"Come on Castle, lets head down and see Laine." I said looking over at the time. It was now well after noon and so we decided that after the morgue we would go grab lunch with the boys.

Once we arrived down to the morgue, we saw all hell break loose. Everyone was running all over the place. Usually during this time of the day the morgue was empty, but there were people running everywhere. We ran to were Laine's lab was, she was bent over a body. She was attending to someone who had a bullet wound to the shoulder.

"Hey don't you worry. There's a bus on the way, okay? You're gonna make it."

"Laine! What happened?"

"I don't know. One minute I'm doing an autopsy on Vulcan. The next minute, some guys barge in shooting people. They took the body Kate. They took Vulcan's body." Laine explained, and at that moment Ricks phone started ringing. He excused himself from the lab so he could answer the phone.

"How many casualties?"

"None, just a hell of a lot of wounded victims." Laine says as paramedics come charging through the door. They take over from Laine and she stands on her feet. "Kate, I want you to catch this bastard."

"Laine, I will do what it takes to bring these people down."

"You just be careful." She said. Just then Rick bursted through the doors with a concerned look his face.

"Kate, we gotta go. Its Kat." He said. I looked back at Laine with an apologetic look on my face.

"No, you go. She needs you." Laine reassured. And with that we left.

So very sorry its taken so long to update guys, the past few months that I haven't updated has been really busy for me and I've just had a lot going on. And I have been working on this over the few months, so this isn't just a rushed thing, I've been working on it bit by bit. But I wrote more for this chapter, but thought that this would be a good place to stop. So I hope you guys enjoyed. Follow, favourite, review. Whatever makes you guys happy :) All mistakes are mine, please point them out nicely. Thanks.