"So… I'm assuming since I just left Alamo Square and not City Hall I still can't get up yet?" Castle asked. There was no answer and he nearly growled in frustration before he said, "Well… one question."

"Alright," Beckett's voice said.

"What about way past City Hall?" Castle asked.

"You want to see more of them than you were thinking already?" Beckett replied.

"Yeah, I mean this is the beginning of their story and now I know we have our four kids here too…" Castle started to say.

"Then you'll need to think of what you want to know," Beckett replied.

"Do I need to tell you or…" Castle asked.

"Just think of what you want to know," Beckett said. "But your body is largely healed, your consciousness is returning."

"When is… I mean what time is it for my Kate right now?" Castle asked.

"It's night," Beckett said.

"How am I aware of that?" Castle asked. "No, wait," he then quickly told her. "Sleep patterns which is weird since I'm out." When the voice didn't say anything, he sighed before he said, "I'll be able to see the proposal at least?"

"At least," Beckett's voice said.

Castle knew that things were going to change, and he said, "I don't mind seeing the wedding quickly."

"Your honeymoon?" Beckett asked.

Thinking for a moment Castle shook his head saying, "Mine was in Ireland, just where we go will be fine."

"Alright," Beckett said.

Relaxing Castle had to wonder what exactly he was going to be able to see next before things seemed to grow darker and brighter all at once and he was back in San Francisco.

December 13th, 1926
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, California

"I wish I could go in the lake," Julia was saying to Rick and Kate as they were finishing up their lunch.

"Me too but… have to follow the rules," Rick said. "Enjoy that dessert?"

"Of course, she loves petit fours," Kate said, smiling at him from under the slight brim of her cloche.

"Then that's all I wanted to know," Rick replied. He looked on with her as Julia jumped up and ran over to some dandelions in the grass. "She's lucky there are flowers. Julia," he called. "Honey, come here."

"I was gonna pick these for you Ma," the little girl said as she returned to them.

"I know but there's something that needs to be done first," Rick said.

"Oh?" Kate asked since they were going to remain there in the field to allow her daughter to run around as it was a warmer, sunny day.

"Yes," Rick replied before he turned to her.

"Rick-" Kate said in surprise when he realized that he was on one knee.

"Kate…" Rick began to say before he paused. Finally, he continued and told her, "I have known you for twenty years now and I know already that I cannot wait another day. I love you and Julia, and I always will. Will you honor me and marry me, rag-a-muffin that I am?" speaking in Irish as he held up the ring he'd bought for her the day before up to her.

Looking into his eyes Kate cried, "Yes!" before she threw herself at him. When they'd straightened up she let him take her hand, watching him slip the ring on her finger. She studied it and said, "Do you think anyone knows you named me the Lady in Blue back when we were kids?" as underneath the diamond in the center of the band were sapphires.

"Junior set that off," Rick said simply. When she just looked at him he said, "I don't think so but…"

"It's the bee's knees Rick," Kate assured him. "It looks like an orchid."

Shaking his head Rick said, "It doesn't matter."

With a smile at him Kate moved to embrace him, doing so tightly as she knew they couldn't do more than that while in the park.

"Are you gonna get married?" Julia said when the two looked at her after embracing for what she thought was a long time.

"We are," Rick said.

"Soon," Kate replied. When he looked at her in surprise she said, "I don't want to wait another day either."

"Tomorrow?" Rick suggested.

"Yes," Kate said simply. "We should tell the family."

"I asked your ma," Rick replied. "She knows and likely told Rose and Patrick."

"Then we should tell them I said yes," Kate said. She glanced at her daughter before looking back at Rick.

Seeing that he realized what she wanted him to say and he turned to the little girl, about to speak, when she did so before Rick could.

"Are you still gonna be my uncle?" Julia asked him.

"I'll be your da… if you'd like me to be," Rick began slowly as he wanted to hear from her for sure though Kate had told him already. When she nodded he smiled and then reached out to her, embracing her tightly before he looked over at his fiancée to see she was smiling. "Should we go back home?" he asked Julia when they parted.

"Yeah," Julia said eagerly.

With that Rick and Kate shared a kiss that was very brief before they gathered their things and Julia, making their way back to Alamo Square to announce their joyous news to the family.

"That was a little quick," Castle commented.

"It's what you wanted to see," Beckett replied.

"I noticed that for some reason I also saw the park as it looks now… no way the trees were that tall in the twenties," Castle said. He got no response and he said, "Am I going to see the family's reaction?"

"It's not what you want to see," Beckett said. "So no."

"Okay so next will be the wedding… one day later?" Castle asked.

"Do you remember wanting to go to City Hall yourself?" Beckett answered.

Breathing out Castle said, "I guess I was subconsciously remembering that when I thought of taking my Kate there." He shook himself slightly before he then said, "What will I be able to see of the wedding?"

"What you want to," Beckett said simply.

"Will I still be able to see a little after?" Castle asked hopefully.

"This is all in your mind," Beckett said. "What you want to see, or don't, you will."

"I just want to go back," Castle couldn't help saying.

"And you will," Beckett said.

Sighing Castle said, "I'd point out that if I can control what I see I should be able to wake up but I'm sure you'd say I'm not ready yet… Or not answer. Okay, let's… get to this vision or whatever you want to call it." He tried not to feel impatient, knowing he needed to wait and see when he'd finally be able to return home.

December 14th, 1926
City Hall
San Francisco, California

"Would you stop pacing," Brad said.

"How can I help it?" Rick replied.

"You think she'd run out on you?" Patrick asked, with them as well.

"No, I just want her to be here," Rick said, looking back to the entrance of the building. It was the day after he'd proposed to Kate and he was dressed in his glad rags in anticipation of the ceremony that was going to take place as soon as his fiancée appeared.

"Rick," Patrick said. When the man looked at him he nodded behind him and shared a smile with Brad as their friend whirled around.

"If you slip on our wedding day I wouldn't be very happy," Kate said as her fiancé rushed to her.

"Only if I fall like a sap," Rick replied with a smile. "You look beautiful," he told her in Irish.

With a smile Kate replied, "And you look perfect." When his eyes slightly widened in response she said, "Are all our guests here?"

"May," Rick said, looking behind her at who was with her. "Thank you for joining us."

"I had to," May replied with a smile. "I couldn't miss this for anything."

"Shouldn't we get started?" Rose asked.

"One moment," Rick said before he picked up Julia who'd been standing, holding her mother's hand. "Are you our flower girl?" he asked the little girl as she tried to hug him.

"Ma says I am," Julia replied. "This is for you."

"Thank you," Rick said taking the boutonniere of white roses and bluebells from her.

"As a thank you for our flowers," Kate said.

"I had to make sure you wore blue," Rick explained with a smile, speaking in Irish again as he studied her cream-colored dress though it did have a blue belt at her waist. "Are you ready?" he asked though he directed it to Julia.

"Ask Ma," the little girl replied.

"Let's go," Kate said with a smile as the two looked to her. She waited for him to set her daughter down before they walked over to where her brother in law and his former partner were, shaking Brad's hand and slightly hugging Patrick.

"The judge is here," Johanna said, looking up the staircase they were at the bottom of in the main rotunda. She handed her daughter the bouquet she held and made sure Julia was standing in place before the man reached them.

After the group had greeted him the judge said, "Are you ready to begin?"

"We are," Rick and Kate said at the same time. They shared a smile before turning forward to the man as he began to speak.

"That's it?" Castle asked.

"It's all you wanted to see," Beckett answered.

"Because I want to remember our actual vows?" Castle said. There was no answer, so he assumed he was right and he said, "How far ahead are we going now?" There was still no answer and he wanted to call out to the voice, but he didn't know what to call it exactly. "I'll still see past this right?"

"Yes," Beckett said.

Breathing out, as it somehow suddenly came to him why the voice was disappearing, Castle said, "Then we can go ahead back to wherever I want to start from." And as he felt things beginning to change he knew he would be close to waking up again, feeling impatience fill him at the idea and hoping he could get to it soon.

Letting go of his wife, the thought of that making him almost literally dizzy, Rick looked over at their daughter as he'd also adopted her that day. He picked the little girl up and asked, "Should we go home?"

"Yeah," Julia said, beaming at him. "Can I go with you?"

"Of course," Kate said. "Why wouldn't you go with your da?"

Taking her hand Castle walked with Kate and the others out of the building and to where his automobile was parked, not surprised to see someone had strewn the hood with rose petals. "I guess that was the best they could do," he said in amusement.

"They didn't have much time," Kate replied before she watched him set Julia in the back before he helped her into the passenger seat. When he was back inside she said to him, "Where are we going?"

"You'll know," Rick said, smiling at her before he drove away from the curb, leading the others in the cars. The drive was short and when he stepped out he said, "Are we being surprised?" as Patrick came over to him.

"With what?" Brad replied. "No, they just need a moment inside." When his friend was about to speak he told him, "You were too quick."

"That wasn't just him," Kate replied. "After twenty years I think we'd gone as far as we could with courting."

Getting Julia from the backseat Rick handed her to his wife and said, "Will you get a new partner?" to Brad.

"I don't know," the man said, shrugging. "The boss man said it'll take time since everyone else has a partner. Not looking forward to it."

"Julia, you need to stay here," Kate said as she'd set down her daughter and the little girl was trying to go across the street.

"Especially because we can go in now," Patrick said as he saw that his wife and Johanna were standing on the porch and waving them in.

Letting Julia go ahead of them Kate said, "You have to at least tell me when we'll be going."

"I will," Rick said, and he stopped there. As they neared the porch he smiled at her and said, "It will be soon."

"Good there's somewhere we need to go first," Kate said. She smiled when he looked at her in surprise but didn't say anything and just walked into the house.

Rick hurried after her before he followed his wife to the dining room and he smiled when everyone came over to them and began talking with them. He half expected to feel a pressure on his forehead then but nothing happened, and he turned his attention to Patrick who was speaking to him.

"You'll be moving in," the man said.

"After we return from our honeymoon," Rick answered as Kate came over to stand with him. "Champagne?" he asked as she was handing him a glass.

"From Da's personal collection," Kate said, looking at Brad.

Shrugging the detective said, "I'm off duty," before he took a cup from Johanna.

"Katie, Rick," her mother said then with a smile when they all had a glass of champagne. "This was said to me and Jim at our wedding by my father so I will give you the same blessin'." Johanna took a moment before she then spoke saying, "May God be with you and bless you. May you see your children's children. May you be poor in misfortunes and rich in blessings. May you know nothing but happiness from this day forward. Congratulations Katie and Rick."

While the others toasted them, and they tapped their glasses together, Rick leaned down and gently kissed his wife on the lips before they took drinks of their champagne. "Thank you," he said to his mother in law. "We're touched you would do that for us."

"We are," Kate said quickly when her mother looked at her. She smiled and then said, "He's speaking for us both Ma."

"How long are you going on honeymoon?" May asked.

"Three days," Rick replied. "Including today. We have Christmas to come and a lot to do for it."

"Will Santa still come?" Julia asked.

"Of course, why not?" Kate asked her daughter. When the little girl shrugged she said, "I'm going to take my husband and our daughter over to the parlor for a moment; I would like to speak with them."

Rick looked at her in surprise but set his glass down next to hers on the hutch before they went together over to the room with Julia joining them. Once they were sitting on the couch there he asked, "Something secret?"

"No, something I've thought we should do," Kate said.

"What is it?" Rick asked, wondering what she'd thought of so soon in their marriage.

"Did you notice that Mary isn't here?" Kate asked.

"I did," Rick said, wondering why he hadn't asked her about that since he knew she'd invited her to their wedding.

"She's being thrown out of her place for not paying her rent," Kate replied. "And you know Patrick's place is too small for her as well."

Though Rick wanted to point out that the woman would more than likely be staying with Kate's twin he knew the three still needed to put on a façade for society and would need a bedroom to give the appearance that Mary would be a boarder. After thinking that over he then said, "I'm guessing because you're talking about this with me they want to move in here?"
"I want to allow them," Kate replied. When he raised his eyebrow she explained, "Do you remember Da's home in Mill Valley?"

"Oh… a bit," Rick said, thinking that over. "I only remember seeing it after the earthquake and then it wasn't all that much. Is no one renting it?"

"Not for six months," Kate replied as her father had had some real estate in Marin County though that home was all that was left of his. "Junior was tempted to move there… he'd be able to be with Patrick more."

"And Rose and Mary with them?" Rick asked. When she nodded he then said, "You'd want to live there?"

"I'd like to move out of the city; for Julia," Kate said, looking at her. "After this… what happened to my brother I want to go where it will be safe for her."

With the way she was looking at him Rick knew she was allowing him to decide as well and he nodded saying, "I don't mind; but how will we get to the club? Ferry?"

"I don't mind," Kate said with a smile.

"This time you will be the missus," Rick replied, smiling himself. He then grew serious and said, "Have you told your ma?"
"I have, and she wants us to make up the small room on the first floor for her to stay in," Kate said. "Once the children arrive," her cheeks beginning to flush.

Rick could feel his own cheeks slightly hot and he said, "I don't mind at all; Julia should have her grandma visit her."

"Are we gonna go to a new house?" Julia asked hopefully.

"We are," Rick replied, smiling at his wife who then leaned over and kissed him tenderly on the lips. "When can we begin to move?"

"As soon as we can after we return," Kate told him.

"Perfect," Rick said, picking up her hand before he kissed the back of it. He looked up and seeing Johanna in the doorway; a slightly troubled look on her face; he told his mother in law, "We'll leave the decoration of that room to you."

"Thank you," Kate's mother said as the three got up. "What does Julia think?"

"I wanna see the house," the little girl replied when they looked down at her.

"You have the spare keys Ma," Kate told her. "You can go and see your room to begin."

"Come, everythin' is ready and you both will want to see the home yourselves," Johanna told them.

"She's eager to go," Kate told her husband.

"So am I; luckily it's on the way," Rick replied before he took her hand and they walked with Johanna into the dining room where the others were setting out the food for their wedding brunch.

"I think everything was too much for her," Kate said, smiling at her daughter.

"Was she up early?" Rick asked, holding the little girl who was asleep on his lap.

"She was," Kate said. "She came to me and asked if we were late for the wedding."

"We need to start going if we're going to catch the ferry," Rick said. "But I don't want to wake her up."

"You'll learn how to," Kate said with a smile before she placed her hand on her daughter's back and gently shook her, "Julia, honey you need to wake up."

Though he couldn't see her face Rick knew when the little girl had woken up as she was moving, and he said, "Good morning," when he finally saw her face as she sat up.

Smiling up at him Julia asked, "Is the wedding over?"

"The brunch is over," Kate said, taking her daughter. She embraced her tightly and said lovingly, "Your da and I need to go honey, but we'll see you very soon."

"I know," Julia replied. "Can I see the house?"

"Tomorrow," Patrick said.

"He's right, we'll take you tomorrow," Rose said when her niece looked up at her. "But say goodbye to them so they can go on."

"Goodbye Ma," Julia said, hugging her tightly. "I love you."

"I love you too honey," Kate said, giving her a kiss before she handed Julia back to Rick.

"I love you Julia," Rick said. "And we'll pick the best room for you."

Giggling shyly the little girl hugged him around the neck tightly and told him, "I love you Da."

Pressing a kiss to her forehead Rick set her down and stood up to join his wife in saying goodbye to their family and friends. Shaking his former partner's hand last, he went with Kate down to Junior's car as he was going to have his own fixed after the accident. He, Brad and Patrick loaded the car with his and his wife's suitcases before he turned his attention to her. He helped her inside and once he had the car started he waved once while she continued to do so to everyone on the sidewalk when he drove away. "Do you have the keys?" he asked her.

"Of course," Kate said, indicating her purse. "But do you recall how many rooms it has?"

"I do, six right?" Rick asked. "And the little guest home out in the back."

"Yes," Kate said. "You'll see the rest this time."

Rick nodded, having to focus on making his way through the city to the Ferry Building where they were lucky enough to catch the next ferry. He was slightly amused by the difference from the last time they'd been on the same boat. That time they could stand against the railing, close together without worrying about anyone thinking there was any kind of impropriety. "Kate?" he asked as he saw they were nearing Sausalito.

"Yes?" she asked, turning her gaze from the Golden Gate they were passing by.

"We won't be far after we leave the house," Rick explained.

"Is that all you'll tell me?" Kate asked. When he nodded she laughed softly and then kissed his cheek before they left to get into the car before they docked.

Rick drove through Sausalito, while Kate instructed him where to go, and when they came to Mill Valley he studied the town; his eyes drawn first to Mount Tamalpais close by before he then noticed how many trees there were.

"What do you think?" Kate said as they were nearing the street the house was on.

"It's beautiful," Rick said. "And it's still safe."

"In the city itself," Kate replied. "No different than San Francisco."

"And we are in the city," Rick said as he was stopping in front of the house. He looked around and saw the Douglas firs that surrounded it. "I'll follow you," he told his wife as she had the keys. They went up the steps on the enclosed porch and he smiled as he could tell it would be nice in the spring and summer. She opened the door and he went in after her, looking around the entry before he said, "This won't take long."

"Did you think they'd leave all their things?" Kate asked with a smile as the living room was empty when they walked inside it.

"I had thought your da or Junior had furniture that stayed here," Rick explained.

"No, they had to bring their own," Kate said as they walked through the dining room and came to the kitchen. "Ma has always loved this. And here is the first bedroom."

As his wife walked him through the house Rick could see that it would be very comfortable but as they were leaving the backyard to return to the car he said, "You're sure your ma will be okay in the bedroom downstairs?"

"She will," Kate replied. "She would want to leave the rooms upstairs for…"

Rick nodded, knowing she was talking about any future children of theirs while waiting for her to lock up. "Are you ready?"

"I have been, take me to where you want to go," Kate replied.

When they were on the road once more Rick drove north along the coast for nearly two hours until he turned to the left, going closer to the ocean.

"Whose cottage?" Kate asked as he brought them to a stop next to the home.

"Brad knows the owner; he's in Hawaii," Rick replied. "And he telephoned him."

"We'll have to thank him and the owner," Kate commented, not surprised when he nodded in agreement. She got out of the car and waited for him to get their suitcases before they went to the house. "This one is beautiful too," she told him as he had the key.

The two admired the house and looked at their room, both sharing a glance at the sight of the bed as they hadn't shared one since they'd been at the California Inn. But they resisted the temptation to use it and instead walked to the beach as there was only one room.

Standing, looking out on the ocean when they'd come back to the cottage Rick said, "I didn't know this would be happening three days after I saw you again."

"Who could?" Kate said before she turned to him and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Do you regret us going so quick-"

"Never," Rick interrupted her. They kissed deeply as he couldn't keep away from her and they were alone. He made it deep and passionate and he clung to her as tightly as he could before they parted with a gasp of air. "I love you Kate," he murmured to her.

"I love you too Rick," she replied. When he pressed his lips against the side of her head she whispered, "Show me."

"No check?" Rick asked, pulling back enough so he could look at her.

"No," Kate replied before he led her back up to the house.

When they reached the bedroom, Rick grabbed her before she could go inside and picked her up saying, "I nearly forgot." And as Kate laughed softly he carried her inside, closing the door behind them so he and his wife could finally consummate their marriage in what would become their own little world for the next two days.