"Kate I can't keep dealing with this" he admitted as they sat in silence for a few moments with the door in between them. "I really love you but when are you going to start trusting me? I know what the press has made you think but I'm not that guy, I thought you knew me better than that. I thought we were getting over this whole what people believe thing" he declared, his frustration still obvious.

"Rick" she mumbled as he fell silent. "I just…"

"Look Kate, I'm going to leave you to enjoy your bath and clear your head. I don't want to fight with you, I'll be on the balcony when you're finished if you want to talk" he admitted, standing quickly before he walked towards the door, collecting a bottle of wine from the mini bar. Grabbing his notebook and a pen, the writer sighed as he began to scribble into it; his thoughts quickly appearing all over the page in no particular order. He loved Kate but her continual worry over the woman he'd been with in the past was beginning to frustrate him.

Stepping out of the en-suite moments later after draining the bath and changing into her pyjamas, Kate sighed as she looked across to see the writer sitting on the balcony, her eyes immediately noticing the bottle of wine that was resting on the table. Looking across at the bed, she sighed at the sight of a box on her pillow, confusion covering her face as she sat down and took it into her hands. Opening it, she gasped at the small charm bracelet that was resting inside it on a white cushion.

"I found somewhere that custom makes them when I arrived in Miami it got finished today; I went to pick it up after the book signing today" he admitted, shocking her as she looked up to see him in the doorway. "The book is me because obviously I write books, the cherries represent you because you always smell like them and I adore that about you, the pumpkin is Alexis because she's my redheaded pumpkin and she adores you and well, the heart's obvious because I love you".

"It's beautiful" she admitted as she stood up and held it in her fingers; feeling the cold of the metal run across her skin. "I can't believe you got this made for me, it's stunning" she explained, looking up to see him standing there with his hands in his jeans pockets. "I'm sorry" she whispered, moving close to him as she held her arm out. "Put it on me please" she mumbled, the writer nodding as he took the bracelet and placed it around her wrist. Feeling him clasp the bracelet, Kate quickly grabbed his hand to stop him from moving away.

"I've never bought a woman jewellery before except for Meredith and that was a wedding ring" he admitted, Kate nodding as she kept her eyes on the bracelet. "Doesn't that say something Kate? And I know you hate it when I buy you things but I wanted to get you something special, something that showed how much you mean to me and my family and highlighted how unique you are" he admitted as she nodded and quickly wrapped her arms around his neck; her head resting into the crook as she sobbed.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry Rick" she mumbled as tears rolled down her cheek and into his shirt. "I know I need to stop this but I'm just scared that you'll leave me for someone better" she admitted, not moving as he kept her close. "Someone who understands your world, someone who is closer to your age, someone who's perfect like Gina or even like Meredith" the brunette admitted, the writer moving away from her slowly as he rested his hands on her shoulders.

"Katie, you need to stop doubting yourself. I don't want someone who understands the world I'm in; I want someone who takes me away from it. I don't care about your age, it's just a number and anyway you are perfect. At least you're perfect to me" he admitted before hugging her. "Don't ever doubt how much you mean to me, don't ever doubt how much I love you" the writer whispered into her hair as she shut her eyes and rested against him.

"Can we just forget about the fight? Forget about how stupid I was? Forget about how jealous I was of Gina?" she asked quickly, his arms tightening around her as he rested his chin against her head. "I don't want to go tomorrow Rick I want to stay here with you" she admitted as she looked up at him to find him staring at her. "I don't want to go home when all I'll be thinking about is how I ruined our last night together".

"Kate, you didn't ruin it, I promise. I was angry when I said it but I promise I didn't mean it" he explained, pressing a kiss to her forehead gently before she relaxed. "Except for our stupid fight, everything was perfect" the writer promised as she found his hand and clung onto it; their eyes locking as she smiled up at him weakly. "You need to get over what Madison said about me that day" he declared as they walked towards the balcony together and stepped outside; the sound of music playing making her smile as his arms wrapped around her waist while she relaxed back against him.

"When I was little I always imagined what the man I fell in love with would be like" she laughed as he listened to her silently. "He was going to be funny, I always knew I'd want to be with someone funny because my parents always said I needed someone who could make me laugh and smile at least once a day" she admitted, Rick nodding as he pressed a kiss into her dark hair. "He had to be taller than me, I always found relationships where the man was shorter weird" she laughed, the writer smiling at the sound of her voice. "And he was just going to accept me for whoever I was, he wasn't going to try and change me. He was always going to hold me close when I was upset, fight for me when I gave up and most of all he was just going to love me every day" she explained, the writer turning her so she was facing him while her body rested against the bars.

"And have you found him?" he asked.

"I think so" she admitted, leaning up to kiss him gently as he smiled; enjoying the feeling of having his Kate back again. "I never had my bath, still fancy a soak in the tub?" the brunette suggested as he nodded and smiled.

"Just to ask, are we okay?" he said quickly as she nodded.

"We're fine" she smiled, the writer beaming before he lifted her into his arms; a squeal leaving her lips as he carried her back into the room.

XOXOXOXOXOXO

"You've got bubbles in your hair" he laughed as she rolled her eyes and ran her hands through her wet hair, the writer smiling as she relaxed back against him; the water covering their bodies. "Do you have to go home tomorrow?" he asked.

"We've talked about this" she moaned as her eyes shut. "I have to go home, back to reality Rick".

"But I like where we are now" he smiled, his hands resting on her stomach as she nodded. "When are we going to find time to do this in New York?" he asked, staring down at their naked bodies as she groaned. When would they find the time for this in New York? He had his daughter. His career. She had college. She had her family. Her father who would most defiantly not be happy at the knowledge she wasn't the innocent little girl he expected anymore.

"Shit where are we going to find time to do this in New York?" she asked as he laughed at her panicked expression. "I've got used to seeing you naked now" she moaned, his eyes rolling as he pressed a kiss into her hair.

"Yeah it's nice to know that you don't giggle anymore" he explained, Kate's head shaking as she remembered her nervous reaction.

"I giggle when I'm nervous" she admitted.

"I know that now Katherine Beckett" he smiled, tightening his arms around her as she sighed. "We'll have to make time in New York; sneak off for midnight rendezvous in scandalous motels where no one knows our names" he smiled as she moved to sit on the other side of the bath; their eyes locking before they both laughed at his comment. "I promise Kate we'll make time for each other, for this" he admitted, holding his hand out to her.

"For making love?" she asked.

"For making love" he repeated; her smile growing as she leant across to kiss him, a small laugh leaving her lips as their bodies moved closer. "The water's starting to get cold" he admitted against her lips as she laughed and moved to climb out of the tub. Watching her as she quickly wrapped a towel around her; he smiled as she knelt down beside the bath and leant across to kiss him again. "You're going to have really curly hair in the morning".

"How do you know that?" she smiled, loving how he knew everything about her.

"In the rain, your hair curls slightly" he admitted. "So I can't help but imagine how much it'll curl when it's soaking wet" he announced before climbing out of the tub and wrapping a towel around his hips. Standing, Kate smiled as his arms wrapped around her and their lips quickly found each other's; both of the fighting for control. "You're so beautiful" he whispered against her neck as he moved to press kisses along her shoulder.

XOXOXOXOXXOXO

"You're getting out of bed Kate" he moaned as he felt her slip out from under his arms, his eyes opening to watch her pull on one of his t-shirts as she ran her fingers through her curly hair. "Are you really leaving today?" he asked as she sat down beside him and nodded slowly. "What if I keep you here? Lock you into the hotel room and never let you go".

"My parents would probably call the police and our faces would be all over the news" she laughed as he sat up and groaned. "Also, I love you too much to let you go to prison for keeping me hostage" the brunette explained before she moved to kiss him. "We'll manage Rick" she admitted before slipping off the bed and collecting the clothes she'd left out before she'd packed. "I'm just going to get dressed" she explained, watching him nod as she entered the en-suite and shut the door.

"Who's picking you up from the airport?" he asked, loud enough so she would hear.

"My mom after work, she'll want to know every last detail about our trip" she explained from inside the room.

"Are you going to tell her about the fight we had?" he asked, Kate groaning as she opened the door and stuck her head out from inside the room.

"I thought we were going to forget that that ever happened Rick?" she declared as he turned to look at her and smiled. Watching her disappear back into the room, he sighed as he climbed out of the bed and pulled on a pair of boxer shorts; his hands running through his hair before he relaxed. Hearing the door open, the writer quickly turned to see Kate standing in a pair of jeans with a white t-shirt; her dark hair pulled away from her face as she approached the bedside table where her bracelet was resting. "Put it on me Rick" she whispered, holding it out to him before she smiled. Clasping it around her wrist, he smiled before he lifted her hand to his lips and pressed a kiss against her palm.

"I'll take you to the airport" he declared, Kate nodding as she kissed him gently and moved away to find her shoes. "And you'll call me the moment you get home, so I know you got there safely with no problems" he begged, her head nodding again as she found her boots and quickly pulled them on. Wrapping his arms around her, Rick sighed as she rested her head against his chest and hummed.

"This has been an amazing few days" she admitted. "Thank you, thank you for making it so special and for giving me this" she declared, holding up her wrist to reveal the bracelet. "I'm going to treasure it forever, it's so beautiful" she smiled, the writer nodding as she let out a deep breathe. Hearing a knock at the door, the writer sighed as he moved away from her and approached it to open the door and find Gina smiling at her.

"Amazing news Rick, I got you an interview this morning with a local journalist. She's going to be here in an around an hour" the blonde declared as she entered the hotel room and laughed; noticing that Kate was moving closer to her case. "Of course, you're leaving this morning Kate. Are you getting a cab to the airport?" she asked quickly, her smile growing as the writer looked across to see the writer staring at the brunette.

"Actually I was going to take her to the airport Gina, we were just about to leave" he explained as the blonde sighed and looked sympathetically across at the couple.

"Well I'm sorry that you'll have to go to the airport alone this morning Kate but this interview is an amazing opportunity for Rick" she smiled as Rick stepped forward and looked at the blonde.

"Gina you're just going to have to cancel in the interview or move it to later in the day" he admitted, shock covering her face as Kate bit into her lip to stop herself from smiling. "I'm taking Kate to the airport Gina, I made a promise and I'm not going to break it" he explained, wrapping his arm around Kate's waist as the brunette cuddled up against him. "I'll be back in a couple of hours" he declared, reaching across to take Kate's bag before he led her out of the hotel room.

"Did you really just cancel an interview for me?" she asked as they walked down the corridor.

"Of course, you're Kate Beckett, my girlfriend. I'd cancel a million interviews if it means I get to spend more time with you" he smiled as she smiled; finally realising that Gina wasn't as important as she thought now.

XOOXOXOXOOX

"Remember to call me the moment you get home, I need to know you're safe Katie" he declared, his arms wrapping around her as she nodded and looked across at the forming queue. "This seems far too familiar doesn't it?"

"Except for the fact that it was you leaving rather than me" she smiled, the writer nodding as he sighed at the realisation that she was going to leave him soon. "I've got to go now Rick, otherwise I'll miss the flight" she admitted, smiling when the groan left his lips. "I love you" she whispered, kissing him gently before she moved away.

"I love you too" he announced, bringing her close again to steal another kiss before she laughed and moved away; approaching the queue of people as he continued to watch until she disappeared with the crowd.