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"Well, you and your partner were very lucky, neither of you have major injuries, however I do think you should be kept in overnight. You were unresponsive for a few minutes."
"I will be fine at home, I'm sure my girlfriend will keep an eye on me, once she kills me. She's an ME so I'll be in good hands."
"Ok, when she gets here, you can go. Do you have any idea of how long she'll be?"
"She's here!"
Lanie stands in the doorway, torn between concern and anger. Her voice is neutral as she continues.
"Kevin looks alright; he was dragging Jenny to go see Gwen when I met him. He won't say anything to them about Hemlock. That's your job. He got away, left half his face but still."
"I'm dead. They'll eat me alive. What about the driver of the other car?"
"Dead, that's how I found out. Shot in the back at the wheel. When I got there and saw your car I almost died. Someone else is handling him. You need me here."
"Ran over by a dead guy? Seriously? Castle won't let me forget this. Wait he left half his face behind. How?"
"Who knows, he took the brunt of the collision. Call it karma but somehow he managed to crawl away. Quite quickly too. Who knows where he'll go, now come on. You have some explaining to do."
"Who should I fear most?"
"Gwen, but you should be ok. I think you're her favourite. She's got a brilliant idea for your Halloween costume. Personally I agree."
The doctor shakes his head as the pair leave, he's heard about them. Inside he is laughing as he turns a serious face to his next patient. Before turning his attention fully to the broken arm before him, the doctor sends hope for the criminal to be caught soon.
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As the pair go through the halls, hands tightly joined they continue their conversation, both are just happy to be with the other as they laugh and joke.
"Really and what costume would that be."
"One of the guy's from twilight, the one that never seems to wear a top. The werewolf."
"You just want me to spend all evening with no top on."
"True, but we could make Kevin be Edward and you could pretend to be rivals."
"And what about you? Why should I go paired with him when I have you and he has Jenny?"
"Why, Javi did you just say you want me over your best friend?"
"Yes, in a heartbeat."
"We'll think of something, now be strong, that girl is wild."
They have reached Gwen's room and meet Kevin, Jenny and Montgomery outside. He addresses them quietly, his face light so as not to arouse suspicion.
"Are you ok?"
"Yeah, just have to be watched for a while. To be honest my memory's still a little fuzzy. What happened exactly?"
"Someone killed a man while he was driving a vehicle that just kept on going until it hit you. There was no way for you to have dodged it. We were close to losing you. If it had hit one second earlier. I told Kate, she's going to tell Gwen and Ant. That's why we're out here."
"Yeah I'm kind of wishing that karma just let the law deal with him. It'd be easier on them."
"Yeah well he won't get far, and he'll be noticeable with half his face mangled. That and he's pretty well known. I'm going to get Castle to speak at the press conference I'm organising. "
They lapse into silence as they watch the family in the room. Glad that the sound does not reach them.
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"What? Seriously. This is unreal, these things don't happen, but there's going to be a public release about this isn't there?"
It's Rick that answers her, his words soft and reassuring, he hides his own disbelief.
"Yeah, Roy asked if I could talk at it. He thinks that I'll be able to get more public support. Me being slightly famous and all."
"Tell them about me. That'll get lots of fans angry. I've seen sites and so many people gush about how they imagine you are with Alexis. Tell them my story, or let me."
"Gwen, if you really think it'll help. I will talk to Roy and see what he thinks but you're in no state to leave this room let along speak in public."
"Think about it. I want to. I won't go into details, I won't even mention the window thing, just let me explain why he needs to be found, why people should help and be careful."
Kate bites her lip, she can see the fire in her daughter's eyes, she understands her need. She is inclined to let her. To her it's so much more than finding him; it's showing the world that she's stronger than him.
Rick can see Kate's thoughts; he knows that if Roy gives the go ahead he'll let his girl speak. Nodding in acceptance he sighs.
"I'll talk to Roy, and Paula. She'll kill me if I don't at least warn her. Better yet I'll put her in contact with Roy. She could be some help to him. But if he says no, you stay here with someone. Ok?"
"Yes, ok but he'll agree. "
Ant moves then, from his place by the window. His eyes are hollow of emotion until he looks at Gwen. Instantly they fill with love, Kate knows what's coming but knows better than to argue. She agrees with him before he even speaks his argument.
"I should speak. He's my father, and anyway. I think I just became the owner of a massive company. I want to make it clear that Hemlock Industries works with the law not against it. That and there is no way I'm letting her stand there without me."
Gwen turns to Ant, her eyes soft at his words. Kate and Rick leave them as they have a moment.
"Protective or just unwilling to let go of me?"
"Both, that and you can hold on to me and people won't know if it's because of injuries or just because you can."
"The world is going to go crazy; this whole fiasco is like something out of one of dad's books. A millionaire business man goes rogue, kidnapping his son's girlfriend only to find out that she's the daughter of a world famous mystery writer and the cop he made famous."
"You have a point, but life can be stranger than fiction and anyway you believe in the whole seven degrees of separation stuff."
"That had me associated with him before I met him. Before we knew the truth. But back to the topic. The world will think that you chose me over your dad."
"I did, but remember, he stopped being my dad the moment he went after you. I don't know that man that he is now. The change is frightening."
"Well now he has a new face to go with the new personality but I can't believe Esposito got ran over by a dead guy."
"You're going to tease him aren't you?"
"Of course. Now I need an outfit for the conference. So could you please find my mom?"
He moves to go do as she asks, ever her slave. But she stops him, something suddenly burning in her eyes.
"Ant, wait. I never really got the chance, not with my parents were here. But I love you. Now more than ever. I heard everything that you said; you are the least selfish person I know. This is your way of facing him isn't it? I'm glad that I get to stand beside you and be there for you. I'm lucky to be able to recover so fast. I doubt everyone believes it but it's you I'm worried about. I will do anything for you, even if it breaks my heart. But I only ask for a few things in return.
"Forever be you, not everyone has a heart as big as yours. Forever be mine. I can't lose you so never try to go. Right. And thirdly kiss me."
He complies without hesitation and she fills him with so much emotion he thinks that he'll burst. They become lost to the world as the kiss, her need for him growing with every second. They don't go beyond kissing, reason persuading them to wait but he can see the wild in her eyes. The hunger. Smiling he asks.
"What did I do to deserve that?"
"Exist; some people wait all their lives to find what you've given me. You are brilliant, extraordinary. Who else would call me angel because I'm wild? Who else would read to me for hours just because I liked it? When I'm with you I am me, not the quiet shy person people assume I am. When I want ice cream during a thunderstorm you make cones and take me to the park. You gave me a picnic for my birthday, despite the fact it was raining. You have tonnes of money but yet you used your bare, inexperienced hands to build me a swing. You love me. You let me love you."
"Doing those things made me so happy, I will never forget them, I did them for you because every time you smile at me, it is such a rush. That and you deserve them. I will always love you. Always my angel."
They kiss again, softly this time, before lying back together. Gwen resting in his arms as she takes a nap. She knows that she'll need all the energy she can get for the conference. She smiles; the world doesn't know what s coming. As her dreams begin to appear she thinks of the people outside oblivious to the chaos the media will create over her. The wild daughter of Richard Castle.
I know, not the happy stuff I've been wanting to write but trust me its coming. My current ideas for forthcoming chapters are slightly crazy at the moment. I blame my sister's cooking and an overdose of Taylor Swift! Lol
Please review. I made her sound rather young with the things Ant does for her but seriously, I'm almost 19 and if I had a guy that did that. I'd be well h
appy. I have in fact done the whole thunderstorm ice cream thing. It makes you feel so alive and free.
