Back on Track
Beckett and Castle had sat down with each other in the days that followed the triplets coming home from their time in the hospital. They had learned that Jackson had taken care of the man responsible for the triplets' drugging and the bartender that had done the actual drugging had been arrested, he also lost his bartending license.
Since the triplets returned to school they had to contend with all the gossip that came with their entire school finding out that they had been drugged. Montgomery could see that things were taking its toll on Beckett so he told her to take some time off.
"Sir; I'm fine. Castle and I are handling things fine." Beckett protested.
"Listen to me, Kate; you may think that you and Castle are handling everything fine but both of you are running fumes. It's not easy juggling two careers and a family. Take some time off. Insist that Castle puts a hold on his book work and go somewhere to relax."
"But Captain…"
"No buts, Detective; this is a direct order from your Captain. Take some time off."
So with that Beckett did as she was told. After her meeting with Montgomery; Castle and Beckett went home early. When they walked in they saw Martha in the kitchen blending one of her energy drinks.
"You two are home early." Martha commented.
"Montgomery told Kate to take some time off."
"Which means time off for you too?"
"Pretty much."
"So what are you two going to do with this time off?" Martha asked.
"I really don't know. Every time we go to do something together; something ends up going wrong here whether it's at the precinct or with the kids." Beckett replied.
"We can't just sit around here while you're on leave. We'll go crazy."
"Darling; why don't you two and the kids go somewhere. Get back on track and reconnect with each other. I'll stay here. Alexis has school; so take the triplets and go." Martha advised.
Castle and Beckett shared a look.
"Sounds like a good idea; thank you, mother." Castle said.
Once that was out of the way; Martha took her drink and settled into the living room to meditate. Meanwhile Castle and Beckett started to plan where the five of them were going on this impromptu vacation.