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After they hear the shots, Ryan, Gates and Esposito immediately ran towards the precinct. In the threshold of the precinct's first floor, they saw a moving yet sad scene before their eyes. There they were, holding each other as if it was their lifeline with both Sophia and Reynolds dead on the floor. After staring at them for a minute, the Captain and both Detectives realized that there was still a bomb that could go off at any moment, so they approached to Castle and Beckett.

"Guys, we have to leave so that the bomb squad can find and deactivate the bomb." Gates said gently as Beckett looked up at her.

"Castle can't walk." She answered. "He needs a stretcher." In that moment Castle lifted his teary face.

"No it's fine Captain..." His voice sounded tired and hoarse. "I just need a hand to stand up." He started to pull from Beckett and raised one hand, but non of them moved. He looked puzzled when he noticed their eyes focused on the stain on his pants and the side of his shirt.

"You're waiting here with Beckett for a stretcher Mr. Castle." Gates stated. "No arguments." she added when Castle opened his mouth to reply. "Esposito call the paramedics so that they can take him back to the hospital right away."

"No, not the hospital..." Castle said as the adrenaline started wearing off. "I'm fine really...it's not necessary..."

"Mr. Castle I believe I said no arguments." Gates glared at him, shutting him up immediately. "Now, if you'll excuse me I have a bomb to defuse." Then, she went to the archives room, along with the bomb squad, leaving Ryan, Esposito, Castle and Beckett.

"Guys really if you'd just help me up I could walk to the ambulance." Castle tried again, but non of them budge. "Oh come on...I'll even go to the hospital." nothing.

"Not gonna happen bro." Esposito said. The truth was that deep down Castle could not express how grateful he was that they were keeping him company.

"I'm actually surprised you guys haven't lectured me yet." Castle joked easing the tense atmosphere.

"Oh that's starts tomorrow Castle." Beckett teased. Castle looked up at Ryan who hadn't spoken yet.

"Are you okay Ryan?" Castle asked, snapping him from his thoughts.

"What?..." He said. "Yeah I'm fine...I'm just glad that it's over." After that they went silent once again as they saw the paramedics coming. They quickly assessed Castle's injuries and loaded him on the stretcher. Other two stretchers picked up the bodies of Sophia Turner and Agent Reynolds. They went outside the Precinct, where Castle saw the command posts as well as multiple fire trucks and ambulances.

"Beckett we'll meet you at the hospital." Ryan said as the paramedics loaded Castle in the ambulance.

"Sure Ryan." Beckett answered getting in the ambulance. "I'll see you guys at the hospital."

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Inside the ambulance it was quiet, except for the steady beep of Castle vitals on the screen. One of the paramedics was keeping a close eye on Castle's open wound at his side, while Beckett was holding Castle's hand and running her fingers through his hair soothingly.

"You know Kate, I don't think I'll ever be able to thank you enough for what you've done for me these past weeks." He said smiling at her. She just smiled back and leaned closer until both of their foreheads touch ever so slightly.

"And that's another point for team Beckett." she whispered teasingly.

"May I remind you I'm still winning." Castle replied with a chuckle.

"Shut up Castle." Beckett said kissing him deeply. However, suddenly his body tensed and Beckett pulled back. "Are you okay?" She asked in concerned.

"Yeah." He breathed. "It's just that the adrenaline is wearing off."

"I'll give you something for the pain." The paramedic said, grabbing a needle and introducing the medication on Castle's IV line. Feeling the effects of the drugs, Castle gave up to slumber and the steady rhythm of Becketts thumb tracing small circles on the top of his hand.

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The ride to the hospital was quiet. While Ryan drove them, through the streets of New York. It wasn't really an awkward silence, but he knew that Esposito hadn't stopped glancing at him once in awhile and he knew why. He was oddly quiet this couple of hours.

"I can't stop thinking about his family Javi." Ryan said quietly. "And Jenny." he added.

"I didn't ask bro." Esposito replied.

"Not very loudly anyway." he half smiled, without looking at Esposito. "The truth is, ever since I got the news I kept thinking that now I have a family to think about and with my job, there is always the possibility that one day I may not make it home ever again." Seeing that Esposito is listening, he continues. "While Castle was missing I kept thinking about his daughter and how horrible it must have been not knowing if his dad was dead or alive and then I saw the pain Beckett was in and I...I guess I don't want my future child to ever feel that way, or see Jenny in such pain." Then, silence.

"Well...do you remember what I told you this past christmas?" Ryan shook his head. "I told you that making a family is what keeps us from falling apart...Yes, Beckett was hurt and so was Castle's daughter and his mother, but deep as painful as it was they also were kept from breaking down because we have each other...and Castle well...he does stupid things but he does them with the best intention...he's a father and is his instinct to protect the ones he loves...that's why he tried to save that girl in that alley...that's why he went alone to the archive room...he cares too much to let anyone he cares about get hurt over something he can control...even if we don't know Castle very well, he's the kind of guy willing to die for a loved one and is that love that keeps us from drowning."

"When did you became this wise Javi?"

"Oh come on...I've always been wise bro, why do you think is so hard to get the perfect woman." Esposito joked. "And by the way...congrats bro." Ryan looked at him surprised. "You pretty much just said that you and Jenny are having a baby." he said smiling.

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Ryan and Esposito heard laughs coming from Castle's room. When they entered they saw Beckett, Alexis, Martha and Lanie around Castle's bed and probably giggling over some silly joke Castle had just made.

"The boys are back!" Castle said, clearly on drugs.

"Yo! Man they gave you the good stuff." Esposito said smiling approaching to Lanie's side. Castle just kept looking at both Esposito and Lanie a little dreamy.

"You should pop the question Espo..."Castle said with a silly smile. "Why haven't you already?"

"Ah..."

"I think you're scared of her..." Castle slurred. "Esposito is scared of Lanie!" They all laughed.

"Shut up Castle."

"You better stay out of trouble from now on Castle, we may not be there to save your ass again." Ryan joked.

"I love you to Ryan." Castle smiled. More laughs.

"So what did the doctor said?" Ryan asked.

"Fortunately this little stunt of his didn't cause any permanent damage, they are keeping him tonight for observation, gave him some antibiotics and some painkillers because almost all his stitches tored, but he'll be fine." Lanie answered, since she was the only one that really understood Castle's condition. "They said that it was pretty impressive that he held it together because the pain he was in was unbearable."

"I'm a very brave man Dr. Parish." Castle said.

"So you say Castle." Esposito intervened. "You were just trying to impress Beckett." Castle went quiet.

"I would appreciate if you don't do that again Castle." Beckett said tracing small circles at the back of Castle's hand. He just looked at her with the sweetest expression, but didn't say anything.

"I thought you liked when pretend to be superhero." he said with a smile.

"Gross dad!" Alexis said and then stood up. "Kate, can I talk to you for a second?"

"Sure." Beckett answered a little taken aback and followed Alexis outside the room.

"I wanted to thank you." Alexis said simply and since Beckett didn't react right away she continued. "But I'm not just thanking you for bringing my dad back home alive..." she paused since a tear rolled down her cheek. "I thank you most for loving him so much...I really don't think that aside from me and grams there has been anyone who loves him as much...and even though I resented you for sometime because you've put my dad through a lot, I know for a fact that you are the love he deserves...and for that I'll always be grateful." Beckett was overwhelmed to say the least. "I guess my point is that...I'd be so happy if you could make part of our family...if you want."

"Alexis...I..." Beckett stammered trying to put her thoughts in order. "I'd love to be part of your family." she said with a smile. "I guess I just have to wait until your father pops the question." Alexis let out a small laugh and then she hugged Beckett. It felt like all the happiness she was looking for, she finally found it and no one couldn't be as happy as Kate Beckett felt at that moment.

A/N: The Last Chapter soon...