Rick was talking to the detectives about the incident. He excused himself for a moment to read the text Alexis sent.
"I must go my wife is in the hospital. If you need more information please contact me." Rick said hurrying out the steps.
He called his service and they were waiting for him as he dodged the press. They were snapping his picture as he darted to the safety of the limo.
"New York Presbyterian and get there quickly." Rick said.
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Alexis arrived in time to ask the ER nurse about her Mother's condition.
"Hi I'm Alexis Castle my Mother Kate Castle was brought in for dehydration can you direct her to me?" Alexis said.
The nurse looked at her then sighed…
"She is not in the ER at this moment…" the Nurse said having trouble with her computer.
"She is not? Where is she?" Alexis inquired.
"She is at… Let me see" the nurse said looking at the computer screen. "I am so sorry I am new with this software and I am having a difficult time trying to locate her. Please be patient with me. I'm trying my best."
Alexis just huffed a bit and rolled her eyes. Wu was sitting down in the waiting area.
"Pumpkin" Alexis heard.
"What are you doing waiting here? Kate has texted me. She is in room 407." Rick said walking toward her. "Oh Wu you did not make your flight? Oh no matter you should call Captain Renard and tell him of your situation. I'm sure he will allow you an extra day."
"Yes room 407 is where she is" the Nurse brightly said.
Rick gathered up his Daughter and Wu then headed up to see his darling Kate. Getting to the room Rick entered first. Both Alexis and Wu headed to the 4th floor waiting room.
"So I am glad you are up…So what is this news I hear?" Rick said kissing his wife.
"It seems you were right Rick…" Kate said tailing off,
"What I did not hear you properly…Did you say I was Right?" Rick teased.
Just then the Doctor opened the door.
"Oh you are having visitors?" The Dr. said. "I can come back later."
"Please do not leave on my account." Rick said. "Rick Castle Husband so Doc what is wrong?"
The Doctor took Rick aside.
Your wife suffered from anemia. She has not eaten enough Iron in her diet. It has left her weak from the pregnancy and the flu dehydrated her. I have recommended bed rest and drinking plenty of fluids. I started her on prenatal vitamins. You need to remind her I can see she is pretty stubborn." He said.
"Oh is that all?" Rick asked.
"No I would like to do an ultrasound." The Doctor said.
"Please do" Rick said smiling.
The ultrasound machine was brought in and Rick was holding Kate's hand. The first thing they heard was the fast heartbeat of their child. It was music to Kate's ears. Next the ultrasound was showing a peanut shaped object on the screen.
"Well Mrs. Castle there is your baby." The doctor said.
"Rick that is our baby…"Kate said as she began to cry.
"Yeah Kate I love you so much. Our Baby…" Rick said as he was interrupted by the Doctor.
"Oops there is a shadow!" The doctor exclaimed.
"What does that mean?" Rick asked.
"Well it could be a malfunction of the ultrasound but normally a shadow indicated the presence of another embryo." The Doctor said. "Let me see if I can dial in on this elusive one."
The doctor asked Kate to bend slightly and he positioned the wand accordingly.
"Ah there is the shy one!" He exclaimed. "Listen to that strong heart beat! Congratulations you are having twins!"
"Twins…? Rick asked "…Kate we are having twins!"
Kate overjoyed hugged and kissed her husband.
"Ok I am done you can take your wife home but remember bed rest for at least 2 days and plenty of fluids. I can order something for the morning sickness but I would like you to hold off until later unless the symptoms get really bad." The Doctor said "and Congrats you two."
The doctor exited the room as Rick gave Kate tissues to wipe off the gel. Once cleaned and the IV was removed both Kate and Rick exited the room to face an anxious Alexis and Wu.
"Pumpkin it is twins!" Rick said proudly.
"Congrats Rick I am sure you are very proud." Wu said.
Alexis reacted by hugged her Mother in the wheelchair.
"I'm so happy for you" Alexis said. "You gave me siblings! Not one but two!"
The happy group rode back to the loft. Wu was trying to call the Captain but was unsuccessful.
"That is alright Wu I'll keep trying." Rick said.
"Thanks Rick" Wu said wandering off.
Finally Rick was successful.
"Hello?" Rick asked "Is this Captain Renard?"
"Yes this is he. So Rick how are you and Kate?" He asked.
"Well we are fine so I was calling for Sgt Wu…He missed his flight due to Kate's hospitalization and the event at the District Court today." Rick said.
"Hospitalization…? I hope it is nothing serious…Yes I saw that on the news… Just tell him to catch the next flight tomorrow. You are definitely getting noticed now." The Captain said.
"It is nothing too serious Kate got dehydrated by the flu. Thank you for your concern…What do you mean noticed?" Rick asked.
"Well my Brother has called me several times about the new Grimm. He and I do not get along." The Captain said.
"I see… Am I or my family is in any danger?" Rick asked not knowing much about Royal's behavior.
"I would hope not. My brother and I do not see eye to eye but to threaten a Grimm well he learned his lesson when dealing with Nick!" The Captain said. "Now about that DNA test…"
"Yes what about it?" Rick asked.
"I would like to speak to your wife…Is she around?" The Captain asked.
"Kate is resting from the effects of the flu… so can you not tell me?" Rick asked.
"Well strictly no. You are not a police officer and it would violate the HIPPA for Nick. I am so sorry it has to be the officer who requested it." The Captain sadly said.
"Oh I see…" Rick said.
"Well tell her to get well and for her to call me when she is able. I have to go Thank you for informing me about Sgt Wu's delay. Bye now." The Captain said hanging up.
Rick looked at the phone for a moment then he went to find Wu. He found him working out.
"Hey Wu…" Rick said getting his attention. "So you are working out huh?"
"Yeah I figured if I am going to be hanging with Grimms I better be in better shape your runs about killed me." Wu said.
"I'm so sorry about that…" Rick said.
"Oh I did not mean you but Alexis! She can certainly run." Wu said. "So did you get a hold of the Captain?"
"Oh yes I did he understands and I've called Frank he will be waiting for you at 10 tomorrow." Rick said.
"Oh Thanks I really appreciate all the hospitality you have shown me and my cousin. I hear he has decided to go back to the island permanently?" Wu asked.
"Yeah that is what he said after the trial was over. He said New York is too hectic…I can not doubt him on that." Rick said. "Well you will have lots to talk about I guess."
"What do you mean?" Wu said stopping his training.
"He is going to be on the flight with you!" Rick said smiling then he leaved the puzzled Wu to continue his training. Rick stepped next door to check on his mother to be bride.
Kate was asleep when he padded through the room. He left and headed down stairs. He had seen neither his Mother nor Jim since he got home. He did find Alexis in the front room reading.
"Hey Pumpkin…It is kind of exciting news huh?" Rick said sitting down next to her.
"She closed her book and said "with Mom this place is always jumping…"
"That it is Alexis… I have a question? What did you do to poor Wu? He is upstairs training." Rick asked.
"Oh yeah about that… I kind of dragged him with me getting to the OCME building the subway was broken down and we ran the rest of the way." Alexis said.
"So how far did you run?" Rick asked.
"From 23th and Lexington to 51st and 1st Ave..." Alexis said.
"Well that is not too far…Poor Wu must be so out of shape!" Rick said.
"I know it was not that far at all! Besides I could not wait around for the car service to see Lanie and Mom." Alexis said.
"Yeah Pumpkin it was in the rain though." Rick said.
"Ok but I had an umbrella which I left at the Morgue! I knew I forgot something!" Alexis fretted.
"That is fine Alexis calm down I am sure Lanie will see it and hold it for you." Rick said. "So are you hungry?"
"Dad I already ate when I first got in. You have been so busy you have not noticed." Alexis said pointing at the crumbs on the plate in front of her.
"Yeah I guess I have been so busy…Have you seen Mother or Jim?" Rick asked.
"No but I have not been looking for them either." Alexis said going back to her book.
Rick puzzled a bit then gave up going to the kitchen to fix him a sandwich or two or maybe even three. Life was going to be changing quickly.
