Roadblock
Beckett had gone into the precinct on her own the next morning. She needed some time to figure out the case without wild theories from Castle clouding things for her. So Castle stayed home with the kids. Alexis had slept over instead of going back to her dorm the night before.
The fun began after Beckett left that morning. Once everyone was fed; the laser tag gear was pulled out of storage. It was four against one just as it had been for years. Of course; Castle complained about the advantage his children had over him but it was quickly silenced. Everyone suited up and dispersed. Alexis and the triplets were beyond determined to win this round of laser tag.
"First one to ten hits is out. Deal?" Castle said.
"Deal." the kids answered.
Each of the Castle kids had their own plan when it came to getting their dad. The girls embraced the acrobatic and gymnast side while Carter went for the covert approach.
Castle was very cautious with each step he took. He knew that the kids would have no problem getting him.
"Come on; Dad this isn't some sort stealth mission here." Riley taunted.
"Yeah this isn't some sort of mission for the crew of the Serenity." Delilah teased.
Castle took his next step and was greeted by Alexis who had repelled down Mission Impossible style on some climbing equipment.
"Got ya, Dad." Alexis said.
"Nine more lives to go…" Carter called out.
After Alexis' hit; Castle had been besieged with countless hits. Following the last hit; Castle's phone rang.
"Castle."
"Hey babe; need you to get down here now."
"Are you and the boys having trouble with the case?"
"Just get down here."
With that Castle hung up.
"I got to go."
"Let me guess; Kate and the boys need help." Alexis said.
"Yes. Keep an eye on your sisters and brother until Grams gets back from her date."
"Don't you mean her audition."
"It's a date, kid."
"Okay, I'll watch them."
With that Castle removed his laser tag gear and headed to the 12th.
