Escaped Escapades

"I suppose since we know your mom's not going to be barging in we could go for round two."

"Well technically it would be round four, but…"

Castle and Beckett were in bed; it was just after one of the latest rounds. They hadn't told Martha that they had decided to spend the night at the apartment.

"We should call home." Castle said.

"Sure."

Beckett turned over to grab her phone off of the night stand. She pulled up her contacts on her iPhone to call the loft.

"Hello." Martha said when she answered.

"Martha; its Kate…"

"Oh darling; are you and Richard working late again?"

"Not exactly."

"Is that so?"

"We wrapped the case; earlier than expected…" Beckett trailed.

This was an awkward conversation for Beckett to have over the phone with her mother in law. In general; this was a very awkward conversation to have with her mother in law whether it was over the phone or in person.

Martha knew what was going on; mothers always did. Martha played along so that some of the awkwardness was eased out of the conversation.

"So are you two still at the precinct, working on paper work…"

"If we were working on paper work; Rick would be home with you and the girls."

"True, Richard does avoid work from time to time."

Castle frowned at his wife as he listened to the conversation. Beckett pulled her phone away for a moment.

"What? It's true, babe."

Beckett turned her attention back to her conversation with Martha.

"Anyway Rick and I are spending the night at my old apartment."

"Okay; I'll take care of the kids. Enjoy your down time, Katherine."

"Thank you, Martha. I will. We both will." Beckett said with a cheeky smile on her face.

"We're good."

Beckett ended the call and placed her phone back on the night stand.

"That's great." Castle said.

With that Castle went in for the kiss.

"Time for round two." Beckett said when they parted for air.