co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. inspired by the Richard Castle Bucket List on richardcastle dot net; set after 47 Seconds/The Limey. Chapter 9b is Bucket List in Paris, posted separately, and to be read before Chapter 10.

"Castle, do you realise that Josh is dead? That while we were making out in your living room he was being gunned down? This is a very special and vicious brand of karma." CHAPTER SIX UPDATED.

Set post "Countdown" Beckett is ready to admit her feelings for Castle and they move their relationship to the next level.

When a case throws a very young girl into the hands of Kate Beckett, chaos and hilarity ensue. Meanwhile, Kate and Castle's relationship undergoes a strain when he leaves for a long trip out of state. Somewhere post-Knockdown; rated T to be safe. CASKETT.

Scene based on the 'Knockout' sneak-peek. 'He's asking her to stop. To live. To let him in.'

The world didn't end. It is only his world that is crumbling down. Post 3x17 - Countdown.

Kate Beckett and Richard Castle are stuck in a giant freezer with a dead body, fighting off none other then hypothermia. Will they be able to stay alive long enough for help to find them, or will it be too late?

It actually kind of hurts when something slaps you so hard in the face.