The extended family gathers to celebrate Lily Castle's first birthday. Written by acertainzest for the Castle Season 9 "Moments of Always" project.

Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly; Rick Castle's gotta write. Once the curtain comes down on Heat and Storm, what's Castle inspired to do next? Written by Pegship for the Castle Season 9 "Moments of Always" project.

Castle, Beckett, and Lily run into an old acquaintance while on a family excursion. Awkwardness and hilarity ensue. There might be a smooch or two. Written by Meg Moore for the Castle Season 9 "Moments of Always" project.

Captain Beckett returns to work after Lily is born, only to find there are more changes –and choices – than she anticipated. Written by madcrafter72 for the Castle Season 9 "Moments of Always" project.

It's been hours and the piercing wails haven't stopped. She's tried calling Castle but her phone calls aren't going through. She never should have pushed him to leave on the book tour. He would know what to do. She doesn't know how to help their daughter. Written by EllaNight for the Castle Season 9 "Moments of Always" project.

Castle's losing battle with his overprotectiveness and paranoia has Beckett wanting to get out. Unfortunately, she runs into trouble. Written by GeekMom for the Castle Season 9 "Moments of Always" project.

After the birth of their daughter, Rick and Kate encounter unexpected changes. Written by Alyssa86inMN for the Castle Season 9 "Moments of Always" project.

It's a week past Kate Beckett's due date, and everyone is getting impatient - coworkers, family, friends, enemies - but will there be time for Castle and Beckett to close one more case before their daughter arrives? Season 9, Episode 22 - SEASON FINALE !

With the birth of her daughter fast approaching, Beckett gets a taste of what might have been. Season 9, Episode 21.

Castle struggles to maintain his objectivity when a figure from Martha's past is implicated in the murder of a wealthy socialite. Meanwhile, Beckett tries to adjust to life on maternity leave. Season 9, Episode 20.

It's Beckett's final day of work before maternity leave, and she's expecting it to be uneventful. But when the precinct is cut off from the outside world, the race is on to catch a killer in their midst. Season 9, Episode 19.

Castle takes a 'Castle-flavored' case a little personally, while Beckett questions what her professional life will bring once the baby is here.

Beckett is forced to draw on her past experiences to protect herself and Senator Kearney from a new threat, while her team races to solve a case they thought they had closed.

When the wife of a well-to-do state senator is killed, Beckett and her team are drawn into an investigation involving murder, politics, and a vengeful family.

A bakery murder piques Castle's culinary interest, while Esposito faces a tough personal challenge. Season 9, Episode 15.

A pair of flower-shop murders gives Beckett and her team quite a thorny mess to untangle. Meanwhile, Castle and Beckett have an important decision to make. Season 9, Episode 14.

A murder with an oddly familiar M.O. puts the 12th Precinct on edge. When a second victim is discovered, Castle and the homicide team will be tested to the limit as they rush to solve the case before the killer strikes again...

The team from the Twelfth investigates a murder straight out of the crazy world of fandom, as Castle's own writing struggles have him questioning his future.

Castle tries to work some magic to give Beckett the Valentine's Day she deserves. Meanwhile, a case of a slain accountant sparks a realization with Kate about her recent behavior.

With their daughter's birth on the horizon, Beckett and Castle take a much-needed "babymoon" vacation. But when a guest at their luxury resort dies under suspicious circumstances, they find themselves juggling their own R&R with finding a killer.

When a Department of Sanitation worker is found shot in an alley behind a Manhattan hotel, the team from the 12th Precinct is charged with finding the person responsible for killing a man everyone claims to love. Meanwhile, Castle fights bad weather and flight delays to make it home in time for an important appointment. Season 9, Episode 9.

When an old buddy from Esposito's military days is found dead, the murder investigation turns personal. But with Castle and Beckett going undercover to seek out answers, will Javier go too far in his zeal to avenge his friend? Season 9, episode 8.

Beckett is called to a case where the witnesses are pint-sized and parents fill the suspect list. Wading through playdough and paint is challenging, but Castle's unprepared to learn that the future he planned may not happen. But can he pull off plan B?

A young woman is found dead in the woods. With Halloween approaching, the team discovers a unique twist on their killer's identity. Season 9, episode 6.

A case hits close to home for Kate when a pregnant woman is found shot to death. With few leads and fewer suspects, Captain Beckett has to overcome some of her worst fears to bring the killer to justice. Meanwhile, Castle struggles with questions about his future. Season 9, episode 5.

With a serial killer on the loose, the investigation uncovers a lead that will put some of the team in grave danger, and forces Castle to confront his deepest fears. Season 9, episode 4.

Castle's daughter is the primary suspect when her best friend is found murdered. With questions arising as to her innocence and the case removed from the 12th Precinct's jurisdiction, Castle, Beckett and the team have to investigate in secret to fight for Alexis. Season 9, episode 3.

When the owner of a coffee shop is found murdered, the team of the 12th Precinct must investigate a multitude of suspects. A case filled with twists and turns leads the team to race against time before a killer can escape. Meanwhile, Beckett and Castle adjust to some life-changing news. Season 9, episode 2.

In the season 8 finale, Richard Castle and Kate Beckett solved the most harrowing case of their careers only to be gunned down by a man supposedly dead. Did Caleb Brown survive? Was he acting alone, or was he sent by someone determined to eliminate Castle and Beckett once and for all? And will they be found in time? Season 9, episode 1.