"He loved her. He wanted to marry her. He loved her more than his job, more than his plans. He already considered her to be a part of his family. In spite of everything that had happened today, she could honestly say that she had never been happier in her life." Smutty post ep for Deep Cover. One shot.

Two of the Twelfth's own become targets, but a greater purpose lies in the crosshairs - destroying Richard Castle's life by eliminating what he loves the most. An AU re-telling of episode 6X09 'Disciple'. Includes the death of a major character, as well as an alternate ending for those happier-inclined among us.