"I don't believe in your happiness," he says.

He knows now, as if he hadn't before, that this is why she guards her heart, why he sees so little of it despite all they've been through, all they've done together. Letting him in, the way she let Royce, could break him the same way.

A short Post-Ep for 3x22 "To Love and Die in L.A.". What happens after Kate folds up the letter?

He realizes that at night and in solitude is the only time he is free with his thoughts. It's the only time that he can truly think about her. Rick & Kate pairing

What happens when Josh finds out Kate went to LA with another man? Rated T for language at the moment.

Based on the new SPOILER for Knockout from Andrew Marlowe. Follow up to my earlier speculative fic, Coming To Blows.

Castle's keen observational skills prompt a late-night visit. No spoilers, but maybe some wishful thinking.

Tag line for 'The Dead Pool'. Beckett's thoughts as she watches Castle watching her from the seat beside her desk.

Post-Ep Castle musings for 'Law & Murder'. "That's it." Beckett replies. "I'm taking you . . . my treat." "I can't," he lies. "I have plans." Beckett shakes her head. "Not anymore."

Summary: Episode tag for 'To live and die in LA.' How did he know? She wonders. What did he see to make him so confidently state – 'It's clear what you and Castle have is real…..'

Kate wonders where she and her partner stand. Follows 3x22. Review?

Title doesn't exactly fit, spoilers for 3x22 you know the drill. What happens after Castle leaves and Kate opens the door?

Rick's thoughts when he couldn't find Kate after opening up the back of the van. spoiler to L.A. episode.

Just because Mike Royce is dead doesn't mean he can't still give his favorite rookie a little help, and maybe a certain partner of hers. Tag to "To Love and Die in L.A." Rated T just in case.

Exactly what it sounds like. Castle gets his hands on Kate's note from Royce. This is just a short look at his emotions based on what he reads.

...Kate Beckett felt truly grateful to be back to her city. Sure LA was great with its fancy hotels, fast cars and endless sunshine but New York was her home... Inner musings of Kate Beckett post LA Episode

Six days, three dates, and a decision that will change everything. C/B. FOLLOWS Three Sizes Too Small

It's Christmas time and Kate can't understand what's making the King of Celebrations so... Grinchy. 2010 Annual Christmas Fic Challenge. C/B. Public Award Winner 2011 Castle Fan Awards!

They've both made a lot of assumptions and it's time to set the record straight. Spoilers for 224 but takes place LONG after.

Castle wants to try an experiment. Caskett. Post-"The Late Shaft"

Cawca Te tells Castle there's only one way to break the curse, and it involves Kate Beckett. Post-219 "Wrapped Up in Death"

She'd never thought he'd be ready to marry again. Caskett fluff.

He's the risk taker and she needs assurances he can't give her. Caskett

"I like you. A lot. And right now... I wish I didn't." Pure and simple angst, if angst can ever be simple.

Only time and effort can fix what's been broken.