Ascending into darkness

Chapter 18th

Meanwhile at the Loft. Mystery Writer Richard Castle were going over the details of making the Loft safe with Detective Javier Esposito and Ryan to continue to search for Darcy and Frank in case they show up on the grounds.

Castle after much debate with his wife Kate were able to have the children move out to stay with Martha and Alexis until the case is over. Martha and Alexis will have plenty of help with the nannies and housekeeper to make sure the three are safe and mentally sound being away from their parents.

"Epsosito, I just don't know why they haven't made their move now that Carey has been arrested?" Castle said standing inside the kitchenette of the Loft.

"Did you forget Castle, no one knows Carey has been arrested? Police Commissioner Nevins and the 12th precinct has a new blackout going on until we catch Darcy and Frank." As he sips his coffee sitting down on a seat in the kitchen with Castle concerned.

"Actually with my mind on other things, I did forget about it Sergeant. By the way how many extra undercover officers do we have for this evening leading into the morning? Castle asked with looking at the time on his watch pulling the ban slightly on his left wrist.

"With your help Castle, we will have eight undercover officers including myself and Ryan." He snickered with his answer.

"Aren't you exhausted after working all day Espo?" Castle said with concern with his question while watching Sergeant Esposito begin to yawn slightly drinking his coffee.

"I can always stay here and take a nap, unless you have reasons I can't Castle?" Sergeant Esposito exclaimed with shifting in his seat waiting for his answer.

"I have no problem with it Sergeant. Please go upstairs to the second floor and take your pick in beds to take your nap. When do you want me to wake you with the nap?" Castle said...

"Two hours Castle, please be sure to contact Ryan with the walkie talkie outside in one hour. I don't wish to take any chances to have those two catching all of us off guard. Understand?" Esposito said with annoyance with his answer.

"I certainly do. I suggest you get going upstairs, Beckett is going to be home soon needing to call the detention center in regard to their new guest."

Esposito began to move with moving slowly up the stairs to the second floor. He found the first bedroom just perfect for his needs. He didn't bother to remove any of his clothing or shoes falling asleep instantly on the top of the purple quilt.

Moments later the front door opened with Castle turning to see his wife Kate Beckett walking inside. Even though he was ready to pull out his revolver from his black pants pocket.

"Jesus Castle, are you all right?" She asked with dropping her grey jacket and purse on the couch to move over to her husband.

"I am fine Kate. I was about ready to shoot when I saw it was you." He took in a deep breath into his lungs before taking another to relieve some of the tension.

She gave him a quick kiss onto his cheek. "Where is Sergeant Epsosito?"

"Upstairs taking a two hour nap before beginning the search on the grounds. I will be waking him up in one hour and 49 minutes. Have you spoken with Commissioner Nevins and the news blackout?" Castle responded with offering his wife a seat in the kitchen.

"I have Rick, everything is all set. While Carey is currently now in the detention center not happy on bit." She snickered with her comments.

"Too bad!" Castle didn't like the man after what he had done. "Are you hungry? I can make something quick before I need to wake Esposito. By the way I need to call Ryan on the walkie talkie."

"Go make something, while I call Ryan outside on the grounds." She smirked, while Castle moved towards the back of the counter to begin cooking. He had no idea at the moment what it was going to be until he checked with the frig.

Meanwhile outside the Loft grounds. Ryan sitting in the unmarked undercover vehicle was watching the rain starting to finally slow down with the thunder ending. He was feeling cold to the bones with drinking his warm coffee in the canteen supplied by Detective Esposito before going upstairs to the Loft.

He heard the buzzing sound of the walkie talkie laying next to him in the front seat. He picked it up with switching the button on to talk. "Detective Ryan, how can I help you, Captain?

"Any sign of Darcy or Frank downstairs?" She asked with turning to see Castle place a steak with the elements into the frying pan smelling wonderful to her nostrils.

"Nothing yet Captain Beckett! Now that the rain is letting up, I have a feeling their is going to be action later." Ryan said with energy in his voice and body.

"Keep your eyes open for now, Esposito will be joining you later. Other undercover officers will be joining in the search soon. Keep in touch." Beckett responded with shutting down the walkie talkie to move closer to the kitchen counter and watching Castle work his magic.