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Ascending into Darkness

Chapter 24th

"Sergeant Esposito, Internal Affairs needs to be sure that this type of incident will never happen again." Lt. Kindred made his statement to have Esposito at full attention.

"I can't say it will ever happened again Lt. Kindred, maybe not with me or even other officers. When it comes to defending oneself, I will do anything to protect myself from the criminal." Esposito relaxed slightly sitting in his chair.

"Do you think Sergeant that Carey had the biggest chance to try and kill you if not for you're being alerted from the noise and seeing the shadows?" Lt. Stevens asked the question this time with his pad sitting on the table.

"Quite correct sir, or else I would of been a dead duck leaving my friend and partner needing someone new to break in." Esposito responded making his partner very uncomfortable.

"You do realize that this shooting incident has all of the precincts nervous hoping that nothing like this happens again. But then again we have been keeping it quiet with the news blackout. However once the reports are released, the reporters will be having a field day. So I am warning you, sergeant that you're going to be under the gun once we have cleared you. And we will as of today stating in our reports that Ron Carey was killed by you in self defense that he had his weapon out and ready to be fired." Lt. Kindred says with a cool and collective tone of voice making everyone in the conference room feeling better about the entire situation.

Captain Kate Beckett felt happy that her officer won't be losing his job or be suspended. "Thank you, Lt. Kindred. By the way I have sent off the undercover officers to arrest those involved with the trucks coming into the city. We should bring in quite a haul with the weapons and drugs with-in the next 24 hours."

"Fair enough Captain. We will leave you to do your job, as with your detectives." Lt. Stevens stated with placing his pad back into his briefcase to leave.

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The next few days was extremely busy for everyone with tying up loose ends. Jordan Montgomery hearing about all of the arrests was glad in a big way, along with his shoulder healing. He would be able to be free of the protection to head home to his apartment in Manhattan and hopefully once he's clear medically. He will be able to see his agent and get back into his choice of acting parts.

Just prior to leaving the safehouse. Richard Castle and his wife Kate Beckett came to say goodbye to Jordan. He opened the front door when he saw the both of them asking to come inside for a few moments.

"Sure, please come on inside. I would very much like to say thanks for helping me out greatly with my life. I am just glad it's over with to start with my life once again." Jordan said sitting down on the chair while Castle and Beckett decided to stand.

"If ever Jordan, you need anything please call us either at the Loft or 12th precinct." Kate says with Castle handing him an envelope.

"Don't open it until we leave Jordan. Plus I spoke with an agent of mine from over the years. Once your shoulder is completely healed. His agency will be happy to help you out with acting jobs. This is the business card with two telephone numbers Jordan. Harrison is looking to hear from you soon to speak with the young man like yourself."

"I really don't know how to say thank you, Mr. Castle for all your done, and of course Captain Beckett. Tell me something, did you arrest those with the drugs and weapons?" He asked with concern with his question..

"We have Jordan. The case is now closed with everyone involved has been arrested and will be facing the judge soon. This includes Kasem Carey former Deputy Police Commissioner of New York City. He's being protected by the Witness Protection Program somewhere out of New York. I don't have the information as to where at this time." Beckett relayed the information the best she could.

"Jordan good luck with your career and life. We need to go now, I have a meeting with my publisher Black Pawn publishing , I was able to come up with a title for my new book "Ascending into Darkness". Hopefully it will be a big hit with the public."

"Thank you, again for coming." He watches the two leave the living area to head for the vehicle in front. While he goes to open up the envelope filled with $100 dollar bills. He will count it later when he arrives at his apartment complex. Right now he gathered up his things with a security officer helping him out with his things and driving him over as part of the deal to make sure he arrived home safe and sound.

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FINALE

Black Pawn Publishing

Gina was rather impressed with the new story, she was finishing up the last two chapters letting her ex husband that he had a big hit on his hands...She smiled with watching Richard Castle and his wife Kate leave the conference room heading home to their family arriving after spending time with Martha and other family to keep them safe away from the possible crime and violence...

Outside the conference room

"Gina was very pleased with the outcome of the story. She said it was your best work in years Rick." Kate said taking her husband's hand and didn't care who was watching.

"I know, I even surprised myself with the piece of work. I will be sure to send a copy to Jordan and the Police Commissioner." He smirked thinking about Phil Nevins and his up and coming press conference having picked out a new man for the Deputy 's position."

"Come on our children are looking forward to seeing us, Castle." Beckett replied with a single tear falling down on her cheek before wiping it away to begin walking for the elevator.

The End