"Only this time he didn't come to promote a book, this time he came to say goodbye."

There are moments in life when we find ourselves at a crossroads; afraid, confused, searching without a map. The choices we make in those moments will define us. Of course, when faced with the unknown, most of us prefer to turn around, to run, to hide. But sometimes, we find ourselves with a breadth of courage, and venture forth bravely into the unknown.

For NotYetLostFaith. As Espo plays with his nephew, he comes to terms with sometimes being an uncle is enough, and sometimes it's not.

Gates knows, and policies are policies. When their romance is discovered, they are presented with an ultimatum-their professional partnership or their romantic relationship. Is it really possible to go back? Sometimes in order to know what is right, you've got to choose wrong first. Even the angst is romantic in this one guys.

Companion piece to "These Words in my Head". We've seen them kept apart for Christmas. What will bring them back together? Yes, the title is a pun (shh!).

Watershed. Swing set. You know the drill. *first fic ever. tempted to continue.*

A very short "Watershed" reaction piece. Beckett gets her answers and gives one back.

For Chloe: She was only supposed to be doing paperwork that day.

"He never wants her to doubt what they have ever again, never wants her to think that he's not in this for the rest of his life, whether she goes to D.C. or not." A sort of post-ep for Watershed, filling in some of the space between Martha's speech and the cliffhanger.

But he looks terrified down there on his knees with no joy in his eyes and no smile on his face. . . Post Watershed speculation.

Como se siente Beckett cuando cree haber perdido a Castle

My attempt to get into Kate Beckett's head during the final scene. I don't think I've done justice to the spectrum of her emotions, but I wanted to try... Spoilers based on the season 5 finale.

Castle fell asleep on the couch while working on his book. He awoke suddenly when he heard a loud noise outside his loft. Beckett receives an urgent phone call from Castle. The more the team starts to dig up on the case, the more odd everything begins to become. Beckett is having to deal with her inner most demon yet while on the case.

It's a few days after Alexis has come home and Martha has to give someone a swift kick to put things back on track. (Renamed and added to.) Kate talks to Alexis to help her.

Une demande en mariage ? Elle s'y attendait. Mais elle ne pensait pas que ça arriverait si tôt, dans ce parc, près de cette balançoire. - OS Caskett après le 5x24.

Your first step is always panic.

Both of them had wanted the moment to last for as long as possible. Both had wanted the moment to stay with them for always

Kate never wanted to feel the way she felt the night she returned home that cold night on January 9th, 1999. She didn't want to love and lose again so she figured better not to love at all. But she was feeling it again. Reliving that cold, horrific night as she steps into the frustrating case of Rick Castle's disappearance that will emotionally wreck her.

Post Watershed story. Kate answers Castles question. SPOILERS FOR THE SEASON 5 FINALE. Don't read if you haven't watched it yet. For now it's a one-shot but I might add a second chapter later.

Post-Ep Oneshot zu Watershed - 5x24

The proposal was unexpected. And so was what happened next. Beckett learns that it's not so easy to run from your demons, especially when they come in the form of a dragon. Spoilers for the end of Watershed.

Based off 5x24 Watershed promo. What happens after Castle gives Beckett the ultimatum? With no one to talk to, Beckett puts pen to paper, releasing a floodgate of honest thoughts and raw emotions. Only thing is, he was never supposed to read it. No longer a one shot, now COMPLETE!

A chance encounter at a diner leads to some sweet Casketty goodness. Oneshot for now but may be continued if I get inspired. Enjoy!

Jim and Kate talk again the day after Watershed.

The day ended, but this was only the beginning for the both of them. OFFICIALLY ABANDONED