Coming Out or Going In
by Castlefan6
Authors Note: From a fan prompt (Castle was lent out to Robbery temporarily to work cold cases while Demming is on suspension. Lead Detective Joy Park, a woman with a big secret causes friction between our couple. COMPLETELY AU, Some Scenes and events used to enhance the story,
I don't own Castle; I use the characters for amusement purposes only, except the ones I create.
Also, we take MANY liberties with the timeline from Canon and use events from other Canon episodes to make this a more believable fiction, thanks.
Chapter 6
Wiltshire Biltmore Hotel
Los Angeles
Two Hours Later
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Rick and Joy had enjoyed a great lunch and some lite conversation as they decompressed from the long flight from New York. The Wiltshire Biltmore Hotel was definitely not the Red Roof Inn and featured just about anything you could desire, including the massages.
"Are you still going to peek to see if you can get a free shot like in college Rick?" Joy laughed, as Rick blushed as they walked arm in arm to the Penthouse.
"Hey, I was just doing what any guy would do when an attractive lady, with your natural assets, go on display, I mean you didn't do a good job trying to hide your body. You really are hot, you were then, and you are now, Rick said as he blushed,
"Well, you weren't so bad yourself, you weren't the only one checking someone out, Cathy was worse than I, and I thought I might lose her to you someday, not fucking cancer" as tears came to her eyes,
"Hey, Cathy and you would never have even looked my way unless it was to compare how great your love was, I miss her too JoJo", a nickname he called her in college, and just came out as he pulled her into a hug.
She looked up into his eyes, and whispered "thanks Rick, I know you loved us both, I don't think I could have gotten through that last year if you hadn't been right by my side. I know you spent a lot of nights at our home to make sure I ate and got some rest, you often chased me away and sat with Cathy, to give me a break." Her tears were falling now as Rick held her, and just kissed the top of her head,
"I'm here Joy, I'll always be here when you need me, no matter who our life partners may be, right now mine will be the Wall Street Journal and a case of Macallan Number one whiskey" he laughed and heard Joy snicker,
"Rick, I know you don't want to hear this but Beckett does care for you, I don't know what she is afraid of, but something is holding her back. I mean a woman knows when another woman feels threatened when the man, she cares about spends time with another woman, gay or straight darling love is love, and jealousy is jealousy." Joy said softly,
"Well, if she does, she certainly has a strange way of showing me, you may be right Joy, or you may have rattled her Queen of the Mountain status, she may be more upset with you taking her errand boy away than she is about caring for me." Rick said a little more bitter than he meant to, "Sorry JoJo, you know how I get".
"Yeah, yeah, I do Rick, that's why I know your words say one story, but your heart tells the truth, you care about her deeply. It's OK Rick, it really is, I'm here now, and if she is doing as you say, I'll spot it shortly and we will work on getting you out of this mess. Do you remember how you got me out of my inner world and back on the market? Actually, that's how I met Heidi, so I should be pissed at you" she laughed,
"How did I do that Joy, I mean we went out a lot, I was worried about you sinking into depression and I wanted you to know someone still loved you and needed you. It was a tragic loss, one I can't begin to say I know how you were feeling, but imagine how it felt when Kyra walked away without as much as a good bye kiss. Cathy was taken from you, Kyra made a choice" Rick said sadly, tears pooling but not falling,
"I know Rick, we went everywhere, it got around that I was your girlfriend, and you didn't dispute the story, nor did I. To tell you the truth, I thought I was falling for you and it felt good to be someone's special other. I know we never came close to doing anything, except for that night on the Ferris Wheel, but I think if you had another 10 minutes of kissing me before the Fire Department showed up, I would have fucked your brains out that night." She said shyly,
"Hey, you were lonely, hurt, and lost, there was no way I was going to let anyone take advantage of you in that situation, male or female, I loved you too, even as awkward as the situation was," Rick said,
Rick opened the door, and said, "We better get changed for our massage, the girls will be here soon" and tuned to hug Joy. She tiptoed and kissed his cheek,
"Just because I love you doesn't mean you get to see the goods; we need to get your heart either in the game with Beckett, or find a relief pitcher, and quit looking at me that way, hell I already told you how close I came to raping you" she smiled,
"Couldn't have been rape, not when I wanted you too, better get dressed before you have little Richard saluting you, I won't take advantage of you, I promise" Rick blushed as he entered his room, closed the door, and stripped down and re-entered the room wearing a plush bathrobe.
Joy was a ball of emotions, this massage was really going to help calm her down, and allow her to re-focus on the reason they came out here. God, was she gay, was she bi-sexual, or hell why was Rick the only man who she wanted to fuck his brains out, was it a gesture of gratitude?
No matter she couldn't allow that to happen, he loved Kate, and she had to help him get what his heart wanted. She was sure there was love after Heidi for her, she wasn't as sure that she could resist initiating a sexual relationship with Rick.
He wouldn't be her first man, that honor went to Gary Fitzgerald and a 12 pack of cheap beer. God, he was awful, no wonder she turned gay she laughed to herself as she also stripped down to the natural. Rick was right, she was still hot, and her 36 DD did garner a lot of attention, male or female.
She made her way out to the main room to see the two tables set up and Rick laying on one, just a towel covering that fine ass of his. It wasn't lost on her that he was checking her out as she climbed on to the table, she showed a little more of her big tits than she normally would have, but his reaction was priceless.
Jenna and Diana were both beautiful, wearing sports bras and workout shorts, neither was shy about crawling on Rick or Joy, to work out the kinks. One hour and twenty minutes later, she got her payback as Rick existed the table, the robe slipping open momentarily, God, had he always been that big? She could use a massage with that in another area, then she checked herself, Kate, he loves Kate, she thought.
She existed from the table facing the opposite wall, not sure if he saw her again, neither could hold back animal desires if provoked, how long had it been since she had sex? How long for Rick? Stop, Royce, think about the case once again that little voice kicked in,
"I'm going for a quick shower Rick, be out in a bit." She said as Rick tipped each lady, it wasn't lost on her that both would have been more than willing to go to the next level but it was Rick who showed them the door politely.
"Sounds Good Joy, I'll do the same, I'll join you soon," Rick said, not facing her, but she saw the protrusion in the robe, she quickly turned, she was human, and God it had been a while.
Thirty minutes later both gathered freshly showered, Rick had given himself extra time to call little Ricky down, Joy was a beautiful woman, who always had his number of how to turn him on without even knowing it.
"How was your shower, I didn't use all of the hot water did I?" Joy asked with a smile,
"No, it was fine, I had to use cold water at first, I mean, I" Rick stammered, as Joy laughed,
"Rick, I know what you meant, and let's get something on the table friend to a friend right now, OK?" Joy asked taking charge,
"OK, Joy, what is it" Rick fumbled,
"Look, I know you were turned on, but you have to ask was it just my nipple you stole a peek of, or could it have been any naked woman. My God, I mean Jenna has bigger tits than I do, and I'm sure you were aware she rubbed them on you as much as she could, so before you think it was a physical attraction to me, think.
"I know you, you probably haven't gotten laid in a while hoping to work things out with Beckett, and for me, well you don't fuck your spouse when you're fighting like hell in court every day, so it's been a while for us both.
"Let's just say that in 6 months if you and Beckett haven't made progress, if it's the same old game you've been playing then we come back here and not for a case, but for me to fuck your brains out. Six months Rick, you can wait that long, and I'm betting you and Beckett will be together before that IF she will allow it."
Rick stood with his mouth open, "What? Do you think you're the only one that wanted sex, Rick? Newsflash, I came close, so close to just grabbing you and dragging you behind some bushes, so yes I wanted you all those times as well."
"But you're gay JoJo, I mean, I, how does, that's why I never did anything" Rick still fumbling with words,
"Rick, making love to someone you love is a natural extension of the love you feel inside your heart, so yes, even though you were a man, and I professed as being gay, there were days and times, like just a few minutes ago. It took all my will power, by the way, you need a larger robe and I think you should change the name from little Ricky too, Richard the Great" as she laughed, and Rick blushed
"I think we need to get to work on the case, but Rick, six months is going to put us on December 23rd, so mark your calendar, I'm serious, now back to work," Joy said.
"You're serious Joy?" Rick asked,
Joy looked up, her eyes killed him, those dark almond orbits stared right at him, "Yes Rick, if neither of us is in a relationship, then we act on the feelings we've had for years, deal?" Joy held her hand out
Rick took her hand, raised it to his lips, and kissed the back of her hand, "I would kiss somewhere else but I used most of the cold water already, it's a deal"
XxX
12th Precinct
Same Time Fame
Kate had just arrived at the precinct after getting a few hours sleep, knowing the pressure would be on full force today, the new stats were coming out. IF One PP wanted a 5% annual increase in closures, her team was already behind, if it were 5% per quarter they were really screwed, and would need to close 4 cold cases in addition to closing every case they were assigned. She wasn't looking forward to the meeting today at 10:00 AM either way.
They had just caught another case, what the hell was the matter with people, a wife shot her husband when she said she mistook him for an intruder. She was supposed to be out of town visiting her mother, but her flight was canceled so she came home and went to bed.
According to the suspect's testimony, a Mrs. Bridget McManus
"I returned home from the airport and went to bed, setting the alarm for the early flight tomorrow. A few hours later I heard noises coming from the front room, I took the gun that my husband had purchased for my protection and crept in to check it out after dialing 9-1-1. I couldn't make out the shapes but it appeared to be a man and a woman getting really cozy on my couch.
"I yelled out and the man lurched at me, I pulled the trigger and the gun fired. I heard a thud, and then I could make out the man had fallen on the floor, I didn't know he was dead, I didn't know it was my husband, I swear.
"I turned on the lights to see my best friend, mostly disrobed, hair all messed up and only in her panties, her new aftermarket tits hanging out, screaming and my husband lying in a pool of blood. After that, the EMT's and cops came, shouted for me to drop the gun, then separated her and me. I was handcuffed and brought here, and that's all I know, I swear."
"Were you aware of your husband having an affair or any hint that you good friend Jenni would be the lady as you said showing off her aftermarket boobs, on your couch with your husband when they thought you were on your way out of town?" Kate asked,
"No, I told her everything about Terry and my marriage, even when he started on the little blue pills, and how horny he was, I had no idea she and he would get together" she cried,
"OK, hang tight in here for a few minutes, do you need anything, water, coffee"
"No, I'm fine, or I will be as soon as I burry the two-timing son of a bitch" she half said, half cried
Ryan was questioning the friend, the half-naked lady sitting on the couch at the time of the shooting in a separate interrogation room. She was Jenni Lennon, a friend, and neighbor that lived a few blocks away from the McManus family with her husband and two teenage kids.
"OK Mrs. Lennon, can you tell me where you were at when Mr. McManus was shot?" Kevin asked,
"We were sitting on the couch, well not sitting, I had my bra off and Terry was kissing my nipples as I struggled to get my panties off. I didn't see anything, but I heard a woman's voice, it sounded like Bridget's but Terry assured me she was in Atlanta seeing her mom.
"The next thing I knew, Terry tossed me off his lap and lunged for the woman. I saw a flash, then a loud boom, and smelled gun smoke as Terry fell on the floor. Then the lights came on, and Bridget was standing there with a gun in her hands, just looking at me. I thought I was next, so I pulled my sweater on, to cover myself just as the EMT's and cops arrived.
"They started yelling for her to put the gun down, over and over and she finally dropped it on the end chair. They had her in handcuffs, then allowed me to pull my pants back on, and here we are, Is Terry dead?"
"Sorry but yes Mr. McManus was pronounced dead at the scene. How long had you been seeing Mr. McManus and were your visits sexual, I see you are married with a couple of kids?" Kevin asked,
"My husband, well, he won't be for much longer lost all interest in me, and when Bridget confessed that Terry was on that little blue pill, and was far too horny for her, I guess I flirted with him."
"How long Mrs. Lennon?" Kevin pressed,
"For the last 13 months, well there were two months when we took a break," she said,
"Why did you take a break, did you suspect you were close to being discovered in your affair?" Kevin asked,
"Oh, hell no, Bridget told me everything, I mean everything but I got breast enlargements as a surprise for Terry and I had to go out of town with my husband for three weeks. By the time we got home, I had healed enough to start having sex, but my husband didn't even notice. So, Terry and I started back up, and well, "
"How long has it been since you resumed seeing Mr. McManus, and where would you normally meet for this sessions" Kevin was blushing, but Kate was proud of him as she observed from the observation room, he pressed the needed issues.
"It was four months today, that's why we were celebrating, and my husband was home so we couldn't use my place, as usual, so we went to his apartment. He assured me Bridget was on her way to Atlanta and we had the apartment to ourselves. I never thought something like this could happen" she began to cry,
"Hold tight here, I need to speak with my partner, I'll be back shortly."
Kate and Kevin spoke briefly outside the conference room and decided to charge Mrs. McManus with manslaughter, figuring that the DA would throw it out as self-defense, and Mrs. Lennon with obstructing justice when they discovered she had lied to the patrolman who first arrived on the scene.
They returned to their respective interrogation rooms, informed the suspects, then had patrol officers lead the two women to the processing department, once best friends, not look at each other.
"I don't get it, Kate, if you want someone else, just tell your partner. If he or she isn't what you want, then set them free and go look, don't hold on to a relationship and go interviewing while you are still pledged to someone else, it's sickening." Keven said.
Beckett looked up at the clock, 9:55 AM, "We better grab a coffee, Roy's meeting is starting in five minutes, and I don't think he is going to be happy, regardless of what we've done."
"Come on Kate, you could always just ask for me to make you a coffee, you know the machine's not that hard" Kevin smiled,
"Shut up" she pushed his shoulder with a gentle push as he laughed,
Enjoy the coffee Kate she thought, she knew the hammer was about to come down, and even with this latest closure, they were still three cases behind the new standard One PP had set. Where the hell was Castle, he was on her team damn him anyway. Then she cleared her head and thought, no, that's the attitude Roy and everyone would expect, she had to own this even as painful as it might be.
They just walked out of the break room when they saw Roy striding to the front of the room, it was showtime.
TBC