Finding You: By Caskett2012

Sorry for the huge, huge, huge delay! I've been extremely busy with work. It's not easy working nights and coming home to write. But today is my day off so I decided to finish this chapter... Here we go. Again … thanks to those who've read and reviewed.

Just to give you guys a heads up, I put in a random coffee name … so … yah

I Do Not Own Castle …

Chapter 3

Determination

Beckett's Apartment …

Arriving to Beckett's apartment after retrieving some clothes and toiletries from her own, Lanie sat with Kate on the couch. Kate just sat there in a trans, thinking back to the DVD, where she witnessed Castle being tortured. 3XK's revenge … he was gonna kill Castle, slowly and she and the boys only had less than 48 hours to find him before it was too late. Kate finally spoke, "You should have seen him Lanie, so helpless, scared, he was screaming …" her voice was breaking as she continued, "They had these huge steel pipes and they were …" by then, she broke down and as Lanie pulled her into a hug she responded, "Shhh … it's ok! You don't have to explain."

Tears fell from her own eyes as she tries to comfort her best friend. "I can't imagine what you're going through." Kate responded as best she could through her crying, "Lanie … hearing the pain in his voice, hearing the impact of those … those pipes hitting flesh … he was never supposed to go through this! It's my fault that this is happening to him because of my line of work being so dangerous."

Lanie slowly pulled away from her embrace, wiping the tears from her face she said, "Honey … listen to me and listen good! You are not to blame for this! Not you, not Javi and not even Kevin. No one but this sick ass hole is to blame. You couldn't have known that this was going to happen ok! You are one of the most intelligent, hardworking Detectives that I know who is determined to get the job done. Don't let this psychotic idiot take that away. You have to stay positive … stay strong … for Castle." Kate felt that even though it wasn't her fault, something inside of her told her otherwise. But she understood what Lanie was saying and she finally relaxed.

After talking for a little over an hour, Lanie suggested that they turn in, and besides, Kate was tired from all the crying she did earlier. Heading to her room, Kate closed the door only to leave it slightly ajar just in case she needed Lanie. After getting more comfortable, and before heading to bed, she made her way to her dresser, and opened the drawer that she gave Castle on Valentine's Day reveling one of his dress shirts. She pulled it out and began to take in his scent and when she did that, tears slowly began to weld in her eyes. She'd give anything to see his ruggedly handsome face again. To tell him once and for all that she loved him. Still holding onto his shirt, she closed his drawer and slipped it on. Finally the tears slowly fell from her eyes as she embraced his shirt, still smelling it as she climbed into bed. It was going to be the longest night of her life.

Back at the 12th …

Javi continued to look through the footage of 3XK and his men. They also looked through the footage from Castle's loft, still finding it unsuccessful in the end. Javi let out a huge sign, "How you doing over there bro?" Ryan looked up from the paperwork on Jerry Tyson, "Not good! I don't even know why I'm looking into this file. Nothing in here indicates his M.O. towards Castle except his violent revenge for ruining his crime spree."

Both Esposito and Ryan take in a deep breathe … it had been long enough for them to take the rest of the night off. Finding no traces. Espo finally spoke, "Let's head home bro. There's nothing more we can do. Until tomorrow!" They both grab there things, and as Ryan was putting on his coat, he asked Javi, "Do you think Beckett's doing alright?" Espo signed "Lanie's with her so I'm guessing as long as she has a friend, she'll be ok." Ryan nodded and both boys headed out for the night.

Back at Beckett's Apartment … 4:30 a.m.

Only getting a few hours of sleep, Kate could not get the image of Castle out of her head. The pain that he must be in. All dried out from crying, she was now in a state of determination … contemplating her next move in getting her boyfriend back. She sat up in her bed …

Thinking …

Come on Kate … think! Clear your mind of negative thoughts. As far as you're concerned, he's still alive …

Turning on the light, Kate removed herself from her bed … pacing back and forth, thinking …

... Ok, so his daily routine is that every morning, I call Castle to inform him of a body drop. He then brings me a cup of coffee to start off the day …

Flashback …

Remembering the image of Castle strolling in with both cups in hand and on their … was a logo of a café. Caribou Coffee!

Present …

And then something clicked … so she quickly ran to wake Lanie up to tell the news.

She whispered, "Lanie! Lanie!" and as she did, she slowly steered awake, looking at Kate with concern and then quickly sat up. "Honey! Is everything ok?" Kate nodded her head, "I'm fine! Look … I just figured out something. Castles routine never changes right! He's always by the phone waiting for my calls, and he always finds time to bring me coffee. I remember the name of the café that he buys the coffee from. It's not too far from the loft … Caribou Coffee! I looked into the footage from the inside of the building not the outside. And If I'm not mistaken, the stores down the street have an image of Castle walking by. If I retrieve those, maybe we'll find a pattern and find 3XK and his goons.

Lanie nodded and then a light switch turned on saying, "What about the call?" Kate thought about that and replied, "His phone records will only show my number but as soon as I get to the precinct, I'll have tech cross reference and hopefully they'll find where that call was made from. It's a long shot Lanie but it's a risk I'm willing to take. I'll do anything to bring him home! Not just for me but for Martha and Alexis. I promised them that I would do everything I can and I'm not going to stop until he's safe and home with us. I'm not about to lose another person that I love from my life! I already lost my mom Lanie! There is no way in hell I'm gonna lose Castle too.

Lanie took Kate's hand and responded, "We're not gonna lose him. You, Javi, and Kevin are the best damn detectives I know. Come on, let's get ready!" Kate pulled her into a warm embrace, "Thank you Lanie! Thank you for putting up with me and for being the person that I could always count on." Lanie pulled away saying, "I'll always be there for you Kate! Nothing will ever change that!"

Kate was determined … Now more than Ever. If she had anything to say about it … Rick Castle, famous mystery novelist … was coming home.

Back at the Warehouse …

It was the early hours of the morning and Castle was just waking up … to his dismay, as he opened his eyes, 3XK was sitting in a chair watching and with a smile he arose, "Well … good morning Castle! Sleep well?" Castle just laid there, ignoring the question so Tyson continued, "I'll take that as a no!" Tyson paces back and forth, "You know, I can't tell you how satisfied I'll be when things fall apart. You're precious Kate … she'll never forgive herself if she doesn't figure out where you're at within the next … let me see … 36-35 hours. You're simply losing more blood by the second! Normally, people can't take the pain and they just simply fade … they die quickly but you … you on the other hand, are hanging on by a thread. I'm impressed! (Laughing)."

Castle turned his head slowly, looking at him, hiding the pain … "I've grown to understand you! I've been afraid for too long … but now I know that being afraid … It's not worth it. Kate will figure it out and she will do what she does best … put your ass behind bars where you belong. What I prefer … is to see you get the gas chamber although they don't do that anymore. Ooh but they do lethal injections … all those poisons running through your veins … killing you nice and slow. That … (laughing) that is something I would pay to see!" Castle laid there with a big smile.

This of course pissed Troy off and with no hesitation, walked up to Castle and punched him across the face; blood flowing from his mouth. Tyson's was now filled with rage and anger, "Believe me when I say this …" Tyson gets closer to Castle, looking him straight in the eye, "You … will … get … what … you … deserve. Starting … NOW!" Tyson flags his goons down, and as they untie him from the slab, Tyson has set the camera up again to record and send another DVD to Detective Beckett. Castle has managed to control his pain and he will continue to do so no matter what they do. Tysons goons tie his hands together and then place them on a hook; and soon Castle is hanging slightly off the ground only by the wrists.

Tyson walks towards Castle and stands next to him as his goons begin to record, "Hello again Detective Beckett! I'm sure you're wondering why I'm sending you another DVD. Well … I thought I'd give you an update on your boys' condition. As you can see, he looks pretty bad but to my surprise, he's hanging on (Laughs) … As hard as he's trying to stay strong, his body tells otherwise. I'll let him say a few words." The Camera is then focused on Castle alone … He takes a slow but painful breath, "Kate! Kate … I know it's hard to see me like this. Don't be afraid … stay strong and do what you do best because I know you and I know that you will find me and put this psychotic son of a bitch behind bars for good. When I said ALWAYS … I meant it … keep that close to your heart. I love you Kate … I… love you!" Tyson stepped in … "The clock is ticking Detective! Tick tock, tick tock! (Laughing) …"

At the Precinct … 5:30 a.m.

Arriving to the precinct, Kate was now in full Detective mode. Heading straight for the conference room and started making arrangements to retrieve surveillance from all the boutiques and stores to get a better understanding of Castles disappearance. It was 6:00 am and while sitting at the computer, she pulled up the café information along with a map to better understand Castles kidnapping. It didn't take long before Kate connected the dots. She made a call, "Yes this is detective Kate Beckett badge number 41319. I need a technician up her in the homicide conference room ASAP. Thank you."

At this point, Capitan Gates was in early and already in her office when Kate walked in. Gates looked up from her paperwork, "Detective! Any news of Mr. Castle's whereabouts?" Kate responded, "Sir, I believe we may have a break!" She showed her the information and as Gates looked up she replied, "Are you sure about this detective?" Kate nodded her head as she replied, "Yes sir! As soon as we get ahold of those tapes and look through them, I'm positive that there will be a pattern of Castle's disappearance. There's no doubt in my mind sir!" Gates gave her a slight smile and said, "Alright detective! I have no doubt in my mind of you findings. I'll put in for those warrants ASAP. It'll take some time but I'll make damn sure that we get it soon." Kate nodded, "Thank you sir!" And excused herself. Earlier that morning, she had called Javi and Kevin to have them meet her at the precinct ASAP.

The boys were in by 6:15 a.m. heading straight for the conference room to meet Beckett, Javi spoke, "So what's this information that you have?" Kate replied, "Well … I was thinking all night about Castles routine. It never changes. He always brings me a cup of coffee to start the day!" She walked over towards the computer to pull up the logo of the café, "Caribou Coffee! This coffee shop is not too far from the loft. Now … like an idiot, I didn't think to retrieve the surveillance from these boutiques!" She pulls up a map of the stores. "Now … there's an alleyway … a shortcut to the café. I'm thinking that he took this route and that's when 3XK's goons caught him off guard." Ryan spoke up this time, "Kate … you're not an idiot! You were in a state of mind where you couldn't think straight. And that's ok!"

Kate smiled and continued, "Thank you … for being here!" Javi replied, "Beckett … we love him too! We've got your back!" Smiling she said, "Very well appreciated. Anyway, Gates has put in for warrants and as soon as we get them … we're bolting out those doors." Javi responded, "And what about Alexis? Are you going to tell her about this lead?" Kate took a deep breath and said, "Yah … I think … I think she has the right to know what's going on. I promised her we'd bring him back guys! I'm not breaking that promise."

The boys nodded their heads in understanding and before Beckett excused herself, she responded, "Oh and tech should be in shortly to look into Castle's phone records." Javi replied, "What are they gonna find there? All it's going to show are yours and Castle's numbers." Kate turned and said, "I'm aware of that Javi. What I'm saying is … since I never made that call, I'm hoping that tech can cross-reference and find where that specific call came from. And if I'm correct, that is where they're holding Castle. So if I'm not back by the time they get here, please inform them of this information and see what they can do. I have a feeling that we're getting close." Beckett walked out the door towards the break room. Closing the door behind her for more privacy, she made the call to Alexis.

A couple of ringing went through the phone until there was a click, "Hello!" Kate sighed and replied, "Alexis! It's Kate." Lex sighed, "Kate! Is there any news on my dad?" Kate took a deep breath and preceded, "There may have a lead. Warrants have been issued for surveillance footage of the boutiques and shops from the morning that your dad disappeared. Now I want you to understand that we are doing everything we can to bring him home. I promised you. I'm not breaking that promise." Lex replied, "I know Kate. I trust you to bring him home."

Kate smiled slightly at the thought of Lex trusting her. She loved her dad and she knew that Lex knew. She continued, "There's something else you need to know. Um … we know who took your dad. The problem is … we need to find out where they're holding him." Hesitating to continue, she paused and that's when Lex spoke, "Kate. What aren't you telling me?" Tears start to weld up in her eyes but managed to control them and continued, "Lex … they sent me a DVD of your dad being tortured. He's badly hurt Lex and we only have less than 48 hours to find him. I know you're worried but try to stay positive ok?" Kate could hear Lex sniffling over the phone.

There was silence for a moment until Alexis spoke, "Kate!" Kate responded, "Yes sweetheart?" Alexis replied, "Thank you for keeping me posted. My dad really loves. So do I and of course gram does too. There's no one else I trust more than you Kate. In quoting my dad … "you are … extraordinary! Remember that." Kate's eyes let the tears fall and as a smile appeared on her face, she responded, "Thank you Lex and know that I love you too. And of course Martha. I'll continue to keep you posted."

Kate ended her call and headed back to the conference room to find L.T. speaking to the boys with Gates present. Following right behind was tech. As Kate walked in, Javi and Ryan looked her and in Ryan's hand … was an envelope. The same kind that was delivered yesterday. L.T. excused himself and she and the technician proceeded inside. Javi spoke, "Kate. This came for you." Kate walked towards Ryan … hesitant on opening it but held her ground. She took the envelope, took a deep breath and ripped it open to find another DVD. She turned to her fellow co-workers who nodded … assuring her that everything was gonna be ok. Holding the DVD in her hand, she turned towards the computer and inserted the disc … bracing herself again for what's to come.

DVD …

"Hello again Detective Beckett! I'm sure you're wondering why I'm sending you another DVD. Well … I thought I'd give you an update on your boys' condition. As you can tell, he looks pretty bad but to my surprise, he's hanging on (Laughs) … As hard as he's trying to stay strong, his body tells otherwise. I'll let him say a few words." The Camera is then focused on Castle alone … He takes a slow but painful breath, "Kate! Kate … I know it's hard to see me like this. Don't be afraid … stay strong and do what you do best because I know you and I know that you will find me and put this psychotic son of a bitch behind bars for good. When I said ALWAYS … I meant it … keep that close to your heart. I love you Kate … I… love you!" Tyson stepped in … "The clock is ticking Detective! Tick tock, tick tock! (Laughing) …"

The screen goes blank … knowing that Castle was alive, she was now more than ever determined to find him and bring him home. Turning towards the boys, they knew she ready for action. Gates spoke, "Detectives … As soon as those warrants are in my hands, which should be any minute now, you see to it that this son of a bitch and put him away. Detective Beckett … hang in there. We will bring him home." Kate nodded as they both exchanged smiles of gratitude. Gates excused herself and headed back to her office to wait for the warrant.

Kate cleared her throat and that's when the technician responded, "Detective Beckett?" Kate turned and replied, "Oh … Sorry." He responded, "No need Detective. I understand." Kate nodded and continued, "Um … I need you to look into Richard Castle's phone records. I need you to cross-reference a phone call that was made …" She pulled up the phone records on the computer, "At 7:26 am. Now, although this is my number, I never made that call. We didn't get a body drop until 9:32 am. Is there any way you can find that location?" The technician responded, "It's gonna take some time Detective but I'm sure I can. I'll keep you posted." Kate nodded, "Thank you. I didn't get your name?" He responded, "Mark. Mark Jamison." Kate smiled, "Thank you Mark. Please … if there's any way you could speed this up. His doesn't have very much time." Mark replied, "I'll do my best Detective. You have my word."

Leaving the tech to do his job … Kate, Javi and Kevin headed to the break room to recharge. But before they could do that, Gates emerged from her office, "Detectives! Those warrants been granted." Walking towards them, she handed it to Kate and said, "Do whatever it takes. You are a damn good Detective Kate and I have the utmost respect for you. The hard work you put in to make sure that this city is safe. I know in my heart that you will find Mr. Castle and bring him home. I have faith in you! So do Esposito, Ryan and this entire precinct." Capitan Gates was never this affectionate. But she understood the value of love and even though Kate was being professional, deep down … her heart was breaking to know that Rick was out there somewhere … injured and not knowing where he was … was eating her up inside. Kate responded, "Thank you sir! It means a lot to know that I have your support." She looked around, "All of your support." Gates nodded her head, "Now … take care of business. Bring. Him. Home! Keep me posted. If you find anything in that alleyway, call forensics ASAP." Kate replied, "Yes sir."

Now having possession of legal warrants, Beckett, Esposito, and Ryan headed out to retrieve surveillance footage in hopes of finding Castle and bring him home.

Kate thinking …

Hang on Castle … Just hang on a little bit longer! For Alexis ... for Martha ... for the 12th ... for me! I love you!

Alright guys … Again … I am so, so sorry for the long wait. I'll do my best to get the next chapter out soon but I can't promise you anything. Please review … Until next time. -A-