Finding You Chapter 5, a castle fanfic

Finding You: By Caskett2012

Alright guys … this is Chapter 4 not 5. I know, I know … My Apologies! Work has been keeping my very, very busy and I hadn't had the time to finish writing. I had some writer's blockage, and just recently my grandfather passed so it took even longer to get this up for you. I do intend to finish this story. Don't worry … All I'm asking is for your patience … enjoy!

Chapter 4

Tick Tock

Retrieving Evidence …

Beckett, Espo and Ryan made their way to every single store near the coffee shop. Kate had put her emotional feelings aside … now in Detective mode she spoke, "Ok … lets split up. Ryan … I want you to walk down to that alley that's just a few blocks away and see if you find anything. Call forensics ASAP. Call me and Espo and I will meet you as soon as we're done here. The faster we retrieve, the faster we get back to the precinct. Time is of essence guys … so let's get moving." A nod was given in return and all three parted ways. Kate took in a deep breath and headed towards a clothing store. Walking in, she headed towards the counter were an employee was working. The employee looked up from her work, "May I help you?" Kate showed her badge replying, "Detective Beckett NYPD. I have a warrant here to retrieve all video footage from the past 24 hours." Handing her the warrant, the employee looked confused saying, "May I ask what this is about?" Nodding in response, Kate replied, "We believe that your cameras outside hold possible evidence in a kidnapping." Responding, she said, "Of course … I'll go ahead and grab those for you." The employee excused herself.

Alley …

As Beckett and Espo headed in the opposite direction, Ryan did as he was told and walked to the alleyway were Castle was taken. Pulling out some gloves to keep from contaminating any evidence if found, he carefully walked the perimeter. As he did he spotted what appeared to be tire marks, and drops of blood. Continuing his path, he then spotted what appeared to be a knife. Reacting cautiously, Ryan made the call to the precinct, "Yes this is Detective Ryan badge number 42344. I need a forensics team to report to Lexington and 10 St. to process evidence that was left behind from the Castle kidnapping. Thank you." He then placed a call to Beckett to report what he'd found.

Shop …

Just as the employee had returned from retrieving the surveillance tapes from the back, Beckett's phone began to ring. Excusing herself, she answered, "Beckett." Ryan on the other line, "Its Ryan. You need to get down here." Hanging up the phone, Beckett thanked the employee and called Espo, "Espo what's your 20?" Replying he said, "Just retrieved all video tapes." Nodding her head, she responded, "Good, I need you to meet me outside. Ryan just called asking to meet him in the alley." Espo, "Did he find anything?" Kate sighed and said, "He didn't say. Just meet me and we'll head over together." Espo, "Copy."

Before leaving the store, Kate took in a deep breath. She couldn't think of herself as a heartbroken girlfriend! No … she needed to think of herself as the badass Detective who always puts the victims first. Castle was that victim in need of help … he needed her. Clearing her mind, she walked out of the store with the face of determination, confidence and strength. She approached Espo and they headed to meet Ryan.

Warehouse …

Just a few of hours had passed; and Castle was still in the hanging position from earlier. As he slowly opened his eyes, he was relieved that he was the only one there. No goons and especially no Tyson. Being in that position, the pain became more excruciating than ever. He was able to hold it in while lying down but now that he was in an upright position, it was impossible. Groaning in pain from the motion of swinging side to side, Tyson appeared from the dark with a huge smile on his face. Castle just looked at him with pure hate. Walking towards Castle, he smirked and said, "I guess you're not that tough after all … now are you. That makes me feel so much better." (Laughing) "I wonder where your precious Kate is. You know, the longer she waits, the less of a chance of you surviving."

With his hands bound, broken bones and bleeding wounds, he didn't have the strength to fight back. He was getting weaker and with the little hope he had left that Kate, Espo and Ryan would find him was what his mind was focused on. Tyson walked closer, that smirk of enjoyment was getting to Castle. He spoke, "What … you've got nothing to say? I guess my plan is working better than I thought." (Laughing) And with that, Tyson punched Rick hard in the stomach, right on the wound. Not being able to hold in the pain, Castle screamed in agony. Tyson laughed, "Much better." Taking in slow but painful deep breaths, Castle finally spoke, "Trust me when I say this … there is nothing that Kate wouldn't do to put your ass in jail. Nothing! I may be in a lot of pain, but that won't keep me from holding out what little hope I have left. I promise you … the only ending I see coming … is with your demise." (Laughing) "Oh really. Well … we'll see about that!" He then turned and walked away laughing.

Rick thinking …

"You can do this Kate! Find me … before it's too late." And with that … Rick passed out only for hours to pass him by … once again.

Crime Scene (Alley) …

As Kate and Javi approached the alley, it was being prepped to be sealed off. Officers were posted to keep anything and everyone away. Kate took a deep breath and resumed towards Kevin who was in the middle of a phone call to Capitan Gates. Ryan: "Yes sir … everything is being processed and bagged as we speak … Yes … will do sir." Hanging up he spots both detectives and makes his way towards them. Kate speaks, "So what did you find?" Ryan, "Tire marks which could lead to what make and model of van Castle was taken in, there were traces of blood and …" Ryan held up an evidence bag, "I found this knife nearly 2 feet from where the tire tracks were made. I can almost be certain that this was used to stab Castle to keep him from running." Kate, "But we can't be sure until the blood is tested." It was a hard site to see the weapon that wounded the man she loved but she managed and continued, "Let's get it to Lanie so she can process it. If we're lucky, finger prints maybe left on the handle that could lead to our suspects. Espo … go ahead and head back to the precinct and get started on those surveillance tapes. The sooner we get to work, the sooner Castle is found. Ryan and I will head to the Medical Lab to drop this off." Espo nodded, "You got it boss." And left as did Beckett and Ryan.

M.E. Lab …

Not soon after, Beckett and Ryan arrived to drop off the evidence Ryan had found just a little while ago. Walking in, Lanie looked up from her computer and immediately dropped what she was doing and headed towards them, "Hey! Did you find anything? Any leads?" Beckett stepped aside as Ryan brought forward the evidence bag that held the knife that might have stabbed Castle 24 hours ago. He spoke, "As Beckett and Javi retrieved video tapes from the shopping boutiques, I went to the alley where Castle was abducted and found traces of blood, tire markings and this knife. Would you be able to process it as soon as possible?" Lanie looks to Beckett and even though she was acting as this bad ass professional detective, inside … her heart was breaking. There wasn't anything that she wouldn't do for her best friend. She gave a nod and said, "Of course. As soon as I get them, I'll call you." Ryan nodded as Beckett replied, "Thank you." Just before leaving, Lanie spoke, "Kate sweetie, can I talk to you." Kate nodded to Ryan and said, "I'll be there a little bit. Do me a favor and call the conference room and check on Jamison and see if there's any progress." Ryan relied, "On it."

As soon as he was gone, Lanie and Beckett had a seat at her desk. Lanie spoke, "How are you holding up?" Beckett nodded, "I'm doing ok. I can't be in a state of mind where I'm falling apart. That's not what I need right now. What I do need to do is get Castle home and by doing that I need to be focused. I can't let my emotions get the best of me. I love him Lanie and I need to be strong." Lanie smile and was proud of how big of change Kate made. She responded, "I'm so proud of you girl. We'll find him which means … I better get my booty moving to process that evidence now." She stands as does Kate and gives her a hug, "I'll call you soon with the results." Kate smiled and headed out and just as she did, her phone range, "Beckett" It was Ryan on the other line, "Beckett, you need to get up here. Tech found something." Before he could finish, Kate hung up and ran towards the elevator. This could be it. All she could do was pray in hopes that they got a lead in finding Castle.

Back in the M.E. Lab …

As soon as Beckett was gone, Lanie pushed her other work aside to begin processing the evidence that was presented to her just moments ago. Sitting, she grabbed some gloves and slowly pulled out the knife from its bag. Noticing its surface, it wasn't the type of object that was able to life latent prints. So, placing it on a tray, she then proceeded by carefully swabbing the dried blood. She then placed it in a machine using chemicals such as Cyanoacrylate Ester Vapors. (A Glue Blue Latent Development Technique) After enclosing tightly, she powered on the machine and patiently waited for the results.

Taking the swab of blood, she tested and ran it through the system for blood type, and DNA. Since Castle was already in the system, it wouldn't be long to have the results.

Precinct Conference Room …

Kevin looked at his phone and then put it back in his pocket. He looked towards Mark and Javi as they were going through surveillance looking for anything that seemed out of the ordinary. Javi spoke, "Let me guess … she hung up before you could get the words out." Kevin nodded, "Yup. Anything from you end?" Javi shook his head, "No. Nothing … Still got a ways to go bro." Kevin relied, "I just hope we find something soon. It's been different around here you know. Quiet and that's very unusual. Without Castle, our clan isn't complete." Javi spoke, "You got that right bro. After years of working with the guy, you get used to his ways of figuring out how to solve cases." Kevin nodded, "But most of all … he's made Beckett happy." Javi, "Yah … he has and seeing her happy is all we ever want." Just as he finished, Kate had stepped out of the elevator. Kevin, "Here she comes" Kate ran into the conference room where she found all three men looking over the footage. She spoke, "What did you find?" Ryan, "Our buddy here may have found the link to you supposed call with Castle. I'll let him explain while I help Javi with the tapes."

Mark responded, "I was able to cross reference that call sent to Castle the day of his disappearance. According to his phone records, the call was transmitted through an automated system." Kate replied, "Is that even remotely possible?" Mark, "Yes. Your mind has ways of figuring out things that you never that was possible. This killer had a plan and from what I can gather, his helper was a person of interest, a hacker." Ryan replied, "Javi and I were thinking and this is just a thought … if your number was used through an automated system, your voice was also intercepted as well. I can almost guarantee that he's kept tabs on you and Castle in the last few months since the bridge incident." As his finger glide across the keyboard, Kate looked over her shoulder, "Javi … what's the status on those tapes?" He looked towards her, "Nothing yet Beckett." Nodding her head she turned back to Mark.

More screens were popping up, screens of cell towers, maps of the city, etc. Mark continues, "I've checked every cell/phone tower in the city to see where this call came from and this popped up." (Map of a section highlighted in red) "This tower indicates it location." Beckett spoke, "A bank!" Mark nodded, "There automated system was used as a cover up. But as I continued on, a transmitter of the exact location was here." Another pop up and this time it was of a highlighted location in Yonkers, NY." Kate's eyes light up with hope that Castle was there. Just then, Ryan's phone rang, "Ryan … yes." He took out his pen, pad of paper and continued, "Ok … ok … Great … thank you." Hanging up he spoke, "We got a match on the tire marks that were left at the scene. They're of a black 2012 Ford E-250 Cargo Van … LT245/75R16/E … standardized tires. According to forensics, they're brand new." Kate spoke, "Ok, check every tire shop that sell that brand." Ryan nodded and left.

Mark spoke, "Detective, Everything will fall into place once I get it figured out. There still is hope." Kate smiled as Espo replied, "He's right. We need to hold onto that hope." Kate nodded her head, "Thank you. You know, you two can use a break. Go get re-fueled and I'll continue looking through the footage." Mark and Javi took some time for themselves as Kate continued on. She wasn't giving up … not by a long shot.

Warehouse …

Tyson walked back into the room where Castle was. Still passed out, he just stared and smiled.

Thinking …

"Maybe I should send one last video … another update for his precious Kate." Smiling

Doing just that, he picked up his camera … pressed the record button and simply walked towards Castle.

DVD …

"Detective Beckett … Or Kate … I don't know what to call you!" (Laughing) "It's looking worse for pretty boy here. He's hanging by a thread … so to speak." Circling him slowly, Tyson was proud of how his plan was playing out. Exactly how he'd been dreaming … he continued, "You know Detective, It's a shame how you haven't figured this out yet! You were able to the last time I was in town … oh but wait, you had writer man here to help you didn't you. All I have to say dear, dear Kate … is that there's not much time left. If you're not here soon …" pulling a .45, he cocked the hammer back and put it to Castles head, "One bullet to the head is all I need." Cocking the hammer back on his gun, he walked towards the camera, "See you soon." (Laughing).

Back at the M.E. Lab …

An hour had passed, and the results were in. Lanie quickly but carefully removed the evidence from the machine to find that not one but three prints were lifted from the object. She lifted the prints and ran them through the system. Waiting for those to come through, she looked over the other results which were from the blood … and it was definitely a match to Castle. Looking over the results 2 to 3 times, made it seem all too real that this was in fact … true. Not long after, the finger prints came … and while scrolling down to read, a match was identified. Lanie pulled out her phone and sent Beckett a message to let her know that the results were in.

Precinct (Conference Room) …

Beckett continued fumbling through the footage when all of a sudden her phone buzzed. It was a text from Lanie saying that results were in. She immediately dialed her number and waited for her to pick up. Beckett, "Lanie … what did you find?" Lanie sighed, "First, I tested the blood on the knife and it's a positive match to Castle. Second, there were not one but three prints so I ran it through the data base." Kate, "And." Lanie continued, "They belong to a man named Matthew Thompson." Kate, "Ok thank you Lanie … for getting this done." Lanie replied, "Any time honey. Keep me posted." Kate smiled as she replied, "I will."

Ending the call, Kate walked over to the break room to retrieve Espo. "Hey, Lanie just got a match on the prints that were on the knife." Javi replied, "Who is it?" Kate, "His name is Matthew Thompson. I need you to get all the information on this guy. We find him, we find Castle!" Javi nodded his head and made his way to his desk. Kate looked towards Jamison and said, "I do appreciate your hard work Mark. Thank you." Mark stood up from his seat as he replied, "Of course detective. That's what we do. In that case, I'm going to head back." Kate nodded as he left. She was getting closer.

Thinking …

"We're getting closer Castle. You just gotta hang on a little bit longer. I'm not giving up."

She then heard a knock on the door which pulled her out of her thoughts, L.T. "Excuse me detective Beckett?" She turned and noticed a package in his hand. Exactly like the other two that were previously sent. He continued, "Package arrived for you." Not wasting any time, she took the package from him and thanked him as she passed. She immediately walked into Gates' office, "Sorry to interrupt sir but this just arrived." Gates looked up from her work and noticed the package in Beckett's hand. She removed her glasses and responded as she stood up from her chair, "Conference Room … NOW!" On the way, Gates asked Esposito and Ryan to join them.

Beckett ripped the package open and pulled out another DVD. Espo responded, "Man, this idiot just doesn't give up does he!" Beckett replied, "Apparently not. Mark can you play this for me please." Mark obliged and did so …

DVD …

As soon as the DVD ended, Gates replied, "How much longer until we get something? This is getting ridicules! I may not be a fan of Mr. Castles but he doesn't deserve this! None what so ever! Get me something solid Detectives! I want that psycho off the streets." Gates stormed out back to her office as Kate's adrenaline spikes up to overdrive. She needed to find him and it needed to be NOW!

Turning towards the boys, she said, "Tell me you guys found something! Anything!" Just then, (Computer beeps) Mark speaks, "Detective, I think got something!" Kate jumped to her feet and walked over to the computer as did Javi and Kevin. Could this be it? Did they finally find the location Castle was being held at? Only time would tell but in this case … they had a dead line and time was not an option.

Again my apologies. I'll try to get the next chapter our soon but like I said, all I ask if for your patience. Please review. -A-