I rode the elevator up to the loft. I open the door and heard laughter coming from the living room. I couldn't help but smile at the sound of his daughter and girlfriend laughing. I slowly and quietly stepped to take a peak into the room to see both women dancing around and singing to the music coming from the speakers. They were laughing and collapsed on the couch. "Kate?" Alexis asked nervously.
All laughter stopped as Kate turned to look at Alexis. "Yes." She said
"I know I have a mom and I love her don't get me wrong. I just I wish you could have been my mom. You know me so well and you're here when I need you and when I don't. I just wanted to say thank you." Alexis tells Kate and I can't help but smile.
"Oh… Alexis, I hope that is I ever have a daughter one day she'll be just like you. I love you Lex and even though I'm not your mom and I don't want to replace her, but like you said I'll always be here if you need me. Just so you know you're like a daughter to me too." Kate hugged Alexis close and kissed her head.
Alexis returned the hug. "I love you to Kate."
"How are my girls doing?" I make my appearance known, smiling at them.
They detangled themselves. "Good." They both said and laughed after.
"What do you girls want for dinner?" I ask them.
Kate and Alexis look at each other then back to be. "Pizza, Castle style." Kate said and Alexis nodded.
"Okay just cheese?" I ask and they nod.
"I'm going to go do some homework." Alexis said before heading upstairs.
Kate got up and wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed me. "Long day, come on I'll help." She takes my hand and pulls me to the kitchen.
"Thank you for what you said to Alexis. She loves you and it is good to know you two get along so well." I tell Kate.
"Well I love her too. She's amazing Rick and I don't mind being here when she needs me for anything.
We made the pizzas and after they were in the oven I pulled Kate to me and started swaying to the music that was left on. I opened my eyes and saw Alexis sitting on the stairs smiling. I smile back and she nods and walks into my office. She walks back out and waves the small box and I nod. "Kate?" I pull back from her.
"Yes." She looks at me and Alexis as she moves closer to us.
"Kate, I love you, we love you and we talked about it and we both agree that you are a big part of the family now and I was hoping that you would marry me, so Kate, will you marry me?" I ask as I get on one knee and Alexis hands me the ring.
"Always." Kate says softly. I put the ring on her finger and kiss her before we are interrupted by a squeal.
"I'm so happy." Alexis said throwing herself at Kate hugging her and then taking her hand to look at the ring.
"It's beautiful." Kate said smiling.
I get the food out and then interrupt them. "Foods ready." I smile at them happy to just be here.