Faded Memory
by Castlefan6
Authors Note: Thisis my AU version of what could have happened following Rick's discussion with Alexis about the night he danced, fell in love, and lost contact with a girl in college, sometimes memories come back at the worse time. COMPLETELY AU except for the conversation that prompted this and use of some characters names. THIS IS A CASKETT ENDING, EVENTUALLY
I don't own Castle, I use the characters for amusement purposes only
Chapter 4
Previously
"Well you've heard Mother explain how I came about, the one night of love she had, and felt as if she loved a life time. When I first entered college, I was just 17 and a buddy would take me to parties, long story short I hooked up with Allison and spent one night with her.
She was gone in the morning and I spent a year looking for her, finally giving up. I just wanted to tell you, if something ever comes up, you can say, yeah, he told me about it. It was twenty years ago, and he loves me now, end of story, OK?"
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Castle's Loft
7:00 AM Next Morning
Kate awoke with a start, not really knowing where she was at, then reality set in, it wasn't a dream, she was in the bed of Richard Castle, they had talked for hours, about things she never told anyone.
She knew his deepest secrets, and now he knew hers. She was still amazed at how this rich, successful man could love her, just a cop, and not an easy one to get to know at that, but he had erased all doubts many times last night, truly the first time she had been made love to, not sex, Love. He was so gentle yet somehow, he knew every button to push, God how many times were there?
She propped on her elbow, just watched him sleep till she spotted his shirt and thought she would make coffee for them. She had no idea where her clothes where, somewhere between his office and the bedroom, but she didn't want to wake him looking for them. Everything was fine until she heard the lock at the front door open and then the door.
It was too late, whoever was coming in was going to see her with her Bed head, and in Rick's shirt and nothing else. Martha spied around and carefully closed the door, her shoes in her hand so as not to make any noise.
She whispered, "Katherine, Darling, does this mean what I think it means, I'm delighted if it does."
Kate smiled shyly, and Martha picked up on it,
"Darling, don't worry, Alexis and I have been routing that one or both of you would see how much you love each other and do something, I even told Richard to kiss you while you were still young,
I am going to my room, Alexis will be home in about 45 minutes, just so you know, but Welcome to the family Darling, I'm so happy for you both."
Kate returned to the room just as Rick was waking, she saw him reach for her, then panic and sit up straight, finally his eyes caught site of her in his shirt bringing coffee to him, and the smile erupted.
"It wasn't a dream? You've been with me all night?"
"Not a dream Babe, although you made a lot of mine come true last night. I loved how you love me; did you like the part*"
"Yeah, I loved that part, in fact I loved every part and every moment we spent together."
She hands him his coffee and carefully slips back into bed beside him,
"Hope you don't mind, I kinda borrowed your shirt, it was all I could find without waking you."
"Looks better on you than me, it's was a wonderful sight to see waking up."
"Oh I ran into Martha in the kitchen, so she knows I wasn't in my room, Alexis will be home soon, and I think we should tell her together, I mean I don't like hiding it from anyone but family and work are totally different."
"I agree, and I like the idea of telling Alexis together, that way she can ask any question from either of us, at the same time."
Speaking of, maybe I should go upstairs to shower, if we try it down here I'm not sure we won't be able to tell her before she hears us, "Kate smiles and blushes, grabbing her clothes she makes a quick exit.
About an hour later Alexis is home, Rick is making breakfast and Kate is fidgeting nervously at her nails. "Kate, are you OK?" Alexis asked
"Yeah I'm fine, I mean I just have some things, well we have some things to talk to you about and I'm not sure how you're going to react, so Hell what I'm trying to say is your Dad and I are a Couple, honest and truly, no others, we're exclusive now, so I hope tha*"
Kate is almost knocked over by the whirl of red hair coming from behind the breakfast bar embracing her and squealing in delight.
"Honest, you aren't pranking me, are you? I mean I have waited for this forever, finally, and Kate, stop trying to sneak down the stairs early in the morning I'll show you the secret when Dad isn't around." They both laugh and Rick has that what happened look on his face.
"Dad remember we talked about this, right, Kate is a classy lady so no more of those photo shoots and Page Six escapades. If Gina and Paula say anything tell them it was me who was getting harassed in school, so you stopped it, period."
"Pumpkin, Thank you no more page six escapades, once Kate and I work out who to tell then we can figure out how we approach work, hers and mine. I would love to shout it to the world, but it could give Kate problems at the station."
"Speaking of Rick, I was thinking, I think we need to meet with Roy, and tell him the truth. If he see's a problem with it, then we'll have to figure out something else, but since you technically aren't an employee, I think Roy can look the other way, IF you behave yourself at the precinct."
"I agree, but why me behave Ms. Beckett, I've seen some of those looks of yours, you are just as guilty as me about wanting to touch you all the time."
Kate blushes, it was one thing between them, but now his daughter was smiling at her,
"Kate, I'm glad you got the hots for my Dad, seriously, and just FYI, his bedroom is soundproofed, his office is not, so be sure to close the door if you know what I mean," then she laughs.
"You wait Missy, I'll get you but Thanks Alexis, I planned on moving my stuff down here, except for all of the extras. I'll still be looking for my own apartment but I'm going to be much choosier now. If your Dad had his way, we would be sending out announcements that I moved in completely."
"Kate, I'm young and you can tell me it's not my business, but Why Don't You, I mean you both love each other, why waste time being apart. I would love to have you here, not only for Dad but for me as well. You've been such a help to me, I mean, almost like a Mom would be".
Rick just looks at Kate, pulls Alexis in for a hug, and kissed the top of her head. "Thanks Pumpkin, Kate has been like a Mom to you and I'm glad I'm not the only one who wants her here full time. We'll have to talk, but I promise you, we'll take your request to heart.'
Kate has a tear in her eye, as she replies
"Baby, regardless of where I'm at you can always talk to me, I promise I'll never be too busy for you, OK? God knows I will need your help with this one" as she tossed a pillow at Rick and started laughing.
The day is spent with Kate placing strategic components of the wardrobe in the closets and drawer space Rick had already cleaned out, anticipating and wishing for her to move in. They watched a few movies with the entire family then Martha headed back out, and Alexis was off to her study group again.
It was nice Kate had to admit, having a perfect blend of time with the family, but also time like this, where the movie rolled but they lay on the couch together locked on each other's eyes, kissing and just enjoying the other's presence, almost like it was too good to be true,
"I sent Roy a text told him we needed to talk to him, tomorrow so I hope this doesn't blow up in our faces."
"I hope not either Babe, but whether I am with you or just bringing you meals that I know you will forget to eat on long cases, I won't let you too far out of my sight, I love you more than I ever thought I could love again."
Kate smiles into him and kisses him sweetly just as her phone pings with an incoming text,
"Rick, it's from Roy, do you want to read this together?"
Sure, I'm sure it's good news, I believe in us, and I know Roy see's it, has seen it for years that we are better together.
"Beckett, if you want to talk about one or both of you waking up, and finally acting on being a couple, no need. I checked with Brass months ago, as long as I don't see PDA, or your work performance slip you are free to date anyone you wish.
Castle in unpaid, meaning a volunteer, there are no department rules that prevent you two from being together, although knowing you and he will want to keep it private. I see no reason anyone needs to know, but thanks for the heads up, from both of you. I realize how tough it was to advise me, but anyone within 100 yards of you two know both of you are in love. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, see you tomorrow,
Roy"
Rick turns to Kate, who silently stands takes his hand and leads him to their bedroom, now that she knew it was soundproof, she needed to test it out, and test she did.