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 20

Previously

"Well Kate and I talked, I was surprised she called, and to say she's my Mom, let's just put it this way, she made things so clear to me. One that I was loved by all, that NOTHING that happened at the meeting was my fault, I wasn't the one hiding and lying, and that it would kill my Dad, and her if I didn't follow up and let them be a part of my life. If she only knew, those words were exactly what I needed. Dad is so lucky to have her.

Alexis texted me as well, telling me she had waited all her life for a Sister, so please come to see them, and finally Paula, she got pissed when I called her Ms. Haas, called as well. I know she loves Dad, and I'm pretty sure Kate does as well, BUT she lit into me, telling me that hurting anyone of Rick's family is the same as hurting her. I thought my Mother had a mouth, God, she was a tiger on a roll, but all the calls and texts tell me, I was right to find Dad. He's Richard Freaking Castle by the way, but to me and Alexis, he's Dad, not a mean bone in his body.

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Outside City Hall

Same Day

Kate sat in the limo next to her husband staring at the Wedding Band on her left finger, it matched the Diamond he had given her a few months before, but this meant, She's Married to her one and done. No more lonely times, she had a family that loved and adored her, Rick, Alexis, Allison, and in her own way Martha loved them all as well.

Rick and Alexis's had discussed her plans for the week and apparently, she had some road trip and was staying at Stacie's house the entire week. They decided to spend at least two or three nights at the Hamptons, deferring their real Honeymoon till it could be planned better. Rick could not stop smiling, or holding her tight, she leaned against him as the car service drove, and felt a contentment and sense of peace she had never felt before. If this was what it felt like to be Mrs. Castle, Why the hell did she fight it so long.

Reading her thoughts, like he always did,

"Hey, Kate, it wasn't time, that's why it didn't happen before. I'm glad we waited because now I know it's forever, there's almost nothing we haven't faced together and come through better because we are life partners." He kissed her sweetly, her second, well third kiss as his wife.

"You always do that, you always know exactly what to say and what I'm thinking. I'm just so sorry your life was so full of hurt, but no one, and I mean no one will ever hurt you again Husband, not as long as I have breath to breathe."

Kate's phone rang, and as she glanced at the caller ID, it was Allison. Both she and Rick jumped as Kate answered with a very worried tone,

"Allison, is everything OK Sweetie,"

"Mom, I was just calling to ask you the same thing, apparently my security team has been making sure of my safety, and they took it upon themselves to keep an eye on you Dad and Lexi. They called and said you came out of a meeting with Mayor Weldon, then your driver eluded them on the way to where ever you are going. I'm sorry Mom, Dad, I called them off, fired the chief of security as soon as I found out about it. I just wanted to be sure you both are safe."

"Thank You Sweetie, I wondered why Andre, my driver had taken such a different route, but I guess we need to hold a joint meeting of staffs to let then know what is going on. They were just doing their jobs, Honey, so don't be too rough on them."

Kate had taken a pad and marked "we should tell them, they can still plan the party, OK?"

Rick smiled and nodded,

"Allison can you do us a favor, can you patch in Alexis, she is at*"

"She's at Stacie's I know, I have her on the other line, let me convert this to a video call and pull you both in," a few minutes later Kate and Rick see a very worried Allison, and Alexis.

"Dad, Kate are you OK? Sis and I are worried about you when we heard you had a meeting at City Hall then dumped Allison's driver on your way to where ever."

Kate speaks up, "Well Girls we have something to tell you, so please don't be hurt, let me explain and then we'll talk OK? I couldn't wait another day to marry your Dad, I know our official ceremony is September 19th and we're going to have a repeat of our vows and a heck of a party that you two are planning, but as of about an hour ago, I'm Mrs. Castle. I hope you're not angry."

Alexis is squealing and Allison is jumping up and down, when finally, Kate heard Alexis say, "OK Sis I owe you five bucks," and Allison laugh so hard she was crying.

"I bet Alexis you were at City Hall getting married, because the way you looked at each other there was no way that love could hold out another five months. I'm thrilled for you both Mom, Dad Congratulations!"

"Kate, Dad I'm happy for you both, and I'm glad you're married, that way Ali and I can plan a party and not worry about screwing up the biggest day of your lives, I love you both Mom, Dad. Oh, and Allison and I are going to spend some time together this week, so enjoy the week where ever you go, you deserve some quality time alone."

"Pumpkin, Allison, I'm so proud of you two girls, you'll never know how happy it makes me to see you bond as Sisters and take care of each other." Rick gets out, as his eyes grow wet.

Kate added, "What's on the agenda for this week or should I ask, both of you girls are your Dad's girls so should I be worried about anything?"

Both laughed, and Allison spoke up "Dad, I hope it's OK, but Alexis and I plan on seeing Martha, I'd like to talk to her, and I'm really not upset, I hope that doesn't upset you or Mom."

"Not at all Allison, I never doubted she loved us all, it's just she and I will need to talk when things aren't so fresh and raw, I love her still, but just a warning to you, Alexis knows it already, She's a real pain in the Ass" as they all laugh.

"Dad, from what I hear it runs in the family, and I'm not revealing my sources," as Kate giggles from Rick tickling her, Allison is all smiles as she says

"You ready little Sis? I'll be over in a few hours and we can plan out our week now that the supervision is going to be gone" as they both laugh.

"I'd be worried if I didn't know how mature my girls are, you both make me and Dad so very proud of you. We love you and even though we're not saying where we'll be, call either of us if you need us. You are our number one in life, understand?"

"Mom, we'll take care of each other, we promise and Dad, We're really glad Kate is with us forever now, you did good. We gotta go, you two have fun, Love you both" Allison can be heard saying Love you Mom and Dad see you soon, then the screen goes dark.

"I'm sorry Babe, I know you want to keep this to ourselves, but I don't want our girls to wor*"

Her speech is interrupted with his soft lips kissing her gently and lovingly, as they lock eyes,

"Kate, when it comes to our kids, they come first, they needed to know, and I am happy you wanted to tell them. Hell, I would take out a 10 page Add in the Times if you let me telling the world you are mine, I am yours and there's nothing in this world that could make me happier."

She kisses him back, then realizes they are still moving even with the privacy screen, she settles with laying her head on his shoulder and trading small kisses the rest of the way to the Hamptons.

"Rick, are you OK with Alexis and Allison visiting Martha, I mean that's pretty sore subject with you right now and I know they don't want to hurt you."

"No, I'm fine, in fact I'm glad they are keeping the door open with her, God only knows how long any of us have but I don't want to be the reason they didn't spend time, or speak to their Grandmother, regardless of our relationship."

Kate looks at her husband, gosh, it's going to take time to remember and get used to that word, her husband, "You're a really good man Rick, and you're a fantastic son, give it some time, things will work out. I'm here if you need me, Always."

TBC Next Chapter Martha spends time with her Granddaughters, is this the step needed to get her Son back, few more chapters and this will be wrapped followed by a requested sequel,