Love's Journey 2

by Castlefan6

Authors Note This is the continuation of Love's Journey, originally authored by The Muse of Apollo, chapters 1-7 all following are work of Castlefan6' IF you haven't read the original Love's Journey please do so before proceeding with this,

I don't own Castle, I only use the characters for amusement purposes only

A/N I read a very long and detailed review from a guest, pointing out some grammatical errors as well as rules that an author would be aware of. Thanks for your time to read, and offer your input. I write for my enjoyment, and as some readers requested fast updates, I got a little sloppy in the errors, thanks point taken. As for your other points had I wanted to pursue a professional career in this field, I would have done so many years ago and if something I write bugs you, don't read it. You mentioned it was rude to say that to reviewers, I say this is the only format I can respond to those who will not provide a means to exchange communication and do not find it rude at all. Many of you sit behind an IP dress and throw out criticisms to those of us who are just trying to enjoy and keep the memory of a favorite show alive, to which I say, sign in and we can discuss, I really don't care what other authors accept from you, I won't. My Story, My Way, Thanks for reading but perhaps you need to find another more polished author who doesn't drive you nuts.

To all others, Sorry for the rant,

Chapter 16

Previously

"Rick and I were talking and reviewing our design concept pictures, just at the front of the entrance we plan to have a small green space with a tree or two, and some bushes, just something to break up all the concrete. Out of the blue Rick said, you know what would go great under one of those trees? A memorial bench to Johanna Beckett and her co-workers who were the first to attempt to take back the heights"

MRR Building 1 Site

Wednesday 7:00 AM

The sounds are almost deafening as the huge construction machines crack lift and dump huge parts that were formerly the street and sewer system of the old Washington Heights sub-division. There is almost an art form of how the different types of equipment come together to break, lift, remove, smooth, and grate the newly revealed earth to almost a virgin state.

Mike Reboddo is dressed as a worker and blended into the crew all the while keeping close eye on all surveillance cameras, it appears that the Simmons gang had left town, but Mike was not leaving anything to chance. About 30 minutes into the shift an indiscrete white Ford Bronco pulls in front of the construction trailer serving as the office of the owner, AKA foreman Joe Navarre. Mike, knowing these were the low life's who were threatening Joe, decided to end things now.

Mike enters the trailer speaking "Hey Boss we need approval of" and stops as he sees the thugs with a knife against the owner's throat, in a manner of seconds both enforcers were in the backseat of the Bronco, unconscious and their vehicle loaded on a truck headed for the re-cycle yard.

"Joe, you got a number for this guy you owe, and how much are you into him for?" Mike asks a visually shaken Navarre.

"Yea, I got his number, a direct line and I owe him $100K, as of today."

"What do you mean as of today Joe, what interest is he charging you?"

"35% APR daily Joe responds, I originally borrowed 20 thousand, but the interest killed me."

Not saying a word Mike calls the number from Joe's phone, and is greeted with "You better have my money you little weasel, and I mean all of it, or else"

Mike waits a few seconds for effect then calmly speaks "Hey Asshole, yea you, this is Mike D, I know you know me because we have dealt before. You may want to head over to the recycle yard before they crush that piece of shit Bronco of yours,

"Oh, yea the two enforcers you sent, they may need medical attention as well."

Now Mike flips the speaker on so Joe can hear the response,

"What the, how did you, Is this really you Mike because if we knew Joe was a friend of yours we would have extended him the family courtesy, you know we don't have no beef with you, and you got no beef with us, Right Mike? I mean I tore up Joe' s note he is paid in full"

Mike smiles, and says "Let me see one sign of your sorry ass or anyone I even think is associated with you anywhere Joe or his business again we are going to talk and you ain't gonna like what you hear, Understood?"

"Yeah Mike, how bad are the boys, do they really need medical attention I'll call the yard now and tell them that they had an accident, we're good, Right Mike, Sorry to bother you man"

Mike hangs up the phone and tosses it back to Joe, "You just gave Jess a discount of $20K understood?"

"Of course, Mike, can't thank you enough, thanks man you saved my ass."

"Look Joe, I couldn't give a rat's ass about you or your problems, BUT those people who you are working for are my friends, so you are going to work 24/7 shifts and do whatever it takes to get this site ready ahead of schedule, Right?

Joe is nodding his head as Mike steps out of the trailer, checking on the cameras once again.

12th Precinct

That afternoon

"Hey Javi, check this out", Ryan calls out. It's financials records for some of those believed to have been close associates of Vulcan Simmons, and there is a unique pattern to each one, both a wire transfer out for $10K, and then 3 days later wire transfer in of 309K.

"Looks like our folks bought in on a shipment without an owner, and cashed in big time, "

"Yea agreed Javi but look at the originating bank and where the money wound up, Herndon Virginia, that's a suburb of DC Bro"

"Maybe intel was right, all the Simmons orphans have regrouped outside of NY, great news for us, not so good for the Virginia cops."

Kate is sitting close enough to hear the boy's conversation, and she would love to confirm their findings, but on the call last night with Rick, Jess, and Mike it was made quite clear no leaks to anyone.

"Yo Beckett any thoughts on this?" Espo asks,

"Yea I think you both should act like lead detectives, every day. Get the entire scenario worked out then we'll review it, now get back to work." Kate replies

She hated to hold information back, but Mike's sources went much higher and there was now a fear of a mole in the NYPD, she couldn't risk it for anyone.

MRR Building 1 Site

1 week later

Kate pulls up in he car to see Jess, Rick and Mike with plans spread out on a workbench and talking animatedly as she approached. As she got closer what she thought to be an argument turned out to be happy and celebratory remarks as the last sewer had just been covered with earth. The operator of the construction equpment held the thumbs up sign signaling this phase COMPLETE. All that remained was the inspections and tests before they could tie back into the main Sewer System.

The streets were now matching the architectural drawings they had been viewing for such a long time, and workers were busy taking down the restraining tape, finally she noticed that the street signs were still covered, not legible to the eye. The two streets that now composed the center of the complex, were installed and a big yellow ribbon had been tied between the street sign posts, strange she thought,

"What's going on guys I thought I was going to have to pull out my cuffs when I first got here" Kate asks,

"Kateeeeeeee, Am I glad to see you, "Jess exclaimed as she pulled her into her embrace,

"Great to see you too Jess, sorry I had to cancel those two nights, body drops that could have been related to Simmons," Kate explains as she returns the embrace.

"Kate, glad you could come out today, It's changed a bit since you last saw it hasn't it?" Rick asked as he embraced her tightly then kissed her freely on the cheek without a thought as Jess just smiled at them both.

"Hey Kate, sorry those leads turned out to be dead ends you had to chase, it's good to see you again, "Mike smiled

"No Worries Mike, you know how leads go", she smiled as she briefly hugged and released him.

Rick looks at Jess who looks like she is holding something in so tight, she is about to bust, "Now Rick?"

"Now Sweetie" Rick nods

Jess goes up the three steps to the trailer/office and knocks three times, the door opens an out steps Martha being assisted by Jim Beckett, both smiling ear to ear.

"Hey Katie" Jim says as he embraces his daughter tightly,

"Dad what the heck are you doing here? I mean it's a work day shouldn't you be in Court.

"Hi Katherine Darling, it's been far too long since we've seen each other, you must have lunch with us sometime soon, please?"

"Hi Martha, it's always a pleasure to see you, and I'm sorry things have been a little crazy, I promise we will catch up soon"

"Jess, Rick What's going on? You just said come down to the site, I needed to see something"

Now out from behind the Construction truck steps a full video crew complete with Boom Mikes, lighting sensors, sound pads the entire studio had been moved here.

Rick pulls Kate into a hug with one arm and Jess falls in on the other side, "Kate you noticed the street signs are up, but not uncovered, so we thought we would have your Dad and Martha do a mini ribbon cutting as actual building activities starts next week."

Kate's smile widens, as her eyes moist up, as he Dad falls in on her other side pulling her into a gentle hug.

"And of course, SOMEONE has to record this for the Library" Jess smiles up at Rick who gently bends into a quick kiss.

Jim has Kate in a hug, as they remove the covering from the first Street Sign Name to reveal RAE Boulevard. He holds her just a bit tighter as the second street name is uncovered to reveal, JOHANNA Place. Tears fall from Kate, Jess and Martha, as Jim fights like hell to keep from letting the waterworks go.

"Katie, she would be so proud of you all, especially Rick, Jess, Mike and the team you work with, thank you all for this honor, I know Jo would be saying to us, I told you so, meaning this area was worth saving and as usual she was right.

Somehow Jim made it through the words without tears, Rick had discretely passed his handkerchief to him as he and Martha were positioned to hold the Giant Scissors to cut the ribbon between the two streets, The film crew captured a smiling Martha and Jim as the ribbon fluttered loose and there for all to see were Rae Boulevard, connected to JOHANNA Place, for as long as the development would be so would the connection be.

TBC

A/N Think we are going to stop it here. Be careful of reading too much into some of the details, Red Herring ring a bell? I thought as much as this a death drove Rick it would be appropriate to include Kate as well, I asked Jess, she said OK,