I OWN NOTHING!

LJ

FIVE HOURS! That's how long it had been since they had started sorting through Leah Norman's financials.

FIVE HOURS! Was how long Kate had had to put up with the never ending comments such as, 'Rick tell me about your latest novel' and 'So is the relationship between Rook and Heat actually based on you and Beckett' or 'Did anyone ever tell you you're even more handsome in person'. Kate didn't think she could take any more. Serena kept trying to place herself physically closer to Castle and he was not oblivious to it. At every chance he got he would get up only to sit down again, only closer to Beckett. It was clear the attention from Serena was unwanted and he was trying to handle it in the most subtle way possible, but he could see it was upsetting his wife and he couldn't stand someone who was causing his wife to feel this way. And although she would never admit it, the attention he was receiving from Serena made her jealous as hell.

'Okay, I think that's it for tonight, we can pick up again tomorrow. Hopefully the guys will have had more success than us.' Kate said with a final tone to her voice, leaving no room for argument. Personally all Kate wanted to do was grab her husband, take him home and lock them in their bedroom. Kate got up and got her purse and coat, which of course Rick helped her into.

Kate didn't miss the jealous eye Serena gave when she saw this gesture and handed rick her coat and said 'Would you mind?' With a sweet smile.

Rick gave a tight smile in return and helped her into her coat, 'Thank you, your such a gentleman Rick,' Now Kate's blood was starting to boil. 'So Rick seeing as it's still early would you perhaps want to go out for a drink or maybe something to eat?' Serena asked with a very daring smile and suggestive eyebrow raised. Kate literally had to restrain herself from hitting this god damn woman!

'Uh, you know what I actually have an appointment with the love of my life tonight so I can't sorry. I should actually get going, see you ladies tomorrow.' Castle said the last part very fast and made a dash for the elevator, to go to Kate's squad car and wait for her there; it was there routine. He would walk out before and wait for her.

As soon as Castle was gone Serena pounced on Beckett for information. 'I didn't know Rick was seeing anyone? Is this a new thing? Is it serious?' She asked in a cool yet desperate tone.

'Well let's just say its way more than serious and certainly not a new thing. Her likes to keep it private, you know with the media and everything. She is really serious about him as well, just so you know. Goodnight Agent!' she said as she made her way to the elevator with a smirk on her face. She honestly couldn't believe Rick had said that. He really was a constant surprise and she loved it.

As soon as Kate got into the parking garage she walked over to where Rick was leaned against the car and immediately through her arms around his neck and kissed him with a passionate force. Their tongues met and they melted into each other's arms, Kate's knees were going weak and Rick reached his arms around her waist to support her, holding as close to his body as possible.

'I love you.' Kate told him as she leaned her forehead against his. Soaking in the feeling of being in his arms again.

'I love you.' Rick replied, his eyes now staring into hers, 'Especially when you get jealous.' He said with amusement. 'I will never leave you Kate, never.' he whispered with a sudden seriousness.

Kate smiled softly, 'I know'. And she dragged him into the car with the full intention of taking him home and giving him a mark of his own.

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