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AN: Sorry for the delayed update! For those of you who watch The Walking Dead you'll understand why I am preoccupied as I am watching the second and third season. It's one of the greatest shows ever created. If you aren't watching it, you should. Seriously…Fucking watch it ;) Anyway, I know it's short, but it's better than nothing right? Next chapter will probably be another like this until I'm caught up on the Walking Dead and my other million shows I watch. Again, sorry if there are mistakes.

Chapter 3

It has been a week since Kate was taken and the 12th precinct was still occupied by the FBI. Castle and the boys were there almost 24/7 and were running themselves ragged. They helped when they could. After a week of running down leads they were, well, to put it simply, nowhere. They had nothing. Even with all the FBI gadgets and special boards they didn't have shit. Each passing day wore harder on them because it meant they were more and more certain that Bracken was behind it. It was close to 11pm and Castle and the boys decided to talk secretly and went back to Castle's loft to make sure they weren't overheard and grab a bit to eat and a quick nap. They all crashed in his living room waiting while a couple frozen pizzas and fries cooked in the oven.

"You find anything at all Castle?" Espo asked.

"I looked into Brackens public speakings. He spoke in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey the past week. Get this; he appeared every day except the day after Kate was taken. My guess is he talked to her personally so she knew he was the one and made sure he was seen in public the day she was taken and he had a charity event the night she was taken so he has alibis for him but we know he never gets his hands dirty." Castle finished.

"And he apparently didn't make any mistakes," said Ryan.

"Seems so," replied Esposito.

"You think we should confide in Gates? It might be time. We have nothing guys, and she has been our Captain long enough now that I know she would at least hear us out," said Ryan.

"I hate to say this Castle but Ryan is right. I think it's time bro," replied Espo.

"I agree with you," said Castle, "We should tell her everything, but we can't. This isn't just about Kate's kidnapping. It's about Johanna's murder." Pause. "Roy's sacrifice." Pause. "Kate's attempted murder." Pause. "My hiding information." Pause. "Your torture." Pause. "There's so many things that Bracken has covered up. More murders I'm sure we don't know about and Gates and the FBI should know about it. But not without Kate. Not without her approval or input. You have both said we have nothing to go on and it true. No leads. No ideas. Nothing. And if we tell what we know and Bracken finds out before we have something, he could kill Kate. And that is something that can't happen. No matter what."

All three of them sat in silence until the oven timer went off. Castle stood immediately and made his way to the kitchen followed shortly by Ryan and Esposito who shared a look followed by a nod from Ryan. Esposito stepped up to Castle who was cutting the pizza and laid a hand on his shoulder.

"You're right bro. You're right. Let's eat and grab a few hours before heading back."

"Sound goods," Castle said, not turning around. "And thank you, both of you."

After eating in relative silence Castle made his way to his bedroom. Ryan took the guest room after beating Esposito in the best of five Rock, Paper, Scissors. It was a well needed break for all of them. Hopefully a clear mind and rested eyes will lead to, well, anything at this point.

End of Chapter 3

AN: Again I'm sorry it's short. I know most of you were hoping for something from Kate. I did write a little of the next chapter and I promise it will be all from Kate's POV. Things get ready to take a turn for the worse for her and chapter four sets that up. By chapter 5 you'll know what I mean. Until then review! Oh and one more thing. I don't know if any of you are confused about the title but it won't be brought up until the last chapter which is already written. It small but its original. Hopefully someone will want to pick up from there for me since I feel I wouldn't be able to do it justice. If you like this story and are interested in writing a sequel, PM me. Thanks to all reviews, favs and follows. Until next time…