Castle drove about an hour and a half. The trip was good. They talked a lot about everything, but ever random topics. Also they laugh a bit and ate some food that Beckett had made. Then, they arrived at Richard Beckett´s house. She hit the door and when her father opens it they collapsed in a big hug.

Katie! I really thought it was a lie that you were going to come to see me.

Here I am, dad!

I am glad to see you, sweetie.

Castle clears his throat.

Oh I almost forgot… dad he is Richard Castle, Castle he is my dad, Richard Beckett.

Glad to meet you, namesake!

Glad to meet you, Mr. Beckett!

They shake hands.

Well, come in! This is your home baby, and you too Richard.

They come inside. At the same time Castle say in Beckett´s ear: You told me that your father wasn´t a polite person, but he is charming. She doesn´t answer him.

So, I have an empty bedroom if you want stay here.

No, thanks dad, but Castle reserved a hotel in downtown.

Oh, I see! It´s ok! But you two are going to have lunch and dinner with me.

Of course, we will do it, sir!

Good! Take a seat. Tell me about your visit.

Well, dad. The truth is that Castle wanted knows you. He wrote a book about a character based on me…

Heat Wave! I already read it.

Castle and Becket can´t believe that.

Seriously? And it liked you Mr. Beckett?

Yes! It was quite good.

You usually don´t read, dad!

I know. But they boys in the club had already read it so I bought it and read it.

Then, Kate… What are you here?

I was saying that Castle wanted to know you because he is going to write three more books and…

… sorry Beckett, but it is not true.

What is not true, Castle?

My books had nothing to do with knowing your father. And you know that. I wanted to know you sir, because is important to me because…

…it doesn´t care anyway, Castle! It´s lunch time. I am going to the kitchen to make something to eat.

Kate feels nervous. Have to Castle is her father´s house is strange. So she stands up and goes to the kitchen.

I´m sorry Mr. Beckett, I don´t…

It´s okay, Richard. Katie is a singular lady.

She is extraordinary.

I read the dedicatory. It was kind of lovable thing of you to her.

She deserves that.

Tell me, Mr. Castle, Do you love my Katie?

I… I… well, Beckett is the best woman I ever met. But she doesn´t see me in that way.

Who told you that?

Nobody, but that is clear to me.

Humbug! You are blind if you don´t see the reality. Kate loves your books since ever. And know to you it was her dream. And now I can see at the distance that she love you. Don´t hurt her. She had a hard life and she never had lucky in love.

I don´t want hurt her. But I don´t know what to do!

Make her feel lovely, loved and happy.

I can do that!

In the meantime, in the kitchen, Kate was hearing the entire conversation between the two mans more important in her life. Also she cooks.

Castle goes into the kitchen, Kate smiles to him but doesn´t say anything.

So, Castle… The lunch is ready! Where is my dad?

He goes to the bathroom. He is amazing, Kate. Just like the father that all of us want to have.

Really?

We can do a deal, Beckett. I share my mom with you and you share your dad with me. I know, my mother is a bit crazy but she is a good mom and I never had a real father so…

Deal! Martha is awesome, Castle!

Great!

Great!

They smile to each other. Then the silence invades the kitchen.

Beckett?

Yes!

Can I ask you something?

Depends, but tell me

Can I hug you?

He surprises her. She smiles and nods. He hugs her. And then in silence they take seat and wait for her dad.