Disclaimer: These characters do not belong to me, but they sure are fun to play with.
Nutella
It was a guilty pleasure she had. Every night, whether it was a hard day of chasing criminals, or a busy day of paperwork, she would come home, put on her comfy clothes and make herself some wheat toast smothered in Nutella.
The chocolate, hazelnut taste met her tongue and her taste buds exploded. It reminded her of a simpler time in life. A time when she could run to her Dad when she fell off her bike. Or, when she had a terrible day at school and her Mom would make her this treat as she sat on the kitchen counter. It made her feel like she could do anything and it didn't matter, because in the end, everything would be alright.
Kate Beckett was not a complicated woman. She liked her small comforts and she didn't like to share them. These were the things that made her who she was.
After a particularly bad day she came home to her nightly ritual. Right before she could bite into her delicious treat her cell phone rang again.
Sighing heavily she answered the obnoxious device. "Beckett."
"We got another one boss." Came Esposito's reply. She sighed again and got the necessary information. Hanging up she looked longingly at her toast, she knew it would have to wait until another time.
After spending a good chunk of the night at the crime scene gathering evidence and speaking with witnesses she made her way to the precinct. Moving into the elevator and pressing the button for her floor she relaxed against the back wall. Her phone chirped, making her jump slightly. Looking down she saw that she received a text message from Castle.
Sorry I took off early. I had things to do.
She nodded her head, but didn't bother sending a reply.
The doors chimed open and she stepped out. That's when she saw it. Sitting on her desk was a small jar of Nutella and a loaf of wheat bread. Cautiously, she looked around but made her way to her desk. She smiled when she saw the attached note.
I promise not to tell anyone your secret.
-C
He always knows.
End.
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