Kate grabbed the blanket off of the back of the couch and spread it over them. She took off her shoes and tucked her feet under. She smiled as she rested her head on her chest and the movie started. He put his arm around her and kissed her softly. She chuckled as his other hand started to wander and went under her sweater.

"Castle!" she said

"What?" he answered with a smile.

"Your daughter is upstairs?"

"Then I guess we have to be quiet." He said as he leaned into her, kissing her lips. She responded by reaching out and pulled him closer. Her lips parted and his tongue tangled with hers. She put her hands in his hair then down his back. He moaned softly and she smiled. She pulled away and let out a big sigh.

"What?" He said.

"I guess trying to just watch a movie is out of the question, isn't it?" She said with a soft smile.

"I'm sorry, Kate. I just can't seem to keep my hands off of you. Well, I'm not really sorry, but if you just want to watch the movie, I will try to behave." He said, eyebrows waggling and a smirk on his face.

She looked deep into his eyes, and saw his desire for her. She had to admit, that after the night they had shared, it was hard to just watch a movie with him. Part of her was afraid that their relationship would turn to just sex. On the other hand….she wanted him too.

"How about we move this to the bedroom?" She whispered into his ear.

They stood up to leave the couch and Alexis came bounding down the steps.

"Hey guys!" she said.

"What's up sweetie?"Rick said to his daughter.

"Paige just called and wanted to know if I could come over and study, then spend the night."

"Isn't it a school night?" he asked.

"No, tomorrow is a teacher workday so the students don't have to go in. Is it ok?"

"Its fine, Alexis. Call if you need anything." He said as she grabbed her bags to leave.

"Thanks Dad. " Alexis said as she hugged him.

"G'night, Kate."

"Goodnight." Kate said.

With that, she was gone and they were all alone.

"Now, where were we?" Rick said with a devilish grin."

"About here." Kate said as she pointed to her neck. He quietly obliged by planting soft kisses from her ear all the way to her collarbone.

"What about Martha?" she asked quietly as she worked the buttons on his shirt.

"She won't be home for hours." He answered, as he led her into his bedroom.

"That's good, because I have plans for you." She said as she took off her sweater. She tossed it onto the floor and made quick work of his belt buckle. He nuzzled her neck and unhooked her bra. She reached into his boxers and noticed he was ready for her. A small smile crept across her face as their pants were removed and added to the pile on the floor. He leaned over and took her breast into his mouth as he lowered her onto the bed.

"I missed you today, Kate." He said, looking into her eyes.

"Me, too, Rick. I have no idea how I got any work done." She answered, with her hands running down his back and onto his firm ass. He kissed her with all the passion he was feeling as he entered her. Slowly at first, but increasing the pace as she responded in kind. When she was nearing orgasm, he would slow down and kiss her neck, prolonging her pleasure. He smiled as she wilted in his arms. His lovely extraordinary Detective Beckett.

They got up about an hour later. Rick dressed in a t-shirt and lounge pants and gave Kate one of his T-shirts to wear. She went back out to the living room to start the movie (again) and he retreated to the kitchen to make popcorn and the root beer floats. They snuggled together under the blanket and Kate pressed "Play." The opening credits started and City of Angels showed on the screen.

"Oooh – Meg Ryan!" Rick exclaimed as he popped a handful of popcorn in his mouth.

"Nicholas Cage for me!" Kate said with a smile on her face, glad she had picked a movie they could both enjoy. She reached for her root beer float and started to eat it. They stayed that way for a long time, just watching the movie together and enjoying the snacks. Of course, Castle could be depended on to sneak his hand under her shirt now and then and Kate responded by rubbing her hands up and down his legs or leaning in to whisper in his ear with her soft breath. It was clear that they were enjoying this new part of their relationship. They were still friends, and finally free to explore the feelings they had been holding in all this time. The movie ended and he took their dishes to the sink while Kate went into the bedroom to get dressed. He came up behind her and took her in his arms.

"Stay." He said.

"I have to work tomorrow." She said.

"I will make breakfast this time." He said, as he kissed her neck.

"Convince me." She said, with a huge smile on her face.

He put his arms on her waist and spun her around so she was facing him. Then, he took her face in his hands and lowered his lips to hers, placing soft kisses on her lips, then on her cheeks, forehead, and eyes. He paused at her ear, and then kissed all the way down to her collarbone and back up again. When he had finished, he kissed her lips again, and pulled her closer.

She couldn't speak, she just reached up and put her arms around his neck. He took a few steps and lowered her onto the bed. They kissed for a while longer before he broke contact. He reached out to her, and pulled her to her feet. He climbed under the blankets, before patting the space next to him and she climbed in. With her back to his chest, she snuggled into his arms and he placed his arm around her waist before kissing her neck.

"Goodnight, sweet Kate." He said softly.

"Goodnight Rick." She answered.

It didn't take long for both of them to fall asleep, with smiles of contentment on their faces.