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Emma

When Kate arrived home she decided to go for a run and clear her head, it would do her the world of good. She liked to turn to physical activity when she had to think. When Kate got back from her run she decided to run a nice warm bubble bath and read 'Heat Wave' again. She secretly was a big fan of Rick Castle, long before he had started to shadow her. Page 105 in the book had been given the most attention of all. Kate would read it over and over and now had it word perfect. Kate hated to admit that yes, she did have fantasies of that happening with her and Rick one day...

Kate was rudely awoken from her slumber by a sharp ringing sound that certainly didn't belong to her alarm, it was her cell phone. She groaned as she grabbed the phone, it was only 5am. The caller ID was Castle. "Castle, what the hell are you doing ringing me so early?" She demanded.

"Sorry to wake you Beckett, I thought you would be awake. Great news I think I have the break we need on the case, it cracks it wide open!"Castle's cheery voice announced.

"Okay that is great Castle, but you call me and wake me up to tell me this? Couldn't it have waited till we were at work?"

"Nope, it is so good. My place half an hour, no objections." Before Kate could think of a reply the call had be disconnected.

So a grumbling Kate got up and started her morning preparations. This morning Kate seemed to be paying more attention to her hair and makeup than usual. Hell she certainly was in love with Rick Castle, all the songs made sense. Kate had never felt this way about a guy before, Rick was the one; she wanted to spend her life with him. It was now just a matter of telling him. Perhaps she could this morning.

Half an hour later Kate was on the door step of Castle's apartment and just about to knock when Castle yanked open the door. "Jeez Castle!" Was all that Kate could say.

"Good morning Beckett, come in! Come in!" Castle said as he took Kate's coat and ushered her into the living room.

"Now what was so important about this case that you had to call me and drag me here?" Kate asked, gazing into Castle's eyes.

Nearly an hour later after discussing the case Kate found herself sitting on Castle's soft, welcoming couch that she could just sink into, holding a warm coffee and only a few feet away from Castle. "So Beckett, what were you going to tell me yesterday after Mother's little, err hitch!" Castle said breaking the silence.

"Well actually I was just going to bring that up Castle!"

"Great minds think alike, Kate."

"Yeah sure Castle! Anyway what I was going to say to you yesterday is... That I-" Before Kate could say another word they were interrupted by the red head coming down the stairs. Kate was secretly cursing inside her head

"Good morning Dad! And Detective Beckett, what a surprise!" Alexis said kissing her Dad's cheek.

"Morning pumpkin," A smiling Castle said, "I called Beckett because I had a great idea about the case."

"Yeah, your Dad called me, woke me up!" Kate said smiling at the red head.

"Oh, well I will let you two get back to discussing it, have to get ready for school." Cried Alexis as she exited the room.

"God, look at the time Castle! We gotta go!" Kate said springing up from the couch, not really wanting to leave it.

"Oh yes!" Castle said also getting up, "Bye Alexis!" Castle called as he and Kate walked out of the apartment.

"Can I give you a ride Castle?" Asked Kate.

"Oh yes please, if you let me sit in the front!"

"Yes, but don't push your luck Castle!"

"So what were you going to tell me before Alexis came down?" Asked Castle as they walked into the lift.

She couldn't tell him, not here. Kate quickly had to think of something. "What I was going to say is I have really enjoyed having you around and I don't think we could've cracked this case wide open if it wasn't for you Castle. You would make a great Detective." Kate finished smiling.
"Why thank you Beckett, I am flattered. And are you actually stroking my ego?" Castle asked grinning.

"In your dreams Castle!"

"Yes, that and a lot more in my dreams!" Castle quickly replied, before going red after he realised what he said.

Ahh shit, I am blushing. Kate thought, as she tried to compose herself. Damn right now all she wanted to do was push Castle up against the wall and make out with him. However she had to restrain herself. Kate busied herself fixing her scarf so her hands would be busy and to avoid the risk of them 'accidently' touching Castle. "Ahh" Was all Castle had to say, he had a cute look on his face.

"Don't worry Castle, we all have little fantasies." Kate said, realising what she said practically made her want to sink into the floor.

Castle's eyes looked like they could have popped out of his head as he stood there with a stunned look on his face. Today is going to be a very long day. Kate thought to herself.