Hi, I must thank you for all of the favourite story and author alerts for me. It really does make my day, I must apologise on the delay again, still very busy with the Shakespeare 15minute scene at school. Enjoy this chapter. And wasn't Castle amazing? I loved it and the promo for next week looks so good! It will be hard staying spoiler free for that, good luck to you all for that!

Emma

It had been an eventful day for Kate, there was still the horrible aching pain in her ankle, the fact that she had to wear flat shoes instead of her killer heels and Rick's publicist Paula out to destroy hers and Rick's relationship. All in all Kate couldn't decide what was worse out of them all. And poor Rick, that was a whole other drama, he was beside himself with Paula out to hurt Kate and destroy their relationship. He kept apologising to Kate, over and over.

Kate had decided that she needed an early night, because she felt exhausted; all the previous nights filled with nightmares where she got no sleep had caught up with her. Kate leaned her head back against the head board, shut her eyes and let out an exasperated sigh. She stayed in that position for quite some time. In that time Rick must have walked into the room because when Kate opened her eyes Rick was standing inches away from her face. "God, Rick! You gave me a huge fright, have you been watching me? Because that is a little creepy, even for you."

"Sorry, it is just fascinating watching you think. That is all." Rick replied, coming to sit down on the other side of the bed.

"I still find that quite creepy Rick, please don't tell me you are planning to write that into one of your novels. Remember I will find out if you do. Oh, by the way remember how you promised me the first copy of your next novel? Even though we are going out now does not mean you can get out of this!"

"Fine and I can make it personalized if you want?"

"Oh yes please! I would very much like that." Kate teased.

"I'm glad. About today," Rick started before Kate cut him off.

"Rick, listen I understand that you are angry and upset about what Paula wrote about us and I do not blame you for being angry. I would be too. But you have to listen; this is not your fault, okay? And I chose to come in to this relationship with you, knowing what could possibly happen. But I am a big girl, I survived being shot this, this is nothing." Kate finished, Rick just nodded, but still didn't look convinced. Kate carried on, "In life you have to take some risks, no matter what the consequences are. But that is all part of life's greatest journey. We knew this relationship wouldn't be a walk in the park, but all of this just makes us grow closer together and stronger. We love each other, and to me that is all that matters. I honestly don't give a damn what anyone else thinks."
"You're right, that's my girl." Rick said smiling, kissing the top of Kate's head.

That was the first time that day after the incident with Paula, Kate had seen Rick relax and look like his old self. Kate snuggled down into the bed, letting the warmth and comfort engulf her. She wiggled over and snuggled into Rick's body, they fitted perfectly together. Just like two puzzle pieces, they were made to be together, they fitted.

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Kate awoke to something warm tickling the nape of her neck; she groaned and rolled over to see what it was. It was Rick holding a stuffed dog toy. Kate guessed it must have belonged to Alexis when she was a little kid. "Rick, what are you doing?" Kate half asked, half groaned as she sat up.

"Well, I was thinking," Rick started looking all fresh eyed and excited, "That we should adopt a puppy together?"

"Really? What made you suddenly think of this?" Kate asked suspiciously.

"I woke up early this morning so I got up to write, but then I began to think. Remember when we shared custody of that dog Royal? I was hoping it would be permanent because then it would give me more excuses to see you. But now since we are together I just thought it would be really cool to adopt a puppy. And I have always wanted one, so please?"

Kate loved the man child side of Rick, and how could she resist? He really loved dogs. "Fine lets adopt a dog together." Kate said smiling.

"Oh thank you!" Rick said throwing his arms around Kate and planting a big kiss on her lips, when they broke apart Rick began to waffle on and on. "So, what type of dog shall we get? What will we call it?"

"Wow, slow down Rick! Let's take it one step at a time. How about we go down to the pet store and see what is there?" Kate laughed.

"Sure, great idea."

"We should ask Alexis to see if she wants to come." Kate asked, she thought it would be best if she asked this because she still wasn't too sure if the teen liked her or not. Alexis was too polite to say so and Kate quite liked the girl and wanted to make sure that Alexis felt like Kate accepted her.

"Yeah, I will just go and ask her while you get ready." Rick said giving Kate another quick kiss as he left the room.

So Kate quickly got ready because she knew how impatient Rick was, especially when he was excited. Kate opened the bedroom door and hopped out with her crutches to find Rick waiting impatiently on the other side. "Ready?" He asked Kate eagerly.

"Yes, I am ready."

"Great," Then Rick called out, "Hurry up Alexis, we are going!"

Kate was glad that Alexis had decided to join them. Alexis then came down the stairs and Rick quickly hurried them out of the house. They caught a taxi into town. The whole way Rick was going on and on about how exciting this was. "Dad, Detective Beckett will probably be getting sick of hearing your voice, so please be quiet." Alexis said.

"Don't worry about it Alexis, I am used to it from work. And also you can call me Kate if you want."
"Okay, thanks Kate." Alexis replied smiling.

So the three spent the rest of the journey happily chatting away, finally they reached the pet shop. Rick looked so excited Kate thought he could burst. Kate and Alexis took their time to get out of the taxi, while Rick was waiting impatiently waiting on the curb. He practically dragged Kate and Alexis through the doors to the pet shop. There were many pens with cute little puppies in them. Kate couldn't help but think how could they decide? And then she saw it, this puppy would be perfect for them. It was a little golden coloured Labrador pup, sitting looking up at Kate. It had big brown eyes, the size or saucers; this was the cutest puppy Kate had ever laid eyes on. "Rick, Alexis, come and look at this." Kate called, tearing her gaze away from the puppy.

Rick and Alexis came over; Kate could tell that Alexis had immediately fallen in love with the puppy. "Wow, that pup is gorgeous!" Exclaimed Alexis, reaching over to pat it.

"So, what do you say Rick? Do you like this one?" Kate asked.

"Yes, that is perfect." He replied.

So they brought the beautiful little puppy, who was a girl and then called a taxi to take them home. "So what do you think we should call her?" Rick asked, giddy with excitement.

"Hmm, I don't know. What do you think Alexis?" Kate asked.

"How about Gypsy?"

"That's perfect!" Kate and Rick exclaimed at the same time.

"Hey Gypsy," Kate cooed to the little puppy that was stretched out on Rick. Gypsy looked up and let out a little bark.

"I think she likes it." Laughed Alexis.

"Well, Gypsy it is!" Rick grinned.

Hope you all like this. I have to thank my favourite teacher Ms Singer, who saw me writing this at lunch and was curious about what I was writing. She came up with the name for the dog. Please do review. I hope to update soon and enjoy Castle