Chapter 5: Endless Affection

I DONT OWN CASTLE

I did try threading the needle for Valentines Day though. Hope you enjoy

It has been a month since Castle has been in the hospital and surprisingly to everyone everything has more or less returned to normal. What passes for normal in the Castle family that is. He hasn't been to the Precinct yet though because he's still technically recuperating. Martha continued to make her outstanding performances on Broadway and Castle, Kate, and Alexis always making at least one of her shows. Alexis is continuing to kick butt and take names in college, and already making a reputation for herself to be a little version of Castle with her way with words. Kate, she's been doing even better than before. Her husband is allowed back with her in the 12th Precinct (when he fully heals) as their secret weapon for performance and catching the culprit, and she's having the time of her life. The only down side was, she was sick with some sort of stomach flu. She's been feeling sick for the past few weeks. She hasn't vomited but she has been nausea's for a while. It made her mad because she wanted to throw up but couldn't. It really pissed her off. On a high note, it's Valentines Day today.

The sun rose above the Castle's Castle in their prime New York City real estate just another wonderful day for the family. Kate woke up with her head laying on Castle's chest. She closed her eyes and listened to his calm and soothing breath and relished in the warmth of his body. She smiled and kissed his chest. His head slowly turned toward her but he didn't wake up. She smiled and shook her head; she started to kiss in a line up to his chin and paused just above his lips. He opened his eyes to see an angel looking down at him, he smiled at her and they both gave each other a nice kiss on the lips. Kate released the kiss and lay back down on his chest and gently said, "Morning Babe. Happy Valentines day." She kissed his chest.

Castle gently stroke her soft hair, "Happy Valentines Day to you too." He paused and relished in the morning bliss, "Sleep well?"

"Oh yes." She smiled and traced his chest with his fingers. She paused then her smile disappeared. She groaned as the feeling of nausea set in.

"Everything okay?" Castle asked worriedly.

Kate shook her head, "I'm fine. Just something I ate. Probably from that Mexican restaurant a while ago."

"It's still bugging you? Dang. They got real killer Mexican food then…" He responded surprisingly.

Kate got up on her elbows and looked into Castle's eyes, "I'm fine babe."

Castle smiled, "I know you are." They shared a kiss.

They heard Martha calling from the kitchen, interrupting their intimate moment, "Darlings! I'm heading out to the theatre! I'll see you all for dinner! Alexis will be there too!" Castle and Kate heard the front door open and close.

Castle decided now was time to get up. He kissed Kate once more before he slowly sat up on his side of the bed. He groaned as he slowly made it up right. The wounds he received have healed but he still felt some residual pain. Guess some pain isn't meant to go away. He rolled his shoulders back stretching his body. Kate sat up behind him, kissing his shoulders. She placed her chin on his right shoulder and looked at him, "still hurting?" Castle groaned and nodded. She gently traced her fingers over the scars he received in the back and kissed his shoulders as she did so. His body was pretty scarred from the firefight but he seemed not to mind. But she did. She frowned at the scars and the fact that she was so close to losing him. She kissed his cheek.

Castle pretty much read her mind, "I'm okay Kate. I'm right here. I'm not leaving you." She smiled at him and kissed him. Castle smiled back and stood up and headed toward the shower to get ready for the day. Kate smiled and trailed him with her eyes as he made his way to the bathroom. She felt sick again. She shook her head and got up to the bathroom. Can't even enjoy a simple moment without something bugging me.

The couple was sitting at the counter drinking their coffee and enjoying their breakfast. That's what they usually did in the morning. But since today is Valentines day, Castle made Kate a nice big omelet, and had set up a nice bouquet of Kate's favorite flowers. They are living the dream. Kate was having a great day mostly but didn't understand why she was feeling so bad. There was no way she could be sick from Mexican food that she ate a while back. Everything Castle cooks for her is always well cooked and never made her sick. Guess there is always a first, but she refused to believe it. She couldn't wrap her mind around it. She took a sip of her coffee then paused and looked down at her coffee. A sudden realization dawned on her, she had a theory but she needed to make sure. Castle's happy voice broke through her thoughts.

Castle laughed and turned the page of his newspaper, "Hey. Another guy went on a drug rampage in the subway again."

Kate looked at him with surprise, "Another one?"

"Right? So funny." He folded his newspaper, "remember that one case?"

"Ugh how could I forget."

Castle laughed, "Poor Ryan. He has a heart of a lion." He shook his head, "Me, Ryan, Esposito. We're virtually unstoppable." He paused and raised his eyebrow remembering, "virtually…" Kate laughed.

-Flashback-

Lanie found large amounts of PCP in the blood of a dead body the team found in a subway. After working the case a couple days they got wind of another person on PCP, but this person was still alive, and going on a rampage in the same subway station. Naturally Kate, Castle, Ryan, and Esposito went down there to stop him and secure him. They wanted to know where he got the PCP to see if it might give them a lead. Since this guy is going nuts in the same station.

Upon getting on the scene in the subterranean station, they found their suspect with a knife in his right leg in the upper thigh. He was a 6 foot 7 inch black male who was on PCP and was able to fight off five police officers. Ryan and Esposito watched with shock. Castle cut in between them, "You hit him high. I'll hit him low?"

Ryan looked at Castle with fear in his eyes, "I don't like the sound of that."

Esposito said nervously, "Fine, you hit him low, we'll hit him high!" Ryan cringed.

Esposito rushed forward. Castle following. Ryan sucked in his gut and dove for the right leg. The suspect was yelling and screaming, he was throwing trashcans like they were paper airplanes. He didn't take it well, when Esposito and Castle jumped onto his shoulders. Nor did he like it when Ryan jumped at his leg.

The suspect was screaming, yelling, kicking, and punching everything and everyone. He was continuing to move without resistance like the guys weren't even holding him. Kate stood on the sidelines watching with her jaw wide open. Castle, Esposito, and Ryan were holding on for dear life trying to bring the guy down. They were death gripping the suspect and trying to bring him down with gravity alone. Castle yelled at the top of his lungs, "This guy is crazy strong!"

Esposito had his eyes closed, "No shit!"

Ryan was being dragged along the ground in his suit while he was holding onto the suspect's leg. He looked up to see him reaching for the knife in his leg. Ryan cursed under his breath before yelling, "Guys! He's going for the knife!"

Esposito cursed, "We gotta stop him!" They all screamed and grunted trying to bring him down. All of a sudden there was a large metal clang. The suspect stopped moving and fell over face first onto the ground. Castle and Esposito joining him on the concrete, the trio were out of breath. Kate had knocked the suspect out with a metal sign that was thrown during the chaos.

Castle sat up panting heavily, "Piece of cake…"

Ryan responded tiredly, "Smooth as silk" Esposito laid his head on the ground feeling defeated.

-Present day-

Castle had a blank expression across his face. Remembering the chaos that ensued during their death match with a super human. Kate laughed at his facial expression, "you should've seen your faces when you were trying to take the guy down!"

"It was a scary experience Kate!" He said seriously.

"Oh I bet." Kate laughed, "'Ryan has a heart of a lion.'" She laughed at Castle's statement about him, "Some lions you are. Took three lions to try to slow him down and one lioness to take him down."

Castle pointed a finger at Kate, "Hey, the male strategy had merit."

Kate laughed, "Had the merit of disaster more like." She shrugged, "hence the outcome of the fight." Castle shook his head and took a sip of his coffee defeated. Kate nodded, "thought so."

Castle started to clean the dishes as Kate stood up. Kate kissed him on the cheek then said, "before we spend the whole day together I need to make a quick stop at the store real quick." She winked, "to get you something a little extra."

Castle smiled, "I'll be here preparing everything for your return. Nice little day to ourselves."

"Sounds great. I'll be back soon babe." She kissed him again and went to go put on her boots before leaving.

It was about midday when Kate returned to their loft. She went to the store and bought a few things and picked up the gift she ordered, a nice little gift for her writer in a small red bag. She opened the door to see Castle writing things down on a small card, he didn't see or hear her come in. She walked in and closed the door, which grabbed his attention. He looked up and smiled happily at her, "hey."

Kate smiled back, "hey. I picked up your gift." she held up the bag to show him while walking over. Castle smiled while finishing up his card.

He signed the card then the envelope and placed the card inside. He looked up and smiled, "I got your gift right here." He picked up his red bag then continued, "and I finished my card to you. I've been working on it for about a week actually."

Kate laughed and sat down next to Castle, "a whole week huh?" She cuddled up next to Castle then spoke again, "Must be some card. What is it like? These cards give me a hint."

Castle kissed her then looked deeply into her eyes, "best thing I ever wrote." Kate smiled then kissed him on the lips.

She sat up and grabbed her bag and handed it to Castle with a smile, "I'm pretty excited to see your expression when you open this. It'll be so you."

Castle took the bag with a smile. He reached into the bag and pulled out a small platinum box that read, "Richard Castle" on the top. He smiled at Kate then slowly opened the box that revealed a stunning three-inch wide sterling silver bracelet, which can be slapped onto the wrist. The bracelet had engraved, "Property of Katherine Beckett-Castle: Richard Castle: Mental Ward" Castle laughed happily and kissed Kate gently, "I love it." He put it on his left wrist then kissed her again.

Kate laughed, "Now everyone will see that you're in a mental ward. And of course mine forever."

Castle smiled and raised his eyebrow and showed his wedding ring, "this wasn't enough?"

Kate shook her head, "Nope."

Castle smiled and handed her the Valentines Day card and the gift bag. Kate opened up the card and snuggled up to Castle as she read it to herself. The card read, "My dearest Kate, in the past I was arrogant and I did not see it, I was self centered and did not know it, and then I had love but did not feel it, Alexis and mother being the exception for my love. But many years would pass before I would figure out those things in life. When I met you I learned everything I needed to become a gentlemen. I finally figured out what love actually meant between two people. Love, is the fuel of my life that keeps it going. Love for you, for Alexis, for my mother, and especially for you keeps me happy and keeps me guessing. Endless affection my, Kate. Forever Yours, Rick" Kate was speechless, she couldn't figure out what to say. This letter was…very sweet and very elegant and…She just didn't know what to say. Her actions spoke for her instead. She sat up and kissed Castle passionately. She broke for air then placed her forehead against his and smiled, "that was very sweet." She kissed him again, "I love you."

Castle smiled, "And I love you." He looked over to the gift, "you going to open it?"

Kate was surprised. She totally forgot about it. She grabbed the bag and reached into it and pulled out a black box that read, "Richard Mille Caliber" in gold letters. Her jaw dropped, Richard Mille is one of the most expensive and famous watch companies in the world, they make very high quality expensive watches, which cost thousands of dollars. She slowly opened the box to see a Richard Mille Caliber RM 109 Celtic Knot Tourbillion watch. Her jaw couldn't drop any farther. She removed it from the box and admired its work. It was beautiful. She looked over at Castle with a shock, "Castle. Do you know what this is?"

Castle smiled, "I most definitely know what it is. Do you like it? I know you have a fine collection of watches so…"

Kate smiled, "I love it!" her smile faded, "but how much did it cost you? These watches are expensive."

Castle kissed her gently and smiled, "Kate, I love you. Don't worry about the price."

Kate smiled, "okay." She kissed him. Their kisses deepened as their lust for one another grew. Kate grabbed Castle by the collar of his shirt and dragged him down onto the couch with her, still continuing their passionate session. She hugged his body tightly like she was afraid to let him go. Castle skill fully (probably for the first time ever) unbuttoned her shirt. Kate broke their kiss to unbutton Castle's shirt. She leaned up and kissed him again. Then broke it again. She put a hand on his chest then said, "lets go to the bedroom. I don't want Alexis or Martha catching us like this." Castle smiled in agreement.

A few hours later Castle strolled out of the bedroom, refreshed and cleaned up to be presentable for Alexis and Martha. They were going to be coming home soon anyway so he best be ready. He went to the kitchen to prepare dinner for the family. As he was getting the meat out of the fridge he noticed Kate slowly walking out of their room fully dressed with the same clothes as earlier with a nervous expression on her face. He stopped what he was doing and asked concern, "Everything okay Kate?"

Kate stopped just in front of the counter, "um. I need to tell you something…"

Castle came around the kitchen to comfort her, "you can tell me anything Kate. You know that."

Kate smiled nervously, "I know babe…" She grabbed his right hand and placed it on her stomach. Before she could say anything, Castle's eyes expanded in shock. She gently said, "I'm pregnant…" Castle looked down at her stomach then looked into her eyes then back at her stomach. Kate started to get worried. She knew Castle wanted to have children with her sometime and she did too. But this was a surprise to her and she hoped Castle wouldn't be upset or worried. Then she noticed the BIGGEST grin she ever seen on his face.

Castle wrapped his arms around Kate and picked her up and twirled her around, "WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Kate giggled as she was twirled around by Castle's strong grip. Castle was beyond happy, "I'm going to be a Dad… AGAIN!" He had to think about that one for a second. He put Kate down and she kissed him gently.

"So you're okay with this? Even if…"

"Yeah I'm okay with it! Of course I'm okay with it. Why wouldn't I be." Castle couldn't contain his excitement. He kissed her then hugged her tightly. "But wait…when did you… there's no way you'd…"

Kate smiled, "Well, One: I'm late, two: I've been feeling like trash for the past forever weeks."

Castle laughed, "Told you not to blame the Mexican food!" Kate laughed. Castle went down onto a knee and kissed her stomach gently receiving a giggle from Kate.

"Keep going that feels good." She said happily.

Then the front door opened revealing Alexis and Martha. They stopped in their tracks when they saw Castle kissing Kate's stomach. Castle and Kate both had blank expressions on their face. It took a moment for Alexis and Martha to connect the dots, but when they did… Martha cheered and ran towards the couple. Took Alexis a little longer before there was a huge grin on her face….

Hope you enjoyed a quick valentines Day story I tried getting in time

Some Ideas were from NCIS and Assassins Creed Embers

Little to early for the baby boom news? No? oh well there is no going back now XD