Chapter 16 Union Part II

I do not own Castle

Ladies and Gentlemen, I apologize for the delay of this chapter. I appreciate your loyalty and love of this story. Without further ado, here is Castle.

Previously on Battlestar Galactica…Previously on Castle. The 12th Precinct Group, consisting of the Gates', Castle's, Ryan's, and Tory made their way to the Disney Aulani Resort in Hawaii for a very special wedding. The wedding of Detective Javier Esposito and Lanie Parish. With this happy and intoxicating atmosphere how can someone not have a good time? Well, will Esposito's nerves get the better of him? How will Kate figure a way to break her news to Castle about what's going on with her?

Aulani Lobby

Castle repositioned his son Kevin Esposito on his arms and chuckled at Esposito's nerves, "Seriously Espo it isn't that bad." He patted him on the shoulder, "Wherever you go, you will tell your wife because you love her and she loves. Both you and she have each other to think about. It's just courteous to tell her what you're up to, you know?" He laughed, "For me…if I don't tell Kate what I'm doing, she will literally kill me and might…deny…me things." He laughed. Kevin Esposito started to suck his thumb then laid his head on his fathers' shoulder. Esposito let out an uneasy breath.

Ryan chuckled, "He's right Javie. The whole courtesy and caring thing." He put his daughter on the couch next to him, "you tell her what you're doing anyway, what's the problem?"

Esposito chuckled nervously, "I don't know…I guess just nervous." He sighed, "I want this. I really do. I just…" he paused as he tried to figure what to say.

Castle nodded, "Believe me I got it."

Ryan agreed, "Oh yeah. We got it." Sarah grace bounced on the couch happily as she got excited for the days to come in Hawaii. Ryan instinctively controlled her motion so she wouldn't hurt herself.

Esposito looked at Castle, "Bro, I never asked…but now I'm curious."

Castle chuckled, "Just send it Espo."

Esposito rubbed the back of his neck nervously, "Why didn't you're previous marriages not work?"

Castled nodded understandably, "You don't have to be nervous asking that question Espo." He took a breath, then continued, "Well there was many reasons why it didn't work. Big one was that I was ignorant and arrogant before. As you boys already know." Ryan and Esposito nodded understanding his point. Castle paused briefly, "But, the biggest one was that I didn't know the woman I was marrying. I mean…I didn't TRULY know her, I didn't know who they really were." He chuckled and nodded, "I truly know Kate and she truly knows me." Esposito listened intently as Castle spoke, "Took a while for us to both truly get to know each other and then reach out, but we made it, and it's perfect." Castle gave a big smile while he patted Kevin Esposito on the back while he bounced him gently.

Ryan nodded in agreement with Castle, "It's like you and Lanie. Both of you needed to truly know each other."

Esposito nodded with a smile, "That makes a surprising amount of sense. I'm just nervous guys." He sighed, "Everyone is going to be there. You guys, Captain Gates and her family, Tory, Lanie's parents, her friends, and her aunts and uncles, you name it, and they're all going to be there." He shook his head, "I'm getting married in front of all these people, and I haven't met the majority of them." He rubbed his forehead nervously, "I'm just super nervous. Don't get me wrong I love her it's…"

Castle chuckled, "We got it. You're nervous, but it's okay to be nervous. This is a huge deal." He laughed, "And the fact that you're nervous is extremely strange." Esposito laughed.

Kevin Esposito's head shot up and he started to kick his feet excitedly when he spotted his mommy, grandma, and sister in the distance. He pointed and said excitedly, "Mommy!"

Castle turned and saw his family walking on the beach with Tory and figured that they probably took the pool side exit to the beach. He turned to Esposito, "Oh, is there anything else? Family is already down on the beach and I said I'll be there."

Esposito realized what the real topic was at the start, "Oh yeah! Meet down at the Wailana Pool Bar at 8:00 tonight!" He chuckled, the original topic was to set that up, but they ended up talking about marriage and life instead. It was a heartfelt and actually rewarding conversation that made him feel a little less nervous about getting married, but marriage is a huge step that he wants but can't help being nervous.

Castle nodded, "Got it! I'll see you there once I clear it with Kate." He was about to go but then realized something he forgot. He turned to Ryan and Esposito, "Oh yeah, I forgot to ask. You guys want to join us on the beach right now? We would love it if you did."

Esposito chuckled, "Yeah maybe later. I'm sure Lanie would love to."

Ryan nodded, "Yeah most definitely."

Castle looked at his son and tickled him, "Wanna go see Alexis and Mommy?"

Kevin Esposito kicked happily, "Yay!" Castle smiled then said his regards to his friends and then happily left to his family.

Esposito nodded as he watched Castle leave. His attention was caught by Sarah Grace jumping on the couch happily, "Mommy!" She yelled happily and excitedly. Both Ryan and Esposito saw Jenny approach from the elevators wearing a striped multicolored beach robe, a white woman's sun hat with a black bow tied around the top, and of course a wide smile. Jenny happily approached her family and her friend.

Jenny gave Esposito a smile before she walked over and kissed her husband on the lips lovingly. She rested a hand on his chest and said happily, "Hello boys." She saw her daughter reach for her while bouncing on the couch. Jenny instinctively cooed at her while she picked her up, "Aww how is my little angel?"

Sarah Grace giggled while Jenny hoisted her up on her arms, "Good mommy. I want to go swim!" She pointed to the beach excitedly.

Jenny chuckled as she kissed her daughter on the cheek, "We will in a second honey." She looked at Ryan, "Your daughter wants to go in the water." She laughed with a wide smile across her face.

Ryan looked at Esposito, "Family life is great man." Esposito chuckled and nodded in agreement.

Jenny bounced her daughter and said happily to Esposito, "Javier, I'm so happy for you!" She smiled encouragingly, "You're a lucky man. You'll make a beautiful married couple."

Esposito smiled genuinely, "Thanks Jenny." He said excitedly.

Jenny chuckled, "Lanie is an incredible woman there Javier. Incredible."

"Damn right she is." He said happily.

Jenny laughed then looked back at her husband, "Let's go honey, the Castle's are waiting for us."

Ryan looked at her kind of confused, "I was about to ask…"

Jenny laughed and started walking with Ryan right beside her, "I was talking to Kate earlier and she offered for us to join them." They weaved through people in the lobby on their way to the beach.

Ryan nodded in understanding, "Ah. Let's go then." He wrapped an arm around her waist as they walked past dozens upon dozens of happy families and couples enjoying their Disney Hawaii magic experience. Jenny leaned into him with a smile as she carried her daughter through the crowds.

Esposito couldn't help but watch his friends' family as they happily walked away to the shore. Family. That word crossed into his mind once again as he took in the scene around him. Couples and families enjoying their time with one another, with no sad and no frustrated faces in sight. Parents happily strolled with their kids, full of life and vigor, and making this happy atmosphere even more contagious. Everyone was out making memories and enjoying each other's company. Esposito didn't really have a family and wasn't quite sure if he would be compatible with having one because of his upbringings. He was in all respects afraid of having a family, afraid that he wouldn't be able to be good enough for it. But, after talking with Castle and Ryan and then taking in the scene in front of him, he decided that having a family might not be that bad nor that scary. Castle's and Ryan's talks even made him considerably less nervous about being married. He loved Lanie with all his heart, and can't ever think about a life without her by his side. Yes they were on and off, but they figured it out together and now look at them now. Getting married in a fairy tale setting, what's not to like? He found his constant and the one who will always be there for him no matter what happens, and he knows Lanie feels the same way about him. He just had the jitters. He then decided at that moment that if family came up, he will cross that bridge with Lanie together. He then made his own personal vow to always love Lanie through the good and bad, and if they have kids; to always love them and be there for them at all times.

Esposito returned back to reality when he felt a pair of gentle arms wrap around his torso and squeeze him gently, as he felt the warmth of a certain individual press against his back. He smiled then looked over his right shoulder and saw Lanie resting her chin on him with a smile. She chuckled, "What are you thinking about?" She kissed his shoulder.

Esposito chuckled, "You."

Lanie smiled, "Better be good things."

Esposito turned around in her grasp to get a good look at his beautiful fiancé, and rested his hands on her hips as she moved to rest her arms on his shoulders. She had her hair down and wore a dark brown beach robe that covered her dark green bikini. Even with the robe over her body, her curves were still visible and drove Esposito mad. He kissed her gently and said, "Thinking of everything good and the future." He kissed her again. Lanie hummed in the kiss and enjoyed every second of it.

When Esposito broke the kiss Lanie stared into his eyes, "Hope you'll tell me your thoughts someday." She chuckled.

"I will." He chuckled, "I'll tell you everything."

Lanie smiled, "Kate called. She wants to know if we want to join them on the beach."

Esposito chuckled, "Castle asked too. And I'll love to go down to the beach with them." Lanie smiled and kissed his lips gently. As they began to walk toward the beach Esposito wrapped his arm around Lanie's shoulder as she wrapped her arm around his back. They held each other closely as they happily strolled down to the beach.

Beach

As Castle carried his son he noticed from a distance that there was someone missing from his family on the shore. Kate. She wasn't on the beach with the rest of his family and Tory. His family and Tory were spread out under two beach umbrellas that were ten feet apart from each other, but provided interlocking shade from the warm Pacific sun. Under the left beach umbrella sat his mother and Tory talking with one another as they sat on towels. Next to them were a couple of blue Disney open-top tote bags that both carried various items. Martha wore natural tone cotton braid sun hat that had a light brown bow tied around the top, round dark sun glasses over her eyes, mixture of pink and green beach robe over her light blue one-piece bathing suit, and flip flops. Tory only had her black bikini on with her hair tied back in a high pony tail, and wore black Oakley Cult89 sunglasses as she basked in the shade. Both of them enjoyed the Hawaiian atmosphere and each other's company. Under the other beach umbrella; on a white beach towel sat Alexis in her dark pink two piece triangle bikini that Kate gave her for her birthday one year. She was happily talking with her grandma and Tory as she applied sun screen.

Castle tickled his son which rendered a loud giggle that caught the attention of the group. Everyone "awed" as they saw the adorable Kevin Esposito being carried by his father. Alexis stood up and smiled, "Dad, can I play with him for a bit?"

Castle smiled at his daughter, "Of course." He put Kevin Esposito on the soft white sand and pointed to Alexis, "Kevin, go to your sister! She wants to play with you!" Kevin Esposito clapped his hands in excitement as he slowly began to do his baby walk to his sister. Castle had his hands close to him for support in case he fell, but as Kevin Esposito built his momentum Castle stood up and just watched with pride as he saw his little guy baby march to Alexis.

Alexis grabbed her sunglasses and put them on as she kneeled on the white sand with her arms wide open waiting for her little brother. As Kevin Esposito approached, Alexis laughed, "You're almost there big guy!" As soon as Kevin Esposito baby walked into her arms, Alexis scooped him up and kissed his cheek, rendering a giggle from her brother. She laughed, "Aw you're so cute!" She said in a funny voice. Castle stood between the two beach umbrellas and watched happily then taking off his shirt so he can get ready for swimming.

Martha chuckled, "They are so cute darling!"

Tory nodded, "Not to be weird or anything, but…You and Kate make a good looking baby." Martha and Castle laughed hysterically. Tory looked at them with confusion, "What? I'm serious."

Martha put her hand on Tory's lap and chuckled, "We know you were. It's just how you said it was pretty funny. So direct and confident." She chuckled.

Castle laughed, "Thanks Tory." He calmed himself down before beginning again, "Glad you can join us."

Tory chuckled, "Wouldn't miss hanging out at the beach with my friends for anything." A loud laugh caught everyone's attention. Alexis was sitting on her towel with her legs spread out with Kevin Esposito sitting in between them playing in the sand. Everyone had a warm smile on their faces as they watched.

Castle looked at Martha, "Where's Kate?" Just like it was scripted, Kate slowly appeared out of the water in a black bikini, automatically catching Castle's attention. Her black bikini top was secured by halter straps at the neck and tie at the back, and the string bikini bottom was secured with side ties. The whole bikini look on Kate made Castle want to have a nose bleed.

Martha chuckled and pointed to the water, "I think you're queen is over there." Castle didn't respond as he was awe struck. He slowly stepped toward the water.

It was like everything was moving in slow motion as Kate slowly walked out of the water in her bikini, accenting the sway in her hips as she walked toward him. Her wet hair was down and perfectly framed her beautiful face as she looked tenderly at Castle. Castle met her half way and before she could say anything, he pulled her into him with one arm and kissed her passionately. As they kissed he rested his arms around her hips as she rested her arms on his shoulders. They held the kiss longer as she started to toy with his hair.

Ryan and Jenny (who was still carrying Sarah Grace) walked up next to the Castle's and Tory. Ryan chuckled, "Man, it's like they were separated for a whole year or something."

Jenny laughed, "Come on Kevin, don't ruin their moment."

Tory stood up and laughed, "I can see the attraction though." She looked up and down Castle's back at a distance and hummed in approval, "That woman got good taste."

Martha laughed, "Careful, my son is a married man."

Jenny laughed then kneeled down and put Sarah Grace down on the sand and pointed at Alexis and Kevin Esposito, "There. Go play with the little one."

Sarah Grace nodded at her mom, "Okay mommy."

Kevin Esposito plopped his hands on the sand repeatedly as he sat between Alexis' legs. Alexis played in the sand with him at the same time playing with her brother's hair. Kevin Esposito looked at the water, pointed and looked at his big sister, "Play water!"

Alexis laughed and gripped his shoulders gently, "Actually it's 'play in the water?'" She smiled, "Can you say that for me?"

Kevin Esposito nodded and cranked his head to the side trying to spit out the phrase, "Play…in the…water."

Alexis laughed, "Yes! Very good."

Sarah Grace stopped in front of them with a happy smile on her face and waved, "Hi Alexis, Hi Kevin."

Alexis waved then brought her little brother close to her and pointed to Sarah Grace, "She just said hi. What do you say?" She said in a playful tone.

Kevin Esposito waved, "Hi."

On the water's edge they finally broke the kiss. Kate kept her arms around Castle's shoulders as she slightly leaned back to look at him with a loving gaze, "Babe. Where did that come from?" she giggled.

Castle kept her body close to him, "I have absolutely no idea." He said plainly and truthfully.

Kate laughed and started to caress his strong chest and core, "I love you Rick."

Castle smiled, "I love you too."

Kate looked over his shoulder and saw Esposito and Lanie show up next to their family. She then noticed the group looking at them with humor on their faces. She laughed, "I think our kiss brought attention."

Castle didn't turn around, he simply shrugged, "Well. Let them look." He chuckled.

Kate grew a wide smile and laughed. She kissed him again then said, "Let's go lover. Our group is waiting."

Esposito stood with his arm wrapped around Lanie's shoulder next to the Ryan's. Esposito cracked a joke about Castle and Kate's romantic moment, "Oh man. They must've been separated for a long time or something." Ryan and Esposito laughed.

Ryan chuckled and said humorously, "That's what I said."

Lanie rolled her eyes, extracted herself from Esposito's grasp, and crossed her arms. She looked deadly at the boys, "If you think poorly on that romantic gesture, you boys will be denied a lot of things."

Jenny leaned back on her heel, "That's right Kevin." Ryan and Esposito shared a nervous glance and had the look of absolute fear on their faces. Both of their partners were ganging up on them, and neither of the two gentlemen wanted to experience the rage from their partners. Truth be told, Lanie and Jenny were dying of laughter inside, but kept absolute bearing.

Kate and Castle held each other's hands as they approached the group. Kate was the first to say something as she noticed the looks Lanie and Jenny were giving their partners, "What's going on." She laughed.

Lanie looked at Kate and said plainly, "About to deny the boys a few things for their comments about a little romantic gesture." Lanie let slip a grin to Kate. Kate chuckled and shook her head while Ryan and Esposito were looking sheepishly at the sand.

Kate gripped Castle's hand lovingly as she pointed at the kids playing together in the sand with Alexis. The sound of laughter and giggles from the little ones filled their ears. Kate looked at Castle, "They are so cute!"

Castle nodded, "So adorable." He then looked at the big group with him and said excitedly, "Who's up for going in the water?"

Sarah Grace shot off the sand and yelled excitedly, "Me!"

Kate looked at Kevin Esposito who was looking lost on the sand, "Honey, do you want to go in the water?"

Kevin Esposito jumped up and down, "Yes!"

Kate let go of Castle and quickly scooped up her son, "Let's go in the water!"

Kevin Esposito cheered, "Yay!" Kate kissed his cheek and bounced him in her grasp.

Jenny picked up her daughter and said happily, "Ready?"

Sarah Grace cheered, "Ready!"

Jenny looked at Ryan who still looked scared and decided to let the joke end. She laughed, "Kevin, I was kidding." Ryan's face lit up with relief. She continued, "Come one! It's family time."

Ryan took off his shirt and laughed, "Scared the life out of me."

Jenny shrugged, "Hey, don't make fun of romantic gestures."

Ryan exaggerated his head nod, "Will do. Not again." Jenny laughed.

Lanie gripped Esposito's hand and kissed his cheek, "I think it's time for me to stop the joke."

Esposito sighed in relief, "We're not even married yet and you were going to deny things already." He laughed.

Lanie kissed his lips this time then said, "That means I'm in control." She said jokingly. She took both of his hands and said softly, "Want to go in the water?"

Esposito nodded, "you don't have to ask?"

Martha took out a camera from one of the tote bags and took a picture of the moment. She took several pictures of everybody…

Castle Villa

Earlier that day the group was joined by the Gates' on the beach, which added to the fun. After the beach the big group went around the resort and experienced stores, restaurants, photos with Disney characters, and anything else they could try to cram in today. In all accounts, it was an extremely fun first day. Although they didn't spend a full day it was still a long, eventful, and extremely fun. The Castle's were all exhausted along with everybody else. Immediately after dinner, Alexis and Martha went in their respective rooms in the villa to clean and sleep. It's now about 7:00 in the evening, and the warm pacific sun was slowly falling below the horizon. The villa was dim with only the descending sun and the lamps in the living room providing the light. Kate stood holding her sleeping prince in her arms in the dimly lit living room, her hair tied up, and she only wore a white bath robe to cover her body. She smiled as she kissed her sleeping son on the forehead as she laid him down in his crib. She hovered over his adorable face and whispered, "Good night honey. Sweet dreams." She kissed him gently on the forehead then stood up. She continued to gaze happily at her sleeping son as she listened to his gentle breath. She was so happy at this moment, she has a beautiful son, a beautiful and nice step daughter, a loving family, a wonderful and super attractive husband, and another baby on the way. Life is perfect. She couldn't help but be extremely thankful for what life has provided for her, and she can't thank Castle enough for it. Without him, she wouldn't be here living this wonderful life.

She unknowingly put her hands on her stomach as she quickly thought about being pregnant again. She wants another baby, but hasn't really told Castle about wanting another one and hasn't exactly figured out how to tell him yet, she didn't even know why she was so nervous about telling him. Kate is sure that Castle wouldn't mind having another baby, but this is unplanned and Castle has been busy lately with his writing and book tours. What is she even thinking about, she is trying for Captain and her chances of getting the job is extremely high, she's going to be a lot busier than before. But yet, she really wants this baby and she will find time to be a great mom and raise her kids, no matter what. Because she wants this family and she loves this family. She just hopes Castle wants the baby as much as she. She sighed, she still doesn't know why she's so nervous.

She rubbed her belly again unknowingly. If she told the old Kate from the first day she met Castle about this life, she is sure that her old self would probably laugh and say that it will never happen. Kate smiled as she rubbed her belly idly.

Castle who wore a Disney themed hula button up shirt, dark blue jeans, and black dress shoes, exited the master bedroom and immediately saw his beautiful wife in her bath robe rubbing her stomach. He quietly leaned against the door frame and looked at her lovingly, fully taking in everything he loved about her physically. After a brief moment he stood straight and chuckled, "Hungry Kate?"

Kate realized she was rubbing her belly and quickly turned to look at the man in question, "Hey lover." She said softly and full of love.

Castle closed the distance between them and pulled her close to his body, resting his hands on her hips. He smiled, "You know you can join me down there and we can get food if you're hungry."

Kate smiled and rested her arms on his shoulders, "No, I'm okay babe. I can make food up here." She kissed him gently, "Go have fun with the boys okay? Don't get into trouble."

Castle smiled, "I won't I promise."

Kate chuckled, "We'll see." She hummed as she brought his lips to hers and she kissed him gently. What started off as a brief gentle kiss, turned into something more. She just wanted more of him and he wanted more of her. The dim light combined with the beautiful view of the ocean made the atmosphere very romantic. Castle deepened the kiss and instinctively slipped his hand into her robe and caressed her smooth stomach. Kate didn't resist as she too deepened the kiss with their tongues dueling as she played with his hair. But, a small sneeze from their sleeping son brought them back to reality. Kate broke the kiss and smiled, "Well, we have to continue you this later." She chuckled.

Castle smiled, "See. Got a very good reason to come back unscathed."

Kate looked at him seductively, "Hurry back and we will continue where we left off."

Castle laughed and smiled warmly, "I'll hold you to it." He kissed her gently, "I'll be going. See you later." As he turned he playfully slapped Kate's butt, earning a sharp gasp from her.

Kate laughed, "I love you. See you later tonight."

Castle opened the door and said softly so he wouldn't wake up his son, "I love you too. See ya."

Wailana Pool & Bar

Esposito wore a plain black t-shirt, black jeans, and black dress shoes, as he sat quietly at the Hawaiian themed bar drinking a nice cold beer, taking in the wonderful atmosphere around him. The beautiful dim view of the ocean and the beautiful lights of the resort, the laughter of people, families, couples, the sounds, and the wonderful music added to the great vibes. He couldn't help but smile as he took in every sight and sound. Even the employees had smiles on their faces and they were happy and kind to everyone. Especially the bartender who was currently serving him, a young blonde girl with a very pleasant smile and a sweet voice. Esposito chuckled as he enjoyed the atmosphere.

Suddenly he felt a pat on his back and a familiar voice, "Enjoying yourself I see Espo." It was Castle.

Esposito turned to his left to look at his friend, "Hard not to. I mean look at this place, even the night life here is outstanding."

Castle took a seat on the bar stool to Esposito's left then put a hand on his friend's shoulder, "This is Disney we're talking about." Esposito chuckled and nodded in understanding.

The young blonde bartender approached the group and said without looking as she was preparing to take an order, "What can I get for you sir?"

Castle looked at Esposito then said, "I'll have what he's having."

The young bartender nodded and got a glass ready, "Right away sir."

Esposito put down his beer for a moment, "So, Castle…"

The young woman stopped as she was filling Castle's beer and finally got a good look at who just ordered. She almost dropped the glass in shock, "Oh my God! You're Richard Castle!" She burst out.

Castle quickly looked at her with a smile, "Yes I am."

The young woman put the glass down in front of her for a moment, "You know, they said you were here but I didn't quite believe it." She giggled in excitement, "I'm a huge fan!"

Esposito chuckled, "You don't say." He said humorously.

"I'm sorry it's just…" She stuttered, "Oh my God!" She reached under the counter and opened up her bag to take out a "Nikki Heat" book and a black sharpie. She stood up and handed Castle the book and sharpie, "May I have your autograph please!" She said excitedly.

Castle nodded, "Of course. Anything for a fan." He was about to sign it but then asked, "What's your name?"

The young blonde smiled, "Elizabeth." Castle signed it and wrote, To Elizabeth, May you always find new mysterious to explore and enjoy. Richard Castle. He handed the book back to her earning a squeal of joy from her. She smiled, "Thank you Mr. Castle. Drinks are on the house for you and your friend tonight."

Castle smiled warmly, "Thanks!" Elizabeth smiled back and finished serving him his beer.

Esposito turned to look at Castle, "I'm not saying this is the reason why I like to hang out with you…but…I'd be lying to say that this doesn't contribute to it." Both of them laughed.

Castle took a swig from his beer then said, "No worries there Espo. I'm always up for hooking you boys up with stuff."

Esposito laughed then took a sip from his beer, "I'm going to collect on that." He humorously said as he put down his glass.

Both of them heard Ryan as he approached the bar, "Hey! I'm sorry I'm late."

Both Castle and Esposito looked to their left and saw Ryan kind of out of breath behind them. Ryan wore the same Disney themed hula shirt as Castle, tan cargo shorts, and sandals. Castle chuckled, "Nice shirt."

Ryan looked down then looked at Castle then laughed, "You too." He quickly made his way to the right of Esposito and sat down next to him.

Esposito looked at Ryan, "So how is your night so far bro?"

Ryan nodded, "its good. Just read Sarah Grace a bed time story. That's why I'm late." He smiled warmly, "She's sleeping soundly with Jenny." Both Castle and Esposito smiled.

Elizabeth approached Ryan then looked at Castle, "Mr. Castle, is he here with you?"

Castle nodded, "Yes he is.'

She smiled at Ryan, "What can I get for you sir?"

Ryan nodded, "What they're having." Elizabeth chuckled and served him a beer.

Esposito slammed both of his hands on the counter, "Well gentlemen! Going to be married a few days I think it's time for us to…"

Castle nodded, "I got it. Throw a huge bachelor party of epic proportions right?" Ryan chuckled.

Esposito nodded at Castle, "Precisely. Go on a rampage in this bar, clean it dry. Then go over to that karaoke area that I saw earlier and sing some tunes."

Ryan chuckled, "While probably drunk."

Esposito nodded, "Yes. Probably while drunk." He said with bravado.

Castle chuckled, "Sounds like a plan!" He called over Elizabeth, "My buddy here is getting married soon and this is his bachelor party right now. We need one of everything." He said with a confident tone.

Elizabeth chuckled, "Coming right up Mr. Castle."

Ryan shook his head, "Unbelievable amount of hook ups you got Castle." Everyone chuckled.

After a successful frontal assault on the bar they immediately proceeded to hit the karaoke area where they sang a number of songs from "Take on Me" by A-ha to "Let it go" from the movie Frozen. When that was all done, Castle and Esposito had to carry a passed out Ryan back to his room before they went their separate ways for the night. It was about 2 AM when Castle stumbled back to his villa a little more sober than before and was lucky to have found his room. He slowly and quietly opened the door to a very dim lit living room with the only light being the moon shining through the open windows. He quietly closed the door then drunk tip toed clumsily to the master bedroom so he wouldn't wake up his family.

The master bedroom door was slightly open when he reached it, so he quietly pushed it open to reveal a dim lit room with Kate sleeping soundly under the covers of the bed. With the only light being the moon shining through the open windows. Castle stepped inside and quietly got into the bathroom to change and shower in the attempt to smell less like alcohol so he wouldn't wake or bother Kate. After a while of changing and a thorough shower Castle quietly stepped back into the bedroom with only his boxers on, and tiptoed to his side of the bed then slowly got under the sheets. He rested his head on the pillow as he stared at the ceiling, feeling less drunk than before, and happy that he didn't wake up Kate. He closed his eyes for a moment, but then suddenly felt an arm wrap around his chest followed by a certain someone's bare chest pressing against his side. He opened his eyes as Kate rested her head against his chest with her eyes closed. He smiled contently.

Kate spoke softly with her eyes closed, "You still smell of alcohol." She smiled. She heard Castle sigh loudly in defeat of his efforts. She smiled then kissed his chest.

After a few fun, adventured, and exciting days for everyone, it was now the big day for a certain couple. For the soon to be newlyweds, everything is perfect and beautiful in every way shape and form, with the wedding taking place at the most beautiful time of the evening. The gorgeous Disney Aulani wedding venue is on a flat stone plateau surrounded by palm trees that overlooked the beach and the ocean, presenting a picture perfect fairytale wedding setting. The guest list was enormous consisting of the Castle's, Ryan's, Gates', Tory, Lanie's parents, aunts, uncles, friends, and extended family, the majority of them in fact arrived the day before the wedding. The guests and the seating were spread out evenly on both sides of aisle, and the chairs had a white cover over them with a light blue sash tied around the back of the chair. There were large amounts of flower pedals that were formed into hearts all the way down the aisle and stopped just short of the wedding arch. The wedding arch was a brown mahogany wood four legged arch, with thin white fabric secured over the top and down the legs of the arch that waved gently in the breeze, and there were a line of white flowers over the front top beam. Located in the front row seats were Martha holding onto Kevin Esposito on her lap, Alexis, Sarah Grace and Jenny, Gates', Tory, and Lanie's parents on the right side of the aisle facing the wedding arch. Everyone else were split among the rest of the seats. Castle and Ryan were wearing matching tuxedos, white jacket over a black vest, and black neck tie with black dress pants. They flanked Esposito who was wearing the same thing but with a white rose boutonniere. Kate wore a long white satin, neckline off-the-shoulder straps, sleeveless, empire waist bow tied, and floor length bride's maid dress. She stood next to Lanie who wore a long beautiful white, strapless corded lace applique and tulle, sweet heat neckline, beautiful corded lace on the chapel length train, wedding dress.

A cool breeze blew over the wedding ceremony as the sun began to set behind the gorgeous wedding arch. The officiant stood in between and slightly behind Esposito and Lanie. He began catching everyone with his words, "Good evening everyone." Everyone sat quietly with happy anticipation for the whole ceremony to start. The officiant smiled, "Love…love has brought Lanie Parish and Javier Esposito together. But, what do we mean by love? Is it just a simple emotion we feel when we grow on a person? Or is it as simple as seeing?" He paused for effect, "When we love, we see things other people do not. We see beneath the surface to the qualities, which make our beloved special and unique." Esposito and Lanie stared at each other lovingly with eyes full of nothing but joy and love. The officiant continued, "To see with loving eyes is to know beauty, and to be loved is to be known as we are known to no other." Lanie and Esposito reached out and held each other's hands, gripping their hands lovingly. "We who love, can look at each other's life and say, 'I touched his life,' or, 'I touched her life'…Marriage is to belong to each other through a unique and diverse collaboration, like two threads crossing in different directions, yet weaving one tapestry together." The officiant paused again as another cool Pacific breeze blew over the ceremony. The soon to be newlyweds gripping each other's hands affectionately with tears of joy building up in Lanie's eyes. The officiant began again, "The secret of love and marriage is to be in love and in trust, to know in your hearts that you want only the best for each other. It takes dedication, to say open to one another, to learn and grow, even when it is difficult to do so. And it takes faith, to go forward together without knowing what the future holds for you both. It is, ultimately, the emergence of the highest selves of each person." He turned to Lanie, "Lanie, when you're ready."

Lanie gripped Esposito's hand lovingly, "Javier, we were broken but now we made it. Together we made it. I promise to love and care for you, and I will try every day of the rest of our lives to be worthy of your love." Lanie had tears of joy build up even more, "I will always be honest with you, kind, patient, and forgiving. But most of all… I promise to be true and always be your loyal friend. I love you." She smiled the widest smile anyone ever seen. Esposito smiled back with adoration in his eyes. The guests all smiled, even Lanie's mother, and Castle and Kate shared a loving look as the wedding proceeded.

The officiant nodded at Esposito. Esposito began softly, "Lanie, although we were on and off at first, I always cared about you in some way shape or form. When you needed time, I gave it to you as much as I could. But, that doesn't matter now, we're here together…right here…right where we are supposed to be." Lanie held her smile and gaze. Esposito continued, "You were always my lover and my teacher, my model, and my accomplice. You are my everything and my counterpart. I will love you, hold you, honor you, I will respect you, encourage you, and cherish you. For all the days of our lives…I promise…I love you." Lanie let out a short gasp of air with a wide smile as a tear of joy ran down her cheek. They both smiled happily and lovingly at each other. With the sun setting presented wonderful colors in the sky that presented the perfect wedding scene.

The officiant nodded at Kate to give the ring to Lanie. Upon Lanie receiving the ring, the officiant spoke, "Lanie Parish, as you place the ring on Javier Esposito, please repeat after me." Lanie nodded as she slid the ring onto Esposito's finer. The officiant spoke, "Javier, this ring is a token of my love. I marry you with this ring, with all that I have and all that I am."

Lanie smiled and gripped Esposito's hand that had the ring, "Javier, this ring is a token of my love. I marry you with this ring, with all that I have and all that I am." She smiled so happily as well did Esposito. All the guests were smiling with love and happiness at the scene. Kate had a large happy grin across her face, happy for her best friend.

The officiant then nodded at both Ryan and Castle to give the ring to Esposito. Just like Lanie, the officiant spoke, "Javier Esposito, as you place the ring on Lanie Parish, please repeat after me." Esposito slid the beautiful ring onto Lanie's finger as the officiant spoke, "Lanie Parish, this ring is a token of my love. I marry you with this ring, with all that I have and all that I am."

Esposito smiled and said softly, "Lanie Parish, this ring is a token of my love. I marry you with this ring, with all that I have and all that I am." Castle and Ryan shared a happy glance at each other as they watched their brother finally tie that knot.

The officiant smiled and stepped back, "By the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife." He looked at Esposito and said with a warm smile on his face, "You may kiss the bride."

Lanie's smile grew even wider as they both reached for each other and kissed. Through it all, through years of going on and off, and the trials and tribulations that couples faced. They made it. And they made it with a bang. They kissed under the setting sun, beautiful colored skies, and the magical Disney atmosphere. They held the kiss for a long while as the guests exploded with applause and excitement. They released each other and Esposito whispered to Lanie under the explosion of applause, "I love you."

Lanie whispered back with a smile, "I love you." They kissed again then took off down the aisle where they spotted Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse waiting at the end.

The wedding reception took place in one of the large Disney Aulani banquet halls. Beautiful chandeliers, large open dance floor, tables, covered in elegant white table cloths, tall wedding cake, and at the front of the hall was the long table where the married couple and Lanie's family got to sit. But there was an out of place decoration at the other side of the hall at the end of the dance floor. It was just a large white sheet hanging from the ceiling that spanned from one side of the room to the other, effectively making the room look smaller than it actually is. No one seemed to mind, not even the newlyweds, they were on cloud nine. Nothing can top their moment right now nor ruin it.

Lanie and Esposito just finished their first dance to their song, and everyone began to transition onto the dance floor so everyone could have a dance. At the round table where the 12th Precinct group sat, Castle quickly got up and ran toward a microphone before too many people took the floor. Leaving Kate behind with a funny look across her face. She rubbed her belly for a moment hoping she wouldn't have to use the bathroom again. Alexis looked at her mom, "What's gotten into him?"

Kate shrugged, "I don't know." She tickled her son's chin who was sitting on a booster seat to her right in between her and Alexis.

Ryan chuckled, "It's a pleasant surprise."

Both Jenny and Kate looked at Ryan. Jenny asked curiously, "You know?"

Ryan nodded, "Oh yeah. He couldn't contain his excitement."

Gates' just shook her head, "Well…here we go." Kate smiled and Martha laughed as she drank her wine.

Castle got to the microphone then stood in front of that large white sheet at the other end of the dance floor, "Attention everyone!" Everyone in the room looked at him curiously. Castle spoke up again, "Before we go on to the dance floor, can we clear it for a moment. I got a little surprise for the newlyweds." He signaled Esposito and Lanie to approach. Everyone complied and cleared the dance floor to let the newlyweds walk through. Lanie and Esposito stopped in front of Castle hand in hand with curious grins on their faces. Castle smiled, "Many of you don't know…but this venue…this wedding venue. It's a wedding gift from my family to the Esposito's." Everyone's jaw dropped especially the Castle's. Castle spoke up, "Everything is paid for." Kate smiled widely as well did Alexis. Lanie couldn't believe it, she smiling and laughing happily. Esposito knew all along, because Castle approached him first when he and Lanie were still planning their wedding. They were about to thank him but were stopped by Castle waving his hand, telling them to wait. He spoke up, "But, this gift, is from me." He turned to the white sheet then looked back at Esposito and Lanie, "I have a very good friend who loves to sing, and he's here right now." He paused then yelled, "Lanie, Javier, Ladies, and Gentlemen! MAROON FIVE!" The sheet dropped and appeared Adam Levine and Maroon 5 on a stage. Almost instantaneously when the sheet fell Maroon 5 started to play "Sugar". The crowd in the hall went absolutely insane. Lanie stepped back in absolute excitement and shock and covered her mouth when her jaw dropped, Esposito couldn't believe it either and was right next to Lanie holding her waist. Everyone stood up and cheered.

I'm hurting, baby, I'm broken down

I need your loving, loving I need it now

When I'm without you

I'm something weak

You begging

Begging, I'm on my knees

Esposito and Lanie started to dance by themselves on the dance floor excitedly, Adam Levine gave Castle the thumbs up with a smile. Castle nodded then signaled everyone to the dance floor, which everyone didn't hesitate to. Kate carried Kevin Esposito danced on the dance floor with Alexis and Martha dancing by her side. Kate saw Castle smiling happily at them from a distance, she pointed at him then wagged her finger to signal him to come to her. The dance floor was crowded with happy and excited people as the sweet music continued.

Your sugar

Yes, please

Won't you come and put it down on me

I'm right here, 'cause I need

Little love and little sympathy

Yeah you show me good loving

Make it alright

Need a little sweetness in my life

Your sugar

Yes, please

Won't you come and put it down on me!

Ryan and Jenny danced with Sarah grace, Castle happily danced with Kate who was carrying Kevin Esposito, Kevin Esposito happily clapping excitedly to the beat, Alexis and Martha dancing together excitedly, everyone was dancing and having a good time. Who wouldn't have a good time with something like this?

The sun was beginning its cross down to the horizon, the sky a bright radiant orange glow as it set. Kate and Castle were walking alone hand-in-hand outside on the beach at the water's edge taking in the beautiful scenery. Alexis was happy to relieve her mom of Kevin Esposito while her parents take a little walk outside of the wedding reception. The ocean was calm, the sky was beautiful, and everything looked absolutely stunning. Castle looked at Kate and gripped her hand affectionately, thinking how beautiful she is. To him, she's beautiful every second of every day, but right now at this moment…he was awe struck. Kate was watching the sun set when she felt Castle squeeze her hand again, she turned and saw his loving gaze. She smiled, "What are you doing Castle." She said playfully.

Castle chuckled and shrugged, "Looking at you." He nodded, "Couldn't help it."

Kate leaned into him and kissed his lips gently. She wrapped her arm around him and he did the same, and held each other for a moment. After a long moment of watching the sunset and the calm ocean Kate released herself from his grasp and looked at Castle curiously, "Babe, may I ask you something?"

Castle nodded thinking he knows where the topic is heading, "I know. Yes I paid the whole venue and worked out a deal with my friends in corporate Disney. Esposito and Lanie deserve a picture perfect wedding. Plus it wasn't as expensive as you think, since all I have to do is put their names in my next book." He chuckled, "Crazy how that a form of currency with me."

Kate laughed, "And Maroon 5?

Castle shrugged, "Adam was free this weekend and agreed to come out."

"You never told me he was your friend! How come we didn't invite him to our wedding?" She laughed as she exaggerated mock hurt.

Castle shrugged, "Well I did, it was supposed to be a surprise like that…but he was on tour." He sighed, "And I forgot to mention that to you…sorry."

Kate laughed and shook her head, "Anymore famous friends I need to know about?"

Castle nodded, "I'll list them for you later."

"Fair enough." Kate returned to his grasp and kissed his cheek. They remained silent for another moment taking in the beautiful scene in front of them. She smiled and said softly, "It's beautiful…"

"Yes it is…" Castle said softly.

Kate extracted herself from his grasp again, "Babe…can I ask you something?"

Castle nodded, "Anything."

She took a deep breath, "How would you feel if we had another baby?" Before Castle could say anything she began again nervously, "I know you're busy and I'm busy. You got your books and your tour, I got the Captain's job I'm gunning for and have a high chance of landing, but I actually still want another…" She was about to go on but Castle stopped her with his hand gently touching her cheek to look at him.

Castle smiled warmly, "Remember that day when I proposed." She nodded. He continued, "I said if that means things to get difficult we'll figure them out. As long as we figure them out together." She smiled gently and cupped his hand that was on her cheek. He smiled, "Kate…I love you. And I can't ever effectively tell you how much I do. You're my dream girl, and I will always love you and however many kids we get." Kate giggled with a bright smile at his words. He smiled back, "I will love to have more kids with you, and build this family." They kissed briefly.

Kate smiled and took Castle's hand that was on her cheek and slowly put it on her belly. Castle looked at their hands on her belly then looked back at her face then back at the belly, and then back at her face again with a straight face. Kate smiled at his reaction, "I'm pregnant."

Castle finally soaked it in and let go of Kate and jumped in the air multiple times with an excited yell. He then scooped Kate up at the hip and spun her around, "WOOOOOOOO!" He put her down and yelled happily, "Going to be a father!" He paused, "AGAIN!"

Kate giggled and silenced Castle with her hand on his cheek this time. She smiled and him lovingly, "Come here babe." She brought him to her lips and they kissed for a long moment. They released and held each other, Kate whispered, "I love you."

Castle smiled, "I love you too."

Suddenly they heard Esposito call from behind them, "God, you guys are like a high school couple sometimes." He laughed. Kate and Castle turned around and saw Esposito, Lanie, Ryan, Jenny who was carrying Sarah Grace, Alexis who was carrying Kevin Esposito, and Martha. They all had big grins on their faces minus the kids who didn't know what was going on.

Ryan chuckled, "Anything important?"

Lanie chuckled, "We saw you two making a break for the exit at the end of the song." Everyone laughed.

Alexis nodded with a smile, "Maroon 5 is still playing and everyone is loving it. Though Adam Levine wants to talk with you dad, he just wants to catch up." Everyone noticed both Castle and Kate with happy grins on their faces. Alexis was the first to ask, "What's wrong with you two?"

Castle nodded at Kate. She spoke up confidently, "I'm pregnant."

Lanie gasped and her mouth dropped. She covered it instantly and took a step back with joyous shock as did everyone. Although the day and the reception, and the week is not over, there is nothing to be sad about. Lanie and Esposito finally got married and the Castle's will have another addition to their growing family. Life is good.

Ladies and Gentlemen sorry for taking SOOOO long! But I appreciate and love the loyalty.

I tried to write as fast as I could when I got a computer, but here it is. Sorry for grammar and spelling mistakes.

Update: 12 Sept 2015 Grammar/spelling mistakes