Chapter 17 New Start
I dont own Castle
The weeks and months following the wedding was busy and enjoyable for everyone. The Esposito's went on their honey moon to the bahamas, The Ryan's little girl started preschool, Captain Gates got promoted to Major, and Kate landed the captains position. Kate was fully prepred to be transferred to another precinct, but instead Captain Gates refused her to be transferred. Instead Captain Gates was able to transfer command of the precinct to Kate. Gates' point to her was that everyone in the precinct already knew her, trusted her, and worked well with her, a Perfect precinct for Kate to take over. Gates' record earned her a promotion and got her a seat next to the brass at 1pp also known as 1 Police Plaza the head quarters of the NYC NYPD. Everything is turning out good for everyone. Even Castle, his wife may be Captain, but that doesnt stop fortune from coming to him.
On top of the announcement of another baby coming up, Castle has been happy to see his wife move up the ladder. He realized that he might not be able to consult with the 12th anymore because Kate got promoted. So, with the help of Alexis, he restarted his private investigator firm again, and this time he has a partner. His own daughter, Alexis will help him do cases. Since Alexis is only taking one class this semester to graduate, she has no problem joining her father on his investigations. Besides, solving mysterious and cases runs in the family. Though Castle ultimately decided to make his private investigation firm more part time than full time, as in he will be more picky with his cases than before since he'd rather focus on writing since that was his primary trade. Because thats more part time that gives Alexis the opportunity to go out and hang out with friends or experience life if she wants to. She isnt bolted down to the firm like he is. He doesnt mind if she takes off early, she is a young woman trying to experience life after all. He is fully aware that Alexis might stop working in the firm with him in the not so distant future, he's just happy for her help and enjoys every second with her. The firm is his responsibility in the end. He and Alexis started up the firm again to essentially find something to do... And to solve mysteries.
While Castle and Alexis were restarting the PI firm, Kate was thinking about her husband...always. Using her reputaition and stating her husband's track record, she was able to convince the commissioner to allow Castle to consult with the 12th, and the commissioner was actually more than thrilled to have Castle return to the precinct and was completely satisfied. Not that Esposito and Ryan werent good at their jobs, it was just good to have Castle back for an extra pair of eyes and another investigator. Castle turned out to be an effective investigator for the police, and everyone at the 12th loved him. The 12th (especially Kate, Esposito, and Ryan) welcomed the extra help. Castle was like an American Sherlock Holmes, but the police loved him not hate him. Both Castle and Alexis agreed that Castle can do both, consult and PI, if there is no murder cases with the 12th then they will take PI cases. If there is a murder case and Castle may want to consult, then Alexis can man the office if she wants to and review or take cases. When the murder case is done, then Castle will return to being a private investigator with Alexis and or writing. Both father and daughter seems like they can manage both. Castle trusts Alexis enough to be able to take the reigns of the investigation firm if he is consulting. Of course he'll check in every once and a while besides this PI firm is part time so they can turn down as many people as they want. Kate didnt seem to mind.
Its just before sunrise but the hustle and bustle of the big city doesnt stop, for this is New York City. But in the Castle household everything was calm and quiet. Kate rested her bare chest on Castles bare frame as they slept soundly in their bed. The bed sheets covering the lower half of their naked bodies. They were both sound asleep in the serenity of the Castle home.
Slowly Castle was woken up by a tap on his shoulder. He opened his eyes and saw his mother, "Mother? What are you doing here so early." He said groggily.
Martha smiled and whispered, "I came to pick up my yoga mat that i left here, but before I left I wanted to check on Kevin Eaposito."
Kate slowly opened her eyes to the noise and was surprised to see Martha, "Oh!" She gasped in surprise as she reached for the covers to cover the rest of their naked bodies.
Martha smiled at both of them, "Its nothing i havent seen or done before darlings"
Castle sighed as he rubbed his eyes, "Mother..." Kate tucked herself under the sheet which only left Castle's head sticking out.
Martha nodded,"Oh right. I saw Kevin Esposito up. I tried getting him back to sleep but he just wouldnt."
Kate popped her head out, "Is he crying?"
Martha shook her head, "No. He's just not asleep."
Castle nodded, "We'll take care of it mother."
Martha smiled, "I'll be leaving soon since I got what I need." She turned around and waved, "Tah tah."
Castle lowered the sheet a little to expose more of Kate. He sighed as he tried to get himself fully awake. Kate smiled, "Can you go and take care of Kevin Esposito?" She caressed his torso, "Im naked..." She swears this always happens.
Castle smiled, "Im missing boxers but I can take care of it." He slowly rolled out of bed. Kate flopped onto her back and smiled while holding the sheets over her chest. Castle leaned down and kissed her, "Sleep a little longer, I got this." He quickly turned around and ran to the bathroom.
Kate closed her eyes, "I love you" she said as she rubbed her baby bump.
After a few minutes Castle was fully dressed in a red shirt and grey sweats in Kevin Esposito's baby room. Castle whispered to his wide awake son in his sky blue onesie, "Hey big guy, why are you still up." he said as he picked him up out of his crib. Kevin Esposito held onto his little mickey mouse tightly as Castle held him. Kevin Esposito just smiled at his dad then rested his head on his shoulder. Castle smiled, "You hungry? I think youre hungry. I cant sleep when im hungry either." Kevin Esposito just continued to rest his head on Castle's shoulder quietly. Castle smiled, "You want milk and cookies?"
Kevin Esposito's head shot up and giggled excitedly, "Yes!" He kicked his feet.
Castle smiled, "Me too. Lets go." He carried him to the kitchen and secured him to the booster seat. Kevin Esposito is nearly two and as far as both he and Kate can tell, the little guy is growing up so fast. Kate believes their son is ahead of the learning curve than other children. Castle doesnt really know how she knows that...
Castle filled up his little bottle with milk then reached into the cookie jar and placed a handful of chocolate chip cookies that Kate made on a small plate. He brought the small plate to his booster seat and placed it on the tray. Kevin Esposito happily started eating the cookies, on occassion Castle would give him the milk bottle so he could drink. It got to the point that Castle craved milk and cookies too, so he decided to indulge himself on it as well, "mind if I join you wth the cookies? I'll give you more." He smiled.
Kevin Esposito kicked happily and clapped his hands, "Yay!"
After moments of both the boys eating cookies and drinking milk, Alexis appeared from the stairway in her pink pajamas. It was about 5:30 AM and which is pretty early for Alexis at this stage of her life. She had a grin on her face when she saw her father and little brother giggling while eating cookies. She cleared her throat causing Castle to look quickly at Alexis with an absolute look of fear, while Kevin Esposito continued to giggle with a cookie in his mouth.
Castle quietly and nervously said, "Dont tell mom..."
Alexis laughed loudly but quickly quieted herself down. When she calmed down she whispered, "Can I join you?"
Castle sat up to see if Kate was nearby, when he was satisfied the coast was clear he waved his hand, "Come on and join." He said with a smile.
Alexis smiled and quickly walked to Kate's cookie jar. Kate was quite the talented baker and chef, her cookies were delicious, they were so good that they can give Mrs Fields cookies a run for their money.
It was about 7 AM when Kate was finally up, showered, and dressed. She wore her white business blouse, black women's dress pants, had her matching suit jacket hanging on her arm, and her hair down. She left the master bedroom and walked toward the couches and saw a very warm sight. Castle sprawled out asleep on the couch with Kevin Esposito sleeping soundly on his chest, and Alexis curled up asleep on the other couch. Sun light beamed down through the windows that lit up the living room and kitchen, but still her family remained sound asleep on the couches. Kate couldnt help but smile lovingly at her family.
She looked up at the kitchen and saw the cookie jar was empty and spotted an empty baby bottle, two empty glasses, and an empty milk jug next to the sink. She laughed and walked to the couches. She squatted down in front of Alexis' couch and tapped her shoulder. Slowly Alexis woke up and saw her mom smiling at her happily, "hey mom." She said tiredly.
Kate laughed, "Hey honey. Have a good morning?"
Alexis sat up tiredly and rubbed her eyes, "Yeah. Dad and I talked and played with Kevin Esposito and..." She saw the kitchen including the empty cookie jar. She turned quiet.
Kate looked at the kitchen then back at Alexis, "what?" She asked with a smile.
Alexis rubbed the back of her neck and said with a smile, "Uh...forgot what dad and I talked about." She told a white lie.
Kate laughed, "Alright honey." She rubbed Alexis' back, "Just waking you up so you and your dad can get ready for work."
Alexis nodded in understanding then stood up, "Im going to get dressed mom." She kissed Kate on the cheek, "I'll see you tonight if you leave before im done." She walked off. Kate simply nodded at her with a smile.
Kate got up then walked to Castle's couch. She squatted down like before then kissed her son's head and rubbed his fair brown hair. She smiled happily at her sleeping son and her sleeping husband. She couldnt help but take out her phone and take a few nice pictures of them. New wallpaper for her phone right there. Kate tapped Castle on the chest, gently waking him up.
He slowly opened his eyes and saw her beautiful face beaming with a smile at him. He smiled up at her, "Hey."
Kate smiled, "Hey. Time to get up babe."
Castle looked at his chest at his sleeping son, "Yeah. Going to be a little harder than usual."
Kate laughed quietly, "How about I put him back in his crib so you can get dressed." She stood up while she gently lifted her son.
Castle sat up and gasped, "Finally. Could breathe easy." Both he and Kate laughed.
Kate held her son tight and rocked him side to side so he will stay asleep, "I swear He gets heavier and heavier by the day." She smiled then kissed her son on the head. Castle just stared happily at his son and wife. Kate saw him staring and said with mock seriousness, "Go Castle and get ready for work, Alexis is already getting ready." She laughed then said, "Dont worry, Martha will be back to watch Kevin Esposito while we're away."
Castle stood up, "Oh shoot youre right." He jumped over the couch and rushed to the bedroom.
Kate laughed as she walked slowly to the stairs, trying really hard not to wake up her son.
After everyone was set, the Castle's went to their respective jobs. Castle and Alexis went to the PI office while Kate went to the 12th and took the reigns. As per their new system, if a murder comes up Kate will call The Castle Private Investigation Firm and get Castle and Alexis to help out. If no murder, Castle and Alexis will just wait or work for their own cases, but if a murder does occur during their case, the murder case takes priority.
As of now Castle's primary concern is not getting or solving cases, its properly giving Alexis the necessary tools to be an investigator like him and to defend herself, By first teaching her how to shoot and getting a gun license. He ultimately decided that teaching her how to shoot should be Kate's job. She was way better at it than he, so it was a no brainer. He just needed to make sure Kate had time to help her.
12th Precinct
It was late in the day and everything was going slow for the 12th precinct. There were no murder cases to solve so far, so that just means tedious paper work for the investigators and Captain Katherine B. Castle.
Kate sat at her desk taking a break from the load of paper work she got and was instead reading a magazine while eating a small tangerine. Her desk was relatively organized, finished paper work on the right, to-do paper work on the left, computer and keyboard slightly to her left from the center of the desk, her name placard that read "Capt Katherine B. Castle" was front and center, and the head of her desk was of course decorated with decor and pictures of family. She put down her magazine and swallowed the last piece of tangerine as she took a moment to gaze at her favorite picture.
She picked up the picture frame and happily gazed at it. It was a family picture of her, Castle, Alexis, and of course Kevin Esposito, on one of the couches in the Hampton house. Castle had his arm around Kate while having his free hand on her lap, Kate had both of her hands on a laughing Kevin Esposito who was sitting on her lap, and Alexis had her hands on her own lap and sat next to Kate. Kate happily rubbed her baby bumb for a moment, happily remembering good memories and thinking of whats to come. Esposito's voice brought her out of her reverie. Esposito knocked on her open office door, "Yo."
Kate looked up, "Whats up Espo?" She said as she put the photo back in its place next to the others.
Esposito and Ryan walked in. Esposito nodded, "we finished the reports and are heading to file them."
Kate smiled, "Alright good work." She picked up her magazine, "any cases at all?"
Ryan shook his head, "None. Just another quiet day."
Kate nodded, "a quiet day is good. Means no one is dead." Everyone nodded. She smiled, "Hey espo, Lanie told me you and her are moving to a new place." Esposito has been back for a while and the married life couldnt be anymore perfect even if he tried.
Esposito smiled happily, "yeah we are. Moving to a bigger apartment near here." He fiddled with his wedding band, "Everything is going perfectly. Living the dream." He said happily. He is very much in love with Lanie no doubt.
Kate smiled, "Thats great Espo!"
Ryan chuckled and pointed to her magazine, "Speaking of moving."
Kate gasped, "Oh." She quickly put her magazine down and covered it with her paper work. It was a housing magazine that had current houses for sale and brand new models.
Ryan chuckled, "Moving Captain?"
Esposito stated plainly, "Castle didnt say anyhing to us last time we hung out."
Kate smiled, "i havent told him about wanting to move. I just recently started thinking about it."
Ryan raised a brow, "why do you want to move?"
Kate smiled happily, "our family is growing. The loft is nice and all but... I want to raise our family in a house."
Esposito chuckled, "Literal white picket fence dream right?"
Ryan laughed, "What about the Hamptons."
Kate shook her head, "Im sure we can still keep it, but its too far from work and the city." She smiled, "I want something closer. Doesnt have to be huge, just need to have space for the kids." She happily rubbed her baby bump.
Esposito asked, "want a boy or a girl?"
Kate laughed, "Obviously a girl. Cant let Castle be right two times in a row."
Ryan nodded, "he predicted another boy." He chuckled.
Kate looked through the magazine, "mhmm." And tapped her fingers on a section of the magazine, "I think i found a good place to start." Both Ryan and Esposito raised an eye brow.
Castle Loft
It was around 6:30 in the evening and the sun is slowly setting below the New York City skyline, giving the busy city a radiant glow as it set. Kate finally returned home from an uneventful day at work, she opened the door to her home to see her wonderful step daughter and mother-in-law playing with her son in the living room. The setting sun gave an orange-ish glow and the only light they needed for now. Kate laughed as she heard Alexis and Martha making space ship noises as they pretended to have Kevin Esposito flying. Kate kicked off her heels, put down her work bag, then closed the door.
Alexis' head snapped to the door with a smile, "Oh hey mom." She said happily. She gave Kevin Esposito to her grandma.
Martha took her grandson and sat down on the couch with him on her lap, "hi darling!"
Kate smiled, "Hey." She walked over to the couches and gave Alexis a kiss on the cheek then moved around to Martha. She greeted, "Hi Martha. Kevin Been good today?"
Martha smiled, "always on the best behavior. He hasnt stopped laughing."
Kate smiled and gave her little boy a long kiss on the cheek, "How you doing buddy?"
Kevin Esposito reached for his mom, "Mommy!" He said smiling
Kate picked him up and stood up holding his son tightly as she rocked side-to-side, "how is my big boy doing?"
Kevin Esposito rested his head against her shoulder, "Good mommy."
Martha laughed, "he's such a good kid."
Alexis laughed, "Yeah he is."
Kate looked at Alexis with a funny grin, "So...how were those cookies I made?"
Alexis turned quiet and rubbed the back of her neck nervously. She gave a small laugh, "uh."
Kate chuckled, "Its okay Alexis. I know you and your dad had cookies and drank all the milk with Kevin Esposito earlier."
"How?" Alexis asked nervously.
Kate laughed as she patted her son on the back, "Call it mothers intuition."
Martha laughed and pointed out, "She has a point you know. Crazy powers we mothers have." Both she and Kate laughed.
Kate smiled at Alexis, "How's work? Any interesting cases?"
Alexis smiled and shook her head, "heard cases but nothing interested us. We wanted the best of the best, not finding someone's purse in a park you know?" She shook her head, "I know that sounds mean, but we're very picky and we aren't really full time either. We close at 3." She smiled.
Kate chuckled, "Yeah I got that Alexis, it's okay." She asked, "then what did you guys do at the office."
Alexis chuckled, "listened to music, read, wait, study, write, watch TV." She chuckled, "or got uninteresting cases." She smiled, "Glad I'm there with dad. It can get boring waiting." She laughed, "We keep each other both sane."
Kate laughed, "So today wasn't all bad." She then looked at her concerned, "You know, your dad says that you dont have to be in the firm all the time. He says you can go out and have fun too."
Alexis smiled and shook her head, "I know. But today my friends were all busy and I kind of wanted to be at the office." She laughed, "Makes me feel important."
Kate laughed, "Youre already important." They shared a smile. Kate looked around curiously, "Where's your dad?"
Alexis nodded toward the closed office door, "He's actually finishing up his latest Nikki Heat book, and getting scheduling dates for the tour and stuff like that."
Kate smiled, "Nice." she looked at her son, "Daddy is being busy." Kevin Esposito remained silent as he sucked his thumb.
Alexis chuckled, "He was procrastinating actually. He just got in his office. He's been out here with us all evening."
Martha nodded, "I had to tell him to get back to work." Everyone laughed.
Castle's voice could be heard from the closed office door, "I could hear all of you." He called out in a happy tone. Everyone laughed.
Kate called back, "I love you babe!" She chuckled. She looked at Martha and Alexis, "Did Kevin Esposito already get fed?"
Martha nodded, "Yes he did."
Kate smiled, "Awsome!" She noticed her son was asleep on her shoulder, "Aw he's tired and I just got home." She said pretending to be sad.
Alexis shrugged, "He had an energetic day."
It was about 8 in the evening when Castle popped out of his office to a wonderful sea of tasty smells. He closed his eyes and stretched as he enjoyed the great smell after a long hour of hard writing to finish his book by the dead line. The newest book titled, "Bringing The Heat." Is expecting lots of good things in its future. Castle is confident and happy about it and often thinks this is his best book he ever made. We'll at least greatest Nikki Heat book he ever made. He finished stretching and opened his eyes to see Kate happily finishing up cooking dinner in the kitchen while Alexis set the table.
Castle stepped forward to the kitchen, "Hey guys."
Alexis smiled, "Hey dad, Mom says dinner is almost ready."
Castle smiled, "Thanks Alexis." He walked into the kitchen and greeted Kate.
Kate turned around briefly as she was fiddling with frying vegetables on a hot pan and flame, "Hey babe." Castle wrapped his arms around her and rested them on her belly as he kissed her cheek. Kate smiled at the sensation and flinched in reaction. She giggled, "Babe i got hot food here."
Castle let her go and kissed her again on the cheek, "Worth." He turned around to go get the drinks for hin, Alexis, and Kate. He walked up to The table and put down the drinks. He saw an extra plate setting and asked, "Mother eating with us tonight?"
Alexis smiled as she sat down at her chair, "mhmm." Castle nodded and headed back to the kitchen to grab another drink for his mother.
Castle saw Kate turn off the stove and finish getting the food ready. She smiled, "Dinner is ready."
Castle got his mother a bottle of water from the fridge. He smiled, "Oh hey guess what you two!" He called to both his wife and daughter.
Both Kate and Alexis simultaneously asked, "What?" Kate walked passed Castle with two dishes in hand, one of vegetables, and one of tri-tip.
Castle followed Kate to the table, "first trailer of the movie 'Heat Wave' came out today."
Alexis' face lit up, "Really? I thought they scrapped. Been a long time since the announcement."
Kate placed the food on the table, "How does it look."
"Looks delicious Kate." Castle happily said.
Kate rolled her eyes with a smile, "thanks, but Not the food the movie trailer."
Castle realized, "Oh. looks awsome! Tom Hardy is Rook and Natalie Portman is Nikki Heat." He smiled, "Ive been in close contact with the producers and such to make sure it follows the book in every detail, from the story line to costumes." Although Caslte hasn't actually been on the set, he has consulted with them via email and skype to work out every detail. Personally it looks good.
Kate put her hands on her hips and leaned on one hip, "Natalie Portman! They got Natalie Portman to play technically me?" She yelled.
Alexis chuckled, "Tom Hardy as Rook?" She cocked her head to one side, "Yeah. i can see Tom Hardy playing as Rook."
Kate threw her hands down, "Natalie Portman..."
Castle laughed, "She seems like a good fit to me."
Kate shook her head, "You would."
"Trailer is on YouTube." castle chuckled.
Alexis got on her phone, "I got to see this."
Martha cane toward the table laughing, "Whats all the commotion about."
Alexis looked up at Martha, "the first trailer for the 'Heat Wave' movie finally came out"
Martha smiled, "Thats great news!" She looked at Kate who was shaking her head as she went to the kitchen to get the last dishes. Martha asked curiously, "Whats wrong with Katherine?"
Alexis chuckled, "Natalie Portman is playing as Nikki Heat..."
"ohhh." Martha simply nodded.
After dinner and after everything was cleaned up, the whole family minus Kevin Esposito watched the trailer for "Nikki Heat" starring Tom Hardy as Jameson Rook and Natalie Portman as Nikki Heat. The trailer was action packed and thrilling, giving the movie promise of being a great potential movie. Everyone liked it, even Kate. Tom Hardy and even Natalie Portman looked good in it. Kate's last complaint was that Natalie Portman was too short to be her. Both Castle and Martha just figured that she was being hormonal.
After all that was done, Alexis went to her room to sleep after a long day. Martha left for her place shortly after, leaving only Kate and Castle on the couch to enjoy a quiet evening.
Castle had an arm around Kate's shoulder as he rubbed her baby bump lovingly. Kate was leaning on him with her head against his chest. They were quiet for a long moment until Kate brought up the subject that has been on her mind for the past few months. She sat up straight and took Castle's hand that was rubbing ber belly, "babe."
Castle smiled and looked at her, "hmm?"
Kate smiled and kissed his hand, "May i ask you something?"
Castle nodded, "Anything."
Kate smiled, "i was thinking..." Castle raised an eye brow in question. She continued with a little hesitation, "i was thinking... How do you..."
Castle kissed her hands then her lips gently, "Calm down Kate, just ask it." He smiled.
Kate took a breath, "Since our family is getting bigger, i was thinking if youre okay with it... We move... to buy a house in a suburb not far from the city." she smiled, "You know, to raise our kids in a bigger and less congested place." Castle smiled widely. She smiled nervously, "I dont want to raise our kids in the city their whole lives. I want somewhere quiet so they can make memories." She hesitated, "We can still visit the Hamptons...im just saying to get a house near here."
Castle happily kissed her for a hot second. He broke the kiss, "Would you be surprised if i told you ive been thinking the same thing?"
Kate smiled, "Yes."
Castle chuckled, "Yeah, I have. I want our kids to have a house to play in, to explore, to love, and a neighborhood to explore and make friends." He brought both his hands to Kate's, "Everything I couldnt give Alexis." He smiled warmly, "We have the ability to do it...so lets do it."
This time it was Kate's turn to happily kiss Castle with vigor and passion. After another hot moment she broke the kiss then said, "I think we should start as soon as possible."
Castle nodded with a big smile, "Immediately." He chuckled, "Any ideas where to start."
Kate smiled, "I've been looking into it actually. My top choices based on neighborhoods, schools, safety, and time to work is Scarsdale and Bronxville."
Castle smiled, "Good choices. Lets start there." They kissed breifly then rested their foreheads together with their eyes closed for a moment.
Kate smiled with her eyes closed said, "I know for certain now that our baby is going to be a girl."
Castle smiled, "Not this again..." He laughed, "Its a boy trust me."
There you have it another chapter, though a little short.
Chapter is partly based on what I heard about Castle Season follow Season 8 as much but will have influences and scenes from it (maybe).
apologies for grammar and spelling mistakes did this on my iPad via notes!
PS Natalie Portman just came to mind. Plus it's funny to see Kate squirm. Chose Tom Hardy because I saw a picture with him on deviantart as a writer and Tom. Hardy is a bamf.
Update: 9/15/15 Edited few sentences and added things. Hopefully it makes better sense. Sorry if youre confused.