Chapter 19 Housewarming with the Castle's

I don't own Castle.

It has been been a few months since the Castle's moved out of the loft and into their new house, and everything turned out to be absolutely perfect. It was a little tearful goodbye to the loft for Castle and Alexis since that was their home for a large part of their lives. During the final packing of everything in the loft, Kate and Kevin Esposito watched Castle and Alexis cry humorously into each others arms as they said goodbye to their old home. It was actually quite funny and cute watching them cry. But, after the long process of finding a house, moving out, and moving in, they finally got settled down in their new "Castle" and it is beautifully perfect. The house is the perfect size, not to large and not too small, perfect distance from the city, and it has a garage. The house has enough space for Martha to stay with them again, but she kindly refuses so that Kate and Castle have space to raise the family, but she will come by often to check on her grandkids. Additionally, Alexis wants to eventually move out to be a little more independent, but she will wait since her family just bought the house. Kate full heartedly approves and supports her, and surprisingly Castle does too. Castle knew that eventually she would be mature enough to do so, and he believes that she has reached that point… He doesn't consider that time with Pi to be a mature decision…that doesn't count.

The first course of action after the Castle's settled into their new home was throw Kevin Esposito a small three-year-old birthday party. Kate and Castle invited the Ryan's, the Esposito's, Captain Gates, Martha, Tory, and Jim Beckett to the Disney themed three-year old party. As expected the party went extremely well and super fun for everyone. Kevin Esposito especially had a super fun time watching Disney movies and playing with his new toys with his family and extended family. It also seems that Kevin Esposito's new favorite move is The Lion King. Additionally, just recently in fact, Kevin Esposito has become more and more talkative. He especially loves to ask his parents questions… and he loves to ask lots of them. Another mile stone for the little guy is the fact that he now just recently sleeps in a bed. No more crib for him. His bed has a white bed frame with two rows of drawers built into it directly under the mattress. Though he sleeps in his own bed and in his own room, he does on occasion sleeps in his parents bed.

The Castle's Castle is now set…and with Kate taking a new interest in planting, the house will have beautiful plants inside and outside.

Castle's Castle Bronxville, NY

Another beautiful morning in New York and a beautiful morning in the Castle house. Though the Castle's have settled down in their new house for the past few months, the house still has the new house smell, and the mornings and the atmosphere still feel new to them. The house was calm and peaceful, and the gentle warm sun lit up the fading darkness inside the house. The early morning sun beamed through the kitchen window onto Kate's current favorite pink orchid on the black granite island. The hallway leading to the master bedroom had family pictures and memories hanging evenly spaced along the dimly lit walls.

A picture frame holding five pictures, one big and five small hung next to the master bedroom door. The center of the frame held the large full body picture of Kate and Castle on their wedding day in the Hamptons, Kate looking beautiful in her dazzling wedding dress while having her left hand on her sharply dressed husband with her wedding ring shining in the picture. The four pictures surrounding the large one are pictures of Kate and Castle holding onto and playing with the baby Kevin Esposito. That picture frame is by far everyone's favorite.

In the master bedroom, Castle slept on his side with his arm wrapped around Kate's baby belly. The extremely 9 month pregnant Kate slept with a small smile on her face with her back to Castle's. She wore a dark blue shirt as her pajama top and grey sweats as her bottom, and Castle wore a grey shirt and black sweats. The bed covers covered half their bodies as the sun gently brightened the room. Everything was peaceful. Though there is a small strange blonde furry object curled up in a ball sleeping soundly between Castle's and Kate's feet.

The small puppy golden retriever's ears twitched as the door quietly opened. When the door creaked the small puppy rose her head and saw the young Kevin Esposito quietly trying to sneak into the room with his light blue matching pajamas. Kevin Esposito put a finger to his mouth, "Sh. Doggy." He whispered. The little puppy tilted her head as he approached. Her tail began to wag excitedly as he approached. Kate seemed to be effected by the puppy's tail wagging, she tiredly slid her feet up to avoid being whacked by the energetic tail. Kevin Esposito smiled happily as he got himself ready, setting himself up for a power jump. After a long moment he sprang into action and landed with his full weight on his dad.

Castle grunted, "OOF!" as he shot awake. Kate woke up too and quickly smiled at the sound of laughter behind her. Castle laughed loudly, "Morning little one!" He yelled excitedly as he got a hold of his son trying to squirm his way between him and Kate.

Kevin Esposito smiled, "Good. Moening daddy." He said in his sweet little kid voice as he laid on his dad's chest.

Kate turned around onto her other side and smiled at her son, "Good morning Kevin." She said in a sweet motherly tone. She leaned forward and kissed his head.

Kevin Esposito smiled, "Hi Mommy!" Suddenly the puppy trotted excitedly to Castle and Kevin Esposito, not wanting to be left out. She squirmed her way between Kate and Castle then started to lick Kevin Esposito's face. He loved it surprisingly, and laughed as the puppy licked his face.

Kate petted the puppy affectionately, "Good morning to you too Angel." A week after settling into the house, Castle surprised the family with the little puppy golden retriever. Everyone including Kate loved the little puppy, but they needed a name. Castle decided on Angel, but Kate didn't initially like it at first. The deciding factor was Kevin Esposito who quickly warmed up to the puppy AND the name the moment it was presented. Thus, Angel stuck. The puppy barked happily at her family. Kate laughed, "Hey! No barking! Alexis might be asleep!"

Kevin Esposito smiled, "Mommy, Lexis is down stairs." He said innocently.

"Is she?" Kevin Esposito nodded. Kate kissed his head again, "Then we should join her don't you think?"

"YES!" Kevin Esposito yelled happily.

Kate smiled, "Go get dressed and brush your teeth with daddy, and I'll get ready and make breakfast."

"Okay mommy!"

Castle smiled, "You want to look good for today."

Kevin Esposito looked at him curiously, "Why Daddy?"

Castle chuckled, "Because we got people coming over to celebrate our new house."

Kate smiled, "Sarah Grace will be here. Isn't that great honey?" Kevin Esposito smiled.

Castle sat up. He grunted as he lifted Kevin Esposito, "Getting heavy there big guy. Lets go." He gave Kate a kiss before getting out of bed. He started to walk to the door as Angel stood up on her paws and watched them leave curiously.

Kate smiled, "Go on Angel." She patted the puppy on the behind. The puppy yapped and ran after Castle.

Castle turned around, "Oh Kate. I got a surprise for you when you're dressed. I want to give you before you make breakfast."

Kate propped herself on her elbows and smiled, "What kind of surprise?" She asked curiously.

"A great big surprise." He smiled and walked out.

Kate rubbed her baby belly and spoke to it, "Your dad is a great man. You little ones will love him and your brother." She laid back down then twisted to her night stand and opened the drawer. She took out a couple pictures of her last ultrasound and stared at them happily. She talked to herself, "Maybe I should tell your father huh?" She felt a kick. She laughed, "Alright, alright. I'll tell him." Her last doctor's appointment Castle couldn't come because he had a case with Alexis. She understood, and decided right then and there to figure out the gender of the baby. She was surprised to say the least what she saw.

Kate walked down the stairs in bare feet while running a hand through her hair to get it just right. She wore a grey maternity sleeveless dress that has a nice grey bow on the left side of her belly. Under the dress she wore black maternity leggings. She smiled as she walked into the kitchen and saw Kevin Esposito and Castle at the table both drinking milk. Kevin Esposito was at the head of the table with Castle sitting on the seat next to him. She also saw little Angel drinking milk out of her doggy bowl next to the men of her life. Kevin Esposito wore a small child's white shirt that read "3-Rock" and grey children's cargo shorts, and Castle still had on his pajamas. She leaned against the wall and smiled at them for a moment. Kevin Esposito put his cup down and asked curiously, "Dad, why do birds make that sound?" After that question, they could hear a few birds sing next to the plants Kate planted in the backyard.

Castle chuckled, "Well, that sound is called chirping."

"Why do they chirp dad?" Kevin Esposito continued to ask.

Castle laughed, "They chirp because they are talking and singing next to each other. Because they love their families."

"They have families too?" Kevin Esposito took a sip of his milk again.

"Of course they do." Castle laughed and rubbed his son's head lovingly. Castle noticed Kate looking at them from the entrance of the kitchen. He smiled, "Oh hey Kate." He looked at his son, "Say hi to mommy." He pointed. Kevin Esposito turned around in his chair, with his face still attached to the cup, and waved.

Kate laughed then walked to the table and sat down across from Castle. She smiled and rubbed her son's brown hair as she propped her chin up with her other hand. She smiled, "You hungry honey."

Kevin Esposito smiled, "Yes mommy." He said as he lowered his cup. Angel jumped up and down and barked a high pitch bark.

Castle looked at her then petted her head, "We'll feed you too." He smiled as he scratched her ears. He looked up and saw Kate making faces with Kevin Esposito. He laughed and watched them happily.

After a moment Kate saw Castle making faces at her. She blushed then looked at Kevin Esposito, "Your dad is looking at us funny." She laughed. Kevin Esposito laughed then turned to his dad and made the same face. Castle returned the face immediately. Everyone laughed.

Suddenly they heard the door to the garage open and close. Alexis walked into the kitchen with a wide smile. She wore a black sleeveless dress that went just below her knees with a brown belt wrapped around her stomach. She smiled at her parents, "Morning mom."

Kate smiled, "Hey." Alexis walked over to them and kissed her brother on the top of her head. She smiled at Castle, "It's ready dad."

Castle smiled, "Perfect. Thanks Alexis." He stood up then looked at Kate, "Mrs. Castle." He offered her his hand over the table. She looked at him confused for a moment then smiled and took his hand. They stood up and walked to the garage.

Alexis picked up her little brother, "Ready to see mom jump with excitement?" She said in a playful tone.

Kevin Esposito smiled, "YES!" He hugged her as Alexis followed her parents.

Kate stepped into the closed garage with Castle, they cut between the Mercedes and Ferrari and stopped at the door. Kate looked at him curiously, "What's next?"

Castle smiled then turned to see Alexis holding Kevin Esposito next to the garage door controls. He nodded. She smiled then hit the button. The garage door slowly opened revealing the bright New York morning. Kate's jaw dropped when she saw what was on the drive way, she covered her mouth with her hands in surprise. On the drive way is a brand new 8-seat Chevrolet Traverse with a large red ribbon on top. Kate smiled and turned to Castle, "Oh my God Castle!" She was still speechless.

Castle took her hand and approached the car, "I know. Pretty great huh?" He stopped in front of the car, "Mid sized SUV, all wheel drive, and total seating for eight! Perfect family vehicle" He looked at her, "She's all yours."

Kate grabbed Castle and kissed him tenderly. Kevin Esposito saw and covered his eyes, Alexis laughed and patted his back. After a moment, Kate broke the kiss, "No. It's ours." She kissed him again, "It's perfect. Though you didn't need to…"

Castle cut her off, "No, I did." He chuckled, "Our family is growing. So we need a vehicle just for that."

Kate laughed, "Good enough for me." She kissed him again, "I love you."

"I love you too."

Kate took Castle's hands for a moment and turned serious, "Babe…" Castle looked at her curiously. Kate took a deep breath and started to dance with his arms, "So… you know how I went to the doctors a while back?"

Castle smiled, "Yeah?"

Kate chuckled, "I decided to get an ultrasound and find what we're having."

Castle started to tense with anticipation, "yeah?" Excitement went through his voice. He actually also did want to know the gender this time.

Kate put his hands on her belly, "We're having twin girls." Castle went dead silent for a moment as he looked down at her belly. Kate smiled and asked, "Babe?" She gripped his hands, "I know you wanted another boy…'

Castle remained silent as he felt the babies kick. He bit down on his lip as he tried suppressing a huge smile, but he failed. He shot up to the sky with a loud, "WOOHOO!"

Kevin Esposito pointed excitedly, "Lexis, Daddy can fly!"

Alexis laughed, "Kevin, you have no idea…"

Kate laughed and hugged her husband then kissed him. Castle smiled, "I love you!" he bent down and kissed her belly, "And I love my girls!" He laughed loudly, "I don't mind having girls at all!"

Kate ran a hand through his hair, "I love you Castle."

Suddenly they heard a sound of a phone taking a picture. Everyone looked and saw Martha standing at the end of the driveway with her phone. Martha smiled, "this is so cute."

Kate laughed, "Hi Martha."

Kevin Esposito squealed happily, "Grandma!"

Alexis smiled and walked out of the garage while holding Kevin Esposito, she waved and called out, "Hi Gram!"

Martha approached her son's family, "Hi darlings." She hugged Kate and Castle, "Did I hear it right? Twin girls?"

Kate smiled, "Yes you did."

Martha hugged Kate tightly, "That's wonderful darlings! Congratulations!" Everyone cheered excitedly. Alexis stopped next to Martha with a big smile. Martha smiled at her grandchildren, "Hey there darlings!" She smiled at Kevin Esposito and pinched his cheek. He took it well with a giggle and a smile. Martha looked at Alexis with a big grin, "May I take him?" Alexis nodded as Martha gently took Kevin Esposito from Alexis.

Kate smiled, "Alright guys! Who's hungry?"

Kevin Esposito rose his hand, "I am!" Everyone laughed.

Castle chuckled, "I'll take care of the bow." He looked at Kate, "let's eat breakfast and get ready for the housewarming party."

After breakfast and after cleaning up, everyone but Martha and Kevin Esposito were getting the house ready for the party starting in the afternoon. As Kate, Castle, and Alexis got everything set for the party, Martha played with Kevin Esposito and Angel on the couch in the family room. Castle helped Kate place the bright red table cloth evenly on the table so they could place the soon to be arriving catering food. Alexis walked in with the large blue cooler and placed it next to the back door. She smiled at her parents, "I'll get the ice and drinks."

Kate smiled, "Thanks Alexis." She then looked at Castle, "When is the food getting here?"

Castle nodded, "in about an hour. We got a lot of food." He shrugged, "I don't even know how much our family and friends might bring."

Kate laughed, "I'm sure you and the boys can always challenge Tory on an eating contest again."

Castle sighed, "We always lose to her though." Kate laughed. She saw him slump for a moment.

Kate saw him slump, "What's wrong Castle? Can't handle losing again?"

Castle chuckled, "Ha. Right…" He shook his head, "Nah… I'm just trying to shake off that dream I had last night."

Kate nodded, "Oh yeah. I almost forgot about that. You were mumbling in your sleep last night."

Castle looked at her apologetically, "I didn't mean to wake you."

"No it's fine babe. What was the dream about? maybe it'll help if you talk about it." Kate said in a gentle tone. They were momentarily distracted from Kevin Esposito telling his grandma a very colorful story. He was excitingly using hand gestures to describe his dream to his grandma while Martha smiled and laughed at how adorable he is. Angel sat on her butt and looked like she was listening intently. Castle and Kate laughed and smiled at the moment of distraction. Kate then turned her attention to her husband, "Babe?"

Castle shrugged, "It was a weird dream. Seriously weird. Like…You left me…"

Kate raised an eyebrow, "That sounds like a bad dream than a weird dream."

Castle held up a hand, "Hold on a sec." He kept going, "The dream began when you took your first day as Captain of the 12th. We started off as normal, you know happy and all… long story short Braken dies in jail and someone is trying to kill you again…"

Kate's eyes went wide, "Wow Castle."

"Hold on. You left me so you can find the killer… and told me to give you space" Castle took a deep breath, "Yeah…that's it. Pretty weird right?"

Kate smiled, "Wow Castle." She walked to Castle and rested her arms on his shoulders then cocked her head to the right, "I won't ever leave you babe. I promised from the day we started." She kissed his lips then looked at him curiously, "Why in the world would I leave my husband who has saved me multiple times? Who has done everything for me and been there for me at my worst. Why would I leave my guardian angel? That doesn't make any sense." she laughed, "What a weird dream babe." She kissed him again.

Castle smiled, "It was the dumbest dream…"

Kate laughed, "That's something James Paterson would write."

"Another reason I love you Kate." Suddenly the door bell rang. Castle let go of his wife, "Oh. I bet it's the food!"

Angel got up and started to bark after Castle. Kevin Esposito smiled at Angel, "Down Angel!" Angel turned to look at him then turned back to the entrance of the kitchen and barked again. Kevin Esposito smiled, "Angel! Down!" Angel complied and approached Kevin Esposito and Martha on the couch. She plopped her paws on the couch and wagged her tail.

Martha petted the young puppy, "She's a good girl."

"Grandma, why does Angel wag her tail?"

Martha smiled at the question.

It's late in the evening in the Castle household and the housewarming party has been going extremely well for the past hours since the guests arrived in the afternoon. The Ryan's, the Esposito's, Major Victoria Gates, Tory, Jim Beckett, a handful of Kate's aunts and uncles, her cousins with their children, and a handful of Castle's cousins and their children were all having a good time at the party. Energetic music played on the stereo as the adults talked, joked, ate food, and drank a little of wine. Kevin Esposito played happily with Angel, Sarah Grace, and his cousins who were more or less the same age.

Kevin Esposito, Sarah Grace, and his cousins were thoroughly thrilled and entertained by the energetic puppy running around them in the family room. Their sounds of laughter and cute bark of the puppy at times went over the music. Castle sat and joked with Esposito, Ryan, Tory, and Jerry who is his cousin at the kitchen table.

Ryan chuckled, "That's funny Castle. The fact that you reserved the house by giving an autograph copy of your boo."

Esposito laughed, "You forgot to mention you will make her a character in your book.' He shook his head and crossed his arms, "I swear, its like currency for you."

Castle shrugged with a smile, "World famous-ish."

Tory laughed, "I think your passed 'ish' there Castle. All those crimes you solved with Kate…" She put her hands up, "Like the Sherlock Holmes of our time."

Jerry laughed, "Then who is Watson in this story?"

Alexis sat at the table next to Esposito with a glass of wine, "I guess that makes me Watson." Everyone laughed.

Castle smiled and took a small sip of his glass of wine then turned to look at the island in the kitchen. He saw Kate standing with her infamous Aunt Theresa, Lanie, Jenny, and two of her woman cousins. He smiled happily at her who was eating in between talking with her ladies. This party is going great. Kate saw him staring and she happily smiled at him.

Esposito tapped Castle on the shoulder, "Yo bro. Did you find out?"

Ryan smiled, "Yeah, did you find out?" he asked excitedly.

Castle looked at Alexis. She shrugged, "I felt like it's your place to tell them."

Castle nodded, "We're having twin girls." He said happily.

Ryan, Esposito, Jerry, and Tory all yelled excitedly and congratulated Castle. Kate and the ladies stopped their conversation and looked at the kitchen table where Castle, the boys, Jerry, Tory, and Alexis were sitting. The group at the table turned to face them and rose their respective drinks in the air in a happy silent toast to Kate. Esposito smiled, "Congratulations Captain Mrs. Castle." Everyone nodded.

Kate smiled, "Thanks guys." The gentlemen and Tory and Alexis went back to their conversation.

Aunt Theresa ate a grape, "Well, it turns out that Richard Castle of yours is a good husband and excellent father." She looked at Alexis, "His daughter looks nice and acts right." She looked over to the couches in the family room, "And your son is such a handsome and happy young boy."

Kate smiled, "you don't give him enough credit."

Lanie chuckled, "He's quite the character. You warm up to him."

Jenny shook her head, "You guys make him sound like he was a terrible person from the start." She shook her head, "I thought he was an excellent gentleman when I met him." She laughed.

Major Gates walked in, "If you ask me, when I met him I thought he was the most annoying individual I ever met." Lanie and Kate looked at each other for a moment then shook their heads and burst into laughter. Gates laughed as well then patted Kate on the shoulder, "You have such a nice house…and congratulations on the girls." She smiled.

Kate smiled, "Thanks Major."

Gates smiled, "How long do you have left."

Kate shook her head and rubbed her belly, "I don't have long. It's any time now." She chuckled, "I don't even care about my due date, it's never right any way." Everyone laughed.

Aunt Theresa smiled at her niece, "Oh, Katherine you were telling us about that island retreat you and him went."

Kate smiled, "Oh yeah! That was a fun trip. The beach with white sand and crystal clear water." She sighed remembering that perfect trip, "It was quite a fun trip."

It's getting late at night and the party is now turning down. Many of the kids were asleep on the couch on their parent's laps, and Angel was also sound asleep on the floor in the family room. But Kevin Esposito was still energetically playing with Sarah Grace running around the house playing The Lion King. Obviously Kevin Esposito is Simba and Sarah Grace is Nala. As guests were starting to get ready to leave and clean up, the kids ran and weaved between everyone as little lions.

The two kids "wrestled" on the living room floor like the movie. Sarah Grace pinned Kevin Esposito on his back, she had her hands on his and she was pretty much straddling the kid. She smiled, "Pinned you again." She said in a playful tone.

Kevin Esposito acting as Simba acted shocked, "Nala?"

Just at that moment the Castle's were walking the Ryan's to the front door who were getting ready to go for the night. Ryan jumped ten feet in the air in surprise when he saw what they were doing, "WHA!"

Castle fist pumped, "WOO THAT'S MA BOY!" Kate laughed and elbowed her husband in the stomach playfully. Jenny knew it wasn't anything to worry about, they were just playing.

Ryan finally came back to Earth, "Sarah Grace what are you doing?" He yelled in shock.

Sarah Grace got off Kevin Esposito, "What did I do daddy?"

Before Ryan could say anything, Jenny smiled at her daughter, "Nothing sweetheart, daddy is just being silly." She got down on one knee and opened up her arms, "It's time to go sweetie."

Sarah Grace nodded, "okay mommy." She looked at Kevin Esposito who was now sitting up right, "bye Kevin."

Kevin Esposito smiled and waved, "Bye Sarah."

Sarah Grace ran into her mother's arms. Jenny picked her up with a exaggerated "oof".

Esposito and Lanie walked into the living room hand in hand. Esposito chuckled, "who was the one who screamed like a girl?"

Ryan turned to Esposito, "You weren't there when it happened?" He yelled still in shock. Kevin Esposito ran to Castle who picked him up high in the sky.

Lanie chuckled, "What did you catch your daughter kissing their son?" She laughed again, "I don't see a problem in that."

Castle nodded, "Thank you!" he patted Ryan on the shoulder, "See, no harm done." Ryan tensed for a moment.

Kate patted him on the back, "Will you relax."

Jenny laughed, "Yeah honey relax. Nothing happened."

Ryan was shaking, "But…but…"

Sarah Grace waved her hands, "Relax daddy!"

Kevin Esposito who was gripping Castle's shirt also yelled, "Relax Uncle Ryan!" Everyone laughed. Kate laughed and kissed his cheek.

Jenny smiled, "Lets go honey." She laughed, " It's not like she's dating anyone."

Ryan shook his head, "Never…"

Kate laughed, "Goodness, sounds like Rick and Alexis."

Castle looked at Kate shocked, "Hey!" Kate kissed his cheek.

Kevin Esposito patted his father on the shoulder, "Relax daddy." Castle sighed and shook his head.

Jenny smiled, "well Kate, Rick, time for us to go. Got to put our little Sarah Grace to bed." Everyone said their goodbyes then the Ryan's were the first to go.

Esposito smiled, "Think it's time for us to go too."

Lanie hugged Kate and Castle, "Love the house you two." She took Esposito's hand again, "Can't wait for the girls to come Kate."

Kate rubbed her belly, "Can't wait for this blast off."

It's late at night and the party was long over. Kate walked out of the bathroom in her dark blue shirt and grey sweats pajamas as she rubbed her hands with lotion. She stopped and was surprised what she saw in their room. She saw Castle sound asleep in his pajamas with a children's book on his chest with Kevin Esposito sleeping soundly next to him in pajamas. Angel of course joined them, sleeping soundly next to Castle. Kate's heart melted at the sight. She quietly went to the lamp on her night stand and turned it on, then quietly walked to the light switch on the other side of the room and turned off the lights. She then quietly sat down on the bed and rested her back against the headboard of the bed. She opened the drawer of her night stand and took out her book, but before reading it she ran a hand through her son's hair with a smile. She smiled warmly at her sleeping family next to her.

There you have it. Another fluffy story

Had to also have a family vehicle for the growing family

And Yes…twin girls…and yes a PUPPY!

Hope you enjoyed reading

PS Not to be a hater...I kinda was pissed off when Kate "broke up" with Castle... I'm on a hiatus of watching Season 8 till... like whenever it's done lol