A/N: Hey all! Finally I had the time to finish this chapter :) Hope you like it!

I DO NOT OWN CASTLE OR ITS CHARACTERS! THEY BELONG TO ABC AND ANDREW W MARLOWE!

Castle tried to look at Beckett and see how she was doing but it was too dark in the room to see clearly. She's unconscious. Is she breathing? Is she.. What if she's.. He kept thinking

Kate? Kate?

No response

Kate?! Answer me please! He continued and after a moment he heard her weak voice

I'm h-here Cas-tle..

Oh thank god. Don't give up Beckett. Don't leave me. We need you. I need you.

Kate? Kate, I love you. I'm so sorry I let this happen to you. I love you Kate. Please stay with me. Castle begged

..

Kate? Castle's voice asked full of concern

You don't.. have to.. say you're sorry... she mumbled with a heavy breathing. The hit to the abdomen had made a lot of bad. Probably lots of internal bleeding.

I l-l-love you too.. R-rick. Always. I'm so.. so sorry. She said before she was out again

Kate!? No! No Kate! Stay with me! Keep you're eyes open please Kate I beg you. Castle was crying

Castle was in panic. He couldn't see Beckett properly because it was too dark. Again he started to think the worst case scenario which was Beckett not breathing.

After some time had passed Castle heard the door open with a bang. People were running in, yelling and every noise was so loud. Bright lights everywhere. Suddenly he heard a familiar voice next to him.

Castle? You okay man? It was Esposito's voice

Castle couldn't say anything for a moment. He was in shock. The only thing he thought was Kate not breathing and what if she was dea..

Yo! You okay man? Esposito interrupted his thoughts

Castle just nodded his head while mumbling Kate's name.

Kate. Beckett. Help her. Kate needs help. On the floor.

Esposito and Ryan behind him saw Kate lying on the floor and rushed to her and instantly checked for a pulse and breathing. She had a faint pulse. And she was breathing. But she needed help. Real soon.

Esposito ordered an ambulance. At the meantime a couple of detectives opened Castle's ropes and he was free. Finally. Castle ran towards Kate and knelt down next to her. Whispering comforting words to her ear.

Everything's gonna be alright Kate. I promise.

Then he gently kissed her forehead.

The ambulance arrived soon, though it felt like forever, especially to Castle. He never left Beckett alone. He was right beside her all they way to the hospital. When they arrived the paramedics rushed still unconscious Beckett to the emergency room and asked everybody else to wait in the lobby.

The waiting was so long. There they were: Castle, Esposito, Ryan, Lanie and Beckett's father Jim, waiting anxiously for news on her. Castle had decided not to ask Martha and Alexis to come at the hospital. He called them though and let them know he won't be coming home anytime soon. Of course they were worried but Castle convinced them to stay home. He'd be okay with the guys from the precinct.

Castle couldn't wait any longer. He started to get frusrated. Nurses and doctors everywhere but not a single of them telling news on Beckett. Castle sighed.

Esposito was comforting Lanie and Ryan was on the phone with Jenny.

Castle sat in a chair and closed his eyes

How could I have let this happen? It's my fault if she's not gonna make it. What if she.. He thought tears in his eyes

Finally after an hour or so they heard a voice asking "Detective Beckett's family?"

They all stood up and Jim said "Yes. Here. How's my daughter?"

She was injured pretty badly and needed surgery. She had a couple of broken ribs and internal bleeding. Her abdomen was hit really bad and it's gonna take a while for her to recover fully but she'll be okay.

They all sighed from relief.

When can we see her? Castle asked

Soon. I'll let you know. The doctor answered

Thank you. They all mumbled

When the doctor came back to let them know they could see her now they decided to take turns. First was Jim, her father of course. And then Castle. Esposito, Lanie and Ryan decided to go back to the precinct to work on the case. They asked Castle to let Beckett know they'd come to see her later when she's rested.

..

When Jim had visited his daughter and left home for the night Castle went in. Castle promised to Jim to stay at the hospital over the night. Jim would be back in the morning.

..

Castle took a chair, moved it closer to the bed Beckett was lying in. He stared at her. She looked bad. She was so pale and there were bruises all over her face and arms and god knows how many under the hospital gown.

He shaked his head. How could he have let this happen to her? He thought and touched her hand

I'm sorry Kate. I'm so sorry. He whispered tears in his eyes and looked down

Castle? Beckett's weak and husky voice filled the silence

Castle popped his head up quickly.

Kate? You're awake?

Yeah.

How are you feeling?

I'm.. I'm okay. I guess. Tired. Hurts.

I'll let the doctor know you're awake.

No Castle. Don't. I'm okay.

You know it wasn't your fault. This. What happened to me. There was nothing you could have done. Okay? So no need to say you're sorry Castle. Understand? Beckett said squeezing his hand.

Castle stayed quiet. He thought it was definitely his fault but didn't want to start arguing with her now so he decided to stay quiet.

I thought I'd lose you. Castle said eyes full of tears. I can't lose you. I care about you. A lot, Kate.

I know. I'm here. And you know what? Beckett said

What?

I heard what you said earlier.. I heard you. And I want you to know. That. I love you too. Beckett said smiling.

Castle looked at her eyes . She was watching him back. They both smiled and held hands. Then Castle stood up from his chair, leaned in to Beckett and pressed a soft kiss on her lips.

Castle was going to pull away after that kiss but Beckett wanted it to last longer. She pulled his lips to hers and kissed him with full passion.

When they were done Castle sat back in the chair, again holding her hand. Smiling like a fool. Tears gone. Everything was good. She'd be okay and they both care about each other.

You're not gonna get rid of me anytime soon Rick. I'll be here. Always. Beckett said.

Always. Castle's voice echoed

THE END

A/N: So this was the final chapter :) I hope you liked this. I had fun writing it. Thank you to everyone who read/reviewed/favorited/followed my story. Means a lot :)