Kathie and Kate had gotten up before the other members of the Castle household, well all but Martha. "Darlings! Glad to see you're up. Coffee is already made".

Kate smiled. "Thank you Martha but we have to get going".

Martha was alarmed when Kate Beckett turned down coffee. "Kate, darling, are you alright?"

"Yea...just fine. Kathie and I will stop at a Starbucks once we get back to her apartment". She looked over at the sofa and saw a sleeping Castle. She smiled. "When he wakes up make sure to let him know we said thank you".

Martha nodded. "Of course, dear. Always nice to see you. Nice meeting you, Kathie".

"Same here, Martha". She said kind of tired. That coffee offer sounded really good but she knew they had no time to waste. Kate and Kathie exited the loft with their bags and headed down to Kate's car. They got inside and headed to Kathie's apartment.

Castle had woken up a few minutes after Kate and Kathie had left. He got up from the sofa and groaned a bit, not really comfortable sleeping on the sofa all night. "Morning mother".

"Good morning, Richard. You just missed our guests. They declined the coffee and told me to thank you for letting them stay the night".

"Beckett declined coffee?" What where those two planning on doing today where they were in such a rush where Kate didn't accept coffee? He knew they were going to try and find Anna but that could take weeks.

"Sure did. Richard what's going on with her?"

"Last night Kathie had a face to face encounter with her mother's killer".

"Oh my. No wonder why they didn't want to stay here any longer than they had to".

"Did they say where they were going?"

"Kathie's apartment".

Castle had no idea whether they were telling the truth of where they were going. "I'll make sure to call them later".

Xxx

Kathie knocked on the door of her neighbor's apartment and heard the bark that made her smile. Kenny opened the door and that was when Zeus came running towards Kathie, almost knocking her over. It was like he hadn't seen her in years.

Kathie smiled wider as the boxer licked her face in a way of saying, welcome home and I missed you lots. "Thanks for taking care of him for the night Kenny. I hope he wasn't much trouble". She ran her hands through the dog's fur as he wagged his tail, looking at Kate.

"Not a problem at all" Kenny smiled. Truth was Kenny had a small crush on Kathie so he really couldn't say no to her, plus them being friends.

"Thanks again for watching him". She gave him a soft smile before putting a leash on Zeus and walking him to her apartment. She got out her keys and opened her apartment door.

Kate of course looked around the apartment before setting her things down, she wanted to make sure that things were safe. When she saw that no one had been there since Kathie when she left for work yesterday she placed her things in the guest room. "I still don't know why you wanted to get a two bed room apartment when you barely have company".

"Hey, it makes the place seem bigger. Plus when I kick Zeus out of the bed he likes that he had another bed he can take over".

Kate looked at the Boxer that was looking at her, wagging his tail. "Don't get any ideas buddy. I maybe your aunt but you drool way too much to snuggle with". She smiled at him, which made Zeus's tail wag even more. Kate patted his head and headed into the kitchen to where Kathie was.

They sat down on the sofa after making their coffee and stared at the computer screen. "Alright so we know her name is Anna Walker. She's the lead member of a gang that has been around for a least mom's murder".

"Well we'll just have to search every gang in New York".

"Kate that could take forever!" Then an idea hit Kathie. "I may know someone that can help".

"Kathie please tell me you're not friends with gang members".

"No, no. I have a former student, when I was student teaching in Florida. He was involved with gang related things. He was from New York and he still kept in touch with people he knew here. He graduated high school that year and before I finished my student teaching he gave me his number. He said that I showed him a better path and was going to become a history teacher".

"You think he might know her?"

"It's worth a shot".

"Call him". Kate said before taking her sister's laptop and seeing if she could find anything that may help them if Kathie's student couldn't help them.

Kathie dialed the number and placed her phone to her ear. "Please please please let this work". She smiled when she heard the familiar voice on the other line. "Ray! It's Kathie! Long time no see! How's college?"

"Hey, Beckett! It's going great. In the middle of studying for an art history test in a few weeks".

She smiled. From a student that didn't care about school to a student that started studying weeks before the test. That is why she became a teacher. "I'm glad you're doing well. Now we both know that out of the blue phone calls usually mean I want something, which is true, so I'm just going to come out and say it. Do you still have connections to the gangs here in the city?"

"Yea, Beckett. Why? You're not in danger are you?"

"Well kind of. There's this woman, Anna Walker, that well wants my sister and I dead. She killed my mother and now she wants to make sure that she gets away with it".

"Anna Walker? Yea, I've heard of her. She's not one to mess with. But I know a guy that could tell you where you can find her off guard. Even head gang members need to live a normal life during some point of their day. I'll give him a call".

"Thank you. And Ray, just keep this between us. I don't want her to know we're on to her".

"Don't worry, Kathie. I won't reveal anything on your part. You saved my life, I can at least return the favor now".

She smiled. "Thank you. Now go back to studying". She hung up the phone and made her way back over to Kate, who had stopped searching on her laptop and was now playing tug of war with Zeus.

Kathie smiled. "Bounding time?" She smirked as Kate dropped the toy.

"Well he has your puppy dog eyes". She smiled. "Did he know anything?"

"He knows a guy. He said he'd..." Her phone buzzed and saw it was a text from Ray.

"Anna goes to a Starbucks on Madison Ave every morning from noon to two. Orders a cappuccino and has a book with her. Spends the two hours reading and drinking her coffee. She sits at the table closest to the front door to make a quick escape if she recognizes someone or someone recognizes her. Hope this helps Beckett. Go get her".

Kathie and Kate smiled when they saw the text message. They frowned though when they saw it was past noon and by the time they got to the Starbucks it would be passed two. "Tomorrow, we'll get her" Kate said. "There's no question about that".

Kathie nodded. "Until then...how's a movie marathon sound to you?"

Kate looked at her sister and smiled. "Sounds great".

Xxx

It was around eight and the Beckett sisters were still watching their movie marathon when Kate's phone rang. She smiled when she saw the name. It was Castle.

Kathie saw that smile and rolled her eyes. "You two aren't even together and you're smiling when he calls you...yea, you're not in love with him". She shook her head and Kate punched her in the arm, not too hard of course. Zeus moved his head from Kathie's lap when he saw this and snuggled closer to Kathie as a form of comfort.

"Hey, Castle".

"Hello Beckett. How are you and your sister doing this evening?"

"Just fine. How were things at the station today?"

"Boring, very boring. It's just not the same without the famous Beckett eye rolls and teasing remarks". Zeus barked as he got off the sofa and headed to the door. "Hey, is that Kathie's dog?"

"Yea, that's Zeus. Probably telling us the pizza is here". She headed into her bedroom to get money for the pizza.

"It's almost eight o clock and you're just eating dinner?"

"Well we filled up on ice cream, candy, and pop corn throughout the afternoon so..."

"Well it sounds like you two had a nice girls day".

Kathie went to open the door when she heard the knock. She opened it up and was shocked by who it was. "$12.50" Anna said with a smirk as she held open the pizza box.

Kathie had no idea what to say. Zeus was barking and Kate wasn't in the room. She hushed the dog, not wanting to alarm anyone else. "Is this your part time job? Being a leader of a gang doesn't have health benefits?"

Anna laughed a bit. "No. I asked the pizza guy personally to let me deliver this one. He wasn't one to cooperate. I'd check the alley once we're done talking". She smirked again.

"You killed him?"

"Well it was either that or sneaking in here some how and I used the fire escape at Kate's. I have to be original. Wouldn't want you to know my next move. Remember, I want you to fear me. I want you to fear that every time you open this door now that it might be me".

"Castle hang on a second" Kate's voice could be heard coming closer.

"Tell Katherine I said hi and that this one is on the house. Oh and don't try coming after me. My boys are downstairs. You run after me and I can guarantee they'll shoot you and Katherine". She smiled. "Good night Kathleen. I'll see you soon". She smirked before heading down the stairs.

Kate headed towards the door where she saw Kathie glaring at the empty staircase with the pizza box in her hands. "Kathie...you okay?"

"We're not eating this pizza. There's a body in the alley...it's the pizza guy...Anna was here and she killed him in order to deliver a personal message". She headed down the hall to the trash compactor and threw the pizza down it.

"What! And you didn't call me!"

"She said if I went after her boys would kill us both. She's just toying with me but I know if she sees you she'll kill you".

"Rick, I..."

"Don't you dare hang up on my Kate. I'm coming over with the team now".

Xxx

Kate and Kathie exited the apartment with Zeus on his leash. Castle came out of the car with Esposito and Ryan and ran over to where Kate was. Zeus barked but Kathie shushed him.

"It's alright Zeus". This caused his tail to wag.

"Are you guys okay?" Castle asked before kneeling down to greet the dog, who gladly licked his face.

Kate smiled. "We're fine. Thanks for coming".

Castle nodded as he got up and patted the dog on the head one last time. Lanie came back from examining the body. "Multiple stab wounds killed our victim, Victor Pierce. Only 19 according to his id".

Kathie and Kate both sighed. Another innocent life was taken by this woman.

"You two are more than welcomed to stay at the loft again tonight. This guy too". Castle smiled as he petted the boxer on the head.

"Thanks, Castle but we weren't really planning on sleeping much tonight anyways. Movie marathon night". Kate lied. But she couldn't risk putting Rick or his family in danger. Last night was a risk in itself...especially since all she did was debate with herself to go into the living room where she knew he was laying down and just tell him everything and tell him that he had somehow built a door in her wall and she was just waiting for them to open the door.

"We'd invite you, Castle but I don't see you as the chick flick type". Kathie gave him a soft smile, knowing all he wanted to do right now was protect them. "Besides, we've got this guy here for protection" She smiled as she patted Zeus.

"If you need anything at all I am just a phone call away. If you give me permission to speed I'll be here in record time".

Kate smiled some. "That won't be necessary..." Kate looked at Kathie. "I'm going to just talk to Castle for a second. I'll be up in a few minutes".

Kathie nodded and gave a slight tug on Zeus's leash, letting him know it was time to go. "Come on boy. Let's go get a treat". She headed into her apartment with her dog happily beside her.

Kate looked at Rick and sighed. "I um...tomorrow...I...tomorrow night I'd like to come over. Just us if that's ok". If she could survive tomorrow afternoon and lock up her mother's killer than she can surely tell Castle that she remembered him saying I love you.

Castle looked at her, she was hiding something. "Um, yea. Tomorrow night sounds just fine. You sure Kathie won't mind?"

"No, she'll have her Zeus to keep her company for a few hours". She saw Lanie heading into her car and Ryan and Esposito getting to leave as well. "I'll see you tomorrow". She turned around and headed back into Kathie's apartment.

Kathie looked at her when she entered the door and locked it behind her. "What was that about?"

"I'm telling him tomorrow, I'm telling him everything".

"Everything? So you're going to tell him that you remember the I love you, that he helped you through mother's death with his books, you met him once before, and I love you too?" She smiled hoping the last part was correct.

"I...I plan on it".

Kathie smiled. "Well you can think about that tomorrow evening. We should just concentrate on Anna right now until we get her...but I am happy for you sis. I'm glad you finally found someone that makes you happy. Especially, after that Josh. I mean seriously, Kate dad told me he pushed Castle outside of your room and blamed him for your shooting. If I was there I would of put him in his place".

Kate smiled and rolled her eyes before joining her sister on the sofa. Times like these she had no idea how she could of pushed her sister out of her life for all the years since she joined the academy. "Hey, I broke up with him as soon as I asked Castle to leave".

"You should of even gotten into a relationship with that man, and I use that term loosely".

"How I really wished you had a boyfriend right now so I could criticize them" She smirked. "But don't act like your ex-boyfriends were saints. What about Chad?"

Kathie rolled her eyes. "I thought we agreed not to talk about that loser ever again". Kate just smiled and laughed a bit.

"Yea, well since you haven't had a boyfriend since him I can't really bring up any of your other boyfriends".

"Hey, I broke up with him a year and half ago. I like to take things slow and I'm enjoying my single life. Besides, Zeus is the only man I need in my life. Right buddy?" He barked and wagged his tail. "See he agrees".

Kate rolled her eyes. "You're going to be the crazy cat lady of the family, except with dogs instead".

"Well at least I'll be happy and they won't leave the seat up". Kathie smiled before taking a sip of her water that was on the coffee table.

Kate just shook her head. "Alright, I'll give you the last part". Kathie and Kate both laughed and smiled. They were enjoying their sister bounding time, especially since they had no idea if this would be their last.