So, this is the continuation of their Valentine's Day date. Sorry it took forever. Once again there is no beta, so mistakes are mine. Characters are not. Thanks so much to ChrisS for her suggestions. Enjoy and thanks again to all of you who read and review. You are seriously keeping me sane :o)))))

They were seated at a quiet table in the back of the restaurant, sipping wine and waiting for their food. He looked over at her smiling.

"What?"

"Now I know why I don't take you out more."

"Why is that?"

"Because, every guy in here and even some of the women are ogling you."

"And you are upset that you're not getting all of the attention."

He shook his head. "Hardly, I'm flattered really."

She smiled and while sipping her wine she slipped off one of her pumps and ran her foot along his leg.

He looked over at her and raised one eye. "You need to stop that right now, do you hear me?"

"You honestly don't think you can tell me what to do now do you?"

"Katherine Beckett I am insisting that you stop right this minute."

"Such harsh words Mr. Castle."

"Perhaps you would like to leave now and not enjoy that Chateaubriand we just ordered?"

She smiled at him and didn't say anything, just continued to run her foot up and down his leg and looking at him with a sly look on her face. "Are you going to let me drive home?"

"If you can behave yourself during the meal then I will consider letting you drive my car home."

"That's not exactly the answer I was looking for." She leaned forward and his eyes travelled to her chest again. "Like what you see there, Rick?"

"I'm just wondering what you have on under that dress."

She smiled and sat back. "If I tell you will you let me drive home?"

He just stared at her. "You are just not going to give up are you?"

She leaned in a little closer and whispered into his ear, "No, and the answer to your question is…. nothing." She nipped his ear with her teeth and then sat back in her chair.

"Nothing?"

"Absolutely nothing." She raised her eyebrows and smiled. "Oh, look our food is here."

He was pretty sure he wasn't going to be able to eat after learning that little piece of information however she replaced her shoe and they enjoyed their meal without any further conversation about underclothing or lack there of.

When he was almost finished she sat back in her seat and looked him the eye. "So, do the seats recline?"

He stared at her. "You are too much, you know that?"

She actually laughed at him. "I do know that, I tried to warn you."

"That you did, my love. That you did. Right from day one."

"So, do they?"

"Why would you need to know that information?"

"Surely you can figure that out."

"Why would you want to have your way with me in a car when we have a perfectly good bed for that?"

"This from the guy who rode through Central Park naked on a borrowed police horse."

"Those were my wild days; I'd like to think they are over, besides you could hurt yourself."

"Oh, I doubt that."

He stood up and reached for her hand. "How about you dance with me and get your mind out of my pants?" He led her to the dance floor and wrapped one arm around her waist and pulled her close. She placed her arm up around his neck and rested her cheek up against his and closed her eyes as they swayed to the music. They danced to old songs like Michael Bolton's I said I Loved You but I Lied and Paul Mc Cartney's Only My Love. After what seemed like hours but was only minutes she dragged him off the dance floor and out of the restaurant. Somehow she managed to snag the keys out of his pocket while they were dancing.

He figured it was in his best interest to let her drive. At least her hands would be occupied. There wasn't much traffic and she drove the car as fast as she could get away with, smiling the whole time. He enjoyed watching her and for once she wasn't complaining. When she pulled the car into its assigned spot in the garage he jumped out of the car immediately and opened her door for her before she got any further ideas for the use of the Ferrari. He reached in to take her hand as she exited the car. She tried to pull him in and he let go.

"Kate, there are cameras all over this garage and we don't need to be the security guard's entertainment for the evening and most likely be the highlight of page 6 tomorrow."

She rolled her eyes and he took her hand again and helped her out of the car. She held onto his hand and led him to the elevators.

"Cameras in here too I suppose?"

"Yes."

"Hmmmm. I'll just have to wait until we get into the loft to have my wicked way with you."

He took a deep breath. "You know I've been thinking….."

"You can't propose to me in the elevator either."

"I wasn't goi…."

The elevator doors opened and she pulled him with her. She removed the keys from her pocket and used them to unlock the door to the loft. Once inside she slid her coat off and let it fall to the floor; she placed her hands inside his jacket and kissed him slowly.

Ashley and Alexis had arrived back at the loft after their date and he had offered to keep her company until her dad returned. They had put Taylor Swift's newest album on and were listening to it on repeat. They had been chatting about colleges and summer plans and one small kiss turned into a heated make-out session.

It didn't take long for Kate to hear the soft music of Taylor Swift. She opened her eyes mid kiss and saw Ashley and Alexis in the midst of their make-out session, her hair was all disheveled and her blouse was hanging off her shoulder, she couldn't see Ashley's hands and could only imagine where they were.

Kate placed her hands on Rick's face and he started to work on the zipper of her dress. She giggled loudly, hoping to get the teens attention.

"Rick?"

"Yes, Kate."

She looked over his shoulder again and saw the two teens move away from each other. Alexis was readjusting her blouse and Ashley was smoothing her hair back into place. Alexis looked at Kate with fear in her eyes.

"Um, I think we might have an audience."

Rick finally noticed the music and slowly turned around.

His daughter smiled at him. "Hey, Dad, Kate. Did you guys have a nice dinner?"

"Uh, yes, yes we did. Uh…you too?"

They smiled at each other. "Yeah, we did. It was perfect."

Ashley stood up and reached for Alexis' hand and they walked over to the door. "I should be going."

Kate looked at the two of them. "How are you getting home, Ashley?"

"Oh, I'll just get a cab."

Kate handed the keys to the Ferrari to Rick. "It's a little late for a cab. Why don't you take him home? Let him check out your car."

He looked at her like she was crazy. She glared at him.

"Oh. No Mam, that's fine, I'll be okay."

She rolled her eyes at him calling her Mam. "Don't be silly, Mr. Castle would love to take you home."

"Yes, I would. Let's go, shall we?"

Alexis walked with Ashley to the door and he placed a chaste kiss on her lips and whispered to her "I had a really great night. I'll text you later."

Alexis squeezed his hand and nodded. "Okay."

Rick left closing the door softly behind him. Kate picked up her coat from the floor and turned to hang it up. Alexis backed away to head upstairs and Kate grabbed her hand and led her to the kitchen. "Let's talk."

Alexis sat at one of the barstools while Kate poured two glasses of water and added lemon to them. She handed one to Alexis.

"What did you want to talk about?"

Kate reached over and moved Alexis' hair behind her ear and pulled her blouse away from her neck. "Well that for one."

Alexis turned bright red and moved her hand up to her neck. "A hickey?"

"Oh yeah, a good one too."

"Did Dad see it? He'll kill Ashley."

"I'm sure he didn't or there would have been more drama."

"I guess we just got carried away. I mean gosh, Kate. I didn't hear you guys come in, I didn't hear anything. I just…..didn't care." She raked her hand through her hair. "I'm not sure what would have happened if you guys hadn't come in when you did."

"Lex, I think you do know what would have happened."

She blew out a long breath and nodded. "Yeah, I guess I do."

"Are you ready for that, Lex? For all the drama involved? You're still in high school. Kids find things out. And then, ultimately parents."

"I hadn't really thought about all that."

"I'm not saying there's anything wrong with going there, Lex. I just think you need to think with your head at this age and don't let your heart get ahead of you."

"Sounds like you've been there."

Kate rolled her eyes. "Oh, yeah and it wasn't pretty."

"I think my dad would freak out."

"He would, but he would get over it. He loves you and he knows you're growing up; you will always be his little girl though. Just make sure that's what you and Ash both want and that you're both ready to handle everything that goes along with it." She kissed her on the forehead. "Oh and just another piece of advice. The living room couch is never a good idea."

Alexis blushed again and rolled her eyes. "Thanks, Kate."

"You're welcome, Lex. Now let's go get some makeup on that love bite."

Alexis wrapped her arm around Kate's waist and they headed up the stairs.

"Nice dress by the way, Kate. Maybe I can borrow it some time."

Kate threw her head back and laughed and hugged Alexis closer to her. "I thought you liked me, Alexis. Your father would shoot me for sure."

Rick walked in the door and hung up his coat and turned off the lights. As he walked over to turn off the stereo, he saw Kate descending the stairs. She had taken her hair out and it fell in long curls around her face and shoulders.

She sauntered over to him and wrapped her arms around his neck. He took one of her hands and started dancing along to Taylor Swift. She smiled and rested her head on his shoulder.

"So are you going to tell me what that was all about?"

"Nothing really. Just thought it would be a nice thing for you to do. Did you have a nice chat?"

"He's terrified of me, Kate. We didn't talk much."

"He seems like a really nice, respectable guy."

"I think he is."

"Maybe we should get to know him better."

"Maybe. This is pretty sappy music."

Kate laughed. "It isn't any worse than what we were dancing to at the restaurant."

They swayed to the music for a few more minutes in the quiet glow of the fireplace and the city lights in the background.

She pulled her head off his shoulder and kissed his cheek. He opened his eyes. She kissed his lips, soft little pecks and then her tongue traced his lips, her hand in his hair. He deepened the kiss and brought his hand up from her waist and reached for the zipper on her dress.

She smiled into the kiss and pulled back. "Not so fast there, Mr. Castle."

She unlaced her hand from his and locked her hands together behind his neck.

He smiled at her. "This has been the best Valentine's Day ever."

"Yes, it certainly has." She leaned in and kissed him again. Not holding back this time. Pushing her body flush with his.

When they came up for air, she kissed him softly one more time. "I think it's about to get a whole lot better too."

He leaned in and whispered into her ear. "You've no idea."

For the second time that night she leaned her head back and let out a hearty laugh.

He laced his fingers through hers and led her upstairs, his other hand in his pocket wrapped around the small black box.

*Big grin* Heehee….love and hugs…there's more to come!