Thank all of you again. I thought about doing more, but I think our couple need some private time
Alone with no killers. corrupt politicians and eavesdropping cab drivers.
Resolution
The sign outside says that The Old Haunt is closed tonight for a private party.
Party does not come close to describing what is happening inside these doors. Celebration is more the operative word. This group of detectives is celebrating an achievement and a closure.
They had stopped a nemesis. More specifically, he did it to himself. He spoke when he should have kept his mouth shut. But as a politician he thought it was better to be proactive instead of reactive. He figured he was taking the high road by claiming Beckett was going to show evidence against him. She was going to show how he was responsible for the death of her mother and Roy Montgomery. By acting first, he would deflect anything she might say about him. Well! That didn't work for him
It did however work perfectly for the team from the 12th. The entire precinct was there. Detectives, uniformed officers, and civilian staff. Everyone. The atmosphere was definitely happy.
Castle arranged a dinner buffet and the bar was open.
Rick and Kate enter thru the front to cheers and wild applause.
Kevin and Jenny Ryan are the first to greet the couple. "Hey bro. That was some plan you came up with. I really wasn't sure it would work, but it did. Man remind me to stay on your good side. I would hate for you to scheme against me"
"Thanks Kevin. This was definitely a team effort and the entire team is who made this happen"
Rick and Kate walk down the bar to where captain Gates is standing. They can actually see a smile on her face
"Mr. Castle, I have to commend you on a plan well done. I am going to suggest that the people downtown consider using you for any future sting operation. This one was the best I have ever been involved in. Thanks"
"Thank you captain" Castle responds "I was not sure myself, but I figured that Bracken would not be able to just stand by while he thought we had evidence against him."
"I did want you two to know that the 54th precinct has opened an official murder investigation case against Bracken based solely on what he said today. They are taking his comments as a guarded confession"
Kate just smiles while Rick answers "Thank you captain. That means everything to Kate and me"
"By the way Mr. Castle. Where are the videos that you made?"
"Lets just say that they are in a safe place. If we ever need them, that they are available"
"Again Mr. Castle I have to say that you helped solve a murder using what I must admit is some very much off the wall and outside the box thinking"
"Thank you sir"
Then there is suddenly a cheer from Esposito "Everyone. I just got a text. Bracken has resigned his seat. .According to his chief of staff, he has had a nervous breakdown and will be seeking professional help"
Loud cheering follows from everyone in the room
In the midst of all the celebration, Castle stands on a table and tries to bring down the noise for a special announcement
"Can I have your attention" the room finally quiets down "You all know that last week I took Katherine Beckett away from you and brought back Katherine Castle" This statement is received by a few cheers and comments can be heard such as "About time", "Finally", "You go girl"
Rick continues "But I am in so much trouble from Lanie, Javi, Kevin and several others including her dad and my mother and daughter for not including them in our nuptials. So to fix all this, we are having a formal wedding in three weeks at our place in the Hamptons. I or rather we "looking over to Kate who is smiling from ear to ear "will be mailing invitations. Now we expect all of you to come and celebrate with us."
Rick steps down from the chair he was using to get above the crowd. Kate stands up on the chair and yells "Also, NO PRESENTS. We have everything we need."
She steps back down to the floor and looks into Rick's eyes "and I have everything I need right here"
His response to her "me too"