Thanks as always for the reviews and story alerts. Much appreciated. :) This is a alternate ending to Hunt. Or should I say an alternate reunion scene. And in my storyverse everybody knows about Castle and Becket :)
Title:Bonds
author: Cindy Ryan
spoilers: Target and Hunt
When Alexis and her father walked off the plane and onto American soil Kevin Ryan was waiting. He'd convinced Kate to let him come. They both knew he was going to be there regardless. The sun was just starting to color the sky as Kevin fought the urge to pace the arrival waiting area at JFK. It seemed to take forever for the plane to dock. Even longer for the Castles to make their way through customs and security. Finally the announcement over the loud speaker and Kevin saw the first of the line of passengers from the Paris flight. A flash of red hair caught Kevin's attention and he smiled.
"There they are."Kate commented relief etched in her voice.
"I knew they were okay."Kevin replied. "But part of me wasn't going to believe it until I saw them."
Kate nodded absently her gaze fixed on Richard Castle.
Alexis was first to reach them. Kevin engulfed the young woman in a bear hug lifting Alexis off her feet.
"I'm okay, Kevin."Alexis whispered.
Kevin heard his friend's voice tremble and knew she was far from okay. She was still processing everything that'd happened. But she was alive and unhurt and that was the important thing.
"Thank God."Ryan replied quietly. "You had me scared for awhile."
"I'm so glad to be home."Alexis stated softly.
Reluctantly Kevin set the college student back on her feet. He stepped back and watched as Kate was reunited with the Castles. Kevin was always amazed at how certain people became so important that they were part of the family. The Twelfth had been through a lot the last few years. Kevin had been afraid Alexis's kidnapping would shatter it. The bonds had remained strong and Kevin was never more grateful for the people in his life.
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