Sorry its short but I wanted to have a special moment between Alexis and Kate. But most of my chapters are pretty long so I think ya'll will forgive me for writing a short one every now and then and actually, the rest of these chapters in this story are all pretty long. PLEASE REVIEW, GIVE ADVICE, (CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM ONLY PLEASE) AND TELL ME IF I SHOULD KEEP THIS STORY GOING.
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Kate was laying on the couch with her head in Castle's lap and Alexis was sitting on the other end of the couch. It was their family movie night and they were watching the end of The first Lord of the Rings movie since it was Castle's night to pick what they watched. When it was over Castle got up and went to his study to write.
"Mom?" Alexis said as the credits were rolling.
Kate looked over at her and smiled. She loved that Alexis called her Mom.
"Yeah, Lex?"
"When are you going on desk duty?"
"Tomorrow, actually. Why?" Kate replied. Tomorrow she would stop working out in the field and start desk duty, for two weeks, before she went on maternity leave.
"I've just been a little worried about you since you're so far along and still working out in the field."
"That's sweet Alexis, but don't worry. I've been careful and your dad won't let me out of his sight when we're at work." Kate said reaching out and giving her hand a gentle reassuring squeeze.
Alexis nodded. They were both quiet for a minute, staring at the screen, then Kate spoke.
"Alexis?" she said, and Alexis looked over at her, as she said, "Yeah?"
"How do you….how do you feel about…" she paused, thinking, "about your dad and I having this baby?"
Alexis didn't even have to pause and think about her answer. She immediately said, "Mom, I'm completely thrilled. For one, I've always wanted a younger brother or sister, even I'll be like thirty- something when he turns eighteen. And second of all you've been like a mom to me for a long time, and you made my dad truly happy again. He loves you so much, and I do too. Don't think for a second that I feel any differently." She said, looking into Kate's eyes and smiled, and that made Kate smile. All of a sudden, she felt movement inside her. She put Alexis' hand, which she was still holding on her belly, and when Alexis felt him move, her eyes lit up, and looked at Kate with a huge smile on her face.
"Wow! That's amazing!" she whispered, looking at Kate, who nodded.
"So you aren't upset about your dad and I getting married and me joining your family after it's been just you and your dad for so long?" Kate asked. Alexis shook her head.
After a minute or so Kate leaned towards Alexis to hug her but didn't get far before her belly got in the way, and both of them laughed. Alexis closed the rest of the distance between and wrapped her arms around Kate.
"I love you Alexis."
"I love you too, Mom."