Okay so far Beckett went back into work, reunited with the boys, reunion was cut short by a certain new Captain, then Beckett was sent home. Some of asked for some more Caskett, here it is! Thanks everyone for your wonderful feedback!

Castle stared at his cell phone. Nothing. Not one call, not one text, not even a tweet. He picked it up and clicked the unlock button and the cover of Heat Rises appeared. Why hadn't she called? Should he call her? He thought, feeling like a teenager after a first date. He placed his phone back down on his desk. He ran his hands through his brown hair and sighed. He spun his chair around once in a full circle. He looked out into the living room. He thought about Alexis and how upset she was over this. She wanted him to walk away, just like he wanted Beckett to walk away from her mother's unsolved case. Is this how Kate felt? Like she was stuck in the middle of letting go or continuing no matter what? A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. He creased his brow and looked at the time- 7:30 pm. He wasn't expecting any one, maybe it was Beckett! He rose up out of his chair and walked out of the study.

He got to the door, and reached for the handle. As he opened it he prayed for Beckett to be on the other side. His prayer was answered.

"Hey." Castle greeted, smiling immediately. She looked very tired, and upset- but still beautiful.

"Hey." She said softly, and smiled. She was wearing her black leather jacket over her turtlneck, and dark jeans.

"Come in, come in." Castle said, as he extended his arm out for her to enter the apartment.

"Thanks."Beckett smiled, as she passed him. He could smell her light perfume as she entered, it warmed his heart.

"Here, let me…" castle offered, as he helped her out of her jacket. She was in her gray turtleneck still, she almost looked thinner than he remembered. Probably from the stress, and also being in the hospital. He pretended not to notice and followed her into the living room, placing her jacket neatly on the armchair.

"Do you want a drink or…" Castle went to say, but Beckett turned to him and ran into his arms. He embraced her as if he had been doing it for years. She fit perfectly in his arms. He kissed her forehead and she cried. He could feel his shirt getting damp, from her tears. He had no idea what was wrong, but holding her was all he wanted to do. She kept her face buried into his firm chest. She let out a few puffs of air between her sobs. He rubbed her back with his right hand. She gripped him tightly, never wanting to let go. After some time, she stepped back and looked him in the eyes.

"I don't know what to do Castle." Beckett cried. He put his hands on her face, holding her head up for her to look at him. His blue eyes were so comforting and easy to get lost in, as were hers. He looked so concerned for her, and just wanted to comfort her.

"What's wrong? Did something happen at work today?" Castle asked. She nodded, and still had her arms wrapped around his torso.

"Gates said I can't come back until I've talked to someone, a psychiatrist." She answered.

"Gates?" Castle asked, confused. Beckett forgot he didn't know about their new captain.

"Um…our new…" Beckett went, but she still couldn't say captain. Castle right away knew what she meant and he pulled her back into his arms. He cradled her, and he comforted her by rubbing her back. He would hold her as long as she wanted, as long as she felt safe and loved. He wished he could take away the pain and confusion she was going through, but he couldn't. Castle kissed her forehead again, and walked her over to the couch to sit on. She sat down, comfortably, and smiled at him.

"I'll get you some tea." Castle offered, as he started to walk away.

"Could we skip that and make it wine?" Beckett asked. Castle let out a small chuckle.

"You sound like my mother, red or white?" Castle joked. She laughed for the first time that day.

"Surprise me." She said, watching him walk into the kitchen to the wine cabinet.

She could hear the pop of the cork, and the clanking of two wine glasses as Castle made his way back over to her in the living room. She looked around the large open room. Castle had a very nice apartment, she remembered the first time she had ever walked in here and said it reminded her of the bat cave.

"Here you are." Castle smiled, handing her a glass of red wine. She smiled, as she accepted it. He sat down next to her, their legs touching. Beckett crossed her legs, and she let her body lean against his.

"Thank you." She replied. She sipped her wine, letting it relax her. Castle sipped his wine, and put his right hand on her left knee. She loved the feel of his warm hand. She set her wine glass down on the coffee table and she turned to him, as she got on her knees. He stared at her beautiful face. He loved how real she was, and how naturally beautiful she was even at a time like this. Beckett leaned in, and went in for a kiss. Her soft lips touched his and in an instant they found their place. She kissed his top lip, so he could feel her bottom lip in his. They could taste the red wine on each other's lips and tongues. She had her left hand running through his hair, and her other on his chest. She could feel his heart beating faster, as they got deeper into the kiss. He let out a soft moan, as she bit gently on his bottom lip. He stopped her for a moment, and she looked surprised.

"Too much for you Castle?" She laughed. He smirked, and he set his wine glass down on the table. She was on her knees on the couch, and he was sitting still. He quickly wrapped his right arm around her and tossed her, softly, down onto the couch so she was on her back. She let out a gasp of air.

"I'll say apples when it is." He smiled. She grinned in a sexy way, and pulled his head down into another kiss. The two of them, together, made each other's problems disappear.