Rick and company had escaped from NY. The 9 of them were looking over the accommodations. They each had a separate sleeping bungalow. Plus there was a main building which was staffed with various natives of this island.
"So welcome to paradise" Rick said to the assembled.
"I thought we were going to somewhere cooler?" Ryan complained.
"If you look out this window what do you see?" Rick showed the disgruntled detective.
"White…? Man is that Snow? In the middle of all this heat…? Honest to goodness Snow? Castle My Man you are it!" Ryan leaped for joy.
"There is an island shuttle which will take up there and there is a ski lodge too if you want to stay up there but only over night the Islanders like to visit up there too." Rick said.
"Rick where in the world are we?" Kate asked.
"Well that is kind of hard to explain. We are in the Pacific Ocean but we are not on anyone's map. I only found this place by accident on a world tour. Our catamaran broke down and the currents dropped us here. I made friends with the natives and brokered a covenant with them. All these accommodations were paid by me for the benefits of the Islanders. They are my friends. We came in at night to prevent anyone spying on us. This would be the last place where you would have Bracken find us. We are all perfectly safe. The Island is well supplied. There are activities for everyone to enjoy." Rick said.
Everyone was amazed as Rick continued speaking.
"The Islanders all speak English and they have their own village about 6 miles from this location. You can go visit if you like they all know you are friends and family of Senor Rick." Rick continued.
'Senor Rick?" Espo asked.
"Yeah there was a Spanish missionary which landed here and taught the Islanders Spanish of a sort. But I doubt Espo or Lanie you will be able to understand their mixture language of Spanish, Polynesian, and Arabic. This island has been visited by Moorish pirates that were from the Philippines. Then the Spanish came and lastly I came. But you can learn more at the mission which the Islanders built. But we are here to relax and enjoy." Rick said.
"In Their language atuo na means the Island." Rick explained. "So it is just simply called the Island."
"Dad I'm going with the kids to the waterfall I will see you later." Alexis said after changing into her bathing suit.
"Ok Pumpkin, have a good time." Rick said kissing her head.
"Now we do have electricity and running water so there is nothing primitive on the island. There is Sat TV if you want to catch up on the news or watch your favorite show. Plus there is wifi on the whole island so you can relax anywhere and still surf. However, since the Island is close to the US protectorates American Currency is used and any IP address would come from Guam about 2000 miles to the north west. So even if they could track the IP it would lead them 2000 miles away." Rick said.
"Rick it looks like you have thought of everything" Kate said reaching over to kiss him.
"Yeah why don't we convene in our cabin to continue this conversation?" Rick suggested with an eyebrow dance.
"Rick you have read my mind as she climbed up in his back. Go Horsy!" Kate giggles.
Rick neighed and pawed the ground then took off as if Kate had no weight at all. Kate laughed all the way.
Both Espo and Lanie could not help but laugh at their antics. They were so much in love.
"So would you like to see the mission?" Espo asked.
"Sure let's go for a little stroll." Lanie said holding Espo's hand then gazing into his eyes.
Jenny had left with Ryan earlier to catch the shuttle.
That just left Martha and Jim.
Martha was going to go back to her cabin. It was way too early for her. Jim decided to watch TV. Hopefully, there was a game going on somewhere. Jim was disappointed to see only Australian Rules Football. He thought well it is something to watch I suppose.
Only later did one of the older Islanders come in.
"Hi I am Sam Senor." Sam said.
Jim looked at Sam. "Hi Sam I'm Jim"
Sam bowed to Jim and said "you like to fish?"
"Yes I like to fish and You?" Jim replied.
"Yes I fish all the time. Two good places Pond by waterfall but right now not so good too much noisy kids! Scare fish." Sam said.
"And the other…?' Jim asked chuckling at the image of the scared fish.
"Ice lake up on side of mountain but too cold right now. Wait a few hours." Sam said.
"What about Ocean fishing?" Jim asked.
"Oh yeah that too. But I do not like ocean fish Too Salty." Sam said.
"Really? I never noticed." Jim replied.
"Oh well comes with sensitive palette." Sam said. "If you want to fish later come by Sam's fishing shack."
"I think I will thanks Sam." Jim said.
"You are welcome Senor Jim." Sam bowed again then left.
Jim I think you have found heaven. Jim smiled to himself.
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Later after exhausting themselves Kate and Rick started walking along the beach.
Sitting in a beach chair with a tropical drink and a straw hat was someone familiar.
"Hello Doctor are you comfortable?" Rick asked.
"Oh hello to both of you. I am doing well Rick thanks for the directions. I doubt the TARDIS would have found this place other wise. It is really a gorgeous piece of real estate." The Doctor commented while looking around.
"I am glad you are here Kate wanted to thank you." Rick said.
"For what?" The Doctor was confused.
"The letter you wrote." Kate supplied.
"Oh Yes the letter. That reminds me we all have to be in front of a Senate hearing in 3 days." The doctor said.
"What? Why?" Kate said.
"Well why wait we can be there and back for supper." The doctor said.
"Right Time machine!" Kate said.
"We do not have the right clothes." Rick complained.
"No problem we can pop into your loft. You can get dressed then go to the hearing." The doctor said. "So what do you say we do it now?"
"Oh one other little thing…The video tape of the event was a bit late your Postal service is abysmal" The Doctor said. "You need to be present to sign for it. Then you need your techs to verify. It will be needed at the hearing."
Rick looked at Kate with a gleeful look on his face.
"Kate we get to ride in a Time machine! A Real Time Machine…!" Rick was overcome with joy.
"Ok Rick let's go. Lead on Doctor." Kate said.
Rick was overcome when he saw the familiar Blue box sitting under a coconut tree.
The Doctor pulled out his key and opened the door. Rick was amazed.
"Kate it is bigger on the inside than the out" Rick gasped.
"Yes it is Rick now get in we need to get going." Kate said with a smile on her face.
"Ok Kate I am going" Rick said while entering the TARDIS.
The Doctor ran around pulling levers and pushing buttons and the TARDIS disappeared. It reappeared in the women's restroom on the 4th floor of the 12th precinct.
"Ok I am going to get out and sign for the package. Then hand it off to CSU for verification. Don't touch anything Rick!" Kate admonished.
Kate stepped into the busy bull pen still dressed for the beach.
"I have a package for a Detective Beckett?" The courier announced.
"I'm detective Beckett." Kate said.
"Please sign here. Thank you. Have a good day." He said.
The Mail Man was checking her out.
Kate noticed KPow at her desk.
"Roselyn? Would you get this package to CSU stat?" Kate asked.
"Wow look at you! I'll do it Kate but that is mighty fancy for beach wear. Is that where Castle is going to take you?" KPow asked.
"Yeah he is and I like this outfit too." Kate said in a giggle.
"Man I wish my husband would take me to the beach." KPow lamented.
"Detective a word…?" Gates said.
"I know I told you to go but please wear some appropriate clothes." Gates said.
"Right Captain…I was modeling this for Castle and I remembered I had a package coming." Kate said.
"Oh please do not tell me if it is concerning you and Mr. Castle! I just do not want to know!" Gates said "Dismissed Detective!"
Kate left and ran into the TARDIS which disappeared.