Title: I still cry

Disclaimer: I do not own Castle or any of the songs.

Chapter Eight: Get Out Of This Town- Carrie Underwood

Kate's Point of View

"We just need to leave for a while, come on, we already have an alibi. If we leave tonight and drive fast anough, our troubles will be gone." Rick says, trying to persued

"We can't just up and leave."

"Why not? Your dad is in Chicago, my mom is in California, and Alexis is in Wisconson."

"Okay, I'll grab some clothes and some shampoo and conditioner."

"Great, I'll warm up the car."

After I hear the door close, "The middle of December and he wants to run away for a couple of days." I mutter, "Hey, it might be fun." I try to reason with myself, "Am I really having a conversation with myself?" I ask myself out loud.

I'm in the bedroom packing some stuff I might need: a couple changes of clothes, some pajamas, and my shower stuff.

"Ready to go, Kate?" Rick shouts.

"Yep, all ready, what about you?"

"Yes, my stuff is already in the car."

"Huh?"

"I knew you'd cave."

"Really, you knew I'd give in?"

"Yeah, I kinda figered."

I smile as we head out the door.

"So, where are we going?" I ask when we were about forty-some miles from the city border.

"We are going somewhere." Rick says.

"Yes, I know that, but where?"

"You'll see, just be patient."

"Fine, I'll wait." I say, getting more and more restless, and kinda getting queasy to my stomache.

"Kate? Are you okay, you're looking a little green?" Rick asks me about an hour later.

"Yeah, I'm just feeling a little car sick, I'll be fine."

"Are you sure, because I can pull over and we can get some fresh air." he offers.

"Yeah, I think that might help." Rick pulls the car over, and we both get out. I lean against the car, take deep breaths, and watch it come out in little puffy clouds. Rick comes over and puts his hands on the car, trapping me between him and the car."

"Are you sure you'll be alright?"

"Yeah, I'm sure," I assure him and look around, "Please tell me where we are, or at least give me a hint."

"I'll tell you when we get there."

"Okay." I groan. He kisses me.

"I love you, Kate." He whispers.

"I love you, too." I look in his eyes.

"What are you thinking about?"

"Our wedding day." I say.

"Really, why?"

"Mostly about that night." I say, then duck under his arm, and get back in the car. Rick walks to the drivers side and gets back in too.

Another short one, sorry, just really excited for the fireworks...speaking of fireworks, I'm watching the 'Macy's Forth of July Celebration' and Katy Perry just sang 'Firework', and of course, being the singer I am, I sang along, at first everyone gave me odd looks, but when I finished they said I sounded great!

Love, Alexis