All the usual disclaimers apply: I don't own Castle, never will, and certainly have no chance of ever profiting from it. Thanks go to ignacio2012 for the prompt.
Hot Dog
"Are you aware that the vast majority of choking incidents are caused by those?"
"Really?" He takes another big bite and chews vigorously while trying to keep pace with her, but stops suddenly with a stricken look on his face and puts his hands to his throat.
"Knock it off," she warns. "It's not funny."
He swallows. "Not even a little bit?"
She sighs softly. "Jack was only four. He went without oxygen for over three minutes. He was never the same afterward."
Kate sees Castle's horrified expression and decides to drop the other shoe. "Couldn't fetch worth a damn."