Sorry for the late update guys... It's the Lunar New Year over here and I sort of got a little caugt up... Anyway, I'm back and ready to roll... I mean write...

"But how can that be?" Captain C asks.

"You see, each of us correspond to a person from your world," Supermom explains. "I am your mom, the Roaches are Detective Esposito and Detective Ryan, Rusty is that kid from school that bullies you and you are Caleb."

"And the other voice?" Captain C questions.

"That you'll have to find out yourself," she answers.

"And what do I do if I want to come back?"

"Just close your eyes and think of us. We'll always be there."

"And if I want to go home?"

"Open your eyes."

He feels his eye lids getting heavier and heavier until they slam shut. It was all pitch dark from there on.

"This court and this jury finds you not guilty."

Not guilty. Those were the two words that set her free. Once again she was a free citizen bound by law and not by chains. She threw her hands around Rick and pulled him into a hug. After realising what she had done, she lets go of him and takes a step back. Their eyes meet and they laughed, relieved.

"See, nothing happened," he told her.

"Yeah," she whispered back. "Thanks, Rick."

"Always."

Then, Detectives Esposito, Ryan and Dr Parish congratulated them for their victory. But they've won only half the battle. There was still Aaron Johnson to nail.

"Come on, I think it's time for you to get back," Rick said as he extended his arm. Kate slips hers in return and they walk out the courtroom with interlocking arms.

The drive to the safe house was silent. They were both too afraid to ruin their newly – found happiness. As Rick pulled over the porch, they found a medical van parked in front of the house.

Without wasting anytime, they got out of the car and raced into the house. Not knowing what to expect, their eyes frantically scanned the house. They hear muffled speech coming from upstairs.

"Caleb!" They said simultaneously.

They scrambled up the stairs and into their son's room. The scene was the least they expected.

"Mom?"

There he was, sitting on his bed playing with his old train set.

"Oh my… You're awake!" Kate exclaims. She makes her way to her son and envelopes him in a hug. Tears were streaming down her face as she holds on to him. She fears that if she lets go, she'll loose him again. Meanwhile, Caleb's eyes find his way to Rick who was leaning against the doorpost. In return, Rick gives him a smile. Kate finally releases him but cups his face in her hand. "I thought you would never wake up."

"And miss all the fun?" Caleb asks in return.

Yup, he was definitely Rick's son. They share a little laugh. He is really back. Again, his attention returns to Rick. Kate turns around and motions for Rick to meet his son.

"Nice to finally meet you, buddy," Rick says, finally.

"Me too," Caleb replies. "Dad."

Rick felt his heart stop for a moment. How did he know? Kate was equally as shocked to hear that.

"Who told you?" Kate asks.

"He did," Caleb replies. "Didn't you?"

Kate looks at Rick dumbfounded. Rick mouths an 'I didn't do anything' completed with hand actions. However, before another word could be said, the doctor returns with Martha and Alexis.

"Oh darlings, I'm glad you're back," Martha says. "I called the doctor the moment Kate left and slightly after that, he just woke up. He kept asking for you when he woke up."

"Thanks Martha," Kate replied. "And you too, Alexis."

"What can I say?" Alexis answers. "He's my little brother after all."

Alexis wraps one arm over her brother and pulls him into a one – armed hug.

"I'm proud of you," Rick says, finally finding his voice. "All of you."

The family reunion was cut short when the doctor invited Kate and Rick outside for a little talk.

"Ms Beckett and Mr Castle, I'm glad your son has woken up from the coma."

"But?" Rick asks.

"Sorry?" The doctor asks in return.

"It sounded as if you were going to say but."

Kate rolled her eyes as the doctor lets out a little laugh.

"No. In fact, I was going to say that he's recovered and there were no signs of any abnormalities. He's perfectly fine."

Rick and Kate let out a sigh, relieved.

"But how does he know about me?" Rick asks, slightly puzzled. "I mean we haven't exactly met before he was in a coma."

"In the course of his unconsciousness, did you ever talk to him?" The doctor asks.

"On several occasions, yes," Rick replied.

"You see a person's mind is like a sponge. It absorbs everything that it is exposed to. Although he's in a coma, his brain is still functioning. He can hear, smell or even feel things. Maybe he could recognize you though your voice when you talked to him."

"Oh," Kate and Rick said in unison.

"If there's nothing else, I have to leave. If you want, you can drop by my office anytime."

"Thank you, I'll walk you to the door."

As Rick sees the doctor out, Kate returns to Caleb. He was already out of the bed showing Martha and Alexis some of his stuff that Kate brought along.

"Mom? When can we go home?"

She cringes at that question. She doesn't even have the answer for that. She kneels down beside him and pulls him in for another hug.

"Soon, baby," she replies and kisses his cheeks. "Very soon."

He accepts the answer and pulls away to continue showing his sister and grandmother something else. She doesn't move but just watch her boy, so full of life again. She feels a hand on her shoulder and looks up.

"Hey," she says.

"Hey," Rick replies.

She shifts and sits on the floor and he follows, sitting next to her.

"I'd never thought I'd see this day."

"Me too, Kate. Me too."

They just sat there in silence, maintaining their eye contact and slowly feel the world fading away until there's no one else but the two of them. He leans in just close enough to give her a choice. She wants to but what if they'd let each other down again, what would happen then?

In the background, Martha and Alexis was watching from the corner of their eyes while entertaining Caleb. Kate moves in a little closer, their lips almost touching. He could feel her and her wariness. To tell the truth, he was a little afraid himself. Afraid that she would not accept him again. He looked into her eyes. She's giving him a choice too. Should he? Or should not?

Should they? I'm going to leave you guys with another cliffhanger and to all those celebrating CNY, Gong Xi Fa Cai!