Lying in bed that night, she sighed as she turned to look at the photo resting on the bedside table. Alexis had taken it one day when they had both fallen asleep on the sofa and after much moaning and displeasure it had become one of Kate's favourite photos. She was cuddled in Rick's arms, her head resting on his chest while his chin rested on her head, a smile covering both their faces as his arms remained tight around her. She'd fallen in love with it and ended up putting it beside their bed to remind her that Rick even loved her when they weren't aware of it. Hearing a small knock at her door, she sat up and stared.
"Come in" she whispered calmly before the door opened to reveal Alexis in her pyjamas, her eyes and cheeks bright red and her breathing laboured. Half walking half running, Kate approached her and quickly wrapped her arms around the teenager who began to sob again, worry filling every able crook of her system as she shut the door behind them and led her towards the bed. "What's happened?" she asked quickly as she sat down with Alexis, Alexis' arms wrapping around her quickly as she continued to cry.
"He broke up with me, he just texted me saying that it was over, why would he do that Kate?" she sobbed as Kate stared at her, running her hands up and down the teenagers back desperately trying to comfort her. "He just ended it for no reason, we were happy earlier" she whispered as Kate stared at her, watching the misery that covered the normally happy teenager's face, her own heart feeling for the teenager.
"Excuse me a minute" she whispered before leaving Alexis on her own for a moment to find Esposito. Creeping back in a few minutes later, she stared at the young woman who was sat on the end of the bed causing her to sit beside her. "There not worth the tears Alexis honestly" Kate mumbled as she touched her chin and pushed her head upwards so she could look at her. "I've known plenty of men in my time Alexis and none of them are worth the pain we go through" she sighed before kissing her forehead, her eyes shutting slowly for a moment. "I've known men who use people for sex, who cheat and lie and there never worth it Alexis I promise" she sighed as Alexis nodded slowly and sighed. "He had no right to dump you by phone and I will be getting back at him for that don't worry".
"Kate don't do anything worse than dad" Alexis begged, worry covering her face as Kate smiled and kissed her forehead. "Why did you go and talk to Esposito?" she asked before Kate bit her lip, looking down at the bed quickly. "Kate you're not letting him arrest him just because he dumped me, that's a horrible thing to do" she declared in shock as a smile crept onto Kate's face. "But I appreciate it thank you".
"Don't worry all Esposito is going to do is act like he's done something wrong, nothing will go on his record I promise and he won't know that you were involved, we're just going to act like he was seen at a murder" Kate commented as Alexis slowly began to laugh, a smile appearing on her red face. "Come on you, bed, your dad will kill me if he knows you've been kept up this late" she announced before standing up with the teenager and wrapping her arms around her slowly, walking her towards the door slowly. Slipping down the corridor into Alexis' bedroom, Kate sighed as she watched the teenager climb into bed, allowing herself to sit down in the chair and watch as the teenager buried herself under the blankets and groaned. "Where's your phone?" she asked quickly.
"On the table, why?" Alexis asked quickly as Kate took the phone and slowly turned it off, holding it in her hands.
"Because you'll be thinking about it all night Alexis and you need to sleep, he's not worth your thoughts" she mumbled before leaning over and kissing her forehead, brushing back the piece of stray hair behind her ear. "Because there's always someone better, you just have to search for him".
"Is dad your someone better Kate?" she asked quickly causing Kate to smile and slowly nod, her hand running down to her stomach. "You're happy with us Kate aren't you? You do like living with us?" she asked, the worry in her voice frightening Kate slightly.
"Of course I am Alexis, you've been such a major part of my life for so longer I can't imagine it without you" she admitted, smiling down at the teenager who was lying there staring at her. "You and your father are my life Alexis, you're all that matters to me now and I see you as my own child" she explained simply as she smiled slowly, Kate's hand reaching over to touch Alexis'. "Try and sleep, it'll all seem better in the morning" she muttered before leaning down and kissing her forehead before leaving the room, a small sigh leaving her lips as she heard the door downstairs open. Walking downstairs, she stared at Esposito who was standing there smiling at her, putting his gun and phone down on the side. "Thank you for doing that" she muttered.
"Anything for Alexis, anyone who hurts people who I'm friends with needs to learn a lesson" Esposito quickly announced before walking over, chucking his jacket onto the sofa as he yawned. "I'm going to bed and so should you Beckett, Castle won't be happy if he finds out you're still awake".
"I'm going right now, night Esposito" she whispered before creeping up the stairs and back into their bedroom, shutting the door slowly behind her. Letting out a sigh, she gently touched her stomach and smiled down at her bump. Her baby was in there. Hearing her phone ring, she quickly grabbed it and pressed the green button, a smile covering her face as she sat down on her bed. "Hello Rick" she commented.
"God I've missed your voice, can I come home now please? I just want to listen to you all day" he announced as she smiled to herself, her hand resting on her stomach once more. "I'm not joking Kate, I miss my favourite pregnant detective".
"I miss my favourite impregnating murder mystery novelist" she replied back, a laugh coming from him as she relaxed to the sound of his voice. "Baby says hello" she added.
"Daddy says hello back" he smiled, enjoying the chats they shared to their unborn child. Enjoying the moments they shared discussing their child together. "How are you feeling today? You haven't done anything too stressful have you?" he asked as she shook her head at his concern.
"No, I've stayed at home and mourned the loss of my fiancée for three months" she explained, a smile covering her face. "And I just dealt with some boy troubles for Alexis".
"What happened? Is she okay? He didn't force her to do anything did he?" he asked, the panic in his voice making her love him even more than she already did. He was the ideal father for any child. Fun but caring and considerate about everyone's feelings. All she knew was that when it came to her child's life she was the parent who would set the rules and make sure everything went to plan while he was the fun and childish one who made them laugh. She just hoped her baby would love her as much as she knew she'd love Rick.
"She's okay, he dumped her through text but don't worry, I got back at him for hurting her" she laughed as Rick smiled to himself. "I got Alexis to question him over a murder, to make him feel like the prime suspect and well, I think it went well" she laughed as Rick shook his head quickly and sighed.
"See why are you allowed to do that but I'm not?" he asked.
"Because I'm the cop while you're the writer, I have the badge" she laughed before groaning, her hand running to her stomach quickly. "God that hurt" she hissed.
"Kate, what's wrong? Is it the baby?" he quickly asked, panic running through his veins as he listened to her groan again. "Kate are you okay?" he asked more urgently this time.
"Yeah, I'm fine, just a twinge" she explained as she sighed and shut her eyes slowly. "I'm going to sleep now Rick" she announced before he groaned. "We'll talk tomorrow I promise Rick, I just need to sleep right now" she declared before they both whispered their words of love and their goodbyes. Hanging up slowly, she put the phone down on the side and smiled to herself, knowing that wherever he was Richard Castle still loved her.