Ok so, I decided to just post the 2nd chapter since I already had it…I just wanted to get it out there and see what everyone thought I hope you enjoy!
Alexis ran down the stairs when she heard the doorbell the next morning, "I got it dad!" she screamed as she opened the door excitedly, "Hey Kate!" she beamed as she gave the detective a hug.
"Hey Lex! You ready for some shopping!?"
"Definitely!" As she said that Castle came down the stairs. Alexis walked over to her dad to give him a hug, "Bye dad! Love you!"
"I love you too pumpkin! You girls have fun."
Alexis pulled away from her dad and smiled, "Thanks dad! Come on Kate let's go!" Alexis smiled as she walked past the detective out the door. Beckett looked at Castle who mouthed a 'thank you' to her. She just smiled and nodded and turned to catch up to Alexis.
"So," she said as she reached Alexis and linked her arm in hers, "what do you wanna do first?"
"Hmmm…I'm thinking Mani/Pedi's."
"That sounds PERFECT!" Kate smiled as they walked into the elevator, "Let's do it!"
Alexis and Kate were at the salon trying to figure out colors for their fingers and toes, "Hey Kate which color should I do? This salmon pinkish color or the deep purple?"
Kate thought for a second then pointed, "The first one," she said enthusiastically, "What about me?" Kate asked holding up the two colors she was trying to decide between.
"umm…the silver-definitely!" Alexis smiled.
As they were sitting in the chairs getting their toes done Alexis's cell phone beeped indicating a text message. After seeing Alexis text back and forth for a few minutes she noticed a smile spread across the teenagers face.
"OK kid spill."
"What are you talking about?"
"Oh come on Lex, you have the biggest smile on your face. What did Ashley say?" She said in a teasing tone.
Alexis blushed. "He just asked if…hey wait-how did you know it was Ashley?"
Kate rolled her eyes as she reached her hand out, indicating she wanted the girl's phone. Alexis sighed as she handed Kate the phone, "Never play in one of your dads poker games Alexis."
"Hey!"
She laughed at the teen's expression as she turned her attention to the cell phone. As she looked at the conversation between the two kids she smiled,
-Hey Lex whatcha doin?
-I'm at the salon with Detective Beckett getting manicures and pedicures! She asked me to have a girls day with her! I think she and my dad wanted to distract me from the fact my mom ditched me again. Gotta say…its cheering me up!
-That's nice. She seems really sweet.
-She's the best!
-So are y'all gonna be back for dinner?
-I don't know why?
- What do you say I take you out to a restaurant of your choice? I wanted a chance to do something to cheer you up too ;)
Kate turned to Alexis and smiled, "Aww that's so sweet Lexi!"
"I know!" Alexis squealed. "Do you think dad will mind?"
Kate handed Alexis back her phone, "Oh I think he can be persuaded." Kate smiled as she took her own cell phone out of her pocket.
"What are you gonna do?"
Kate just smirked at her, "You'll see…" She said as she started texting away.
-Hey writer-boy...your daughter just got asked out on a date so she's ditchin me for dinner—whaddya say we order a pizza and have a movie night?
-Ugh Kate do you have to call it a DATE? She's my little girl!
-Aww I know Castle but come on…she IS 16…
-I know I know…its just…
-I know its hard…but don't you want her to have fun?
-ok fine fine…tell her she can go—but you owe me ice cream!
Kate smiled, "I am good" she said as she handed Alexis her phone.
"Eeek!" Alexis screeched as she read through the texts, "He said yes! You actually got him to say yes! Thank you thank you thank you! You really are the best! I can't wait to tell Ash!" Alexis practically threw Kate's phone back at her before she started texting furiously.
Kate laughed at the girl and shook her head; 'teenagers' she thought. She opened up her phone to text Castle.
-You just made your daughters day! I can't tell you how excited she is! She's grinning from ear to ear!
Yeah yeah-just don't forget my ice cream.
Kate rolled her eyes and chuckled as she shut the phone and looked over at Alexis who was still smiling and texting, "So…what restaurant are you picking for your DATE?"
"Antonio's"
"Ohh Italian-VERY good choice my dear. I have taught you well!" They both laughed.
"After this you have to help me find a new outfit! And oh…what am I gonna do with my hair?"
"Don't worry Lex, we will find you the PERFECT outfit and when we get back I'll help you with your hair and make-up. You'll look so good your dad will wish he had said no."
"Are you serious? You would do that?"
Kate looked at the girl surprised, "Of course! I'd love to! Why wouldn't I?"
"Well I mean my own mom…" Alexis looked down, not wanting to continue.
Kate reached over and grabbed Alexis' hand, "I'm really sorry your mom cancelled again sweetie…"
Alexis took a deep breath to collect herself before looking back up at Kate and forcing a smile, "No big deal. It's not like it was a surprise and besides, I don't need…"
Kate interrupted her and squeezed her hand, "Alexis, it's ok to be angry and upset about it."
"I don't need to be…I don't even want her here. Anyway…what should I wear tonight? I was thinking about getting a cute pair of dark straight leg jeans and I can wear them with my brown boots."
Kate sighed 'man this girl is just as stubborn as her father', she thought. Knowing she wasn't going to get anything out of Alexis she let it go, "That sounds awesome. Maybe we can find a nice flowy top to go with it."
"Oh that'd be perfect!"
The pair walked into the loft hours later carrying numerous bags. When Castle saw them he laughed, "Jeez guys is there anything left in the store?"
Alexis rolled her eyes at her father, "Oh come on dad don't be so dramatic! It's not that much stuff."
Rick looked at Kate with wide eyes, "That! Did you see that!? Did you see what you taught my daughter? Now I have to deal with two women rolling their eyes at me!"
Kate and Alexis just laughed as they started towards the stairs, "Don't forget about Grams dad! I'm sure we could teach her!"
Rick just groaned as the two laughed louder.
Once Alexis had changed into her outfit she went to the bathroom where Kate was getting everything ready.
"Ok Lex have a seat. So what do you want to do with your hair? Up…down? Curly…straight?
Alexis sat down, "Can you curl it like yours? I love the way you do your hair. I wanted to learn how to do that."
Kate smiled, "Sure." She brushed the young girls hair then sectioned it off and taking a small portion, began putting in the loose curls. After she did a few she looked at Alexis in the mirror who smiled and nodded her approval. Kate was halfway done with Alexis' hair and was working on the back when Alexis grew silent. Kate looked at her in the mirror again and saw the girl was deep in thought. "Penny for your thoughts," she said softly.
The girl's expression immediately changed as she was shaken from her trance, "Huh? What?"
Kate sighed as she set the curling iron down and spun the chair around so she and Alexis would be face to face, "Alexis I know you…I know what you're thinking."
"Really? Then what am I thinking?"
Kate took a deep breath, "You're thinking your mom should be the one here helping you get ready for your date…not me." When Alexis looked down Kate put her hand on Alexis' knee, squeezing it, "Hmmm? Am I close?"
Alexis looked up at Kate, "Kate…I….I really don't want to talk about this…"
"Alexis…"
"Please Kate…."
Kate relented and spun the stool around and picked the curling iron up to finish the back of Alexis's hair. Neither spoke while she was finishing and when she set the curling iron down Kate broke the silence, "Alexis…you know you can always talk to me right?" Alexis just nodded, "Ok good, as long as you know that." Kate wrapped her arms around Alexis from behind, "I'm always here kid."
Alexis squeezed Kate's arms that were around her, "Thanks Kate."
Kate gave her one last squeeze before she let go. "Ok hand me the hairspray." Alexis did as she was instructed and Kate lightly sprayed it through her red hair and turned her around to face her. She smiled, "Alright now for the fun part…make up!" Alexis giggled as she turned sideways to grab her make-up bag.
When Alexis and Kate walked into Castle's office he stopped writing and looked up, "Jeez Beckett…did you have to make her look so beautiful?"
Kate laughed and Alexis smiled as she twirled around for her dad, "You really think so?"
Rick shut his lap top and walked over to Alexis, enveloping her in a hug, "Yes. You look gorgeous Alexis."
"Thanks dad!" When the doorbell rang Alexis pulled away, "Yay! That's Ashley!" She said as she ran to get the door. Kate and Castle followed.
"Hey Ashley!"
"Hey Alexis! You look…amazing!" the young boy stuttered trying to find his words.
Rick looked at Kate at whispered, "See what you did? You see the way he's looking at her!"
Kate swatted his arm, "Oh…seriously?"
"Hey Ashley, I'll meet you at the elevator, I just have to grab my purse."
"Ok sounds good. Goodnight Mr. Castle, Detective Beckett."
"Night Ashley" they both said in unison. He walked towards the elevator and Alexis ran to get her purse.
"See Castle, he is a perfectly polite kid."
"Yeah yeah" he mumbled and Kate just rolled her eyes.
Alexis came running down the stairs towards Kate and Rick. She hugged her father, "Bye dad! Thanks!"
"You're welcome Alexis. Have fun…just…not to much fun."
This time both Kate and Alexis rolled their eyes. Alexis ran to the door but stopped suddenly and ran back, surprising Kate as she wrapped her in a hug, "Thank you Kate, for everything."
"Anytime Alexis." She smiled. As Alexis walked toward the door Kate yelled out, "Hey Lex, make sure that he knows your dads got someone with a gun…and who can stage a murder without leaving evidence looking out for you."
Alexis turned around and Kate winked at her. Alexis laughed, "Thanks Kate."
When Alexis walked out the door Rick sighed, "I can't believe she's going out on dates now. I don't think I like this very much." He said as he looked at Kate and made a pouty face.
"Aww come on Castle," She said as she grabbed his arm and started leading him to the kitchen, "The pizza won't be here for a little while but we can start with dessert. I brought chocolate ice cream…"
"Yes!" He smiled and she shook her head. He was as easy to distract as a child.
When Alexis walked in Kate and Rick were sitting on the couch watching the 2nd movie of the night. Kate was sitting sideways with her back against the arm of the couch and her legs stretched over Castle's lap, while Castle had his arms resting lightly on them.
"Hey guys!" She smiled as she walked into the den.
"Hey sweetie, looks like you had fun." Castle said, pausing the movie and looking at her glowing face.
"Yeah it was great, he even took me to get frozen yogurt."
"That's so sweet!" Kate smiled, "But, he didn't try any funny business right? Do I need to go scare him-I have my gun…"
Alexis rolled her eyes, "Relax mom…he was a perfect gentleman." As soon as she said it Alexis slapped her hands over her mouth. She hadn't met to say that it just…came out. Kate and Rick looked at each other then back at Alexis who was beginning to get tears in her eyes. Without saying a word she turned and ran out of the room.
"Alexis wait!" Rick said starting to get off the couch to go after her.
Kate put her hand on his arm to stop him. He looked at her confused. "Let me go talk to her ok?" Rick just nodded and Kate got up and walked out of the room.
Ok so there's chapter 2! There won't be any spoilers in this story and…I don't know if Alexis was 17 or 16 during Season 3 but in this story she is 16…(I'm taking some creative liberties).