Chapter 3: Chapter 3
A/N: Okay guys, here's how it's gonna go. Because it's Friday and I got accepted in to university yesterday and your reviews make me feel less worthless than I think I am, I'm in a good mood… I'm going to give you want you want, but I'm also going to give myself what I want. I'm gonna make this chapter end the way the song ends, but I won't end the story there and I won't end it how the song ends… Confused? Basically, they're gonna have a miracle baby… I don't know if any of this is possible in real life… but hey, it's fiction, it doesn't all have to be true right? Truthfully, I was afraid to write more than I planned for because I feel like I'm gonna ruin it. So if at any point, you think it's going downhill… tell me. So, I hope you guys like it… *crosses fingers*
"When are Alexis and Martha coming back?" Kate asked, sitting at the kitchen counter as Castle prepared a fruit plate for her.'
"Uuummm, tomorrow I believe." He told her, cutting up strawberries to add to the plate, her latest craving.
"We should tell them." She said, picking a grape off of the plate and popping it into her mouth.
"Sure thing." He placed the fruit plate in front of her with a smug grin on his face.
"Lose the grin Castle, it's just fruit." She teased, reaching for the chocolate syrup to dip just about everything in.
Thankfully, the morning sickness had subsided, but her cravings were out of control. Just last week she was craving some candy she ate once while in Italy. Castle had gone through a lot to call an outrageous amount of persons to track that candy down and have it shipped to the loft for her, only to have her move on to another craving the very next day.
It had been 18 weeks and her belly was a little more noticeable now. Dr. Addison had said the baby was going to be a big one, which Kate wasn't too pleased with. Castle on the other hand had been very excited.
"If you were the one pushing something the size of a watermelon or bigger, I don't think that smile would be on your face." She snapped.
Immediately, the smile dropped from his face.
"I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be insensitive, I just really love this child already and it's just so exciting…"
She felt bad for snapping at him and took his hands in hers, lacing their fingers together.
"I'm sorry Castle, it's just my hormones are all over the place today… I know you mean well." She apologized.
She smiled as she thought about how Castle was excited to go to every doctor's appointment she had and even wanted to start buying clothes for their baby. She had to remind him that they don't know the sex of the baby or what size the baby will be and they should wait until she was farther along.
"Crap, I'm late." Castle cursed, bringing her back to the future.
"Late for what?" She turned on her stool as he rushed into the bedroom.
"I was scheduled for a meeting with Black Pawn at 11… and it's 12." He disappeared into their room.
She turned her attention back to her breakfast as he rummaged around in his room for something to wear. She had finished the fruit by the time he returned dressed in a navy blue button down shirt and black pants.
"Mmm, you look good in blue." She flirted as she stared up at him through her lashes.
"Yea?" He whispered, moving closer to her, situating himself between her thighs.
"Makes you want me right?" He flirted, his voice husky and his eyes darkening with lust.
"I always want you." She wrapped her arms around his neck, "But, I'd lose the clothes."
He groaned, "If I didn't have to go right now, I'd take you right here."
She shifted her legs, drawing him closer to her. His closeness, mixed with her hormones had her incredibly turned on.
"Can't you just… skip it?" She purred, unbuttoning his top button.
He placed a hand on hers to stop her from unbuttoning the rest, before things got too out of control.
"You know if I could, I would. Nothing I'd rather do than be with you, in every possible way." He breathed in her ear, sending chills down her spine, "But, with another baby on the way, I think it's best I try not to get fired."
He dipped his head and met her lips in a heated kiss, that had him breathing unevenly when they separated. He cleared his throat.
"We'll continue this later." He growled, backing away slowly.
"I'll hold you to that." She winked, as he made his way to the door.
"I'll see you in a few." He waved as he stepped out of the loft.
She was awoken by the sounds of keys turning in the lock, she sat up on the couch and when had she even fallen asleep? She checked her watch, 3 hours, she had been asleep for 3 hours.
"Kate!" She heard a familiar voice squeak.
"Alexis! Martha! You're back! I thought you weren't home until tomorrow." She said, surprised at the change in plans.
"Yes well, we decided to cut the trip a bit short dear." Martha informed her as she breezed her way into the kitchen to pour herself a glass of water.
She nodded as she turned back to Alexis, who had her eyebrows bunched up and was staring at her belly.
"Alexis?" She called, getting the girl's attention.
Alexis' head snapped up immediately, "Oh! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to stare, I was just wondering if…" She started to stammering, "Oh never mind." She turned away, he face turning red.
Kate felt sorry for the girl and thought about telling her, she assumed the girl was wondering if she was pregnant and although her middle was a bit more noticeable now, she wore one of Rick's T-Shirts which mostly hid it. She decided she would tell them, but when Castle returned.
"There's something I have to tell you guys." She announced, "But when Rick gets home."
"Sure dear, where is Richard by the way?" Martha asked, looking around the room for her son.
"He had a meeting with Black Pawn." She said, sounding a bit disappointed.
"Had other plans did we?" Martha winked at Kate, who blushed and looked at the ground.
Alexis shuddered, "Ugh, I do not want to hear about these plans" She said, covering her ears.
"It's okay Alexis, I'm not gonna gross you out." Kate assured the girl.
"Thank you." Alexis mouthed, removing her hands from her ears.
"Did dad say when he was coming home?" She asked, moving her luggage under the stairs.
At that moment, the door opened as Castle stepped into the living room.
"Just about now." He said, closing the door behind him. "Back already? I thought you were coming back tomorrow?" He asked, pulling his daughter in for a hug.
"We decided to cut it short." She told him, hugging him tightly.
"Welcome back Richard." Martha called from the couch, "Now that he's home, what was it you wanted to tell us?" She asked, looking at Kate with a knowing look.
"Um, yea." She turned to Castle, "I'm gonna tell them."
He stepped up to her and wrapped his hand around her waist, pulling her into his chest and placing a kiss on the top of her head.
"Okay." He said, loosening his grip, so he could turn back to his mother and his daughter.
"Well, Martha, how do you feel about being a grandparent again?" Kate asked, smiling.
"I knew it!" Alexis exclaimed, running over to Kate and pulling her into a tight embrace.
"This is so exciting! I'm going to be a big sister!" She grinned.
"Congratulations you two, how far along are you?" Martha asked.
"Eighteen weeks." She responded, leaning into Castle.
"Girl or boy?" Alexis asked, practically bouncing up and down.
"We decided we want to be surprised." Castle told her, "So you're okay with this?"
"Okay? I'm ecstatic! I always wanted a baby sibling, before you get too old." She teased.
He pouted and Kate squeezed his hands, trying to supress her laughter.
"I'm glad to hear that Alexis, actually, I'm due in the doctor's office this week, if you guys want to come?" She offered.
"Yes!" Alexis practically shouted.
"Oh that would be wonderful dear!" Martha stood, waltzing over to them and enveloping them in a huge hug.
"This is great news! I'm very happy for you." She released them and made her way to the stairs, "Now, if you excuse me, I'm going to take a nap. This face doesn't come naturally."
"Don't" Kate warned Castle, without even having to look at him to know that he was about to respond to Martha's statement.
Castle's mouth snapped shut and Alexis rolled her eyes and excused herself to make some phone calls.
"Well, that went well." She breathed.
Castle turned her around and pulled her back into him.
"I'm just glad they're gone, because I don't know how much longer I could go without ripping your clothes off…. Or my clothes for that matter." He growled, dipping his head to nibble her ear.
She moaned, "But I really like this shirt." She tried to tease, but her voice came out as a breathy whisper as he moved from her ear to suck on her neck.
"Castle." She moaned, her head falling back, giving him more access.
"I believe you have a promise to fulfil." She dug her nails into his scalp as he effortlessly picked her up and she wrapped her legs around his waist.
"How could I forget?" He walked to his bedroom, kicking the door close behind him and laying her on the bed.
Their love making has been tender and gentle since they found out she was pregnant, but this time it was rough and quick. The desire from that morning causing them to want each other desperately. As they lay on top of the sheets, in a thin sheen of sweat, trying to steady their breathing. He was on his side, with one hand splayed across her belly, rubbing it gently.
"This is perfect." He murmured.
"What?" She asked, turning her head to him.
"This. You, me, us, making a family, it's perfect." She smiled and reached a hand up to brush the hair away from his eyes.
"Thank you." She whispered, looking into his eyes.
His brows furrowed, "For what?"
"Loving me." He grabbed her hand and placed tiny kisses all over it.
"I'll never stop."
"Castle, I'm pregnant, not an invalid, I can drive a car." She glared at him, her hand outstretch, waiting for her keys.
They were at the precinct and just managed to close another case. The captain had given everyone the rest of the day off for their hard work, which Kate was glad for, because all she wanted to do was go home and relax in the bath.
"I know you can, but…" He started.
She raised an eyebrow, "But what Castle?"
"Look, why can't I just drive?" He asked, his voice slightly pleading.
"Because I want to drive." She countered.
Castle stared at her, they had been having this argument for a while now and it was clear she was not backing down.
He handed her keys over, "Good boy." She winked as she sauntered around him and towards the elevator. He could only watch as she walked, she wasn't as graceful as usual because she had more weight on her body, but it was still the sexiest thing ever. He stood there, with is mouth hanging open when she stopped and looked over her shoulder, a smirk on her face.
"You coming Castle?" She questioned.
"Almost." He mumbled as he pants suddenly got a whole lot tighter.
Unfortunately for him, they were not alone in the elevator, so he could not get back at her for her little tease. The elevator made a stop and the other occupants came off and immediately he was in her space, backing her up against the back of the elevator wall.
"You're a little tease you know that?" He growled.
She didn't respond, her mouth was set in a thin line and she stared straight ahead of her at his chest.
"Kate?" He asked, backing up a little.
"Mmm"
"You okay?" He asked, getting concerned. She looked so far away and the pained expression on her face was not comforting.
"Kate? What is it? It is the baby? Are you in pain? What – "His questions were cut off as she fainted into his arms?
"Kate!" He knelt down and laid her on the floor, trying to get her to regain consciousness. It wasn't working. "Oh God, Kate, don't do this." Tears were forming in his eyes, as he checked if she was still breathing. She was, okay, that was a good sign.
He pulled out his phone and dialled for an ambulance.
The elevator dinged as the doors opened to the parking garage. He picked her up and walked out of the elevator, making his way to her car, opening it and laying her in the back until the ambulance arrived.
Five minutes later, he was still trying to wake her, but making no progress when the ambulance arrived. He told the paramedics she was pregnant and to hurry. They loaded her into the ambulance and sped off as Castle sat in the back with her holding her hand.
"Come on Kate, come back to me." He whispered, stroking her hand with his thumb.
They finally arrived at the hospital and she was rushed into an examination room. Dr. Addison was called for as they set her up. The doctor came quickly and Kate's eyes fluttered open.
"Kate!" Castle breathed, as they hooked her up to a bunch of machines. He could hear the steady beat of her heart fill the room.
"Castle?" She looked around, "Why am I here?" She looked back at him confused.
"Well, you fainted." He informed her.
"So you brought me to the hospital?" She asked, raising her eyebrows.
"Well Kate, you're pregnant, I didn't want to take the chance." He told her, his eyes worried.
"Sorry to interrupt you two, but Kate, a few questions." Dr. Addison spoke.
Kate blinked up at her, she hadn't even realized the doctor was in the room. She didn't even remember when she had put that cold fluid on her stomach and began performing an ultrasound.
"Have you been experiencing any bleeding? Any pain?" She asked, her eye trained on the screen in front of her.
Kate sat up, feeling worried, why was she even asking these questions? Surely, nothing was wrong with her baby. She blamed her fainting on the fact that she hadn't eaten that day. Okay, maybe that wasn't the best thing to do and she'd never forgive herself if anything happened to their child because of that.
"No why?" She asked, watching the doctor's concerned face. She tightened her grip on Castle's hand.
"Because your baby has no heartbeat."
End A/N: THE BABY IS NOT DEAD. I REPEAT. THE BABY IS NOT DEAD. THE DOCTOR IS GONNA APPEAR IN THE TARDIS AND SAVE THE BABY! (No, not really, but the baby isn't dead.) Because you guys were so dreading the ending and begging me not the end it that way, I won't. So don't worry, okay guys? I couldn't do it to you… So this fic is not done and you will get everything you want. So, I'll see you back for the next chapter? I just hope I don't ruin this fic by going further that I intended I really don't wanna disappoint you guys. So leave me a review yea? Thanks.
Funfact: Not really fun, but when I'm writing this, I always have Small Bump on repeat…
Another thing, someone needs to stop me before I write a fic based on every Ed Sheeran song I know.
Ashley