It was a quarter past midnight when Kate's cell phone rang throughout the silent apartment. Almost asleep she answered the phone 'Beckett'. There was a pause on the other end of the phone and Kate could feel herself falling back asleep.

"Mrs. C?" A soft voice caught her attention. Sitting up in bed, sleep was quickly leaving as Kate glanced at her screen trying to determine the caller.

"Yes," She answered cautiously as she waited for a clue as to who was on the other end of the phone call. She heard the person sniffle before they continued.

"I know it's late, but I didn't know who else to call. You're the only one I know who's done this before."

Kate nodded her head as the pinned the caller. "It's okay Rebecca. Where are you? I'll come so we can talk."

Rebecca raddled off her current location and hung up the phone. In a few minutes a cab pulled up and Kate exited walking over to hug her daughter-in-law.

"Tell me what's wrong," Kate encouraged. Rebecca had tears in her eyes as she recalled her evening with David that end in a fight. Kate nodded as she listened to the story.

"How did you do it Mrs. C? How did you go from being with your family to having to run your team. I love my work but I also love my family. I feel like I'm being pulled it two different directions."

"It's hard. I'm not going to lie to you there. Being detective is a difficult task. David was too young to remember when I was a detective. You miss a few birthdays, a soccer game or a dance recital. But it helps if you leave work at the precinct. Make sure that when you are home, you really are home. Don't let your mind be at your desk going over a case. And if you can, leave before bedtime. You'd be surprised how much tucking your babies in can help clear your mind."

"I hope David can forgive me."

"Why wouldn't he forgive you Becca?"

Rebecca shrugged. "Anna lost her first tooth today and I missed it. I said some horrible things to him. God I'm such an idiot. "

"No you're not," Kate shook her head. "You're a mother but more importantly, you are human. Everyone's emotions get the better of them every now and then. If they did come out at some point we'd really have a problem. I'm sure that David's already talked with his dad and that Rick claimed him down."

Just then Rebecca's car radio went off. "Detective Castle, what's your location?"

Rebecca smiled apologetically. "I'm sorry. I have to get that."

Kate chuckled and held a hand up. "You don't have to explain to me."

Rebecca gave her location and turned to Kate. "My partner is going to be coming shortly." Kate nodded and waited watching Rebecca. There was still more on her daughter-in-law's mind. "What was it like working with your husband?"

Kate smiled. There is was. "It was," Kate paused trying to think of the right word. "Interesting. By the time Rick and I had decided to try an official relationship, we had already gone through all the steps of a normal one. We had fights, and make-ups. We'd argue and finish each other's sentences. In a way we become each other's best friend. Now don't get me wrong, I still needed my alone time. But it helped having someone who understood how my day went without having to ask. After I was promoted to Lieutenant, Rick stayed home more. He understood my job required something different from me and that if he wanted to be helpful he had to stay home. He made it his job at the time to greet me when I arrived home and help me unwind. He continued writing and when he would be away on a tour, David would to take over. He used to say it was his job as the oldest to look out for everyone, including me."

"I guess sometimes never change," Rebecca smiled feeling lighter then she had at the top of the hour. A woman walked up looking between Rebecca and Kate.

"Commander," The detective nodded towards Kate. "Castle," the detective nodded towards Rebecca.

Kate shook her head and addressed the detective. "I'm not your commander any longer, Sarah. You can call me Mrs. Castle now."

Sarah simply shook her head. "No ma'am. It wouldn't be right. You earned your right to be a Commander. I feel the need to honor that right."

"If you insist," Kate said on a sigh before looking at Rebecca. "Are you good now?"

"Yes, thank you," Rebecca moved quickly and hugged Kate before anyone else showed up.

"It was nothing. I'm glad you called me."

"Me too," Rebecca smiled.

"Just remember, he's just looking out for you. His father was the same way," Kate laughed as she got into a cab and gave the driver her address.