On Valentine's Day, Castle could barely concentrate when he was examining Ryan and Esposito's murder board in the bullpen. His brain was filled with what awaited him at home - his wife who'd been given the green light by Doctor Harvey that they were able to start practicing for RJ's little brother or sister. They'd had their romantic nights here and there, but in the two months since having RJ, they'd been so occupied with Alexis and the baby that they were looking forward to the night that he was going to spend with Beckett's father.

He noodled around on his cellphone, thought about ordering her more flowers than the ones he knew she'd received earlier that day and wondered if stopping at the market for some fresh fruit and chocolate would give Beckett the wrong idea about how he wanted the night to go. Castle was so ensconced in his own brain that he barely registered one of his friends trying to get his attention.

'Hel-looooo in there.' Ryan waved a file folder in front of Castle's face to try and bring him back to planet Earth, arched an eyebrow at the writer when he glanced up from his iPhone. 'Any thoughts you'd like to share with us?'

'No, for all of mine are dirty and focused on my wife.'

'Too much information, bro,' Esposito said, still studying the time-line. 'I don't need to think about you two like that.'

'Not much fun is it,' Ryan gloated, thankful his bro was the one getting fidgety.

'Shut up.'

'What are you and Jenny doing for Valentine's, Ryan?' Castle asked, breaking up the squabble so his good mojo wouldn't be ruined. 'I'd ask Esposito the same question, but since he and Meredeth want to give Tessi a sibling, we know what he's going to be up to tonight.'

'I'd protest but it's true.' Esposito glanced at his watch and decided it was time to call it a day. 'Give Beckett and RJ our love, and to Lex, though I'm sure Shane will have that covered, too.'

Ryan just shook his head at his partner who was already heading for the elevator. 'That dude is getting laid so much to try and make another baby with Meredeth, I'm surprised he doesn't pass out from the lack of blood above his belt. And to answer your question, Jenny and I are going with our tradition.'

'Chinese and dirty movies?'

'Why mess with perfection?' The handsome Irishman sighed, threw the file down on his desk. 'I'm going to jet too, pick up my take-out order while Jenny takes Dell over to my sister Kelsey's place.'

'She's not doing Valentine's?'

'Her and her fiance celebrated two days ago, he is en route to Berlin for a conference of some kind so she volunteered to take Dell for the night. Anytime you need a sitter for RJ, she's always happy to help out.'

'Good to know,' Castle replied sincerely as they headed for the elevator. 'At least I can be secure in the knowledge one-hundred percent that my daughter and her boyfriend aren't cozied up drinking wine in some lovers-only room in a hotel.'

'Yeah kind of hard to do that when you're seven time zones away.'

'Exactly.'

Ryan couldn't resist once more and slid his eyes sideways to Castle. 'They're probably just cyber-sexing over Skype.'

'You're mean.'

'Happy Valentine's Day, Castle.'

The first thing Castle noticed when he got home was the feeling of something soft and slippery under his boot. Looking down, he saw it was a single red rose petal, the start of a trail that led him over to the kitchen table where there were two wine glasses waiting and a bottle of champagne in the bucket of ice. There was also a note on the table.

Bring the booze and your body to the bedroom. Love Kate.

Not wanting to waste any time, Castle followed the instructions and followed the trail of single rose petals up the stairs to the bedroom door, which was shut. He nudged it open and immediately felt his dial to go eleven.

There were candles everywhere in the room, giving off a soft, sensual light and in the middle of the bed was Beckett in a black lace baby doll, her beautiful curvy post-baby body looking like sweet cream against the deep, dark-red satin sheets she saved for special occasions, like tonight.

'Hey Rich,' she purred with a sultry smile. 'Is that a bottle of champagne in your hand or are you just happy to see me?'

'Hello, saucy.' Castle set the bottle on her beside table along with the glasses. 'RJ's gone to your dad's?'

'Yes and he is very excited to have his grandson for a whole night. Which means Mommy and Daddy get to play...very...very...loudly.' She stretched out the words, nipping at his lips in between, then moved her hands down his broad shoulder, over his pecs to undo his buttons. 'What do you want to play first?'

Castle didn't answer her question, just lowered his mouth to hers as she finished up with his buttons, and moved on to his belt and pants. When he was in his skin, he leaned in so Beckett was on her back beneath him, feasting on the taste of her lips. His hand slid up to tug the strap of her lingerie down and a quick pull of the lace had one beautiful breast revealed for his hungry, searching mouth.

Beckett felt her eyes cross as she closed them, her breath catching in her throat. She loved her son and being a mother but tonight she was just a woman sexing up her hot hubby with the very impressive talent. Her hips arched against his in a slow rhythm as he feast on her, then moved on to her other breast before running his tongue in the valley between them, made her cry out. Then suddenly, he slowed his pace and Beckett could feel her hormones raging in her veins.

'Rich, what is it?' she asked him softly.

'I don't want to rush you. I want you to enjoy since it's the first time we've had sex since RJ came along.'

Beckett pursed her lips; she had a feeling he might take this route, so she reached for the little tube on her night stand and showed it to him. 'You know what this is?'

'It's that personal gel stuff, right?'

'Mm-hmm.' She flipped open the top, squeezed a little of it onto her fingertips and keeping her eyes on his, lower her hand so it disappeared between her thighs. She rocked against her hand a little, then let it rest on the top of her thigh. 'Still think you're rushing me, my love?'

'Hell no.'

He covered her body with his, and because he was already at full attention from hearing her sighs and moans as he'd suckled at her breasts, the moment he'd rolled on the condom he slipped inside his wife and reveled in her low throat moan as he did so. The impatient wriggle of her hips told him that she wanted it fast and passionate, so instead he moved slowly drawing the pleasure out from her in loud, unstifled cries of erotic joy. His name was on her lips as he drove her up to dizzying orgasmic heights and she shuddered bodily beneath him as she came, and even as she trembled in aftershock, Castle kept his eyes on hers and she murmured how much she loved him.

'I...love...you,' she managed between gulping breaths.

Castle felt the silver streak begin to glisten in his mind's eye and he knew he was about to go over the edge himself, so he kept his eyes steady on hers as well. 'Love you too.'

Then his mouth was on hers as release welcomed him with open arms.

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