James Brawn NTSB investigator was dictating his notes.

"On May 13th at 10:55 PM during a storm outside Pittsburgh PA in the rugged mountains flight 1505 USA Air from Newark to Pittsburgh crashed into the side of a mountain.

Investigators arrived 7 hours later when it was daylight. The crash perimeter was limited. Only few fires remain since most were put out by the down pour. The Investigators found 19 survivors in various states of triage. Someone with some sort of medical training had assisted them. There was 58 dead including the crew. The plane was more or less intact with the front of the plane on one side of the hill and the lower part of the plane on the other side. The plane was split in the middle. The damage to the surrounding was minimal. The survivors all described a young woman who helped them then disappeared into the rains.

If it was not for the assistance of this Good Samaritan most would have died from shock."

James concluded his recording.

James looked up at his colleague who knocked at his office door.

"Jim? They found our Good Samaritan." Edward Schaft said his partner.

"Really…?" Jim said.

"Yeah it was on the news that Richard Castle and his guides found her." Ed smiled knowing his partner's opinion on the pushy writer.

Jim winced he really did not like that nosy want a be investigator. He really caused him many personal headaches.

"So Ed when can we interview her?" Jim asked "hopefully soon?"

Ed shook his head no then said.

"Castle's lawyer has stated not until she fully recovers." Ed said.

"Great not only is she the key witness but she is being sheltered too! How do they expect us to do our jobs when we can not interview our key witness?" Jim fumed.

"Jim look our witness has a history of PTSD. You would not want to be around if you triggered something in your questioning?" Ed said with compassion.

"Yeah you are right I will just have to publish the interim report sighting pilot error." Jim said. "But as soon as we can we have to interview her!"

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Kate was steadily improving Kate was being visited but everyone at the 12th then the surprise visitor.

"Victoria. How nice of you to come." Martha said as she saw the Captain of the 12th.

"Martha, thank you for inviting me I was a bit confused why this invitation was extended." Gates said.

"I think I will let Katherine and Richard explain" Martha said as she guided her into the living room.

"Hello Captain." Kate said as she walked to her then shook her hand.

"Well look at you! All healed?" Gates asked.

"Yes all healed…Look Captain I did not leave under the best of circumstances." Kate said.

Victoria held up her hand.

"Forget it Kate I am glad you survived and are thriving under Mr. Castle's care." Gates said.

"Yes I am thank you." Kate said. "The real reason is I have reconsidered my position with the federal gov't. I would like to return to the 12th as soon as possible."

Gates was not expecting that from her.

"Can you tell me why the change of heart?" Gates asked.

"Well as you know I had 4 long months to think about everything in my life. I discovered I took this job with the feds under misconceptions. I am trying to rectify that." Kate said.

"I see so let me get this straight you want your old job back?" Gates asked.

"Yes sir if it could be arranged. It is where I belong." Kate said.

"Impossible Detective that slot has been filled but if you want to return to NYPD you will have to study and take the Lieutenant's test!" Gate said. "I will get the paper work for your reassignment right away. Welcome back Detective Beckett."

Gates shook her hand.

"It will not be Beckett much longer." Kate said.

"Oh really so the rumors are true?" Gates asked.

"Yes they are" Rick said smiling at Kate.

"We are having a small wedding on the 15th of November. I would like it if you would attend." Kate said with Rick standing next to her.

"I see well thank you for the invitation. I will let you know but I have a precinct to run. The LT test is in three weeks. Good luck detective." Gates said. Martha showed her out.

"Rick I am back!" Kate squealed and jumped into his arms.

"LT Castle has a nice ring to it!" Rick said kissing his almost bride.

Alexis hearing the squeal ran to investigate.

"What is going on Kate? Dad?" Alexis asked.

"Kate is going back to the 12th and is assigned to study for the LT exam." Rick said excitedly.

"Really? That is great news! I will help you study if you don't mind!" Alexis said.

"Alexis I appreciate the offer but I think I have all the study partner I need in your Dad." Kate said patting his chest.

Rick smiled

Alexis hugged her almost step mother. "I am so happy for you." Rick joined in to make it a family hug.