Kate was told Captain Gates herself wanted to see her. Kate was once again coming to the 12th since she finished the LT test. Gate was training her to take over some of the admin functions of the detectives on Homicide and Robbery. Kate was given a corner office away from the Bull Pen but her thoughts always drifted back to her old team. That Team consisted of Espo and Ryan in her mind. Det. Charles Grobin was brought over from the 74th to fill the junior slot so Ryan has someone to lord over. But surprising everyone was Ann Hastings getting her Gold badge. Gates assigned her to Espo's team.
Gates stood in her doorway.
"Thinking about the old days? Huh Detective? I have to admit once I got my LT bars I did so too. I missed those days but things change right Detective Beckett." Gates said.
"Yes Sir. Can I assist you with anything?" Kate asked "Are you coming to my wedding?"
That is a double yes Detective. I do need your assistance. Yes my husband and I will be attending. Gates said.
Kate noticed the piece of paper in her Captain's hand.
"Sir is that the results?" Kate asked pointing at the paper.
"Yes Detective, You have once again bested me." Gates said.
"Sir?" Kate was questioning what did her Captain mean.
"There was a bit of concern at first about possible cheating but it was made clear you would not cheat nor would you condone anyone helping you by feeding you the answers." Gates said.
"I'm happy you have such confidence in me Sir." Kate said.
"Here are your results Detective and your board is set up for the 17th of November at 10 AM at 1PP. You need to be in your dress blues since if you pass which I am confident there will be a swearing in ceremony right after. So if you want anyone to be there Please informed them now Detective. Congratulations…Detective Beckett…" Gates said holding out her hand.
Kate grasped it firmly.
"Thank you Sir." Kate said shaking her Captain's hand.
"Please let me leave the room. Then you can look at the results." Her Captain asked.
"Certainly Sir. Thank You again Captain." Kate said.
Kate did as her Captain asked then as the door was closed the Bull Pen heard a shout for Joy. Both Espo and Ryan were knocking at Kate's door wondering if anything was wrong.
"Hey Guys. Take a look at this!" Kate showed them both the LT exam results.
"What…well congrats! Boss a perfect score? I thought nobody could get a perfect score. I heard Gates with 97 was the highest." Espo said.
"Yeah I heard they changed the test after she took it. It was supposed to be made harder." Ryan said.
"Guys do not take this the wrong way but for the past 3 weeks before the test. Castle and I have been cramming for this exam. I have to admit Castle does know his police procedures and policies. He was right more than I was on the practice tests." Kate said praising her almost husband.
"Hey is this the time for your board?" Espo pointed out.
"Yeah it is." Kate admitted.
"What 2 days after you get married that sure cuts into your Honeymoon time!" Ryan said.
"Yeah what do you think Castle would think about that?" Espo asked.
"Well I do not rightly know but I should call him and share with him the good news." Kate said.
Kate got on the phone and in the Bull Pen she could hear Rick's distinctive ring tone for her getting closer.
Kate hung up only to see Rick appear with 2 Hot Chocolates, a Bear claw and a packet of fruits and nuts.
"Oh there you are!" Kate rushed over to kiss him. The boys just grinned.
"Well… Hello to you too…!" Rick said breaking the kiss then setting her gift on the table.
"Hey Castle" the boys said.
"Ryan Espo what is going on here?" Rick asked.
Kate looked at her almost husband then a big grin split across her face.
"Rick we did it! The Results from the LT exam look at it!" Kate said forcing the paper into his hands.
Rick's smile got even larger.
"I knew you could do it!" Rick said. "Congratulations so when is the board?"
"Er Guys could we be alone for a moment?" Kate asked.
"Oh yeah sure" Ryan said pulling Espo by the arm. "Come along Espo."
"You know I could write you up for sullying your commanding officer." Espo said as he was dragged out of the room.
Rick then closed the door. Rick kissed her again this time with much more passion. Kate just melted into his side.
"Ok Kate let me have it. I know you are not telling me something." Rick said.
"Rick, please do not get mad we just have to postpone our Honeymoon plans!" Kate said.
"Postpone 'til when? I really wanted you to see southern Europe." Rick said disappointedly.
"I know we discussed those plans but the board only can convene on my Birthday!" Kate said.
"I see well Kate then plans are on hold then. This is more important anyway." Rick brightly said.
"I knew I was marrying the right person!' Kate said kissing him hard.
"Ok Kate you have much work to do. I have to change our Honeymoon Plans. I guess we will stay in your Father's cabin then." Rick said.
"Rick I know you will be able to make it work no matter where we end up. All I know I want to see you in your tux at the appointed place and time!" Kate said.
"Darling that is exactly where I will be. We can discuss the particulars later." Rick said getting a quick kiss then exiting out her door.
"Rick You forgot…" Kate voice died down as she took a drink of the Hot Chocolate and bit into the Bear Claw. Kate's eyes closed the Bear Claw was heavenly.