I've had this typed up but not had time to get it up work has been hectic. But here it is :) Hope that you like it! Thank you for the kind reviews.

Disclaimer: No still not my show

It was a long drive to the Hampton's, Ashley and Alexis had been in the back seat discussing what they would be doing for the weekend. Their ideas ranged from movie nights, to a day on the beach and going into town shopping. This was more for Alexis than it was for Ashley enjoyed all the time that he could spend with Alexis. Kate and Rick were alternating between driving because Kate said she wasn't being very productive in the passenger seat. They stopped off at a service station to refuel and Alexis jumped out to get a drink.

Rick turned in his seat to face Ashley. "So Ashley how are you enjoying the road trip so far?"

Ashley looked at him and smiled they still hadn't gotten over their first meeting and Ashley was still a little unsure as to how stable Rick actually was. "I'm enjoying myself very much."

"I bet you are." Rick mumbled.

"Sorry what was that?" Ashley asked him.

"Oh nothing I'm glad."

Kate went and paid in for the fuel and made her way back to the car Alexis tagging alongside her. "So how much further do we have?" Kate asked as she sat in the driver's seat.

"Are you sure you don't want me to drive the last stretch? We're only about half an hour away." Rick asked looking at her.

"No I am quite capable, besides you've drove most of the way." Kate said staring at him.

"Well okay if you insist." Rick turned to look outside the window. "But if we get lost I'm not bailing you out."

Unfortunately for him he hadn't said it quiet enough. "So you think I'm incapable of getting us there now?"

Rick turned and looked at her. "No I never said that." He tried to defend himself.

"Not in so many words no but you still did."

"Erm…I'm sorry?"

"Why do men think that will change everything?" She shook her head and started the car.

Rick opened his mouth but Kate looked at him. "Sarcasm Castle. Sarcasm."

He turned away now she was mad at him, she was using his last name.

"Are they always like this?" Ashley whispered to Alexis.

"Yeah pretty much, but one of them usually cracks first. Usually my dad." Alexis said back as she sat with him.

They continued the drive for about ten minutes before Rick turned to Kate. "Kate?"

She carried on driving at a normal speed but was silent nonetheless. He tried again.

"I really am sorry, I didn't mean to say it."

"Well they why did you?" She stared at him for a brief moment before turning her eyes back onto the road.

"Because I'm a man and I say stupid things."

"That's about right."

"Also I tend not to think before I speak."

"Not a surprise."

He really had to come up with something to say but he couldn't think of anything. He was a writer but when it came down to a simple apology to Kate Beckett he couldn't think. She stopped at a light and looked at him again. He really did look sorry, she knew she couldn't be too mad part of it was her fault as well.

"Damn hormones." She whispered.

"What?" Rick said.

"Nothing." She stated simply before continuing her drive.

"Look you know what I'm like, I'm idiotic, and say things I shouldn't but that me. You wouldn't have me any other way right?"

She rolled her eyes at him. "Don't tempt me to say yes."

Rick sighed, he had forgotten how emotional pregnant women could be. "Damn hormones." He mumbled before leaning his head against the window.

"What?" Kate asked looking at him.

"Oh nothing." He said. He decided that the best thing to do was sit in silence and wait for her to calm down a little.

After a few more minutes in silence Rick told Kate to take a turn and they pulled up along a row of houses if you could call them that. They pulled up outside a security gate and Rick told her the code.

"Wow, why did I ever turn down your first invitation?" Kate said in amazement as she drove up the driveway.

"I continue to ask myself that sometimes."

Kate put the car in park and Alexis and Ashley jumped out, the tension in the car making them a little more nervous than anything.

"See you inside." Alexis said as she let herself in with the keys she grabbed from Rick.

Kate got out the car and opened the boot grabbing the first suitcase. Rick got out the car and joined her.

"Want to talk yet?"

She sighed and turned to face him. "Why do you always think I'm incapable?"

"I don't I just thought that it would be easier for me to drive since I know the way."

"Well maybe you should stop thinking."

"I tried that but it didn't work."

"I'm not surprised." She showed a little bit of a smile.

"So am I forgiven yet?"

She rolled her eyes again. "Only if you take these in." She pointed to the suitcases and the car and the one next to her.

"That's all I have to do?"

"For now."

Rick thought and then picked up his suitcase which hadn't grown lighter since the ride, he picked Ashley's up in his other hand and since Alexis had packed light slung it over his shoulder. He then took them into the house, Ashley and Alexis were in the kitchen making a drink.

"So which room is Ashley staying in?" Alexis asked ask her dad walked in.

"The tent outside?"

"If you aren't careful that's where you will be sleeping." Kate said walking in and pouring herself a coffee.

"Thoughts of you will keep me warm." He replied looking at her. "I guess Ashley can stay in one of the guest rooms."

"Well okay then. We'll get our things and I'll show Ashley to his room."

Ashley and Alexis made their way upstairs and Rick poured himself a coffee.

"Exactly how many rooms do you have?"

"Five, one for me, one for Alexis and then we sometimes have guests. You know we throw some pretty wild parties and everyone just passes out."

Kate rolled her eyes. "I don't know why that surprises me."

"Neither do I." Rick said as he moved towards her. "So about Alexis, how are we going to tell her?"

"Well I don't know I thought you might have an idea."

"Well you know I've never really had to deal with anything like this."

"Not even when telling your mother about Alexis?"

"Well not really, I mean she figured it out herself."

Kate bit her lip in thought and then stared at him. "So what now?"

"Well I'm guessing we just come straight out with it."

"Seems like the smart thing to do."

Just as they had finished talking Alexis came down the stairs. They both turned to look at her and she stared back.

"Erm…Hi guys. I just came down for a quick snack for me and Ashley."

"Okay well before you go we want to talk to you about something."

Alexis looked between them. "What did you do to wreck it this time?" She looked at her dad.

"What nothing why would you think that?" He stared back at her.

"You really need me to answer that?"

He sighed and then turned to Kate. "Would you tell her that we're fine to settle her."

She stared at him. "Now why would I do that?"

"I can't think of a good excuse right now. Fancy asking again in a few hours?"

"No not really." She stared Alexis. "Your dad is a little over bearing but it's nothing we can't handle." She said winking at her.

"So what did you want to talk to me about?"

They both stared at her unsure of who was going to tell her. "Well what we wanted to tell you is…How would you feel about having a brother or sister?" Rick asked while trying to see if he could find out what she was thinking.

"Are you serious?" Alexis asked her eyes glistening.

"Why is it that your family members always ask that?" Kate said turning to Rick.

"What can I say we like to make sure you're telling the truth." He grinned at her.

"Well I think…" She was cut off when Alexis ran and hugged them both.

"I'm so happy for you both."

Kate smiled and hugged her back. "Well we're happy to hear that. Although we haven't told many people so you have to keep it quiet."

"Oh don't worry about me." She grinned and motioned zipping her lips and throwing away the key.