UnderCover Wedding
Chapter Seventeen
By the following week Rick & Kate were shopping for nursery furniture. They announced it in the papers a small yet formal announcement…
Author Richard Castle & Wife Detective Kate Beckett Castle are expecting a baby in a few months. It was a surprise to the couple & very unexpected, but very welcomed. Mrs. Castle is due in the spring of 2012. The couple have only been married about four months & Detective Beckett is almost three months along.
They decided to put something in the paper, because of shopping for the baby. Kate picked out sage paint that she liked & a wall border of teddy bears. Now all they needed to do pick out furniture.
"I really like the natural wood look for baby furniture. I think it'll go better with some of the crib bedding I've found. Plus it will go better with the room that we're using for the nursery." Said Kate.
Rick said, "So do I. Sometimes the darker wood is too dark."
"Totally agree with you on that one." Kate said.
They stopped for lunch at Remy's & picked up Alexis from school since she had a half a day. Kate wanted Alexis to help pick things out for the baby.
"Shouldn't you find out first what you're having?" asked Alexis.
Kate answered, "Yeah we should, but that's why I picked something neutral. Also so it's not all pink or all blue."
"There are other colors too, like lavender/purple & aqua/teal." Said Alexis.
Kate said, "I know. But for now I'll go with neutral. We won't be able to find out if it's a boy or girl til I'm around 4/5 months."
"Ok. How about I help pick out some stuffed animals." Asked Alexis.
Rick said, "That sounds great. I'll help."
Kate laughed at them as they went around the store looking for things. She on the other hand started looking at the baby clothes.
By the time they were all done, Kate had some outfits & Rick & Alexis had a pile of stuffed animals. They checked out & left to go home.
Later on after they got home, Kate & Rick went to lay down for a while. Alexis did some homework & Martha was out with her friends for the night.
When it was getting closer to dinnertime, Alexis decided to order chinese food to surprise her Dad & Kate.
A few hours later they all settled on the couch to have a movie marathon. Mainly Disney movies. Alexis kept saying that she wanted to introduce the baby to some movies before it was born.
Rick said, "Honey, the baby can't see them yet."
"I know Dad. But it can sense & hear things." Said Alexis.
Kate just laughed at them & rubbed her belly saying out loud, "This is what happens in the real world sometimes. Your Dad & Big Sister are constantly having battles like this."
They both smiled at Kate. "But most of the time, your Mama lets me get away with it." Rick said rubbing Kate's belly.
"Hah! You just keep on thinking that Castle." Kate said slapping his arm.
Rick said, "Apples! Your Mama likes to hit me a lot too."
"That's because most of the time he acts a nine year old on a sugar rush. Something I hope you never learn." Said Kate smiling.
Alexis just smiled & watched them in awe.
WOW! I can't believe how they are with each other? They really complete each other. I can't wait for the baby to arrive. They're going to drive each other nuts. Kate is really my Step-Mom now. I'm glad. She makes Dad a better person & makes him want to be a better man.
Later on that night…
Alexis was in bed, she could hear her Dad yelling "Apples" & Kate laughing at him. She smiled & drifted off to sleep.