She hadn't fully forgiven him. She didn't know why. She loved him and she knew she would never leave him no matter what, but all the excess emotion she had been feeling consumed her and made her so weepy; it was disgusting. It didn't help that she had been up half the night with Hudson and could barely keep her eyes open. All she needed was some sleep to clear her mind. But just like always, his warm arms wrapped around her made her feel so much better. He would always be there for her and Hudson, and she would do the same.

They sat outside on the outdoor patio, the mid morning sun providing just enough warmth. Her legs were tucked up under her, her head laying on his chest. She made small circles on his chest, her hair just under his chin. He ran his hand up and down her spine giving her tingles. There were two cups of coffee sitting next to them.

"I'm sorry how I acted last night. I'm just overly emotional and I've been up all night with Hudson. I would never leave you." She spoke slowly so he knew how serious she was. "It was irrational and stupid and I was wrong."

"I'm sorry too. I should have waited a few more weeks before I went on a tour."

"You don't have to be sorry." She snuggled deeper into him.

When he tapped her shoulder, she looked up at him as he started to get up from their position. She grabbed his arm and gave him a questioning, pleading look, as if sh were saying "Please don't leave."

He kissed her forehead. "I'll be back. I have an idea." He pulled out of her hold and walked into the house. He returned a few minutes later with two portable speakers.

"What is he doing?" Kate thought as he placed the speakers on the patio table.

Then, she heard it. He was playing their wedding song, their first dance song, "In My Veins".

He walked towards her and held out his hand. She accepted and he pulled her out of a sitting position. He wrapped his arm around her waist, and she wrapped hers around her his neck, laying her head on his shoulder.

The music eventually stopped, but they didn't care. They danced in the silence for a bit longer until Kate's body became more relaxed. He knew she was exhausted from working and taking care of Hudson.

"Kate, are you tired?"

"Yes." She still had her head on his shoulder.

"How tired?" He questioned her.

"Cuddle sleepy."

Yes, he loved cuddle sleepy. He scooped her up and she wrapped her arms around his neck, already half asleep.

"Hudson." She mumbled.

"He's sleeping"

"I need to check on him."

"I'll do it." He put her down on the bed, and she automatically rolled to one side. He kissed her temple and went to check on Hudson, who was out to it. He went back to their room. He could use a nap also. He spread he arms out so she could curl into him. She rested her head on his chest, and she stroked her hair until he fell asleep

Later that day, Castle's phone started ringing on the bedside table. He groaned when he recognized the ringtone that was assigned to Gina. He reached over to grab it. "Hello?"

"Why are you whispering?" Her nagging voice shouted back at him.

"Yes Gina?" He rubbed his eyes realizing Kate must have already gotten up from their nap.

"I have a book tour scheduled for you in Australia!" He could basically picture her flailing her arms.

He was about to say yes, when he thought about everything that had happened. "Sorry, Gina, but I can't."

"I'm sorry, what?" The sass from the woman was evident.

"I promised Kate, and I just got back from the last tour."

"She will deal."

"No, I didn't like being away. It hurt her and Hudson. Can't we reschedule it in a couple of weeks?"

"See, this is why I didn't want kids."

"Goodbye Gina." He hung up the phone, stressed, but happy with his decision. He wanted to spend time with Kate and his son.

It was then that he saw Kate standing in the doorway. "You didn't have to do that."

"I wanted to." He st up to look at her.

"I don't want to prevent you from doing your job." She came to sit next to him.

"You're not. I want to spend time with you guys for a little bit." He grabbed her hands.

She kissed him on the cheek, "I'm so glad you came home."

"Always."