Ok so here you go, the next chapter, I know its been ages since my last update but I was away a hike and my laptop was broken ect but I am back now and typing away.

I don't own Castle, not even a DVD but I do have the books. And what good books they are?

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Kate groans as she sees the broken elevator, meaning that the stairs are the only way down, she looks down at her ankle and begins to walk away. Rick follows her as she enters the break room, her frustration beginning to appear.

Ryan is not surprised, he knows her well enough to know that coming into the precinct pretending to be injured was hard for her, that having to depend on others has always been difficult for her. He stops Alexis from following the couple and makes sure that no one interrupts them.

"Lex, not now, they need a moment alone."

"Yeah, I guess you're right, I just wish I could help."

"I know, but how are you dealing with everything? You've been through a lot."

"I'm fine, I guess the happiness is stopping anything else. I've never seen him so happy and Kate's amazing, I have a full family now, complete with a grandpa. I keep forgetting that it's only been a few days, but the already the thought of her not being at home with us is….bad."

"So are they like all new couples or do they act like they've always been together?"

"Like they've always been together. It's like you see on TV, a couple that have been together for years but still have that spark, it's odd when I see one without the other."

"Yeah, I can understand that, you know most people we meet, think those two are a couple, even on the first case."

"So what pools have started up now, I want in."

"you're just like your dad you know that, none are up yet, but I bet they'll start this afternoon. People needed to see those two together. It's about time."

"Fine, but txt me with the details, and don't think you can get away without telling me. I have spies you know."

"Jim told you didn't he?"

"Yeah, told me when he dropped me off a school. Speaking of dropping off, I'm late to meet my friend and I don't want to hurry them, could you maybe give me a lift?"

"Sure, that's what family is for, just go tell your dad ok."

He watches her practically skip to the break room where, as Esposito informs him a few minutes later, the couple are yet to speak. They just sit there, staring at one another before Rick pulls her into a hug. Kate's face brightens when Alexis walks in, hugging Kate before her dad.

"Hey, I'm going now, Kev said he'd give a lift. I'm going to get info from him for my project on the way. I'll see you tomorrow."

Rick agrees hugging his child once more before Kate bid her bye.

"See you then Lex, and ask Ryan anything, the most embarrassing for him the better."

"Ok, bye Kate, bye Dad."

Alexis smiles happily and after saying bye to the captain and Esposito, leaves chatting animatedly with the Irishman.

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