SO, I love the ideas that I have for this chapter. Martha is one of my favorite characters, and I can't wait to see her reaction on the show. For now, the best I can do is cook something up in my mind. Reviews are GREATLY appreciated. I love to know what my readers are thinking even though I don't have that many of them. Thanks to those who are faithful readers and reviewers!
She felt butterflies in her stomach as she knocked on the door. She heard the footsteps coming towards the door, and she felt the need to adjust her clothes. She was pulling the sleeves down on her jacket when the doorknob turned and Castle pulled the door open.
"Hey." He said with a gentle smile.
"Hey yourself." She said moving closer to him.
He craned his neck to see if they had an audience, and when he saw that they were in the clear, he placed a gentle kiss on her lips.
"Where is Alexis?" she said pulling off her jacket and putting it on the rack.
"She was in the kitchen just a second ago, but now she is up stairs changing." He said sliding his arm around her waist.
"Has she said anything?" she asked concerned.
"She asked me if I was sure you were ready. I told her there wasn't a doubt in my mind." He said smiling down at her.
She placed both of her hands on either side of his face and pulled him down to her for a passionate kiss. "I am starving. What's for dinner?" she said investigating everything on the counter.
He wrapped his arms around her waist and put his chin in the curve of her neck. "Lemon pepper chicken, new potatoes in a cream sauce, and grilled zucchini." He said placing a kiss on her neck.
"Wow. Can I eat here all the time?" she said turning to face him.
"I would love that!" he said throwing his hands in the air.
"Hi guys." Alexis said walking down the stairs with her hands over her eyes. "Is it ok for me to look?" she said stopping on the bottom step.
"Hold on a second." Castle said leaning in the give Beckett a quick peck on the lips. "Okay, you are good now." He said leaning against the counter smiling at both of them.
"So, is everyone ready to eat?" the redhead said grabbing three plates from the cabinet.
"I am so ready." Kate said taking a plate from her hand. They all filled their plates with food and sat down to eat. The conversation was easy, and Kate was really happy with the way things were going. They finished their dinner and washed the dishes.
"How about a movie?" Castle asked putting plates back into the cabinet. Kate nodded along with Alexis.
"I will go upstairs and grab some pillows and blankets." Alexis said making her way to the stairs.
When she was out of sight Castle pushed Kate's back against the counter and leaned in to kiss her.
"I don't want to scar your daughter again." She whispered hoarsely. Completely ignoring her he leaned in again. This time, she didn't protest.
"Hello darling, I decided to come back early…" Martha said bursting through the door to the apartment.
The two repelled from each other like polar magnets, both out of breath and in a panic.
"Mother!" Castle said in a high-pitched voice. "I thought you would be in the Hamptons for the rest of the week." He said trying his best to compose himself.
"I was, but I thought you might want some company since you were home alone. I see you have found various other forms of entertainment." She said motioning towards Kate and raising her eyebrows. "Hello detective." She said smiling at Kate.
"Hello Martha. How was your weekend in the Hamptons?" she said wiping her mouth and trying to divert attention away from herself.
"It was wonderful. How was your weekend?" she asked placing her chin in her hand and leaning on the counter.
"That's enough Mother. You must be tired after your trip." He said taking her by the shoulders and pushing her to the stairs.
"I get it Richard." She said turning to face him. She pinched his cheeks and fixed his bangs. "I am so happy for you Richard." She said smiling at him.
"Thank you mother." He said looking over to Kate. "I can't believe it finally happened." He said lovingly. "Now, go." He said motioning towards the stairs.
"You kids have fun! Don't do anything I wouldn't do." She said making her way up the stairs. She turned to them and winked saying," Which isn't much". She smiled at them and finished climbing the stairs.
He turned to her slowly wincing as if in pain. He drove the heel of his hand into his forehead. He sank down to sit on the bottom step, and cradled his head in his hand.
Kate tried her very best, but she couldn't contain her laughter. She doubled over holding her stomach and laughed uncontrollably.
"I am glad that you find this funny." He said looking at her quizzically.
"I'm sorry. I just can't help but laugh." She said trying to control her laughter. "We have only been together for 24 hours, and we have already been caught making out twice by your mother and daughter." She said plopping down beside him. She wrapped her arms around his mid-section and rested her head on his shoulder. "This isn't going to be easy is it." She said leaning up to kiss his neck.
"No. It's not. Good things never are though." He said kissing the top of her head. Little did they know, Alexis was standing at the top of the stairs.
Alexis had always admired Kate. Her passion for her job, her intelligence, but most of all the way her dad smiled when she was around. She knew that Kate cared about her Dad, but she was still wary. Her dad had been chasing after Kate for years, and she knew the pain that he had been through because of her. She also knew that happiness that she brought him. Even though the thought of them being together scared her, she knew that they were meant to be together. She smiled at the thought of how perfect they were for each other even though it took them years to accept it themselves. Though she hated to disturb them, she cleared her throat.
"Oh, hey there pumpkin." He said helping Kate up from the bottom stair. She winced slightly. "Kate. What's wrong? Did I hurt you?" he said extremely concerned.
"No. I'm just a little sore." She said slowly massaging the muscles of her lower back. He searched her eyes for truth, hoping that she was just a little sore. He decided that it would be a topic for later. "Why don't you two go pick a movie, and I will make us some popcorn." He said walking to the kitchen. The two nodded and made their way to the large DVD collection in the living area.
"So, you and my dad." The redhead said as she flipped through the DVDs.
"I'm sorry about this morning Alexis. I know it's weird for you seeing…that." She said wishing she were better with words.
"You don't have to be sorry. I am glad that you two have worked everything out. I just don't want my dad to get hurt." She said shifting her eyes to the floor.
"I don't blame you for thinking I would hurt your Dad. We haven't exactly been in synch in the past, but everything is out in the open now. It still won't be easy, but I can't wait to try." She said twisting the end of her hair.
Alexis responded with a wide smile. "So, what do you want to watch?" she said turning her attention back to the movies.
So! That's it for that chapter. I hope everyone enjoyed it. I am so excited for next season, and I can't wait to see what actually happens. I may take it on a different track considering I don't have that many more people that can find out. Thanks everyone for reading. Please review!