A/N- I blame part of this on watching the Bones season premiere. It was not a happy one and it kind of came out a bit in my writing. Not too bad though. LOL!

The next two weeks seemed to just fly by. Between work and preparing for the wedding, Kate was busier than ever.

They wanted a small wedding. Inviting only their family and closest friends. Kate wanted to hold the wedding in the Hamptons. Every time she suggested it however, Castle would change the subject. It got so bad that they were fighting about it in the breakroom. It resulted in Castle walking out of the precinct and storming off.

Castle didn't come into the precinct for nearly a week and when he did finally come back, things were tense between them.

Finally, Lanie cornered her and asked, "What is up with you and Castle?"

Kate shook her head, "I don't know what you're talking about. Everything's fine Lanie."

Lanie gave her a dirty look and said, "You two most certainly not fine. You haven't worked together in a week. You've been moping at your desk and looking at the elevator every time it opens. You look like you've lost your best friend."

"No I don't. You don't know what you're talking about."

"Really? Things are back to like they were before you two got your act together. What's going on?"

Kate closed her eyes and told her, "We are arguing over where to hold the wedding. He wants to hold it at the library. As a symbol of where we first met."

"That's sweet." Seeing the look on her face, Lanie said, "But you want to have it someplace else."

Kate nodded and wiped at her eyes, "I want to have it in the Hamptons."

"Why there?"

"Because that's where I realized that I was head over heels in love with him."

"Is there a reason why he doesn't want to hold it there?"

"He won't tell me. Every time I try to talk to him he says that he has his reasons. Reasons? He has his reasons? What reasons could he have and why won't he tell me?"

Lanie shook her head, "You need to talk to him."

Kate sighed, "He won't talk to me."

"Then you need to make him talk."

Kate shook her head, "In case you haven't noticed, I have been trying to get him to talk. He just says that it's nothing and he shakes his head and walks away. "

"Then you need to try harder. You two are acting like you did back before you married Josh. You can cut the tension with a knife. You would never know that you are in love and engaged to be married."

"I know..."

Castle had been drifting further and further away from her. And it all began when she suggested having the wedding in the Hamptons. Not only was the view amazing, but it was the first place she fell in love with him at. Or at least where she realized it. She honestly couldn't understand why he was being so resistant to it.

Lanie finally suggested, "Do you want me to talk to him?"

Kate sighed, "We aren't children Lanie."

"No, but you're acting like it. Both of you. And when mom and dad aren't happy, none of us are happy. Just so you know."

Kate knew it. So, she told her friend, "I will talk to him tonight."

"Promise?"

Kate hugged her friend, "I promise." Lanie turned to walk away and Kate said, "Lanie?"

"Yeah?"

"Thank you for caring."

"Of course I care. You're my best friend. And I like Castle to. But don't let him know that I said that. Because then I will have to kill you. And I'm really looking forward to meeting that little baby girl."

Kate laughed and lowered her head. She was truly mystified by Castle's behavior lately. It made absolutely no sense whatsoever. Maybe she should just give up and give in. Was risking their relationship worth standing her ground on where they were going to have their wedding. Sure, she wanted to get married in the Hamptons, but when she thought about it, the only thing that mattered was that she was marrying him. She knew that she could get married anywhere and it wasn't worth risking their relationship over. So, she packed up her things and headed out of the precinct.

She walked into the loft and was surprised at how quiet it was. She noticed that the table had been set and there was a note on the table.

It read: I'm sorry for being an ass.

Kate smiled and walked into their bedroom. She saw him laying on the bed facing the window. She climbed into bed behind him and whispered, "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine."

"No you aren't. We aren't fine. And everyone around us can tell."

Castle turned around in the bed to face her. He kissed her softly and whispered, "It's stupid really."

"Castle. Talk to me please. We need to work this out."

She watched as he closed his eyes. He swallowed hard and said, "I want to have it at the library because that's where you first arrested me. I don't want to have it in the Hamptons."

"Why?

"Because that was where I almost lost you."

It was then that she realized how deeply her accident had effected him. She put her hand on his cheek and whispered, "I'm still here Castle. I'm fine and our daughter is fine. Do you know why I want to have the wedding there?"

Castle shook his head, "No."

"Because that was where I realized, for the first time in a long time, that I was in love with you. That I was willing to risk everything for a chance at loving you. After Josh broke my heart, I didn't think I was ever going to be willing to risk my heart on love again. Spending Christmas there with your family... It was wonderful. It made my heart soar and take flight."

He saw that it was important to her. So, he swallowed hard and whispered, "Fine. We can have it there. I love you enough to make that sacrifice."

Kate shook her head, "I don't want you to do that. How about if we compromise a little bit?"

Castle smiled, "What do you have in mind Detective Beckett?"

Kate smiled and pushed him onto his back. She climbed on top of him, kissed him softly. They didn't separate until breathing became a dire need. Kate panted and whispered, "How about if we get married here. At the library." She kissed him again, "Then we can honeymoon in the Hamptons."

"I don't..."

"I promise that I won't walk anywhere. In fact, I don't think that we will be going anywhere."

"Any how can you promise that?"

Kate smiled, "Because Mister Castle, I don't plan on leaving the bed or even the house for the entire week. Except to eat or go to the bathroom."

Castle smiled and whispered, "That sounds like a plan to me."

Kate fell asleep hugging the man that she loved with all of her heart and soul.

It took Kate the longest time to find a dress that she liked. It didn't help that she was six months pregnant. It also didn't help that the majority of the shop owners treated her snidely. Lanie, Martha and Alexis came along with her. When they approached them, most of the owners thought that Lanie was the bride. When they found out that it was actually Kate, they gave her a sideways look and made a show of helping Kate. In the end, Kate would walk out of the shops almost in tears.

That was when Martha decided to take matters into her own hand. The next shop they walked into, Martha went up to the shop manager and said, "Hello. You don't know me, but my son is getting married next month."

It was obvious that the shop owner knew who Martha was. She smiled and said, "You're Richard Castle's mother. I'm Sarah."

Martha smiled and nodded, "Yes, yes I am. Listen, we've been to almost ever shop in town and Kate is very frustrated with the service we have received. She will be six months pregnant next month and well, we need a dress that will make her look even more lovely than she already is. Before I bring her in, I wanted to make sure that you can help her. I don't want her to be even more disappointed and heartbroken."

"First of all, let me apologize for the others rudeness. I would be happy to help her find a dress for her special day."

"Thank you Sarah. You don't know how much this means to her. She's waited so long for this day and I want everything to be special. For both of them."

That was when Kate came into the dress shop. Followed by Lanie and Alexis. Sarah could tell that she was tired of a long and disappointing day of shopping. She was determined to change that for her. So, the first thing she did was take her over to a chair and sat her down. She got her a bottle of water and a stool for her feet. Then she told Kate, "You've come to the right place."

Kate was skeptical and asked, "Why is that?"

"Because we specialize in maternity dresses. So, sit back and let me bring a few dresses out for you. When you pick the one that you like, we will let you try it on."

Kate nodded and smiled. Then she watched as several different dresses were brought out. Each one was more beautiful than that last. However, she fell absolutely in love with the third dress that they brought out. It was a light peach colored floor length dress. It had beaded pearls all throughout the dress. The bust was very modest, but still a bit revealing. It was, in a word, perfect.

When Sarah found out that was the dress that Kate like, she smiled and told her, "I had a feeling that you would. Now, lets try it on. Shall we?" Kate sighed and Sarah put her hand on her shoulder and smiled, "Trust me dear."

Kate finally nodded. There was something about this woman that drew Kate to her. She wasn't sure what it was, but she reminded her of her own mother. She had a kind and gentle face and it put Kate completely at ease. She wouldn't forget the other shops, but this one more than made up for the awful that she'd had so far.

When Kate came out of the dressing room, all eyes in the shop turned towards her and the room went quiet. Alexis was the first to speak. She whispered, "You look pretty mommy."

Martha and Lanie could only nod their heads in agreement. Sarah smiled and told Kate, "This dress looks like it was made especially for you. We only have to make a few minor alterations and you will be good to go. When is the wedding?"

Kate smiled for one of the first time that day and said, "It's in two weeks."

Sarah smiled and clapped her hands together and suddenly people appeared seemingly out of nowhere and Sarah told her, "Our job is to get this job ready for the wedding."

"And my job?"

"Your job is to simply look beautiful for your husband to be."

Kate smiled and decided that today had been a good day after all...