Castle studied the murder board, trying to focus on the case. A twenty two year old co ed named Megan Quan had been struck by a car that then fled the scene. Witnesses had stated that the car definitely struck Megan on purpose, however the windows were tinted so no one saw the perp. Several people had gotten the license plate so Kevin was following that lead while Javi went to the victims dorm to talk with her roommate. Megan's parents were flying in from Los Angles, and were due in a hour.
His mind began to wonder to Alexis as it usually did when cases involved young girls. He didn't even hear Beckett slide up next to him. "Earth to Castle." She said holding out a cup of steaming coffee for him. "Thank you." He replied, giving her a small smile.
"Always." She said before she took a sip of her own cup. "Any theories?" She asked nodding towards the board.
"not one, who would purposefully run over a young girl?" He sighed, and Beckett lay her hand on his bicep giving it a small squeeze. "She'll get over this Castle. I know you don't like PI but for Alexis's sake you need to accept him. As for us, well she needs time, time to see that I'm not going anywhere that this is it for me. We'll work this out you, me and Alexis just give it time."
"Give what time?" Javi asked as he walked into the room, Kate rolled her eyes at him. He came bearing good news the victims roommate was sure that the victim's ex boyfriend had something to do with her murder. It so happened that he was a pledge at a fraternity. The plan was to go apprehend their suspect at the Alpha Gamma's annual blood drive being held on campus. Javi called Kevin to meet them, while Castle followed Beckett to her car. He sent Alexis a text as he walked. Explaining he was sorry and he wanted a chance to apologize to her and PI tonight.
Alexis wanted to scream but she couldn't, PI was driving her mad. He was seriously freaking out and couldn't comprehend that her mouth was taped therefore she couldn't answer. She was saved from her mental anguish by the opening of the door, Darth and Napoleon walked in. Darth carried a tray, he was definitely a male from the size of his hands and the hair that covered them. He set the tray down which contained two bottles of water, and two submarine sandwiches. Nodding at Napoleon he backed out of the room closing the door behind him. Napoleon crouched in front of Alexis, and he swiftly reached out removing the tape from her face causing her to cry out.
"Bit better ain't it." Napolean spoke in a rich cockney accent' "imma cut your bindings off but you make a fuss, ain't goina be pretty love."
She nodded, and he cut the tape from her ankles and hands. "Probably wondering why your here, well don't. Just behave yourself and you'll be home to daddy in one piece." he paused as he knelt next to PI removing his bindings. "You try anything funny ill cut you up into little bits and mail you home got it?" He asked pointing his pocket knife at her.
Horrified she nodded, that satisfied him and he got up. Turning to PI he petted his head the way you would a dog, "we all know no one will miss you Niko." He bust out into laughter and left locking the door behind him.
Alexis felt as though the wind had been knocked out of her, she turned to PI who had both horror and embarrassment written all over his face.
"Lexi listen..." He began flashing her that smile she once found charming but now found she hated.
"Don't Lexi me Pi or should I say Niko.. Tell me everything."
dun dun dun dun, to be continued…
