Missing Scene: 6x07

A/N: I know I didn't do a 6x06 scene, but I wanted to get this one out of my head before I forgot it. XD Thanks again for the kind reviews!

"So," Castle drawled, adjusting himself against the pillows of his - their - bed, "are you going to tell me what Alexis said to you?" He knew Alexis had gone in there with the intention of thanking the good detective for working the case with the rest of them, and to him, that was a big step towards accepting Kate as his future wife. He turned a smile towards his betrothed, hoping that she would cave and let him in on the little secret she had kept to herself all afternoon.

"No," Kate mumbled blearily and turned over on her side, facing away from Castle.

"Well, it couldn't have been all bad," he pressed. "She did hug you."

"So? Castle, you're thinking too much. Go to sleep."

"It's just… I need to know where she stands with you Kate."

The shift in his tone had pulled Kate back from the brink of sleep, and she turned over to face her fiance. His brow was furrowed, and he was looking down at his hands like a lost little boy who didn't know what to do. She reached a hand up, dragging it along his jaw, pulling his gaze to her. His ocean blues met her loving gaze. His face was hard, and she understood just how serious he was at that moment. "It's different now," she replied finally.

"What did you talk about? You were both in there for a while, so, I know it was more than just a simple thank you. I know I don't have the right to pry into a private conversation, but Kate, these past few weeks have been so hard. I just… I need to know. It's not going to change how I feel about you in any way. Regardless of how she feels towards you."

"Then why does it matter?"

"It just does."

"What if I told you things are good between us? Would that satisfy you?"

"I suppose I have no choice," he responded bitterly and slouched against the pillows. He looked up at the ceiling, adjusted comfortably on the pillows. He sighed audibly, conversation over, but the wheels were still spinning in his mind. The thought of Alexis and Kate not getting along was a hard one to grasp. He didn't know how he could fix it, or how to make Alexis see that he was more serious about Kate than he had ever been about any other woman. And he needed Kate to know that, as well. Surely, after five years, she knew.

"Castle, you're thinking too loud," she muttered after several minutes and reopened her eyes to peer at him through her thick lashes. She sat up and fixed the pillows behind her. "Okay, fine. She threatened me."

"WHAT?" Castle bolted into a sitting position and twisted to look at Kate.

"Uh, sorry. I should have phrased that a little better. I mean… we had a talk. About you and me, my intentions towards you…"

"You're wearing my ring." He felt that alone should have spoke volumes about her intentions. He sighed after a moment. "And?"

"And, she told me if I hurt you… she would hunt me down. It was all very melodramatic, but I know she is just trying to protect you, Rick."

Castle smiled, his arms snaking around Kate to pull her closer to him. He inhaled deeply, taking in the scent of her shampoo.

"I told her she would have to get in line."

"Oh really?" Castle chuckled. "Are there others in line willing to defend my honour?"

Kate scrunched her brow, and shook her head. "I'm first in line, babe. Always."