Hey there people.. Sorry for such a late update.. Have been a little messed up and wanted clear my mind.. I know it's short.. Will update it soon.. Promise! :)
Go on and read… And please forgive me for any mistakes.. Have written in a very short time..
As soon as Kate left, Martha sighed. She didn't want her son to go through it again. It was difficult for her to see him so dull and exhausted.
Rick offered a glass of wine to Martha and sat next to her.
"I'm so sorry, Richard. I didn't even think this could be the reason you asked me to Kate" she said apologetically.
"Mother, it's alright. No one could have imagined it" he said.
"Are going to tell Alexis?" she asked.
"I have to. I promised her that I'll tell her everything" he sighed.
"I'm scared how she'll react" he confessed.
"Richard, I don't know what to tell. I, myself am confused" she said.
"I hope she listens to what I have to say" he sighed.
"I don't wanna leave you alone but I have a class at the studio" she said and hugged her son.
"Go Mother. I'll be fine" he reassured her.
Richard escorted his Mother till the door and kissed her on her cheeks.
He took a deep breath and walked into his bedroom.
He held up a photo of Beckett and him in the precinct which Javi had taken. It was when Kate had offered a cup of coffee to Rick. He treasured such moments with her. All he could think was telling everyone why he trusts Kate again.
Alexis, Jason and kids came home to find Rick asleep on couch with a bottle of wine in front of him.
"Jason, can you take them up? I'll wake him up" she whispered.
"Yes sweetheart. Just take care of him" he said as he kissed her forehead.
As soon as Jason and kids disappeared the stairs, Alexis walked up to her father and kissed his forehead.
Rick was woken by this.
"When did you come back pumpkin?" he asked.
"Just now Dad" she said.
She sat next to him and Rick put an arm around her. She hugged him tightly.
"Are you ok, Dad?" Alexis asked.
"I'm okay, pumpkin" he replied.
"So, had Kate come?" she asked slowly.
"Yes" he replied.
"I can see you're struggling to talk to me, Dad. You can always tell me anything right?" she said firmly.
"I know pumpkin. But I don't know how will you react" he sighed.
"Dad, I can handle. And why are the old albums out?" she asked.
"I wanted to show how I looked in my childhood" he whispered.
"Ok.. But why?" she questioned.
"Because Alexander just looks the same" he said softly.
Alexis was stunned and shocked at her father's words. Her mind was racing with hundred different thoughts.
What? How can that be?
If he looks like Dad, Kate and Dad must have met in between?
How came Dad doesn't remember?
Why didn't Kate tell us?
Is this why Dad wanted her to meet Gram?
So, I have a brother now?
Her trail of thoughts were stopped when she heard her Dad speak.
"Pumpkin, I know this is all sudden. But, I need to know what you're thinking" he said.
"I don't understand.. How?" she asked.
"You remember the time when I went to Canada in search of her?" he asked and Alexis nodded yes and let him continue.
"I started searching for her. But I didn't find her. After a while I got disappointed and started drinking. I didn't stop drinking that night. I was way beyond the limits. And I so drunk that I was not able to stand. Then somehow Kate got to my hotel and we ended up making love. I woke to an empty bed and thought it was either dream or I slept with someone else. After that I broke down. But after I saw Kate and Alex in the park, I was sure it was not my dream. That's why I asked Mother to meet Kate" he explained.
"But why didn't she tell us Dad? How can she hide such a big thing?" Alexis asked.
"I know she was wrong hiding this from us. But that part of the story I want her to explain to you. You too are a mother. You'll understand it" he said.
"Okay Dad. I'll meet her and talk to her. Eventually I'll forgive her, you and I, both know that. But I need time" she said to his surprise.
"Take all the time you want, Pumpkin. She's not going anywhere" she assured her.
"I love you, Dad" she said hugging him.
"I love you too, pumpkin" he replied hugging her and kissing her.
"I'm gonna go and check on the girls and Jason and you better get to bed too Dad. You're starting to look old" she teased him.
"Hey! That was mean" he said glaring at her. But he was relieved that she was teasing him to lighten the mood.
Kate reached home with Alex. Kate asked Alex to take a nap and she collapsed on the couch.
It had been a long day for her. Emotions were high. Explanations seemed never ending on her part. And she knew everyone had the right to know why she left. Before her mind could think about anything else, sleep over took her body.
In the other part of the city, Javier Esposito was outta on a run to clear his mind. He always looked at Kate Beckett as his best friend, sister and a constant thing in his life. He felt betrayed when she left NYC without any contact with them. He looked for her everywhere he thought she could go. And even after Rick broke down and gave up on her, he searched for her. He gave up after a year. He felt frustrated and angry. He couldn't believe his best friend left. Not only him but a guy who loved her unconditionally.
He never understood why Rick trusted her so much even after she left. He felt like yelling on Castle for his stupidness. But somewhere in his heart he knew he'd do the same too. He'd forgive her if he saw her face. But first he needed to see her, know that she is safe.
He decided to call Rick and ask her for her number. He took out his phone and dialed Rick's number.
"Hello?" a sweet voice came across the phone.
He smiled at the voice instantly.
"Hello, my sweet girl.. How are you?" he asked.
"Uncle Javi, I'm fine.. How are you? You wanna speak to Daddy?" Jo asked enthusiastically .
"I'm good sweetie pie. Yes, I'd like talk to your Daddy" he replied.
"Hold on then" she said.
Then Javi heard her yelling on top of her voice "Daddy". Javi giggled knowing that Rick would run to her in an instant.
"What happened, Jo?" Rick asked worriedly.
"Nothing Daddy.. Uncle Javi is on phone" she said sweetly.
"Alright you little girl, go and have your juice and next time don't yell like that, I had a heart attack" he warned her.
"Hey, Javi" Rick said.
"Hey, Castle" Javi replied.
"What's up, Javi?" he asked.
"Rick, um.. uh.. Nothing" he muttered.
"Javi, it's not nothing.. please tell me what is it?" Rick asked worried.
"I need to talk to Kate" he said softly.
"I'll text you her number" Rick said immediately.
"Thanks" Javi muttered again.
"Go soft on her, Javi" Rick said in a pleading voice.
"I will" he promised.
"Bye, Javi" Castle said.
"Bye, Castle" he said and ended the call.
Not less than a minute, Javi got Kate's number.
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