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The live band was playing and the bartenders were making drinks when the guests entered the party hall. I was walking around and greeting guests, my eyes averting to the door every few seconds. When I saw her walk into the party accompanied by her father, Kate, and Martha, I excused myself from my conversation and walked over to meet them.

"You look beautiful." I said kissing her on the cheek, then leaning back and taking her black dress in.

"Thanks." She said looking down, red flooding her cheeks.

"No compliment for me?" I said with a smirk, forgetting her family completely.

"You always look handsome." She said taking my hand and staring into my eyes.

Our gaze interrupted by Castle clearing his throat.

"You both stunning as well." I said turning my head to acknowledge them. "Castle." I said shaking his hand.

"Well, I am going to go to the bar to meet some single men. Excuse me." Martha said.

"I really appreciate it that you both are here to support me. It means a lot." I said to Castle and Beckett.

"We wouldn't miss it. The place looks great." Castle said. "Kate, why don't we go wait by the bar for Lanie, Esposito, Ryan, and Jenny?" He excused them both.

I turned back to Alexis who had her eyes somewhere else. I looked up to where she was looking. My father walked through the doors greeting my guests, reporters and photographers following him.

"Alexis, babe, are you ok?"

"I don't see why he has to be here."

"I had to. If the press found out that I hate him, they would have a field day."

"He doesn't deserve to be happy and walking around alive and free."

"I know, but tonight isn't about him. It's about me." I said smirking.

"Narcissistic much?" She giggled.

"It is about me building a life for us."

"Nice save."

"Hey, it's the truth. Listen, I'm going to go and get ready for when they announce the results." I said entwining my fingers with hers. "I love you."

"I love you too." She said leaning in and kissing me softly on the lips.

I walked up to the stage where Miss White was waiting with bluetooth in ear and clipboard in hand. The crowd of guests began to talk in low voices watching the results play live on television. I saw Alexis rejoin her father, Kate, the other detectives, Lanie, and Detective Ryan's wife. My father stood close by sending daggers my way.

"Ok. I just got word from the television station. There live results are playing in a minute."

"We have just received word that the results for the New York City council election are in. The Manhattan seat goes to front runner Jasper Bracken who won by a landslide this evening." They anchormen continued to state the other results.

The guests clapped and champagne bottles were popped. Cameras flashed and reporters stepped closer. I stepped towards the podium on center stage.

"Thank you. Thank you. First of all, I would like to say thank you to all the voters who made this happen. Second, I would like to thank my supporters and friends who were by my side the entire way. Third, I would like to thank my family. I know it has been a rough couple of months, but I know that my mother would not want her passing to stand in the way of my dreams." I looked out to connect eyes with Alexis. "Lastly, I would like to thank my girlfriend Alexis Castle. You are not only my biggest cheerleader, but also my best friend. You have stood by me through thick and thin and I have know idea where I would be without you. I don't what I did…what I did to deserve you. But, I thank God every day for sending a beautiful angel into my life. I love you with all my heart forever and always." The surrounding guests clapped and the women awed. But, I only had eyes for her; hers brimming with tears. "So, have a great time tonight because on monday, I go to work for you all. Thank you." I said sending a wave towards the audience.

I stepped of the stage into a mob of people clapping me on the back and shaking my hand. I tried to get out as quickly as possible. I walked up to wear she was leaning against the bar.

"Congratulations." She said pecking me on the lips.

"Thank you. Are you enjoying yourself?"

"Yea…" She said her voice trailing off as she peered over my shoulder.

"Jasper." My father's cold voice greeted as I spun around.

"Senator." I said shaking his hand firmly.

"Hug me for the cameras." He said pulling me into a fake embrace as cameras flashed.

I pulled back and looked behind me where the three men, Kate, and Alexis glared at him.

"Congratulations." He said.

"I thought you were going to try and stop me."

"You're not worth my time. Trust me this will be the highest position you ever hold."

"All talk and no game." I stated.

"I don't see you making any moves either."

"It's always better to have good defense than offense."

"You're dead to me already, it's just a matter of time before it's a reality for your girlfriend."

I took one step towards him, my jaw clenched and teeth grinding together. My fists bunched up at the sides at the mention of her name. I heard Castle snarl behind me.

"Don't you dare threaten her."

"See, Jasper, that's why I know that I have failed you. Your biggest weakness is a woman." He said laughing.

"Leave before these Detectives arrest me for homicide." I said taking a step further, puffing out my chest.

"Don't worry your picture will be on their board soon enough." He said walking away.

I watched him walk away from me. I turn around to see everyone staring at me. Alexis let one lone tear fall.

"If you'll excuse me. I have some business to take care of." I said as I turned an my heel and stalked off.