"Nurse Stephanie?" Her resident called to her from across the room.

"Yes, Stacey." The older nurse turned to address her.

"Um, the Castle baby." The younger girl bit her lip, still new and nervous.

"What about the little girl?"

"I can't get her to stop crying. I can't figure out what she wants."

Stephanie started walking over to where Stacey was. "Show me." She leaned over the bassinet and smiled. "I know what she wants." She reached in and rubbed her little belly.

"What?"

"Her mama." Stephanie picked Gracie up out of the bassinet, rocking her gently to hush her crying. "Do you wanna go see your mama, sweet girl?" She cooed at the little girl before placing her back in her bed to wheel her down the hall.

"Mrs. Castle, Mr. Castle?" Stephanie knocked on the door, pushing it open just slightly.

"Yes?" Beckett called out from her bed.

"Can I come in, I have a visitor." She wheeled the bassinet into Kate's view. Gracie was still crying, wanting to be with her mom.

She smiled. "Of course."

"Where is Mr. Castle?" Stephanie was curious.

"He had a meeting to go to for his book. Plus, I needed some sleep." Kate tucked her hair behind her ear having just woken up.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I'd come back later, but this little one is requesting you." She picked Gracie up and handed her over to her mother.

Stephanie retreated back to the nursery to give them some privacy, closing the door behind her.

"Shh, sweetie. It's alright." Kate held her close, stroking the little bit of hair she had on her head. Gracie opened her eyes slightly and Beckett bent down and kissed her on her forehead. She stayed close to her like this for a moment, taking in the feeling of her daughter to little and perfect in her arms.

When she sat up, Gracie was fast asleep. Beckett watched her, never wanting to take her eyes off of her. She was absolutely perfect. She kissed her forehead again and then traced her face gently, mesmerized by it all.

When Gracie woke up, still in Kate's arms, she started to fuss. "What's the matter baby?" Kate whispered, trying to calm her down. Gracie started to cry louder. "Hey, hey, what's the matter?" Kate rocked her back and forth, finally realizing that she was hungry.

Beckett held Gracie close, stroking her little arm as she fed her daughter.