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"Let me go with you. If he sees me, I might be able to get him to talk. "Castle begged.
"I'm not sure that's such a good idea. " Kate responded.
"What doesn't seem like a good idea?" Captain Montgomery opened the door of his office.
"Someone wants to ride along to visit our next suspect. I really don't think it's a good idea. "
"You're right, but when you bring him in for questioning, Mr. Castle can listen in and see if he notices anything."
"Sir….."
"Detective, it's our only chance. You know how that kind of people are. Mr. Castle can be an advantage."
"Yes, Sir." She turned to leave.
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"Here's the deal; you're listening from behind the mirror when I bring him in for questioning; that's it. "
"Why?"
"Stop acting like a three year old. Speaking of children, where's Alexis?"
"Mother's watching her; she's the only one who can get Alexis to drink from a bottle."
"I see. Getting back to what I'm saying. It's dangerous, and Mr. Cooper might feel like it's more of a social call than an arrest. Detective Esposito and I will take him into custody, and you will be behind the mirror when we bring him in. "She ushered him into the correct room and locked the door.
"Hey!" He said and began pounding on the door."
"Hey, Espo, ready to go?" She called.
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She secured Donovan in the back seat of the cruiser.
"You wanna drive?" She asked Esposito.
"Sure. So, how are we going to do this?"
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"Are you ready for this?" Kate asked Beaumont.
"Detective, I am an actor; I was born to do things like this." He answered.
"Let's get this show started, shall we?" She asked him. He knocked on the door.
"Donavon! What a surprise. Come in." The older man ushered him inside. Kate caught the door and discretely let Javi and herself in. She noted the man was a bit heavy set and sported a white beard, no glasses, but he looked like a nerd.
"What brings you here?"
"Meredith isn't answering any of my calls to go over lines. Have you heard anything from her?"
"No." Cooper responded.
"Cut the act; I know it was you!"
"What are you talking about? Of course it was me, and you were in on it too. We had to silence that nasty bitch before she ruined another movie. If you're going along with the plan, then why are you asking about this?"
"I agreed to let you borrow my gun to scare her off, but I didn't agree to kill her! Damn it, I loved her! "
"I think we've heard enough," Espo whispered.
"Do you want to do the honors?" Kate whispered back.
"Got it." He came out of the shadows. "Jonathan Cooper, you are under arrest for the murder of Meredith Castle." Jonathan failed to escape.
"And our deal?" Beaumont asked.
"You're not getting it." Kate answered and recuffed him. "Now you're under arrest for accessory to murder."
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The precinct was very busy. "I'll take Cooper, and you can review things with Beaumont." Kate suggested.
"Sounds good to me." Espo said.
Kate entered the adjoining room to Castle's locked door.
"Mr. Cooper, did we read you your rights?" She asked.
"Yes, and I want my lawyer now."
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"He did it; they both did." Castle burst after she released him.
"How do you know."
"I may not have remembered his name for a while, but he came by the Loft a few years back to see about directing another movie based on one of my books. He instantly took a dislike to Meredith but found her irresistible right away. I was going to close the deal, but I didn't want him around her. Then with this fight…I knew. He was like the Don Lockwood to her Lena Lamont; they were constantly in the same movies. I just can't believe they went that far….. and all the excuses about her not being able to memorize lines just added to their plot…..I can't…. They both deserve to die."
"I'm sorry to say New York doesn't have the death penalty anymore, but we can still bring her to justice." She handed him a tissue. His nostrils made an elephant noise."
"Charming. Now, let's get you home."
"I can drive myself."
"Not with the buckets of tears you've been leaking out of your system. Besides, the two's one phone call could put you in danger. It's better if you have an armed escort."
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She drove to his hotel; thankfully another one than the previous trip. He slid the key card out of his pocket and opened the door.
"Look who's home, Alexis." Martha said.
"Oh, and Detective, so nice to see you again."
"You too, and I'm glad to say it's on a happier note. We've caught the men responsible. I know there will be trials, and I am willing to be there every step of the way; I have to since it was my case. " She bent down, "Hi, Alexis. How are you today?" Alexis smiled and gurgled.
"Well, I have to get back, but I'll be in contact soon. I hope you find somewhere safe to live again." She let herself out and walked toward her car.
A.N. A little dues ex machina, I know, but this is only the beginning. You will get more of the interrogations later.