1PP
Following the convention in Atlantic City; Beckett had a meeting with the police commissioner at 1PP. She had no idea what the meeting was about.
"I'm here for a meeting with the commissioner." Beckett said to the secretary.
"Can I tell the commissioner who is waiting for him?"
"Detective Beckett from the 12th."
"Take a seat, Detective; I'll let the commissioner know you are here."
Minutes after informing the commissioner that Beckett had arrived; the commissioner came out of his office on the heels of his secretary.
"Detective Beckett; it's good to see you again."
"It's a pleasure to see you too; sir."
Beckett was a bit anxious and she desperately tried to hide it. The duo kept exchanging pleasantries as they returned to the commissioner's office.
"How's Castle and the kids; Detective?"
"They're well. Castle and I have are hands full with the kids."
"And how's married life treating Alexis?"
"She seems to be enjoying it. She's actually visiting her in laws with her husband at the moment."
"Good to hear."
"Not to be so blunt; sir, but why am I here?"
"Right to the point; detective, that's good."
"Sir; why am I here? I'm needed down at the 12th."
"You're here; detective because there has been an opening at the 54th and you're the top candidate for the position."
"What is the position?"
"Captain of the homicide unit at the 54th."
"Me? Homicide captain at the 54th?"
Beckett recalled quickly the case they had when Espo's old partner Ike Thornton was a suspect in one their homicide cases.
"Well what's your answer; detective?"
"If you don't mind; sir, I like to think about this before I give you my answer. There are a lot of things that have to be taken into consideration."
"Sure; take your time."
With that Beckett left 1PP and headed back to the 12th. On her way back to the 12th; Beckett called Castle to tell him to meet her there. Then she called Ryan and Espo to tell them to wait for her and Castle in the break room.