Consideration
Castle and Beckett returned home later that night to their kids and Martha. The kids were already in bed. Martha had a glass of wine on the table before her and a book on her lap.
"Thank you for watching the kids for us; Martha."
"You're welcome dear."
Castle went into the kitchen to get some wine for himself and Beckett.
"How were the kids?" Castle asked.
"They were angels; unlike you were at their age."
"Thanks mother."
"So what was so important that Richard had to rush down to the precinct to meet you?" Martha asked.
"The police commissioner offered me a job…"
"Okay; what was the offer?"
At this point Castle had rejoined his wife and mother with glasses of wine in hand.
"Homicide Captain at the 54th precinct."
"Well we both know that Richard will follow you over to the 54th if you decided to take the job." Martha said.
"Hey!"
Beckett and Martha looked at Castle and smile.
"He definitely would."
"What about Kevin and Javier?"
"They both said they would that they'd come over if I took the job."
"Well that is good to hear."
After that Martha excused herself. Castle stayed up a little bit longer after Martha went home.
"See you in the morning." Castle said as he stood up and kissed the top of Beckett's head.
"Yeah I'll be there in a bit; babe."
With that; Castle retired to their bedroom for the night. Beckett remained on the couch for a while after that.
Beckett flashback to the Tanner case.
"Let me ask you something. Where do you see yourself five years from now?"
"I haven't really given it that much thought."
"As Lieutenant? Captain? A 1 Police Plaza, climbing the ladder?"
"That's not really where my heart is."
"Where is your heart? In that room? You want to be in that room five years from now busting some killer's balls?"
"I don't know you. Certainly not well enough to have this conversation."
Beckett had a lot of things to consider. It was going to be a long night.