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The Police Commissioner finally arrived at the 54th some time after Beckett, Castle and the boys did. Castle and Beckett waited for the commissioner in Beckett's new office while Ryan and Esposito waited in the break room.
"Can I have everyone's attention." the commissioner commanded from the homicide bull pen.
All of the homicide detectives and uniforms stopped in their tracks. The quartet came out of their hiding places.
"We all know that this precinct has had its ups and downs. The loss of Captain Gonzalez was tragic."
There was a moment as everyone at the 54th took a moment to remember their captain.
"Now I'd like you to meet your new Captain; Katherine Beckett – Castle."
"Hello." Beckett said.
The detectives and uniforms of the 54th expressed their hellos to their new captain.
"I brought with me two detectives that I worked closely with while we were at the 12th. Detective Javier Esposito and Detective Kevin Ryan."
Espo and Ryan were acknowledged by their new brethren.
"And I'm sure after all these years; you all know the gentleman standing beside me…"
"Yeah we know him; Capt." one of the detectives said.
"He's Richard Castle; your civilian consultant and your husband." one of the uniforms called out.
"That he is." Beckett said.
Beckett felt Castle place his hand on the small of her back.
After that the crowd departed. The commissioner returned to 1PP. Ryan and Espo went to find their new desks.
Castle went back into Beckett's office.
"Captain Katherine Beckett – Castle; it has a nice ring to it."
"That it does; babe."
There was a pause.
"Well Capt; are we celebrating this promotion or what?
"Tonight, when it's just us."
After that the duo spent time trying to figure out what Castle's role was within the new precinct.
He had spent years following Beckett around for his "research"; with Beckett's promotion the game had changed. It wouldn't be the same following Ryan and Espo around.