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Hours later; after the work day had ended and after Beckett told the two people she had left to tell about the promotion, she headed home with Castle. They had their nightly glass of wine. The duo had to start planning their family trip to the Hamptons.

"It's kind of like a tradition, you know? Bonfires, roasting marshmallows, telling ghost stories, sleeping late. We've done it since she was five."

"Sounds nice. Kind of magical, actually."

"Yeah, you know what? You should come. Oh, it's right on the ocean. There's a secluded pool. You could lay out, work on your tan."

"Wow, Castle, you're working really hard to see me in a swimsuit."

"If you are not comfortable in a swimsuit, you can just skinny dip."

"So when do you want to head down to the Hamptons?" Castle asked.

"Well Memorial Day falls on a Monday this year; babe."

"Okay…"

"Should we head up to the Hamptons the Friday before?"

"Whatever is easier. It is not that long of a drive."

"I know; remember it's a bit more tedious with the kids." Beckett said.

"So we'll head over to the Hamptons the Wednesday before."

"Sounds good."

"Is Alexis and Jake coming?"

"Yeah; Alexis said that they'd come up after work on that Friday."

"What about Martha?"

"She'll come with us. Help us with the kids."

"Okay."

"So when do I get my reward; Mr. Castle?"

Castle smiled.

"I thought I was the one being rewarded; Captain."

"Another time. Tonight is my night."

" Now you're dead. You can suck it. Oh, you want more? Come get it, buddy. 'cause I got something special for you."

"And I've got something special for you, too."

"Well that's not looking too good."

" What? Castle…"

"Well then stick your head out, Patel, and get pwned like a real man."

"Who's Patel?"

"He's this kid from India. He's been thrashing me for weeks but not tonight. Because tonight I am bringing it. And it stings, doesn't it!"

"Yeah, it kinda does. Castle!"

" What?"

"Would you rather play with a kid in an imaginary world, or with …. in the real world?"

"Uh … I … ooh. I – uh … uh …"

"Oh my God."

"What?"

"Oh my God, you actually have to think about this!"

"No … Come over here."

"Are you kidding me?"

"What?"

"You know what? Forget it."

"Seriously, I died on purpose for you."

"Whatever."

"C'mon, what? No, I … it's not my mom. It's worse. Yeah, see ya Thursday."

"What is it, Castle? I was really comfortable on that couch."

"There's something I need to do. Something that you need to see."

"Wait…no…"

"Cas … I didn't say that I didn't want you to play your game again."

"No, I know. I have more cords. This is just symbolic. But you're right. I've been taking you for granted. But no longer. Tonight it's all about me. "

"Shouldn't it be about me?"

"Nope. Because tonight it's all about me …. giving you a romantic, full body message."

"So where's my full body massage; babe?"

Castle led Beckett into the bedroom.

"Right here; Sir." Castle playfully teased.

"Cute Castle." Beckett said getting the last word in as Castle started the full body massage.