New Routine
"I've made my decision." Castle said.
"Okay….?"
There was a pause between the duo. Castle was trying to build up the suspense and it was beginning to get on Beckett's nerves.
"What did you decide; Castle." Beckett said a bit agitated.
The smirk that always came to Castle's face came to it once again.
"Cas…"
"I've decided to stop following you. You were right; someone has to stay home with the kids."
"Okay."
They both knew that the first morning that Beckett left for work without him would be the true test of Castle's decision. The last time she went to work without him; it didn't go all that well.
"Hey, Castle."
"Where are you?"
"I'm…at work. Why?"
"You said you were bringing home dinner."
"Yes, on my way home."
"So when are you leaving?"
"Soon."
"When soon?"
"Like in…half an hour?"
"Fine."
So a few days later it was time to put Castle's decision to the test. Beckett was getting ready for work. Castle was getting breakfast for the kids.
Shortly after the kids started eating their breakfast; Beckett came out of the bedroom.
"Good luck at work; Mommy!" the kids said in unison.
"Thank you."
Beckett kissed each of her kids on their heads.
"When will you be home?" Castle asked in a somewhat teasing manner.
They both knew what Castle was getting at.
"I'll be home when I'm home; babe." Beckett jokingly jested back.
With that Beckett left for work.