All Better

Beckett was fully healed from her bout of the flu. So she relieved Martha of her taking care of the kids duties. Although Martha was sure that she should relinquish her tasks to her daughter in law since Beckett's immune system was still on the mend after the flu had passed. But Martha knew how determined Beckett was when it came to the kids. The two ladies were taking a bit of a break in the kitchen while the kids slept and Castle wrote.

"So Lanie and Espo moved in together; in Espo's apartment of course. But there was one other thing that was put out there by Espo." Beckett said.

"What did he put out there?"

"He asked Lanie to marry him."

"And what did she say?"

It was clear that Martha was looking forward to another wedding.

"She said no. Apparently Lanie feels that things between her and Javi are up in the air."

"Well of course they are. They are expecting a baby."

Beckett knew what Martha was implying.

"I think all that you can really do at this point is to be there for your friends and to share with Lanie what you experienced when you and Richard was planning your wedding."

"So breakfast? Divide and conquer?"

"I'll make the coffee."

"I'll make the omelets."

"And I am going to make your day. I have the most exciting news. I just wanted to wait until you were finished doing… you know, whatever you were up doing in there."

"Sleeping."

"Uh, what news?"

"About your wedding."

"Oh! Um…you've come up with options for flower arrangements."

"I have searched high and low trying to capture the look that is the essence of you. I give you…the tunnel of love. The bride and groom walk to the altar through the arched passageway festooned with exotic flowers. Then I found this."

"Is that…a giant photograph?"

"Made entirely of flowers?"

"Yes, except it would be, of course, the two of you. Painstakingly crafted by skilled artisans. Just… But wait, there's more."

"Mother, as much as I appreciate your passion, and obviously diligent research, I just think this is a little too much."

"In terms of expense?"

"In terms of…everything."

"Richard, why do you just dismiss all of my ideas about your ceremony?"

"You mean like your ideas of bringing in giant ice sculptures of Nikki Heat or hiring the Vienna Boys Choir, or having the Blue Angels fly overhead?"

"Richard, I am simply trying to bring a little pageantry into your wedding. But it seems that the only role you want me to play is that of guest. Fine. I can do that."

"Yeah; I was thinking of doing just that." Beckett said as she came out of her reverie.

Beckett would call Lanie later on to convince her change her mind when it came to Espo's proposal. Until then Beckett would enjoy the time she was sharing with Martha.