Tempting
While Beckett was trying to get Castle to cave; Castle was trying to get her to cave. But unlike Beckett; Castle didn't have it as easy nor did he have the goods that she had to tempt him. Castle would have to get creative. It was a good thing that he was a writer.
At first all the standbys he had when they first met were failing him. Making Beckett a romantic meal to get her to cave; but that barely worked. Beckett was definitely winning so far.
After countless attempts to get Beckett to cave first; Castle decided that it was best to be the one that cave.
So Castle walked over to his wife and took her into his arms. The kids were watching. Castle leaned Beckett back on one of his arms and cradled her head in his free hand. Within seconds Castle planted a kiss on Beckett's lips.
"Looks like Mommy won." Kat said.
"Yeah." Johanna Martha said.
The boys just smiled. It was clear that the kids were divided when it came to which parent they wanted to win the game they had going.
JJ and JR were clearly a bit disappointed that their Dad didn't win at all. Whereas the girls were thrilled as pie that their Mom won.
When Castle and Beckett broke for air; they noticed the looks on the kids' faces.
"I'll make the reservation at the Four Seasons."
"And I'll make dinner." Beckett said.
The kids returned to what they were doing. Castle made the phone call he had to while Beckett started making dinner.
Seconds later; Castle came back from his phone call.
"Everything is all set."
"Good." Beckett responded.
There was a small pause.
"Your mom; Alexis and Jake is on their way over. They are joining us for dinner tonight."
After Martha, Alexis and Jake arrived; Alexis and Martha had learned who won the wager between Castle and Beckett.
Beckett and Alexis fist bumped just as they did after the first time Beckett kicked Castle's butt at Scrabble.