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Chapter 36

She laughed and kissed him "we'll find time later to make love, I want you to lead me on that dance floor and show me a few of those steps you taught Avril"

Just then Castle asked the cab driver to stop, and he passed him some bills, and said "we're here!" he took Kate's hand and led her out, and then down some stairs when they were faced with a door.

"Watch and learn" he said with a smirk. Kate grinned. Castle hit a button to the left of the door and then a voice sounded

"Please state the pass code after the beep"

And then there was a beep and Castle said some nonsensical word. And Kate just gave him a weird look.

He nodded in assurance and right enough, the door opened and Castle led her in, the place was beautifully lit, there were couples all around, dancing away, the music was just right, someone near the door took their coats and someone offered them champagne,

"Rick, how did you come to know of this place?" she had to speak at his ear to be heard over the music

He came close to her ear and said "I know a guy"

"Is the guy here?" she asked, looking around.

Rick laughed "he is, but if I introduce you to him, he'll probably try to steal you away to dance with him, and he's the king of jive. Every woman here waits to dance with him"

"Oh Ricky," she said, placing her champagne glass down after taking the last sip and taking his too to keep away. "You don't have to worry tonight. The only person I want to dance with is the man in front of me. And that should tell you, you're not allowed to dance with anyone else here either" she kissed his jaw.

"Your wish is my command" he said, and then taking her hand, he pulled her to the center of the dance floor and she squealed.

He twirled her and lifted her, and led her to that beautiful beat, she laughed at his enthusiasm, his goofy grin, the way he surprised her with every move. She loved seeing him this way, so care free and playful, and tonight, she could reciprocate those traits. She was enjoying dancing with him and 5 songs later, when the song ended, she was dipped back on his arm, and he had this look on, that she couldn't resist, she got back up, and put her hands on his face, and pulled him in to kiss that grin off.

She was so in love with this man, this overly energetic man who loved to make her smile.

"Want to get out of here?" He asked and she kissed him some more and said "I want to see what else they have in store for us"

He grinned "me too!"

They made their way towards the door, stopping near the coat room to pick their coats up, when the man there asked "Mr. and Mrs. Castle?"

Kate nodded "that's us?"

"I was asked to pass something on to you. Could you wait here just a minute?" the man disappeared to the back of the booth where the coats were all kept.

Kate looked at Rick "I'm actually kind of hungry"

"Me too, how's about before we go to where the next note leads us, we stop to grab a bite somewhere"

"Sounds good to me" she said with a smile. He leaned in to kiss her again, but the man had reappeared with a box in one hand and a tux case in the other.

"These have been sent for you." the man said. Rick took the tux and box from him, and Kate lifted the cover of the box to see what's inside.

She knew as soon as she saw the red material. It was a dress. A velvet, red dress, with a bodice filled with sequence that shone so beautifully. There was an envelope on top of the dress, she lifted it and looked at her husband.

He nodded. "If they're following a pattern, then this one's most likely from Kaylee"

Kate quickly opened the envelope and read the letter

"Mommy, Daddy,

This is your special day, and so, what better way to spend the evening than at a restaurant that brings back good memories. I remember you took us there this year on my birthday, and we had the best Italian dinner ever. I'll never forget how you had the waiters suddenly break into song and sing for me. And the big cake they brought for me! My 3rd birthday is by far the best one.

We've made reservations for you there, at Ai Fiori. There'll be a town car waiting outside for you. Avril, Alexis and I bought you this dress, and dad, the tux yesterday, so go dress up and get going. You don't want to be late. I hope you enjoy your dinner.

With love,

Your baby, Kaylee.

P.S. Avril and Alexis helped me write this letter. But it was completely my idea. Happy pre-anniversary!"

Kate laughed. She knew that there was no way Kaylee wrote all of that on her own. But just the fact that they arranged for dinner reservations for them, and this gorgeous dress, Kate had tears in her eyes, she was overwhelmed.

Rick was still staring at the word 'Ai Fiori'

"How did they? I mean... Kate, I paid a bomb that day... How did they..?"

And just then Rick got a text "Just go, don't ask questions. We've taken care of it. Go!" it was from Alexis.

Rick looked up at the man who had brought their parcel to them "Are you texting my daughter?" he sounded angry and protective while addressing the man.

Kate laughed, and linked her arm through her husbands and said

"Rick, let him be. Come on, let's go change, I'm hungry"

Rick allowed her to lead him to the restrooms, but he made signs to the man saying "I'm watching you" and the young man gulped.

They were in the car, and Castle couldn't resist. He leaned in to his wife, and began to kiss her neck. She looked absolutely gorgeous, she had done something to her hair, put it up into a messy little up-do that had small little strands hanging down, curling near her ear and it only added to her beauty.

"Hmmm.. Rick..."

"I'm sorry, you're looking too delicious to resist" he mumbled into her neck and she chuckled

Her fingers played with his hair, he had his hand on her knee, just near the hem of her dress. His kisses were distracting against her neck, she couldn't help but allow herself to just close her eyes and enjoy the way he loved to worship her skin for a moment. But she paid attention to the feeling of his hand on her knee. Slowly, very subtly he tried to move higher up, the minute she felt his fingers inching up under her dress, she placed her hand on his and stopped him

He looked into her emerald green eyes.

"I am already pretty worked up after seeing you in a tux, if you get me hot and bothered now, I will not be able to enjoy my dinner" she said with a smile.

"That statement confuses me. I'm not sure what I want more." he said. She laughed and kissed him sweetly on the lips.

"Let's enjoy dinner, and maybe after that we'll see where the night leads us."

At that very moment, the car stopped outside the restaurant.

"We're here" he said excitedly. Is your stomach ready for a foodgasm?"

"I can't believe you just said that" she laughed "you could have come up with something better"

He laughed too as they made their way through the doors of Ai Fiori.