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It was 5:30pm when they all sat down for dinner around a long wooden table and it was at this moment Castle realized just how big Beckett's family is, there was numerous conversations going on but all came to a sudden halt when Beckett's phone started ringing it was Esposito so she had to answer it the only problem is she wouldn't be aloud to leave the table and she didn't want her whole family hearing the danger she is in.

"Please may I be excused Grandpa this is important." she tried anyway.

"No if its important he'll call back" He said dismissively.

"It's work" She tried again. Her Grandpa whose name Castle has not yet learned just level her with an intense stare. The only problem is that Beckett needed to answer this call or they would send someone here and that would make her problem even worse with a psycho killer out there wanting to play 'games.'

She answered the call and turned and bowed her head slightly to try and keep some privacy and she talked quietly but not quiet enough one thing Castle had learned is that the Beckett family have spectacular hearing abilities.

"Hey Espo be quick i'm at dinner and everyone can hear." She said trying to keep her voice quiet, she turned her eyes to look at her family and they were all staring at her obviously listening.

"Huh okay the neighbor couldn't provide a description but your 'games player' sent us a message to give to you you ready for this." Esposito asked.

"What does it say Esposito ?" Beckett asked the color already draining from her face.

"It says 'I'm closer then you think but you won't see me coming but who know maybe someone else will. I'm watching you and everyone else.' Beckett this guy sounds like he's dangerous and he is stalking you." Esposito said clearly worried.

"I'll be fine. Prints?" Beckett asked.

"None."

"Any sort of DNA ?" She asked.

"Nope. And no surveillance before you ask or anything else this guy was good he avoided everything that could link us to him." Esposito said.

"Thanks Espo call me for an update when you have something." She said and then hung up and turned back to her family who were all still looking at her.

"New case Katie ?" Her dad asked trying to break the awkward silence.

"Uhh yeah" She said hoping her dad wouldn't want details.

"What happened ?" He asked hoping to show everyone of how proud he is of his daughter and how good she is at her job.

"Nothing that I can't handle dad" she said trying to avoid eye contact which was a sure give away that something wasn't right.

"Katie what's the truth what happened?" He asked trying to get the truth out of her.

"Nothing dad everything is fine." Beckett said getting more annoyed now.

At these words Beckett knew she was lying. "Katie I know your lying how bad is it ?" He asked and then Kate lifted her head up to look at him in the eyes and then he saw how pale she was.

"You don't need to know the details dad and I can't tell you about an active investigation." She said in her detective tone which shocked more then half the people at the table.

"Kids why don't you go play in the living room for a bit" Said her Grandpa.

Great she thought now he is going to be asking for information.

"Castle can you go and sit with the kids I'll tell you what Espo said in a little while." She said showing her concern for her loved ones through her eyes. Castle got up and followed them out which also included Candace.

"Katie whats happening ?" Asked her dad again this time he showed his worry and desperation to protect his little girl.

"It's not that bad dad just some guy who thinks he is better then us." She said referring to the precinct.

"Katie that's not what i'm asking and you know it."

"Fine dad you really want to know." Beckett said her voice rising and she raised out of her chair "Its a psycho killer who likes to stalk his next victims but also sending them threatening note you happy now" Beckett asked as she began to pace taking in deep breaths.

"Today when Candace gave you that letter" Her Grandma began.

Beckett nodded knowing what her Grandma was trying to say.

"Katie" her dad let out on a scared but sad sigh.

"Its fine we have the best people working on it and nothing is going to happen so don't worry. I would however like to finish my dinner so can we please just forget about it." She said sitting down and continuing to eat she could feel all of their eyes on her but she refused to look up.

Everybody was soon seated at the table eating when Kate finished hers she didn't waste anytime and quickly got up and went to her room just needing some time to think and write down everything she knows so far.

Everything is going to be alright she said to herself everything is going to be fine.

Breathe. In. Out. Repeat.