Thanks for all the nice reviews. This was going to be a one shot. But since you all asks nicely, I wrote another chapter. All mistakes are mine. Hope it's ok. :)
Disclaimer - Still don't own Castle. ;)
They slept all day, cuddled up to each other after getting back from the hospital. Castle woke up first, and looked over at Beckett. He still can't believe she's pregnant. She's just so beautiful, she's glowing already, he thinks. And he almost lost her yesterday. Not only her, but the baby, before they had even known he or she existed. He shakes his head, and rubs a hand over his face. He doesn't want to think about that right now. He's just so happy Kate's safe, and the baby is ok.
Castle doesn't want to wake Beckett up yet. She needs her rest. So he slips out of bed trying not to wake her up. He sneaks quietly out of their bedroom. He wants to surprise her with dinner. Since they slept all day.
Alexis is sitting on the sofa reading a book. And Castle doesn't see her at first. So he jumps when she says.. "Hey dad. How's Beckett doing?"
He doesn't want to tell her about the baby yet, because he wants him and Kate to tell her together. So he doesn't say anything about taking Beckett to the emergency room during the night. "She's still asleep. How are you pumpkin?"
"I'm good, dad. I'm really glad Kate's ok."
"Me too. Is Gram's here?"
"No, she's out, and said she wouldn't be in till late."
"Are you hungry? I'm going to order in Chinese food."
"I already ate. I think I'm going to go up to my room and study."
"Ok pumpkin, goodnight."
"Goodnight dad."
Kate wakes up and reaches for Castle. But the bed is empty, and his side of the bed is cold. She stretches and she's sore but at least the cramps are gone. That's when she remembers, she's pregnant. She looks down at her still flat stomach. And wow, she still can't believe it. There's a baby in there. A baby her and Castle made together. And she almost died yesterday, without even knowing she was pregnant. She reaches down and rubs her stomach, she's just so glad the baby's ok.
"Hey baby, I don't know if you can hear me yet. But I'm your mommy. And I love you so much, and your daddy does too. I can't wait to meet you, but you have to stay in there awhile longer. And mommy promises to do everything she can to keep you safe."
Kate gets up and puts her robe on. And looks at her phone. And it's 7:00pm? Wow she slept all day.
She walks into the kitchen and that's where she finds Castle. She walks up behind him and hugs him from behind. "Hey babe, how long have you been awake?"
He turns around and kisses her. "Not long, about an hour. Are you hungry? I ordered Chinese, but if you want something else, I can fix you anything you want."
"No, Chinese sounds good. I'm really hungry."
"Good, because you are eating for two now you know?" Castle smirks.
"Shut up Castle." She slaps him playfully on the arm. That's when when the doorbell rings. "The foods here. I'll get it." He pays for the food. And says... "You just sit down and I'll bring your food to you."
"Castle, I'm not an invalid. I'm just pregnant."
"I know that Kate, but you're supposed to be resting for a few days. You've been through a lot. Just humor me ok, please?" He smiles at her.
She gives him a look. "Ok Castle, but don't think you're going to be getting away with this excuse the whole pregnancy." She says as she's walking over to the sofa. She looks over her shoulder at him, and blows him a kiss.
Castle acts like he catches the kiss, and rubs it all over his face. "I wouldn't dare."
Castle carries their plates of food over to the sofa. Then goes back for their glasses of water. Then sits down next to Beckett. "How're you feeling? Any more cramps?"
"Nope, Castle I feel fine. Just sore, but no more cramping, thank God."
"Good, when do you want to start telling people about the baby?"
"Well, I don't know, maybe the second trimester? I'll be really careful at work. But we'll have to at least tell the boys eventually. They'll be almost as protective as you are."
"Sounds good to me. Second trimester it is then. So it'll be our little secret for a little while longer."
After they get through eating dinner. Castle carries the dirty dishes to the kitchen, rinses them and loads them into the dishwasher. "Hey Kate, do you want some ice cream for dessert?"
"Not right now Rick. I'm so full I couldn't eat another bite. Maybe later."
"Want to watch a movie?"
"Sure, you pick. I'll watch anything you want to watch." So Castle picks a movie, that both of them would like. And they cuddle up on the sofa together, with Beckett leaning back against Castle, with his hands resting on Kate's stomach. He then kisses her on the head. "I love you, Kate."
"I love you to, Rick." And then she turns her head and kisses him on the lips. A long slow kiss. The best she can, at the angle that they're sitting. And then they watch the movie.
The End for now! ;) ~ K