AU. On January 9th, 1999, Castle saves Johanna Beckett from being murdered. His act of bravery sparks a complicated love with her daughter, and a totally different life and career path for Kate Beckett. Because although Johanna lived, someone out there still wants her dead, and as the years go by, Kate Beckett and Richard Castle are determined to find out who.
Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 21 - Words: 71,017 - Reviews: 679 - Favs: 516 - Follows: 963 - Updated: 7/1/2019 - Published: 3/8/2013 - Kate B., Rick C.