Early The Next Morning
6:55 am
It was a bright, sunny day. But, unfortunately it wasn't same for him. Why, do you ask? Cause Rick Castle, was dealing with a lot of problems in his life. First, problem was that, he was in love with Kate Beckett; homicide detective. Second problem, that she was dating; a robbery detective named Tom Demming. Third problem, was that robbery detective; was showing up. On the fourth floor; just either bring Beckett; a cup of coffee. Fourth problem, both Beckett and Demming, taking to bully him. Even Esposito, had joined in. "Your not a Cop. Go get us, some more coffee. Can watch Castle." Some that really hurt badly.
He was catch in between a rock and hard place. He was torn in between, staying or leaving the 12th Precinct.
He really hated that, but, he don't wanna cause hurt feelings. He felt, bad that he had hurt Beckett feelings. But, if she truly, wanted him out of the way. Then, he would give her. Whatever, she wanted.
His phone rang, he wasn't sure, if he should answer it. But, curiosity got, the best of him. Picking up the phone. "Hello?!*
" Castle?! I'm glad you answered."
"Hey Bob?! How are you this morning?"
"I'm good. Listen, I was wondering, could you come over to my office. I got a preposition for you. Could, even change your life too."
Castle, was scratching the back of his head. "I'll, be there in a hour. Just, let me get clean up."
"See you soon."
"See you too."
Castle, then got into the shower and was trying to hurry up. Couldn't help himself; but, to be very curious. What Bob, was going to tell him.
Bob Office
8:50 am
Bob was waiting in his office; his friend should be here very soon. Castle, told him; he was running late. Which, was fine with him. Take care, of some last minute paperwork. There, was a loud knock on his door. "Come in."
Castle, was peak in, when he saw his friend; both men hugged each other. "Good to see you."
"You too." Castle took his seat, at the front of the desk.
Bob was sitting across from him. "Let's get down to business."
Castle, smile at him. "Have to agree with you."
"I been hearing a rumor; going around the precinct." He had his arms; fold over arms.
Castle knew, were this conversation was going. "What kind of rumor?"
"That you're having problems; down at the 12th precinct. That, the Detective Beckett; Detective Demming and Detective Esposito. Have been bullying you. That Captain Montgomery, hasn't done; a damn thing to stop that." Could, tell that the mayor, wasn't very happy to hear about that. "Before, you say anything, I'm looking out for my friend." He saw, that his friend; wanted to say something. "Please, just hear me out first." He held up his hand. Wanting to finish, what he had to say. He takes a slip of his coffee. "I was thinking, about sending you. To Los Angeles. There a private detective, down there, who is very good. But, she needs, some help with an important case. Think, you two will get along just fine. So, will you do this? Don't tell me. You haven't thought, about leaving precinct."
He couldn't argue against him; he was more right then he knew. "Yes! Have been thinking, about leaving for quite a while." He wasn't going to lie, to his friend ever. "But, I'm just worried about causing pain." Sure, he had acted like, a pain the ass.
"Why? Should, you worry about causing pain. You! Don't do a thing wrong. Were just trying to help." Mayor, was telling his friend. "Know, you can be a pain in the ass. Sure, but you need to stop punishing yourself. How much, you want Beckett to love you. But, in order, for someone to love you. They have to love you back. Otherwise, theirs no need to wait forever for someone. Who doesn't love you back. Think about it, what's more important to her. You or her dead mother case? Really look at it, from different angles."
Before Castle, could even say anything. His friend; was right about everything. He don't want to admit to himself. Had to think back, remembering the time. He looked into Beckett Mom case. She was mad, at him; for going behind her back. Almost accusing him, for breaking her trust. Sometimes, he don't understand her. One minute, she was either talking or laughing with him. Then a second later, she was back to hating his guts.
Now she had a new boyfriend; that was like Beckett, always going for the good looking cops. That were badges bunnies. Maybe it, was a good idea to leave for the night. "You're right, a change in scenery would be good. I'll get ready, to leave right away."
"Good idea. My friend, I'll see you later." Mayor; shake his hand. Castle shake, his hand back.
Back At Castle Loft
1:45 pm
Castle, had arrived back at the loft. He was going to pack up very quickly. Alexis, was away at Princeton for summer classes. His Mother, was away with her theater club. He had everything, in order and called his publisher. To let her know, that he was on his way, to Los Angeles. She understood, he needed time to leave for himself. He was looking forward, to getting away. For a little bit, he goes to pack up his bags.
Once he has, everything packed up. He grabs his bags and his laptop too. Once he had everything, he locked up his loft. Was getting ready, to leave out the door. He takes the elevator, down to the lobby. His car was waiting for him. He thanked everyone, telling them goodbye. That, he would be back. But, wasn't sure, when he be back.
Once he started his car, he takes off from the loft.