After The Storm

12th Precinct

Early The Next Morning

5:45 AM

Kate POV

Once the storm; had died down some. It was still windy; raining and lightning outside. Bye; what a long day at work it was. But, it wasn't just a bad storm out there. Inside the precinct; it was just as bad, storm outside. Needing some caffeine, going over to the coffee. It very cold, curious to see if, Castle would be coming in today. Bringing, it to her; the way she had like it. Hoping for a bear claw, rubbing her stomach. Getting very hungry; worried she would passed out very soon. Sitting at her desk, the power had gone off in the night. Luckily, Castle had paid for generators. To pay for some new equipment for the precinct. Needing to get up; had to use the women's restroom. Even after drinking, some really bad coffee. Hated how cold coffee tastes in the morning. Really need her coffee right now. Once, she had made it, to the restroom. Getting inside the stall and locking it up. Pulling down her slack and panties. Sitting down, on the toilet seat. It felt very cool, to her butt. But, it actually felt very nice. While going, to the bathroom. Sure, she need a hot bath; some clean clothes; fix her hair and make up.

"It's been a really, long day and night. Really, need a good cup of coffee." Whisper more to myself. Running a hand; through my mess and crazy hair.

Two Hours Later

Still no sign of Castle; I kept tapping my foot; getting even more Impatient waiting for him. He should have been, here by now. "Where is he?! Should, be here helping." The phone line, take a while to fix, but still you couldn't get a hold of anyone yet. "This sucked, why does life suck so much?" Kept wondering to myself. Then again, he hadn't made it in last night or yesterday morning. When over to the window; but I couldn't see anything. Still little grey and clouds; could barely see much. The sun; slowly came out, a little bright which was a good thing. It, looked like a hurricane; had just tear through here. But, the storm; did act like one. All kinds of damage out there. Willing to bet, that some people car's. Were damaged too, no one was going to be very happy. To pay damages; done to their car's. Windows, in the area, hold some that were blown out. Glass, is on the sidewalks and the road. Cops; are outside trying to make sure that everyone is safe on the road. It's a good thing, that no one had died yesterday. Their was some bad injuries; the hospitals; doctors and nurses. That are helping, victims injured by yesterday bad storm.

Four Hours Later

Beckett Apartment

11:45 AM

After making it home; especially after a long day at work. Captain Montgomery, had allowed her and her team to go home. That, way they could check on their property. Once she made it, inside her apartment. Their wasn't much damage; which was good. The windows, were still standing tall. Luckily, she don't have any food, inside her fridge. Cause everything, could have gone bad or rotten foods. It would, have made a very bad smell inside it. Got out some cleaning products. Wasn't too comfortable, if their wasn't anything in her fridge. It was better, to have a clean refrigerator; then very bad smelly refrigerator. But, before she got started with that. She need, to check on her mail from yesterday. Getting to the mailbox, that held her mail. Had gotten it opened up; seeing nothing but bills; magazines; catalogs and juke mail. Using the staircase; the elevators are down because of the power outlets. Getting back inside her apartment; putting her mail on her dining table. Started cleaning up her refrigerator; it took a while to clean. Because, she hadn't bother to check or see if she needed groceries or it need a fresh cleaning. That, was her own fault.

Then her phone ring; all she thought to herself; maybe that was Castle calling her. Thinking, of trying to apologize to him. "Hello?" Hoping to hear his voice. Holding her cellphone up; to her ear. Luckily, only the landline was down; not the cell services. "Detective Beckett. This is Captain Montgomery, I'm sorry to tell you. Your Suspended for ten days." She couldn't, believe her ears. "But, Sir, that's not very fair." Getting very angry; at her captain; for the suspended. "What's not fair? You, bullying unpaid Consultant. Dating another detective. What you both did, was unprofessional. Wanna, tell me; about unfair doesn't you. Not, participate along with robbery detective and another team member." He had, hit her; with some hard truths. Having trouble, catching her breath. Trying not, to cry. But, some tears had escape her eyes. Trying to get herself; under control. Wishing, that it had been Castle. So, she could get out of this mess; all together. But, maybe if Castle called her tonight. She could, have him; talk to her captain; maybe to his buddy the Mayor. But, she don't have much hope. Had only, tiny bit of hope left. To hold on too. Maybe, their is a small chance.

"I'm sorry, Beckett. But, if you're hoping to have Castle protection. You! Might, have to rethink that one over again. He, just told the Mayor, that he is resigned from the precinct." When she heard, that part. Dropping her spray bottle; it couldn't be true. It, just couldn't be. She needed his help, to solve case's. "But, Why? I thought, he would be staying to finish up his books." Hoping, that he wasn't serious about quitting on her and her team. "Maybe, he finally had enough of the abusive behavior of yours. Can't, blame him? I'm just as guilty; as you are. Should have stepped in sooner. But, I guess, it's way too late for that to happen." Holding on very tightly, to the table. Trying to hold herself together. Knowing, that wouldn't work anytime soon. Felt her legs buckle, underneath her. Hitting the floor, almost dropped her cellphone. Felt like breaking down and crying her eyes out. "I'm sorry, Beckett, I really am. This was the only way, to save your job. But, put a corrected action in your file too. Hope, this gave you time; to think about your actions." Couldn't hold on my cellphone anymore. Couldn't stopped all of my crying and sobbing on the floor.