This is Best Fanfiction ever! I have never seen quite like this. Extraordinary!
Thank you!

wow, I forgot how adorable and so precocious their dang fake child is. WHY ISN'T SHE REAL instead of those kids with those LAME names (Reese? Jake? REALLY?). Also I 100 percent forgot about the Patty thing and I just love the way you incorporated him and that perfect nickname. A, my jessa.

Great reading although losing Martha and Rick were very sad but sweet chapters! You are a good writer

I just boohoo cried. I mean truly imagined Kate having this conversation with their child. So beautiful

This words are so wonderful. This will sound crazy but when I read this,I cried . I want you to know that you are amazingly gifted.

Let's ignore the fact that you posted this 10 years ago and I'm just getting around to reviewing. I'm the worst ever.

Ava. My favorite little nugget. I've missed this kid. (And since it's been 10 years since you have posted it's like reading it for the first time). Also let's hope this review isn't as cracktastic as my old school SVU reviews you felt the need to email me.

the occasional strike of lightning - I love thunderstorms so much. Come to me summer.

Aje, wake up. First summer storm. Come on, baby."- father daughter bonding over a thunderstorm. Rick castle, forever the best father.

bounces a little on the mattress to jump start her adrenaline. "Ready."- the cutest

filled with the scent of rain and summer.- best scent ever.

"What makes the lightning?" Ava asks, tapping him on the leg. "And how come there's always thunder after it?- something with bowling. My parents always told me god was bowling and lightening was a strike. Can't believe I ever bought that BS

Ava talking about Thor and iron man will be exactly how Gary describes things to our kid. Poor girl.

Fine. I just feel bad cause we never invited her to our first summer storm thing before and I did this year and it wasn't supposed to rain until tomorrow when she was here, but it came early."- this is the cutest thing ever. Her concern for Kate is so adorable.

The dialogue between these two is so great. As much as I adore Kate I really love these father daughter moments.

He doesn't tell his daughter that he already got the number one thing on his bucket list over eleven years ago- ohhhhhh shut up.

You're off your game, Castle.- my girl

shedding the skin of Detective Beckett to become Mom- hearts in my eyeballs

You know Martha wants the loft, right?"- if she needs a roommate...

I love the part about moving. Teasing each other about how much space they need to the memories they have made at the loft. Your Castle and Beckett are my favoriteeeeee.

She slaps his ass- and a fine ass it is.

Oh wow. This is so heartbreaking.

I've been waiting for my lunch break today to read this and now I'm super stoked.

uh, so I just remembered you can't copy and paste anymore. what kind of bs is this?! Whatever. I'ma write it out because I love you so much.

Lightning flashes at the same time the smile widens across her lips. She doesn't open her eyes, but it's the third year they've done this, watched from the back porch as the rain danced across the pool, the thunder crashing and lightning splitting open the night. - It's funny that you're not a big fan of description because you write it so damn beautifully.

She jumps out of bed, grabbing the chenille throw that's fallen to the floor and manages to step into her slippers with a look that says, See; I told you I'd wear them. - Hahaha. I love how sassy she is.

"No," Castle laughs. "Mom wouldn't be happy. Especially because you know how much she loves Iron Man." - I LOVE that Kate loves Iron Man.

"You pout, Daddy. For like hours." - So true. Poor Castle.

He doesn't tell his daughter that he already got the number one thing on his bucket list over eleven years ago. - Jesus Christ. This line SLAYS MEEEEEEEE. WHY. (okay, that was rhetorical. I obvs know why. Stilllllll)

"Can we throw a pirate party? I've been reading the pirate books that Patty gave me a few weeks ago and it would be so much fun!" - PATTYYYYYY. I MISSED HIM. ALSO CAN I GO TO THIS PARTY? SOUNDS LIKE FUN. ALSO, CASTLE DON'T BE JEALOUS.

The droplets sluice over the surface of the water and he counts the seconds in his head once the first bolt of lightning strikes, waiting for the thunder. It cracks and slams against the night and he has the sudden desire to write. He's halfway through his next novel, but he misses Heat and Rook tonight; can't help but think of them during summer highs and storms that are more vibrant in the dark. - Now I miss Heat and Rook. I love his thoughts here. Reminds me of that crackly night a la page 105.

"You're off your game, Castle. Civilian Investigator skills a little rusty?" - KATEEEEEEEEEE. I MISSED HER. SHE'S SO PRETTY IN HER SWEATSHIRT ( IS IT A GREY HOODIE OF LOVE?)

"I would, but we're already planning the wedding with his parents. Dad wants you to get married in space." - hahahah. Kbex has been spending a ton of time with Castle lately. LOL. Dying.

She smells like summer and the perfume he had bought her a couple of months ago because it somehow reminded him of her. - Jesus Christ. Throwing myself off a damn cliff. I just can't.

"Right because you haven't designated a room for your cardboard cutouts."

"Beckett! That's such a good idea." - I love this. In my head, he says it like he says her name in Murder He Wrote. "A boyfriend. Beckett!" makes me happy. (and now I'm thinking about whatchu doin' here, bro? LOL)

Castle leans over, feels the way her breath hitches and she shivers as he whispers in her ear. He can nearly feel the heat radiating off of her, the rapid rise of her chest as he bites gently on her lobe. - hot damn. this is sexy.

"Eighteen minutes and counting, babe. Better hurry." - Loving the babe. I need to see this on my screen, Jessa. It's so fantastic. I love and miss your writing so much.

Oh, I still love these episodic pieces.

Love, love, love their family time/dynamic.

Loves this! I really enjoy this universe! Thanks for writing!

LOVED IT!

I have missed you and your writing so much Jess. This was a really nice surprise.

Thank you,

AC

" He doesn't tell his daughter that he already got the number one thing on his bucket list over eleven years ago. "

i'm melting

"Around eleven. You were right. It was Fitzsimmons."
"And you call me rusty? Beckett, I helped figure out your
killer from our living room."
-i love how castle still help solved the case, even from the living room

Adorbs

That was so sweet! Can I say how much of a nerd I am that I was grinning when you mentioned Thor and how Kate loves Iron Man. Also love the Shakespeare call out. The best part was when Kate surprises them when she gets there. Love the banter and story. I hope you update soon.

Loved the image of them curled up, watching the storm, a tradition continued!
and then to have Kate join was the cheery on the top!
thanks