"Kate," he whispered.

Why could he only whisper? Why is everything black? And why is his chest on fire?

Struggling, he opens his eyes. The ceiling. Is he on the floor? There's a weight on his hand. Slowly he turns his head. "Kate."

Right. Caleb Brown. Caleb Brown shot him. And then he shot Kate. A moan draws his attention back to the floor.

Help, they need help. Another moan.

"Stay with me, Kate."

He flashes back to the first time he said those words. A beautiful day, turned tragic.

He feels the grip on his hand loosen. Using all the strength he has left he fishes the phone from his pocket.

"Hey Castle," Ryan greets.

"Ambulance." That's all he can get out.

The hand holding his lets go, and everything fades back to black.