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AN: This is Fiction, I would never do, encourage or support any kind of illegal behavior at any country, but this is just a fairytale where two people got married first and fall in love later but it is not real and never will be. Also seems that at real life she couldn't be a police officer but thank God this is just a story so in this world everything is possible.

34 years old writer Richard Castle is playing poker at the loft with his friends the Mayor, Montgomery and two more.

Rick just won the last game, "Oh, don't look so miserable Roy, I promise I'll let you win the next one" he says.

M: "I'm grateful for your concern Rick, but actually is not that" he assures.

R: "Then ¿what is it? Tell us, and maybe we can help"

M: "Oh, I don't think anyone can help with this, is about my best detective"

Someone else ask "¿Has he been killed or injured?"

Then Roy answers "No, and, is not a man but a woman, and she is not hurt, but she is from Australia and is about to be deported and there is nothing I can't do about it, there was a problem with her visa and I can't solve it in time, if only she were married things would be so different" he tried to draw a little smile on his face with no success and just looked to the floor.

Then the other friend teases "She must be very ugly, ha, ha" but then no one laughs

So, Roy affirms "Is kind the opposite, she is gorgeous, and is one of the nicest human beings I have ever meet, but she is a workaholic so that's why she doesn't have anyone yet, but I know she has a lot of prospects but no one that she is interested in". And then he lifts his phone up and show them a picture of his favorite team, where is Kate with Espo and Ryan.

Castle is unable to stop watching, there is something in her that is clamming for him, so he just smiles while thinking why I have never meet someone like her, she is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen…

"Rick, Rick, calling to earth" his friends are calling him while all they laugh together.

R: "What, what, oh, I just, he, I was thinking and I have an Idea, so the problem is that you can't do anything because she is not married but what if she were, what if she had a husband then she couldn't be deported, right?"

M: "Yeah, but I don't think she is going to fall in love and get married in less than a month, so is a shame to lose the best of my team"

R: "No one talked about fall in love, just about marriage and if she agrees I am willing to marry her, just you know, to help her"

M: "That's very kind of you, but I am not sure if she would ever accept that, and what about Gina?"

R: "Don't worry about it, just ask her and let me handle the rest, ok?" he is nervous like his whole life now depends on it but still manages to smile.

The next day at precinct

K: "¿What? What the hell, you want me to marry a guy who I don't know, so I can stay working here, are you are out of your mind or what?" She rolls her eyes, I won't do that I'm not that desperate, I don't need anyone's compassion, I will handle it by myself as I always do. She is wearing blue jeans and a purple blouse with a black jacket, her hair is brown and long and her hairstyle is a ponytail.

M: "Just think about it, there is no other choice, and is not really a stranger, he has been my friend for years, and I'm sure you have heard of him, his name is Richard Castle, he is a famous writer"

K: "What? Are you telling me that Richard Castle wants to help me without even knowing me?" my favorite author wants to marry me so I won't be deported, I must still be dreaming because this kind of things will never happen at real life, also I'm not ready for marriage.

M: "Yes, he does, and if you accept, you could get married tomorrow morning, you know is not for real, nothing to be scared about, just the paperwork and pretend so immigration don't notice is all a facade, you have to admit we don't have another choice and the time is running so you have a couple hours to decide it, just think about it while you do your paperwork, but remember this is better than comeback to your country because then you won't be able to solve your Mom's case" he squeezes her arm trying to comfort her.

She comes back to her desk and tries to work but is unable to concentrate, she can't stop think about it, and she doesn't know what to do so she decides to ask for advice.

At the morgue with Lanie

L: "Girl it's nice to have you here visiting me when there is not a case going on, ¿How things are going?"

K: "Fine, the same, just about to be deported, remember, right?"

L: "Yeah, don't worry about that I'm sure we will find a solution soon"

K: "Actually, Montgomery already did, but is crazy, he wants me to get married with his friend, and I don't know what to do?"

L: "Him too, because I almost convinced my friend to marry you, he's a doctor, and very hot and is gay too, so it won't be a problem that he tries something with you, I guess now you can choose between them, ¿How is Montgomery's guy?"

K: "What? You have the same plan? So, you're agree with that?"

L: "If with that you mean if I'm agree with you staying here, yes of course I'm, you're my best friend and I don't want to lose you girl"

K: "You're my best friend too, and you won't lose me even if I go away, we'll be on touch" at that Lanie rolls her eyes, so Kate looks at the floor and adds "I know it won't be the same, but for me marriage is not a game, I'm one and done kind of girl, I always have and now I have to change everything I believe in?"

Lanie hugs her and then says, "you won't change anything besides is just pretending so you can achieve an amazing career and stay with all people that love you including me"

Kate just sigh, to release all stress, she has been carrying all morning since her talk with Montgomery

Then after a long silence Lanie asks "So you didn't answer my question, tell me about this guy? I need to know if you are choosing him so I can tell my friend we won't need him anymore"

K: "Is Richard Castle, the famous author, Montgomery says if I accept we can get married tomorrow morning"

L: "Richard Castle? Rich and famous author, and besides that, ruggedly handsome, wow, girl ¿What do you have to think about? This is every girl's dream"

K: "I know, but like you said is not for real is just pretending and I don't really know the guy, and…"

Lanie interrupts "Kate ¿What other option do you have? ¿You really want to go away?"

K: "You know I love my country, I grew up there, it's an amazing place, and I have friends and family there too, if I didn't have to solve my mom's murder I wouldn't even think about it I would move back"

L: "I know that, but you have things to solve here first, besides we all already adopt you, like it or not you're ours now, we don't want you to go anywhere but here"

K: "Ok, I don't know what to do yet, if I decide something I'll let you know, besides if I get married tomorrow I still going to need a maid of honor, you know?"

L: "Of course, I will love to, and you don't have anything to worry about because you still will be one and done kind because this marriage doesn't really count, just see it like it is, some paperwork so you can stay, and besides how knows? Maybe you will fall in love with each other, grow old together and have children and just spend the rest of your life with each other"

K: "Yeah, ¿right? Like that's going to happen, you should know by now that my life is far away from a fairytale, but thanks for cheer me up"

L: "You will see girl, I already can picture hot guy falling for you, and you should give yourself more credit"

K: "Mmmhh"

After that Kate goes back to her desk and keep thinking about it and it is truth she really doesn't have a better option. So, in an adrenaline rush she goes to Roy's office and say "Yes, you are right I can't find another way out of this, so I will marry Richard Castle" she is trembling, she can't believe she just did that.

M: "Great, you don't have to worry about anything just be there tomorrow I'll give you the details as soon everything is set" and he looks so happy and proud of her.

K: "O.K." then she goes back to her work place and keeps doing her paperwork, more like trying, then she is so nervous that needs to stand up and starts to breathe in and breathe out, she is feeling a little better when suddenly the elevator door opens and there is Richard, wearing a blue dress shirt and black pants.

He just got a text from Roy -she said yes if you are still in— so he gets off the elevator and then he looks at her and recognizes her from the picture, Oh God I'm doomed she is even more beautiful in person, and he gives her a wide smile and his eyes are full of joy, he is just standing there staring at her like the time is frozen, until the noise of the place makes him to react and he walks to her.

She just blushes, this is her favorite author, and she had planned to go to get his autograph next month when his new book finally will be released and now he is going to marry her?

Then her phone rings, and she must answer even before he gets close to her and is a body so she should go.

Now he is next to her and they just look at each other eyes for first time and neither of them want to look away but Espo calls her "Beckett we have to go now"

K: "Ah, y… yes, oh, I just, eh"

So, Richard just says "Hi" and his heart is beating so fast.

She feels like her heart is about to leave her body so she answers "Hi, I… I have to go, I'm"

And then he interrupts "is O.K. Until you tomorrow" and give her a wide smile

K: "Tomorrow" and then she walks out with the boys to do her job.

To be continued…

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Thanks to Lou who had the idea =)