Kate was only looking to spend time with her son at the park, but what found her there was a chance to meet the man that saved her years ago. AU. Complete.

co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. Beckett and Castle are assigned to work a case undercover.

Kate Beckett is doing the walk of shame and she wants to do it as privately as possible. Please let the elevator be empty, she prays silently... We've all done the Walk of Shame; this is my version of what Kate's may have looked like post Always.

The wind howls outside as the sound of rain against glass envelopes them, none of the usual city lights casting their glow over the dark loft. Kate presses further into Castle, letting his warmth settle in her bones and leech into her soul.