Caskett fluff. Connected oneshots about Castle finding Beckett in his shirt. 1000 word challenge.

The third installment in the Cub'verse. Furthering the story of Castle, Kate, and their family. If you haven't read Number One and Two Hearts, you will probably be completely lost.

Season One tag. "Her mother's case is off limits. He disrespected her wishes, disrespected her and the anger bubbling in her stomach becomes a steady boil. He doesn't get to do this."

Two minutes - maybe - and he glanced over at her. She caught his gaze, held it with that challenging smirk on her face. The raised eyebrow and playful mirth that danced in her eyes while he stared back with defiance written across his. She could hold out - make him be the first to bridge the gap but perhaps, she'd let him think he won.

Written as the night before STILL. 'She comes here when she wants him. When she needs him. And Castle is perfectly okay with all of it. He loves her. But lately, she comes here because she can. Because she wants to snuggle. Because she needs to be next to him.'