Kate, Jim and Rick stayed in the waiting room. They took their turns pacing around the area, asking the front desk lady for any new news on Johanna and walking to the coffee maker. Rick got up and walked to the coffee machine. He realized it was his third cup in nearly four hours.
A male nurse in black scrubs walked out to the front desk. He confided with the lady there. They talked and the woman pointed over to Kate, Jim and Rick. Rick saw him say thank you and walk over. Jim, Kate and Rick instinctively stood.
"Are you related to Johanna Beckett?" The nurse linked his fingers together.
"Jim Beckett. Her husband." Jim shook hands with the nurse. He looked at Rick and Kate, ready for then to introduce themselves.
"Rick."
"Kate."
"So? How is she?" Jim asked nervously.
"She's out of surgery. Her operation was successful."
"Do you know what happened exactly?" Kate spoke up. Her voice sent shivers down Rick's spine.
"She was stabbed in the kidneys with a knife and then the knife was twisted. It's a good thing you got her in when you did. She didn't suffer any long term injuries. We were able to stitch up her wound and stop the bleeding. She's back in recovery now. We'll let you know when you can go back and see her." The nurse rocked back and forth on his feet.
"Do you by chance still have her clothes?" Rick spoke up. A plan formulating in his mind.
"Yes sir."
"May I have- first," Rick turned to Jim and Kate. "Would you mind if I took your wife's clothes?"
"Um, I'm not sure I understand what you're getting at." Jim's eyebrows furrowed.
Rick explained his theory, "Well I remember Johanna was stabbed with an underhand stab. I think her attacker grabbed her shoulder when he stabbed her. I know a guy-"
"You know a guy." Kate rolled her eyes and said in an unenthusiastic tone.
"Kate." Jim scolded.
"It's fine, I've got a daughter myself." Rick said to Jim. "But yes, I know a guy who might he able to pull prints from her clothes."
Jim raised his eyebrows.
"Do you think it could work?" Kate's eyes twinkled with excitement.
"Maybe. So may I have her clothes?" Rick asked. Jim nodded and the nurse disappeared to gather them.
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Mystery / ThrillerWhat if Johanna Beckett hadn't died that night? What if she lived? What if the person who saved her was Richard Castle, the novelist himself? How would that affect everyone's lives? **DISCLAIMER** I do not own any of the rights of ABC's Castle or...
