“They didn’t all have to cancel everything.”
“They’re worried about you, they want a new kid around as much as you and I do.”
“I can just hear Espo and Ryan whispering outside, might as well just let them in.” Kate said smiling,
Rick got up and opened the door,
“Your highness is ready to see you.” Rick said smiling
Espo and Ryan walked in,
“Your highness.” They said in sync and bowed,
“Hey guys,” Kate said laughing,
“How you feel Beckett?” Ryan asked sitting down on one of the plastic chairs,
“A bit tired but I’m fine.”
They talked and joked for a while,
“I gotta take this.” Espo said as his phone started ringing,
“I’m glad you’re ok,” Ryan said as Espo left the room,
“Yeah, me too.” Kate said,
“I honestly thought you were really ill.”
“Well I’m not thankfully, I shall be back in a few days annoying you guys.”
Espo came back into the room,
“We gotta go bro, see ya Beckett!” Espo said,
“Bye Beckett.” Ryan said leaving Kate alone with Rick.
“What do ya think is up with Ryan?” Rick asked,
“I dunno, he gets a bit emotional sometimes.”
“Yeah maybe.”
“Ugh I’m so tired.” Kate said rubbing her eyes,
“You go to sleep babe, the visitors can wait.” Rick said planting a soft kiss on her forehead.
“Thank you, for everything.” Kate muttered.
“Always.” Rick replied.
Seconds later Kate was asleep still holding Rick’s hand.
10 minutes later there was a soft knock at the door and Martha popped her head around.
“Hello darling.” She whispered and tip toed in, Alexis following behind her.
“How’s Kate?” Alexis asked,
“She’s fine, just low sugar levels, she’ll be allowed home in a few hours.” Rick whispered trying not to wake her.
“Oh and Lanie rang, some dead body so she can’t come.” Alexis informed her father.
4 hours later
“Ok Mrs. Castle, you are free to go. Just make sure you drink lots of fluid and eat well.” The doctor said as she filled out her discharge form.
“Thank you,” Rick said as Kate hopped off the hospital bed.
AT THE LOFT.
“Oh Katherine darling I’m so glad you ok!” Martha said rushing up to hug her as she walked through the door,
“Hey Martha.” Kate said hugging her back.
“I was so worried.” Martha said following her to the sofa,
“Well me and the baby are ok.” Kate said sitting down.
“Hey guys!” Alexis said coming down the stairs,
“Hey pumpkin.” Rick said giving his daughter a hug,
“You ok Kate?” Alexis asked turning to her,
“Yeah I’m fine. Bit tired though.” Kate said yawning,
“You need to eat first, how about Mac and Cheese?” Rick asked pulling out a pot,
“Sounds good.” Kate said pulling out her phone, there were a bunch off texts and voicemails.
Kate read and replied to all texts and listened to each voicemail by the time her food was ready.
“Hey dad I’m going to Paige’s for some slumber party thing that ok with you?” Alexis asked,
“Yeah you go pumpkin, have fun!” Rick said getting a glass of juice for Kate.
“Ok I’ll see you guys tomorrow.” Alexis said closing leaving the loft.
“Well Kiddo’s I have to go to a play, don’t wait up.” Martha said,
“Bye Martha!” Kate called before she left.
“Well looks like we’re alone for the night.” Rick said as Kate put her plate and cutlery into the dishwasher.
“Yeah,” Kate said flinging herself onto the couch,
“Wanna watch some TV or watch a movie?” Rick asked sitting beside her,
“I don’t mind really.” Kate said leaning her head on Rick’s chest.
“Do you wanna know the gender of the baby?” Rick asked after a few minutes of silence,
“No, I think it would be better as a surprise,” Kate replied,
“Yeah me too, I really want a boy though.”
“Me too, but a girl would be good as well.”
“Yeah but I’m in a house full of women so I need somebody on my side.” Rick joked
There was no reply,
“Kate?” Rick asked looking down at his wife,
She had fallen asleep on his chest, Rick smiled a carefully picked her up and carried her to the bedroom.
“Goodnight Kate.” He whispered as he placed her on the bed, wrapping the blanket around her.
Problem chapter 7
Magsimula sa umpisa
