Chapter 38. Vampire Weekend

[thebestseller]

[This entry is forward-dated slightly to midday tomorrow. The writing is still recognizable as Castle's, but the hand trembles a little.]

Promise ----> Alexis
Nikki ----> Detective Kate Beckett


I'm a mystery writer. Nikki- Kate- wasn't isn't my wife, but she's a homicide detective, and we're partners. I shadow her and help her solve cases because she's the inspiration for my new series of books. I live in a loft apartment with my daugher, Alexis, and my mom, Martha. I'm famous, too. REALLY famous.

Alexis is waiting for me. I [There's a long pause here, and the writing becomes steadier, but slower as he carefully considers each word and phrase.]

I've made a lot of friends here. All of you have helped me through some tough times and been the best friends... and everything else... a guy could ask for. "Thank you" doesn't seem like enough at this point, not nearly. I'm never going to forget any of you.

But my daughter is back home. She needs me. And I'll keep having adventures. Not without saying goodbye in person, not without making arrangements first, but... I'm going home.

Comments

[bloody-pens.livejournal.com]

I'm rather surprised my own self- though it explains why my childrens' books weren't big hits.

I missed her, too. A lot. I just- hope I haven't REALLY been gone for almost two years. I know Beckett and my mother would have taken care of her, but still...

[live_ringer]

They certainly had a... special quality to them.

Here's hoping. Though if it has been that long, who knows, maybe she'd remember some of her time here.

Oh, and can I ask you a favour? Writer that you are, would you mind trying to give us an update when you do make it back? I'd like to get a sense of how this whole thing works before making any travel plans.

[bloody-pens.livejournal.com]

True. I'll just have to hope for the best, I guess.

Definitely. Someone's gotta be the guinea pig, right? If nobody else wants to, I will- I just have some things I need to take care of first.

[live_ringer]

If I remember correctly, a little birdie told me hoping for the best was our best bet, so it can't hurt.

Thanks. And believe me, I understand--two years is a lot to catch up on.

[bloody-pens.livejournal.com]

Ain't that the truth.

Yeah- and I want to say my goodbyes here. And bring back a few things.

[live_ringer]

Miles to go before you sleep, etc. etc.?

[bloody-pens.livejournal.com]

Indeed, no rest for the weary.