Chapter 38. Vampire Weekend

[bloody_pens]

[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

Comments

[live_ringer]

That's quite the 'About the Author', Rick.

It's good to know you'll get to be with your daughter again. I know she missed you.

[bloody_pens]

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]

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.

[weaver_girl]

Some day I'll come by to get copies of your books, Mr. Castle. Stay safe!

[bloody_pens]

You, too, sweetheart. I hope you'll enjoy them, whenever you can get them.

[weaver_girl]

Thank you.

[She draws a snaking arrow up to this comment.]

I was going to bring my journal with me, find out if it could still deliver messages in the other worlds.

[bloody_pens]

Good idea- let's cross our fingers that it works.

[spandexisyouth]

I am glad to know that she was your daughter, and that you will see her again soon! She needs a father.

Be well, my friend. I hope that our paths cross again, and if there is a way to make it so I shall!

[bloody_pens]

I can't wait. Especially because her mother... well, let's just say of the two of us, I was judged to be the more responsible parent, believe it or not.

Anything is possible after two years spent inside a fishbowl.

[spandexisyouth]

I understand. I would want to get back to my child if I had one as well. And I believe it. You showed yourself to be a splendid father.

It is! Especially when one has youthful determination!

[bloody_pens]

I tried my damndest to be good to her. And now I can go back and appreciate her all the more.

[grinninggrifter]

Best of luck, Rick. I cannot say I am surprised that Nikki is, in fact, a detective. If she remembers this place, will you give her my greetings? She was uncommonly kind.

[bloody_pens]

Yeah, that was my first guess as to her occupation.

I most definitely will- and if I can come back here somehow and bring her, we may run into each other. You never know.

this lack of icons will kill me

[man_genius]

Hey. Can we talk?

[bloody_pens]

Was just going to ask you the same thing.

[man_genius]

Sorry about running off like that.

Where are you?

[bloody_pens]

Walking Tribble near the residential area. I'll wait.