Castle fic: Undercurrent 1/1

[lauratnz]

Title: Undercurrent
Characters: Kate Beckett, Rick Castle, others
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG-13 for language, concepts
Length: 536 words
Spoilers: Everything aired so far
Summary: "One look into those familiar blue eyes and Kate was hit by the most overwhelming feeling of homecoming".
AN: Takes place after 3.24. Huge thanks to rosie_spleen for the beta!

Comments

[rosie_spleen]

Beautiful, Laura, the flow and the theme. Love the fact that Johanna is there, waiting. Slightly disturbed by the fact that Kate might want that, although we both know that when a loss is felt that keenly, there's the undercurrent (ooh, like that title!) to want to be close to them again.

I hope we see something like this, actually (and Sarah said the other night) and I think it would be more realistic and less corny cliched than having her life flash before her eyes. Johanna reminding Beckett that her time is not yet over, or somepin?

This is my fave bit:

The faint smell of perfume blended with the scent of her skin, as unique as the fingerprints Kate worked with each day. The way the smaller frame fit perfectly into her embrace, as familiar as her own reflection in the mirror.

Dreams of the dearly departed are as real as the day. This is a gorgeous recount. Thanks for the sharing.

[lauratnz]

Thanks so much, hon, for this and the beta and the chats. You're ace, mate. And your vernacular is contagious ;)

I too want them to approach the whole near-death thing (because she will come pretty close, I guess?) in a non cliched way. Must be hard for a writer/tptb, when it's been done so many times before on TV/film, etc right? And I'd love to see the actress who plays her mom (she's an actress, I hope? We've only seen pix *g*) do a cameo in some way that'll impact Kate beyond recovery. Maybe seeing her would make her stop chasing 'this thing' (for a while)? or maybe just the opposite? Or maybe she never grieved 'properly' and this would make her? Would get her closer to her dad (I like Jimbo Bkt).

Can I haz september now, plz? lol

Thanks again, Rosie

[allie_svu]

That was so well done. I haven't read a story yet that dares to suggest that Kate might be ridiculously depressed after being betrayed by another mentor and after failing to save another person she loves all in one night. But it makes sense that Rick's voice is what keeps her anchored and drags her back. I love this:
and, God, that voice. His voice. It reflected every ounce of anguish she'd just seen in her mother's face, heard in her last words because it answers the question of "What about you, Rick?" He would be as devastated as her mother would have been to lose her.

Great job. Can we expect more from you?

[lauratnz]

Hey! I almost missed this.

Thank you so much for your words here.

This, btw?

I haven't read a story yet that dares to suggest that Kate might be ridiculously depressed after being betrayed by another mentor and after failing to save another person she loves all in one night.

is something I really hope we get to see, at least a little bit of, next season. It's a big blow she took regarding Roy, and it would kind of make sense if it weighed on her long after her physical recovery. Very interesting point you make.

I'm flattered you'd want to read more from me. Thank you! It's a juggling act atm trying to find time to sit and write, but I hope to write at least one more story over the hiatus.

Thanks again!

Lovely

[knitterjen]

That was really beautiful and moving. Thank you.

Re: Lovely

[lauratnz]

Thanks so much for taking the time to read and comment. I'm glad this was ok!

[vo0za]

so moving thanks for sharing :)

[lauratnz]

Thank you!! Thanks for reading and commenting :)

[chatty_cat]

I love it Laura!

It's so nice to be reading fanfic again. *g*

[lauratnz]

Sweetie!! Thanks for stopping by! LOVE your icon :p jk

You know I don't write much fanfic (sort of a once a year thing) but, God, this show! It's taking up so much space in my head I barely remember my own name sometimes /headdesk

Thanks for reading, hon. Means a lot

[lauratnz]

Jenny! Thank you so much!
I am fascinated by this show and its characters and the possibilities, omfg. My head? Cannot take much more.
Looking forward to dl-ing your fanmix, hon! I need me a Caskett fix (love me a namesquish too)!
*hugs*