I'm ALWAYS here

Chapter 24

After lunch I packed clean clothes. I said goodbye to Alexis and Martha, who came to look after Alexis. Rick grabbed my hand and we walked to the car. I didn't want to go back. I did not want to be away from Castle and Alexis. When we got to the hospital, we kissed.
"I'm proud of you. During those three and a half months you have done great progress. After 14 days I'll be right with you and we will be together all the time," he said and we both had tears in eyes. Last time I kissed him and smiled.
"I love you, Castle," I told him.
"I love you too. Take care of yourself," he replied. I got out of the car, I took the bag and I waved for goodbye.
The last 14 days in the hospital were good. I managed to eat normally and through intensive therapy I was healthy and ready to live a normal life again.

Rick came to me with Alexis. Alexis hugged me and I lifted her into the air. I gave her a kiss on the cheek and then I kissed Rick. We went home together. I unpacked my bags and took shower. I ate lunch and went to my apartment. In the kitchen was bouquet of roses waiting for me. I immediately knew who gave them to me.
Two months since I came back home. I went back to work and normal life. Rick and I worked on our relationship. We were happy together and Alexis started to call me mom. At first I was not sure, but she managed to convince me. Rick gave me the keys from the apartment. It was Friday night and we were celebrating half a year anniversary. Rick cooked dinner, lit candles and scattered petals of roses around the kitchen. I might not seem so but I loved romance. Especially when I was with Rick. I prepared for him an amazing gift.
After dinner we sat on the couch and we were cuddling. Castle stroked my hands and kissed my hair.
"I want to ask you something," said Castle. I nodded and laid my head on him.
"Kate, will you move toward me?" he asked quietly. I was surprised and I immediately hugged him.
"Sure, I will," I replied softly. I took his hand and led him into the bedroom.
"It's time for my gift for you," I said seductively and bit my lip. Rick quickly overcame a place that separated us and kissed me. We fell together on the bed. I removed his shirt and pants and he took off my shirt, pants, bra and panties. He smiled at me and pulled out a condom from the nightstand.
"Are you sure?" he asked me. I nodded and I tossed the condom somewhere on the floor bedroom.
"I'm sure, and I want to feel just you. I want you, Castle," I sighed. Rick took off his boxers and carefully slid into me. He was careful and still was looking into my eyes. When we both came, I was on Rick and quickly panting. He stroked me on the back and whispered into my ear, "I love you".