Lets get the hell outa here

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Jim hurried into the hospital and to the delivery wing where he found Castle, Lanie, Martha, Alexis, Esposito, Ryan and even captain Gates. He froze when he saw the fear in Castle's eyes.
"What's wrong? Are Kate and they baby okay?" He worried for Kate, she was early and her blood pressure had been high when they brought her in.
"They had to take her in for an emergency c-section." Castle said with a sigh.
"Why aren't you in there?" Jim asked.
"They wouldn't let me."
"There's something you aren't telling me Rick." Lanie broke into sobs next to Esposito and he pulled her against him.
"Kate has pre-eclampsia, there's a high risk of something to happening to her or the baby. That's why they wouldn't let me in." Rick explained, Alexis laid her head on his shoulder wrapping her arms around his.
"How long will it take?" Jim asked falling into one of the chairs.
"It should take an hour, but the doctor doing this is really good." Gates explained seeing as Castle was trying hard not to cry. "He delivered my granddaughter under similar circumstances."
Jim nodded slowly closing his eyes as he laid his head against the wall.
'Watch out for our little girl Jo.' he said to himself as memories of Kate's childhood played over in his head.

Kate was laying on the table starring at the ceiling as the doctors worked. Aside from being weak she felt fine, but she knew the risk and that was what scared her.
"How you doing Kate?" The doctor asked as he worked.
"Alright, just scared." Kate said her voice breaking.
"We're prepared for anything, don't worry. You're going to feel some pulling for a little bit while I get the baby out." He explained and Kate let out a slow breath she hated being alone she just wanted Castle there with her. She felt a hand grabbing her squeezing it softly and she looked over to see one of the nurses.
"If it get's uncomfortable just squeeze my hand." She said, Kate smiled at the woman's kindness.
"What are you and your husband hopping for?" The doctor asked as she felt the pulling and winced.
"I really want a boy." Kate smiled to herself thinking of how perfect that would be.
"Do you want me to tell you when I get the baby out?" He asked.
"Yeah, Rick needs to know too."
"I can go tell him when your done here." The nurse holding her hand said Kate nodded.
"Okay Kate almost there." Kate bit her lip waiting for the crus to start. "It's a boy Kate" She smiled letting the tears fall out of pure joy.
"Why isn't he crying?" She asked now feeling terrified.
"They have to clear his airways give it a minute." The nurse said, a few seconds later loud cries filled the room and Kate smiled.
"He's a healthy 5 lb. baby boy" One of the nurses said bringing him over so Kate could see him.
"Hi sweetie" She smiled all of a sudden feeling strange and light headed.
"Somethings wro…" She barley got it out as everything went black.

Rick sat with his head in his hands as he waited for the doctor to come out. The doors to the adjoining hallway opened and her doctor walked out. Rick stood quickly.
"How are they?" He asked quickly.
"We were able to deliver the baby without any difficulty, you have a handsome baby boy." Rick smiled as everyone sighed in relief.
"What about Kate?" Rick asked looking at the doctor as Alexis hugged him.
"She started to bleed out after we delivered the baby and passed out but we were able to control the bleeding and find the source so we could stop it. She's awake and to see you." Castle sighed in relief hugging Alexis tightly.
"She's in room 147 when your ready to see her." The doctor said walking back out after they all thanked him.
"Congratulations." Lanie smiled hugging Castle so did the boys and Martha.
"Go see your wife and son." Martha smiled.
"I'll come get you when she wants the rest of you o come back."
"Take as much time as you need, this is your moment." Jim smiled relieved. Rick nodded and headed down the hallway towards her room.

Kate was laying in bed looking down at her son as he slept in her arms. She had never imagined feeling like this. It was this unexplainable love that she had for this little person and it was amazing. There was a knock on the door and she looked up to see Castle smiling at her.
"Hey daddy, he's sleeping." Kate smiled as Castle walked in. He smiled wide when he saw his son.
"He's perfect." He said before kissing the top of Kate's head.
"Do you want to hold him?" She asked Castle nodded unable to wipe away the grin. She handed him over carefully laying back against the pillow.
"Hey buddy, welcome to the world." He whispered kissing the top of the baby's head.
"I wish you could have been in there when he was born, he didn't start crying right away and I was terrified but he did and let me tell you we are going to have our hands full." Kate laughed making Rick chuckle.
"How do feel?" He asked looking up at her.
"Not bad, just sore and tired."
"Are you up for visitors?" He asked and she nodded.
"Hey before we have visitors what are we naming him?" Kate asked as Rick handed him back over to her.
"You pick" He said kissing her before leaving to get everyone.
Kate was looking down at her son who had decided to wake up in time for everyone to meet him. Her dad was the first to walk in followed by Martha and Alexis then the 12th. Kate smiled at them as they all moved around the bed to see the newest member of the 12th precinct.
"He's so perfect sweetie." Lanie smiled as Esposito wrapped him arm around her.
"Sara has a playmate now." Ryan laughed making Kate and Rick both laugh.
"What's my grandson's name?" Martha asked she was standing closest's to Kate.
"Well, he's named after three very important men in my life." Kate said looking at her dad and Rick who were standing to her left.
"And what might those names be?" Jim asked looking at Rick who shrugged.
"James Alexander Roy Castle." Kate said looking from her dad to her son who was being fussy.
"It's perfect" Castle smiled.
"Dad would you like to hold your grandson?" Kate asked, Jim smiled and nodded taking him carefully.
"He's a keeper Katie." He smiled.
"yeah, and there is an important question I wanted to ask Espo and Lanie." Kate smiled looking at them.
"What's that?" Lanie asked looking over Jim's shoulder at the baby.
"Would you two be his godparents?" Kate asked making Lanie look at her.
"Really?" Kate and Rick both nodded.
"Yeah, and don't worry Ryan you still get to be the cool Irish Uncle." Castle said making Ryan laugh which in turn made the baby cry.
"Shhhhh, it's okay grandpa's got you." Jim cooed, Kate felt the tears sting her eyes as she watched her dad.
"We would be honored Beckett" Esposito smiled glancing at Gates.
"Why don't we get headed back, we have paperwork to do." Gates said quickly the boys nodded.
"We'll come back tomorrow for some time with the little man." Ryan said as they said goodbye and left.
Kate looked at Rick then to her dad.
"Mother, Alexis why don't we go get some lunch I'm starving." Rick suggested.
"Fine, but I call holding the baby when I get back." Alexis said smiling at Kate who laughed as they left the room.
"You okay?" Kate asked her dad once they were alone.
"Just thinking about how much your mom would have loved to had been a part of this. She wanted grandkids so badly." Jim said still looking at James.
"I know, I wish she was here too." Kate sighed looking up at her dad.
"He looks like Rick, but he has your cheeks."
"Oh you mean the one's you referet to as my chipmunk cheeks till I was 15? Great" Kate said making Jim chuckle.
"I loved those cheeks" Jim said looking at her.
"I'm trying to wrap my head around the fact that I'm a mom still, it just seems so weird. I'm worried I'll screw it up."
"You learn that screwing up isn't a bug deal because it's your kid and they love you no matter what." Jim said handing James Back to Kate.
"Yeah I do still love you" She smirked as she held James.
"Thanks Katie." He laughed looking at his watch. "It's getting late I should probably get home so I can get to work in the morning. Everyone was worried about you." Jim said glancing down.
"Dad I'm okay" She said reaching out to take his hand.
"I know" He said kissing her forehead. "I'll call tomorrow and maybe stop by to see how you are."
"Sounds good." Kate smiled.
She looked down at James once she was alone again and smiled. It was amazing how fast her life could change.
"I love you so much, and I'm going to try so hard to be a good mom. You have a life full of wonderful people and I want you to know everything you can about them. Even if they aren't here anymore they have affected you more than you can imagine." She said softly as James looked up at her. She smiled kissing his forehead softly.