Castle Ficlet

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She answered after two rings. "Beckett."

"Kate, how are you doing?" Lanie asked worriedly.

"I'm fine, Lanie. I guess you heard." In the background a male voice called out 'What kind of cheese do you want in your omelet?'

"Yeah, I couldn't--wait. Kate, is that Castle?"

"Um . . ."

"Is that Castle making breakfast?"

"Um . . ."

"Girl, you call me when you don't have anything better to do." Lanie hung up and rolled over. "Javi, what is it about cops and administrative leave?"