Set towards the end of 13.01 'Troublemakers'. Julia had spent most of the episode being criticised by various different characters, and seemed pretty upset after Doctor Talbot's confession. This story takes place during Julia's and William's long carriage ride back to Toronto, during which they discuss some of the things she's had to endure.
In 10.06, Julia mentioned that she loves it when William reads Shakespeare to her. How did this come about in the first place? What other occurrences prompt William to read to Julia?
Set after 14.07 Murdoch Escape Room and before 14.10 Everything is Broken. William's reflections on Julia during a (hopefully uneventful) day off work.
Set at the end of 09.14 'Wild Child'. Julia tells William about Roland's true parentage. They visit Roland's father, and have to let him go.
Set after 13.09 'The Killing Dose'. After Julia flees from William, she does not go to the hospital. Instead, she ends up on Inspector Brackenreid's doorstep in a rather drunken state. What does this mean for her relationship with William, and how do the Brackenreids react? (Hint: Margaret is not happy!)
It's Castle and Beckett's first anniversary. Find out if they managed to stick to their vow to 'never, ever be boring' during their first year of marriage.
An early Season 5 story: 'Alexis took a deep breath and levelled her gaze with Gates. "My father and Detective Beckett are involved in a romantic relationship, and have been for some time."'
Post 06:23 'Veritas'. 'It was supposed to make it stop hurting. She was supposed to heal, to accept and move on.'
This is not the Valentine's Day he had planned. Set between 7x14 Resurrection and 7x15 Reckoning. Only vague spoilers in relation to the promo for 7x15.
Set after 5.10 'Significant Others'. Beckett questions Meredith's reasons for the end of her marriage with Castle, and worries that they are heading for the same fate. Written as a Valentine's gift for whatifellinlovewith, as part of caskettvalentines on Tumblr.
'It's chilly and she shivers. The setting sun has been obscured by cloud, leaving her in shadow. But she's not moving. She's not leaving, however long it takes. She's waiting for him as he once did for her.' Written as a fill for a prompt on Castlefanficprompts on Tumblr. Prompt at end of fic.
And if you're very lucky, you find someone willing to stand with you. Set during 03:24 'Knockout'.
Set post 'For Better or For Worse'. Beckett and the team try to deal with the emotional fallout of the accident, all the while conducting a twisting investigation which will lead them all into danger. Read on for conspiracies, secrets, lies, and a murder or two. 2014 Ficathon Entry.
Despite the trembling in his hands due to adrenaline and concern, the devices yielded to his will and he heard the sharp click of the bolt sliding back. He inched the now unlocked door open slowly, a counter to the rapid cadence of his heart; his entire being wanted nothing more than to barge in and save her from what his writer's imagination was sure was certain jeopardy.
"The truth is Cal, I don't know where I stand with you anymore. More often than not you've treated me lately as if at best I'm nothing of importance to you, and at worst I'm an inconvenience you want rid of." A pause followed within which she stoically fixed her eyes on his, clearly showing her pain in their watery depths. "It hurts me Cal… I'm hurting."
She's acting… odd he surmises; flitting between tasks, fidgeting, talking too quickly and too eagerly about whatever comes to mind. If he didn't know better, he'd think she'd picked up all his bad habits overnight.
"What did you eat last night?" He frowns at the apparent absurdity of her question. "You woke me up at," he glances at his watch, "Quarter to three to ask what I had for dinner?"
Season 4, Episode 1. A desperate man holds hostages at gunpoint in a coffee shop. Cal is concerned about how Gillian is dealing with Claire's murder.
Set at some point after 03:03 'Dirty Loyal'. An insight into Gillian's thoughts about the change in Cal's attitude towards her.
Scene continuation from 04:09 'Kill Shot'. What might have played out if Castle had visited Kate at her apartment?