There's already a very long thread going on this same subject. It seems silly to have two threads on the same subject.

Here's the link in case you missed it: http://castletv.net/forums/cas…..t-together

sarah_darling said:Oh sorry! I didn't see that you had already commented in there. My bad!

Haha I have a reason for doing this, sorry but I did have a problem with where the conversation that was going on, so instead of being annoying and complaining about it like I have been I just made a new thread. 

Actress27 said:

Caskett-Beckle said:

sarah_darling said:Oh sorry! I didn't see that you had already commented in there. My bad!

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Haha I have a reason for doing this, sorry but I did have a problem with where the conversation that was going on, so instead of being annoying and complaining about it like I have been I just made a new thread. 

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I'm glad you did the other thread was getting long to follow. After my math class I'll try and get some time to check out your link. :)

LOL well you are welcome, and check it out anytime.

Doz said:

Hi!! I posted this over on the other thread discussing their relationship so thought I would repost it here.. hope that's ok! Good idea to start a new thread Caskett- Beckle! that way everyone's happy.. I actually think it is really fantastic for Castle to have fans who are not all alike.. it is a testament to the quality of this show I think!

Reposting: Firstly, I think they should get together NOT in 8 seasons time.. that is just ridiculous.. but another season or two – if there are small steps along the way would be fine with me.

Hmmm.. their first kiss? I would like this to be not at the moment where they ' get together' .. definitely got to have a few kisses before the deal is struck so to speak! Call me crazy ( just not to my face – haa!!) but I like the sounds of a cover kiss – which weirds them both out and they both scamper away afraid of the intensity of their feelings for each other.. Say Beckett and Castle go undercover as a hot and heavy couple somehow..

It would be lots of fun to see Castle do undercover – he seems to really enjoy a bit of play acting..(and for Beckett would be great to see her branch out a bit) and I can see it now – his mother giving him lessons on how to be convincing… Castle sees an opportunity! he wants a proper kiss off Beckett without the declarations- so he tells her they have to kiss so when they are together undercover they look convincing- his mother said so! … so all awkward/tentative they start to kiss- but the awkwardness quickly is overtaken by passion and.. uh oh.. they quickly pretend like nothing happened.. then we get a bit more kissing as the undercover couple.. when the undercover operation is over – they both seem to be disappointed about that!!!

As to the final decision for these two characters to get together- I am going to have a go at this as a completely uninformed fan.. I base this on what I have seen of their characters in the 5 or 6 eps I have seen.. but.. here goes!!

My impression is that Castle has been married a few times.. and isn't glowing of the institution of marriage..maybe he doesn't think he is any good at it/ but deep down he wants to find someone special… up until Beckett he has been after casual relationships.. indeed in the first episode all his flirting with Beckett- was him trying to pick up.. for a bit of a fling.. and that's about it.. However, as he has gotten to know Beckett- he sees that he can't have that kind of relationship with her- he respects and admires her too much for that..

Also, Beckett isn't about to jump into some casual fling with Castle and upturn everything at work and with her career and her reputation- I think she would only go there with Castle if she knew he was wanting a committed relationship.. ( yup.. IMO a serious relationship which could lead to marriage- not a relationship that could be anything.. does that make sense? ) As a playboy type, Castle would need to have reassured Beckett of his intentions, and proven to her his feelings run deep.. Sounds old fashioned I know.. but .. Beckett had her FBI serious boyfriend leave her for a job.. and she hasn't forgotten that so easily.. Beckett doesn't want to start up with someone who is going to leave her- and who she can't count on when times are tough.  Also, all Castle's flirting – Beckett just writes it off as him teasing her.. she doesn't take it seriously. It is when Castle gets serious and intense that she stops and pays attention to what he is saying- and is affected… you know?

I think the depth of their friendship needs to increase alot more before they take it the next step..(because IMO the next step should be very serious relationship/ they are in their courtship now really – it just isn't official!!) while the whole time the sexual tension sizzles away quietly waiting for the right time..

Given what I just wrote about Castle and Beckett and how they see each other – I think Castle should be the one to step up and put his heart out there to win Beckett.. throw away quips about Beckett smelling like cherries may excite us -the audience.. but they aren't going to win Beckett's heart.. Castle is going to need to do something of substance..

It could be cool to see Castle overcome his (quite rational) fear of getting shot and take a bullet for her.. but I think the guilt would get to Beckett if that happened!! hehehee…

Hmm.. could be really cool if Alexis played match maker..

Hmm.. or being famous- Castle could have a stalker – who puts those he cares about in danger.. and who sees how much Beckett means to him..

Anyone remember Scarecrow and Mrs King? they got together after 3 seasons.. and it was a wonderful progression their relationship – Castle reminds me of it a little – maybe that is why I like it so much.. but the premise of scarecrow and mrs king was the professional spy and the housewife novice with no training being thrown together.. she is the duck out of water, he is frustrated at having to babysit her and have her tag along…. and slowly but surely they grow to respect each other, trust each other and be really good friends.. and.. eventually when they got together it was very sweet- it was like they both knew it was time, and they were ready.. and not long after that they got married – but kept it a secret.. Whoo that could be good for Castle.. maybe not a secret marriage but at least a secret relationship while they start their official romantic relationship.. could make for some great jokes..

Being a famous author and all, wouldn't he go on a nationwide or even international book tour? and.. how about he takes along his muse for publicity? ( she being ordered to go by the mayor!) .. why, they could end up anywhere.. on a gondola in venice.. atop the eiffel tower.. Ahhh.. Ok. I am starting to get really really out there!!

Ok ok.. gotta go..  I could just go on forever! Looking foward to seeing where the writers go. I just hope they don't sell themselves short and put off and put off Beckett and Castle getting together like the show's success depends on their staying apart.. with good writing- this doesn't need to be the case! Audiences are not as shallow about this as people give us credit for I think.. uh oh.. off on another tangent.. going now!!!

Thanks for reading!! Look foward to hearing people's thoughts on our favourite err 'future' couple!

Love the ideas…they kinda have a Frank and Olga (7 days) thing going on here. Frank flirted and flirted with Olga and she practicly shrugged it off as him just being annoying, but when he just came out and said…Frank: "I put the moves on you and no matter what I say or do, or don't say or do you think I'm unromatic and insincre." Olga: "with good reason I assume"  Frank: "no the moves are very sincre." "yeah right…." "look the problem is that the reason I am the way I am with you I haven't known alot of women like you, who have it going on upstairs (don't quote me on that one lol) look as good as you, and you can give it back to me as good as I give it" she turns and stares frank: "what?" Olga: "you actually just managed to be honest with me" Frank: "I'll try not to do it again" Olga: "I'm touched and flattered i didn't think you had it in you I like it…" Frank stares hard like he is pondering Olga: "what are you thinking?" Frank: "that I've never seen you looking at me…quite like that, and…I like it" they go to kiss but then the bad guy shows up and ofcourse she dies and he has to go back in time to save her and they never actually get together…which sucks btw! (ok so watched that part one to many times…moving on) Haha but it was a really amazing part and a really amazing episode! But Castle and Beckett remind me alot of them…except of course Beckett isn't russian but she is alot like Olga which is why I like them both! haha!

yoojoo said:

Wasn't the actor who played Frank, Johnathan LaPaglia, just in the episode Love Me Dead? He played the creep who got capped at the end? Wow…i just sounded so gangsta. Who am i kidding i am too white to do that. But i digress……

I am looking forward to thier relationship progressing. I mean in the sense of Castle and Beckett actually getting to know each other and having some more of those great scenes like in A Death in the Family where he is actually honest about what he thinks instead of covering them up with flirting an innuendos. Don't get me wrong, those our hilarious and keep me entertained but I think Beckett  respond's more to the sincere honest side of Castle that we all know he has ( like in when she mentions it is refreashing to see him as a father) while still appreciating that he can sometimes be an immature goofball. And come on…lets be honest those moments make us all go…..awwwww.  

But i will admit that i am kind of curious as to what jealous Beckett in 2.13 is going to look like. I hear Stana was excited about playing that side of her Character as an actress so naturally she is going to blow us out of the water.  

Yeah he was! He's awesome! Was sad to see him as a bad guy…DUh about the blowing out of the water….it's Stana! She does that by standing there!

neodnut said:

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Yeah he was! He's awesome! Was sad to see him as a bad guy…DUh about the blowing out of the water….it's Stana! She does that by standing there!

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So completely true! I think everyone's looking forward to seeing this side of Beckett, and I'm sure Stana will be phenomenal as always. Looking forward to seeing all the guest stars coming up as well!!! Hurry up January!

Yeah totally ready for January!

Doz, You are so smart, your thoughts about Beckett showing up are intentional to see Castle at home.

Here is what I want to happen:

Season 2
Undercover kiss at the end of the season 2. (Start of the season 3 at the latest.)

Season 3
Both Beckett and Castle having family time with each others family.
Thank you kiss on the cheek/head.
Beckett telling Castle that she would consider spending more time with him.
Chasing the suspect that killed Beckett mom.
Book #2 with dedication to Alexis (that would mean so much if he did not do that yet)

Season 4
Castle spending and using his status to WOW Beckett on 'secret' dates. (Let's see him spend tons of his money on her, that is what I would do to impress her and have some quality time with Beckett.)
Real meaningful first kiss!
Closure on Becketts mom killing.
Book #3 with a dedication to his mom. (if he did not already)

Season 5
Book #4 with a dedication to Beckett and comments that he loves her! (she would just die – hehe)
Castle and Beckett being a couple in public. They both can finally move on with the relationship.

Season 6
Anything and Everything

What I do not what is:
A get together and breakup then get together.
Too many girlfriends/boyfriends coming and going.

@mncastlefan love it! Tho I don't like the wait you have on the relationship but I agree on the not breaking up and getting back together stuff that is anyoning and of course so are the other bfs and gfs

I haven't read through this entire thread yet, so I apologize if anything I say is already well-trod ground…

I find the Castle/Beckett relationship very interesting… probably one of the more interesting and least straight-forward almost-couples that I've seen played–particularly given the fact that these two have such incredible chemistry… I also find it interesting that so many people are so eager to get them together whereas I'm quite happy with the pace that the writer's have set. I do think they're walking a very fine line, but thus far I have not seen them make a wrong step yet.

My take is that these are both two very defensive people but with two different kinds of defense mechanisms… everyone talks about Beckett's defenses–her "mom" issues or whatever… but what about Castle's? He seems like an open book and obviously plays to his glitzy lifestyle, but there's a complete disconnect between the guy he's supposed to be and the guy that we see him to be. There was a great quote I heard recently that went something like… "Never ever believe what a man says, only ever believe what he does"… Castle is a big talker and he can be the playboy brat when he opens his mouth, but we've all seen him be an unbelievably decent, honourable man in his actions. But in many ways, he's as closed as Beckett is… she asks him a straight question like "where did your fascination with the macabre come from?" and he spins her a complete line of nonsense rather than revealing something personal about himself… the closest we've seen him get real was that tiny snippet of a tale he told Beckett about Kyra, but even then he shut down almost immediately.

I also love the idea that these two people are a bit awe-struck by the other, but are reluctant to admit it. She won't tell Castle about the fact that she's been a fan of his books for who knows how long… and of course he's her biggest fan and would happily sit in an interrogation room knocking bad guys around all day. In my mind you can't build a relationshp between two people when they're both up on pedestals.

The great thing however is that the writers are giving us time… they're making it feel like these two people are learning about each other… gaining a more intimate sort of respect for each other rather than simply hero-worship from afar… personally I think if they did jump into bed right now it would be Beckett sleeping with Mr. Bestseller and Castle sleeping with his Buffy/Scully/professional ass-kicker. It's only when they're just Kate and Rick to each other that I think we'll see the writers evolve the friendship into a romantic relationship…

gemma said:

Lots of great interesting thoughts on  Castle and Becketts relationship. I just wanted to add, that I think there was a small realization on Kates part in the the last episode (Rose for everafter) at the end, when Kyra(alyssa milano) comes over to her and says he is all yours. that look on kates face as she is looking at rick at that moment, its like she just realized the depth and how much castle is starting and could become to mean to her. She was seeing him as this famous author and she was a bit awestruck now she is beginning to see and know his real side, and the fact that kyras was so real, made her see him in this light.

so in sucker punch she is continuing to realize this and then tells castle she likes having him around.

I agree to this as well. I think he's grown on her a lot. Especially with what they've been through and through the relationships of their friends and like in *Rose ever after* old lovers as well.

I already wrote similar comments on the other (longer) thread, but just to add a couple of comments here.  I think their relationship is going nicely – as long as the writers continue to give us something promising I think it's great.  The Alyssa Milano comment about "he's all yours" was great because of Beckett's look afterwards, as has been mentioned already.  And the hamburger "date", and the jealousy about other dinner dates.  I just hope that they don't try for romantic tension with too many other dates with other people.  Maybe they could have Castle and Beckett just not being able to resist leaning in closer as they talk, look at the computer screen, reports, etc.  I think everyone knows about their attraction – maybe someone in the office could lock them in somewhere on purpose to make them face it themselves?