After episode five, I have changed my position about Castle and Beckett and want them to show more affection for each other. I do not need them going as far as page 105 in the Heat Wave book but it could be a little more than now. There is still so much more they need to resolve in their relationship before I expect them to be holding hands. Episode 5 seemed to be the perfect time for them to move forward. I think the show will still be great with most of the humor between them if they were in a more romantic relationship, believe me there are still a pile of problems when you are hooked up with someone.

Who else has jumped the fence and would like to have them become closer friends now?

I think the writer's are doing it just right for now. Just keep doing the dance and eventually they'll get there. (And then it had better be worth the wait!)

lilmac11313 said:I'm an avid Caskett supporter but I don't want them to get there just yet. I love the dance they are doing now. However in the same token, a handshake? That was just not the way to "end" the relationship they had together. A friendly hug would have been perfect. After all, friends can hug without it meaning anything more than that.

Agreed.  Jersey & I would probably hug if we parted ways, and we don't even like each other.

I liked the handshake. After all, he's been thinking the whole episode that she is ready to be rid of him- how could he think she would want a hug?

It really shows the change in his feelings toward her when you compare it to 01x01 where he gives her the book and kisses her on the cheek. Now he's worried about offending her. Aww.

Obviously I've not seen the episode yet but a handshake! That seems very un Rick like as he comes across as a very affectionate, cuddly, touchy type of person. Maybe as he's worried about getting back in Kate's bad books?

Yes I want them to get together eventually but not just yet, its too much fun watching them flounder for it to finish too soon

Castle said:It's kind of an akward moment Deb – you can tell they would both rather hug, and are thinking about it, but then their phones ring

DAMN! oh well next time then.

I'm all for Caskett but it still needs to develop, that's the fun of it. The fact that they don't have to go to pg. 105 right away is part of what makes Castle so brilliant. 

That said, I was a little saddened at the time that they didn't hug in last night episode. Now I think the handshake was the right move. One reason being that Castle and Beckett were at odds for a good part of the episode so anything else would have seemed out of place. 

I have to be honest; I was expecting a kiss. Not a full on lip lock, but a peck on the cheek like in the Pilot, but sincere this time. I wasn't disappointed at how it played out but a handshake, after all they've been through together, was kind of unexpected.

Castle said:If they hadn't been interrupted….there would have been a hug I think. They were both feeling awkward, both wanting more, but being afraid. Don't forget, Castle is still working his way back into her life after hurting her big time and we know she's pretty reserved when it comes to Castle – not wanting to let on that she really likes him.

That's very true.

It's rather ironic (and realistic) that Castle and Beckett have such a hard time reading each other when they're so good at reading others. I wanted to give him a hug when she told him to take  his "toys" (that she was quite content to let sit on her desk) with him when he left.

It is all too telling when we revert to childish behavior when we don't know what else to do. And Beckett, surprisingly, was the one to go there first.

Great stuff. Well written and expertly acted.

ollin said:

I do want Castle & Beckett to be more open about their feelings. But I don't want it forced. I say give it time and build the relationship up. At the same time I don't want it to be similar to Bones. Five seasons no progress and still going back and forth.

Amen to that.

Hi Camila and thanks for your take on the relationship.

I do agree that the writers are doing a great job with the progress so far, I am just starting to want more. My question was to draw a line between the people who can wait a few years for the relationship to blossom and others who want to increase the speed that they become a real couple.( I heard that Bones is going on 5 years which would drive me crazy)

After watching episode 5, I just wanted to see a simple meaningful hug or friendly kiss. No more or no less, so I blame it on the early previews that had me at the edge of my seat waiting for more than what they showed. I will be watching it again tonight and enjoy it for what it is.

Maybe we'll get that hug closer to Christmas or Valentine's Day (now that we have the back nine )