the link is to Nathan on The View, which is a topic on it's own,
http://castletv.net/forums/in-…..rch-1-2010

Nev827 said:

Isn't it great that Beckett doesn't threaten to physically harm Castle for making suggestions similar to these anymore?

Actually, I really miss that!  A LOT.   I loved the threats and the ear-grabbing and whatnot. 

You're right Laura, the ear-twisting was funny.  I just like seeing her loosen up.  She seemed so self-conscious before – like in Home is Where the Heart Stops, when she came over to Castle's in that incredible dress and Alexis said she looked awesome.  Instead of smiling and saying thanks or something like that she said "Really?" and sounded very unsure of herself.  When I saw that scene the first time, I though "Geez, what happened to her that she has no idea how attractive she is?"  Now, she looks totally comfortable dressing up and listening to Castle compliment her looks.

Laura said:

Nev827 said:

Isn't it great that Beckett doesn't threaten to physically harm Castle for making suggestions similar to these anymore?

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Actually, I really miss that!  A LOT.   I loved the threats and the ear-grabbing and whatnot. 

I miss them too Laura, I hope we haven't seen the last of Beckett inflicting harm on Castle

Nev827 said:

Don't get me wrong, I found the ear-pulling and nose-tweaking and threats highly amusing too (props to anyone who's not afraid to put a slightly arrogant, world-famous writer in his place), but it's nice that she doesn't pop off and threaten him immediately anymore.  Like in this past week's episode, when Castle suggested she moonlight, she didn't whack him over the head automatically, but looked slightly flattered, almost blushed even, then played along.  And the scene at the fetish club when she said "I've been dying to watch him squirm" was awesome.  Perfect revenge for Beckett. 

  That was one of the very best scenes imho.I loved it. Beckett then saying "can we gag him"was perfect.I thought i'd die laughing.Castle was obviously flustered throughout the entire episode by Becketts remarks.He is also intimidated by strong female personalities like Beckett and Lady Irena.He appeared afraid to be in the interogation room with them.

Moby Dick said:

He is also intimidated by strong female personalities like Beckett and Lady Irena.He appeared afraid to be in the interogation room with them.

I didn't interpret that as fear, it looked to me like he was completely enthralled by her throughout the episode. Maybe he was a little freaked out by how enthralled he was!  That's how I read it, anyway.  When Beckett told Esposito and Ryan to go back to the dungeon, Castle looked disappointed, like he wanted to go too.
I think the scene was a bit too hardcore for him, though. Notice that he nods a bit when Mistress Sapphire says how Venom saw a client who ran out after only a few minutes, like he's thinking that the reality of it would be too freaky.  I mean, it's one thing to offer to let Beckett spank him, but a professional dominatrix is a completely different deal. 

Or maybe I've given this all way too much thought.