GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!

Must. Calm. Down.

That was way too much fun. Will have to collect my thoughts after 2nd viewing tomorrow, but I just want to post a few questions that popped up during tonight's episode…

1. Neither of those families realized that their kids didn't look like theirs? Blond-haired parents have a dark-haired boy and vice-versa? Guess only one of them thought to look into it and look what happened to her. Very sad. Jose Molina was right- laughing and crying tonight.

2. Beckett knows that Castle had finished the book way before this ep, and she didn't think he was writing more- so why is she not questioning him for still being around? He must not be quite as annoying as she makes him out to be, huh?

Ok, one comment. The dual phone call at the end was just awesome. Too cute and clever.

I enjoyed the episode, but was disappointed that they did not spend as much time at the book party. Debi' character was a hoot to watch as well. I also felt that they rushed at the end to have everything work out. Beckett did show so much emotion and was leading Castle to say the right thing, like staying in NY to see her.

Was it me or did Castle quickly decided to leave without considering how it might affect the budding relationship with Beckett. I guess that I wanted to have Castle and Beckett have a little longer serious conversations.

Just wanted to add one more piece of awesome that I noticed before I sleep and forget about it.

When Paula and Rick are talking about the certain British secret agent, listen really closely to the background music. To whomever does the music- Feed the birds.

You're right, they did leave off the intro. Guess they figured everyone ought to be caught up enough by now.

Blackfel said:

I loved this episode, though for different reasons than I loved last week's episode.  Last week's episode explored the playful side of their relationship, while this week delved a little deeper into their true feelings.  If you'd asked Beckett what she thought about their relationship at the beginning of the episode, she would have said he was an annoying distraction who she'd be much better off without.  But that was before she was confronted by the fact that the relationship had an expiration date, and that the date was fast approaching.

Castle's mother did a great job of undermining his self-confidence in this episode, though in a loving fashion.  The point she made about Beckett getting along just fine without him clearly hadn't occurred to him until it was said out loud, and that neatly cut away one of his potential reasons for staying where he was.  Thinking "I can't leave!  She needs me!" doesn't wash when the person in question doesn't actually need you.  And once he'd started looking at the problem in that light, he started picking up signs where there weren't any that she really didn't want him around.

 

Well said! This episode had so many layers that it's hard to take it all in with one viewing. You knew they couldn't possibly part ways, but it didn't really lessen the anxiety. Such truly excellent writing this year; they are really making these characters jump off the screen.

I had a mixed reaction to this episode.  There were things I liked and things I didn't.  When I consider all of them, I'd say it was an okay episode.  Here's what I didn't like: Lanie was not in this episode at all.  Someone wrote a book about her best friend and she didn't go to the launch party?  That's surprising to say the least.  I don't know what's going on with Tamala.  Maybe she's on break from Castle so that she can work on another project, but I don't like it.  Give her a better contract so she's comitted.  According to IMDb, Tamala will not be in any more episodes following next week's.  That's a shame.  I was looking forward to scenes with Lanie & Beckett this season.

After having caught her reading his book in the bathroom, Castle seems to have given up the chase completely.  Did anyone else realize that he didn't say anything to Beckett about how she looked at the party?  He's now started treating her like one of the guys.  This is fine, but now Beckett needs to chase him.  And if he's not doing the Bond series, then I guess she won't have to try very hard.  I dunno.  I thought some time apart would be interesting or maybe if he took more time to make a decision about the Bond thing before the Nikki Heat offer came in.  I wanted to see Beckett squirm for more than one episode.

What the heck is Beckett's problem with Karpowski?  Every time that poor woman has helped Beckett, she just walks away with the information without saying thank you.  Beckett thanks everyone else.  It's strange.

What I liked: Stunts!  Honey-milk's slide across the countertop and Iceposito's tackle…..NICE!  Beckett goes over to the Captain when she arrives at the party.  That was awesome.  I loved Castle's Czech mate line, but no Beckett eye roll after that?  C'mon.  No in the whole episode.   Castle's other best line, 'Oh c'mon, what man has ever turned you away?'  Tables are turning and he doesn't even realize it.  This is going to be fun to watch!  Funny scene, 'Well that's it then. We hit everyone in the building.' [Lady with suitcase is leaving.] 'Did you?' [shakes head, no] 'Did you?' [shakes head, no]  'Miss!'   Again, with multiple shots of the Chrysler building…..luv it.

Hey Boston…Your post episode reviews are great, since you think just like me. Overall I enjoyed the show, but from the previews I was hoping for so much more. The comment about the dedication of the book and what he said about her was great, but how can he think of the murder when such a breathtaking woman is right in front you. Can he be that jaded since he has been with so many woman?

Castle other line about 'any man who turned away', and he did not even pay attention to her reaction. We can all see her feelings, but not him. I will watch the show again tonight and see anything else that I missed.

All ready for episode 6

Castle said:There are still I think 5 eps in this 13 to have cast listed so Lanie may well be in some of the coming episodes.

I know.  I'm hoping for it.  I really wanted to see more of her this season, not less.

ElleDee2 said: Of course someone could have commented that Nikki Heat could be the next Bond Girl (that would have been a humorous inside joke for Stana).

THAT would've been awesomely clever. Good call! Someone find that writer and tell them they missed a good one!

I wondered about Tamala being gone, too. Seems pretty obvious to me that they brought in Perlmutter because they knew they'd be needing a back-up M.E. Especially considering his 1st ep was The Double Down which was originally supposed to be #4, right? I like Perlmutter- particularly the bit this episode where he's snarking at Ryan and then being completely helpful to Beckett. Little crush, maybe? Not that I don't miss Lanie! I do hope her absence is temporary.

I really liked this episode, all of it. I don't understand why so many of you are expecting Castle and Beckett to get things moving already. How many interviews have gone by saying they are going to take their time? Change your expectations a little, and enjoy the dance…

1. Castle's decision to write Nikki Heat instead of Bond based on $$ instead of feelings? YES, perfect! Neither one of them is about to admit anything in that department for awhile. We're so not going there yet. But we still need to have them working together indefinitely. Brilliant. No doubt, something else will come up somewhere further down the line to force this idea of choosing Beckett over fame/money/success in some way.

2. Castle not fawning all over Beckett at the book release? Or course not! He has it in his head that she wants to be rid of him. Let's not forget that he's self-absorbed and isn't really looking for for what she wants. That's who he is. So because he wants to be around her, he's trying to stop doing those things that have annoyed her in the past, regardless of what she wants right now. Remember, it's almost always about him. Besides, I wouldn't change that scene for the world.