MnCastleFan said:

Hey Boston…Your post episode reviews are great, since you think just like me.

Thanks!  I try not to say that every episode is fantastic, because I don't think that is valuable feedback.  Plus, I'm just an honest person.

See I thought he did comment (indirectly) on how she looked at the party, by reiterating his dedication, "You are extraordinary" – I think she took it to mean how she looked as well as everything else.  Almost looked like the'd kiss, and then for once, HE spoiled it by talking "shop." But as it's been said, Martha kind of told him he didn't mean much to Beckett.   

Ok, here's something that I just noticed… what happened to Alexis' friend, Taylor? She doesn't seem to be at the party, at least not anywhere around her friend!

GreenyJess said:

Ok, here's something that I just noticed… what happened to Alexis' friend, Taylor? She doesn't seem to be at the party, at least not anywhere around her friend!

She was in the promotional shots of the party. I think the whole party scene was supposed to be longer but ended up on the cutting room floor.

MnCastleFan said:

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.

My theory on about the Castle/Beckett relationship is that Castle is used to having woman throw themselves at him and all he has to do is just stand there. You don't exactly develop relationship skills in that kind of situation. He likes and respects Beckett certainly… you see that little smile that crosses his face when Paula is talking about her and you just know he's a smitten kitten… but I don't think he actually knows how to go about "courting" Beckett for lack of a better term. He was quite easily convinced by his mother that she'd want him out of her life if given the opportunity. With other women, who hang off his every word, he might not believe it… but with Beckett? Absolutely.

So yea, it doesn't surprise me that Castle fumbles the potentially touching moment at the launch party. Every other time he's flirted with her, she's shot him down, so he goes for the case because he wants her respect… he feels he still needs to prove himself to her.

…my 2 cents.

wynnara – right on! I was wondering why he didn't use the chance at the book party – but he's a flirt and a joker, and the situation didn't call for jokes. He's managed "you're extraordinary", and used it twice. Now he has to come up with some more lines to convince Beckett he's not so shallow after all.

IMHO means in my honest opinion.

I think I mentioned the car scene in my earlier post. I was so hoping we'd hear what Beckett was going to say. Too many of their moments alone are interupted it seems.

Admin, after reading your post, I went back and watched that scene again (what torture..lol)…Anyways, I had noticed Beckett's face and the look as if she was about to say something, but I did not notice Castle's face as he looks out the window (but I did this time).  A great moment!!  That's for bringing that to my attention.

Agree about the car scene. The light on the car window makes it hard to see Castle's face when he turns away, but after a few reruns I saw the change.

But I still like the pre-phone-moment better, when Beckett finally thanks Castle for his help on the case, admitting he's valuable for solving it. Just the affirmation he needed after being told the opposite by his mom. And Beckett's face before and between "Good luck on your new book" and "I know you'll do it proud" – she's smiling, but the smile doesn't reach her eyes. And Castle didn't know what to say. And neither of them wanted to answer their phones… aaawwwwhhh

All I can think of in response to that brilliant post is… Bam, said the lady.