This is a work of fiction involving more or less consensual sexual relations.
If you don't like it, then I suggest you don't read....
The names, places and characters of the show obviously do not belong to me.
Thanks again and again to PentoPaperWriter because English is still not my mother language.
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Lannie's apartment...
"So Lannie, we're all right, tomorrow afternoon" you're covering for me about Rick? "
"Girl, I'll do it because you ask me, but I don't like it..."
"Lannie...we already talked about it, I need it...It's Saturday, we're supposed to go shopping, that's all!!! »
"Okay Kate, but you shouldn't do this..."
"Anyway, he only comes home from his tour Sunday night, just in case...Thanks Lannie...!!!!"
A week earlier....
Kate Beckett is frustrated, very frustrated and getting more and more upset...
Rick Castle's birthday, her six-month-old boyfriend, the man she's in love with, is in ten days and she still hasn't found a present.
She knows that he will appreciate any gift from her but she wants something original, worthy of what he has already done for her.
And she still has no idea...
She finally gets back to her apartment. Rick has gone on a ten-day book tour to Miami to promote his latest book.
After having enjoyed a good bath, she settles in the living room.
She nibbles at the Chinese meal she took on the way while sorting her mail.
A week after she hadn't been home, the commercials piled up.
Suddenly one of them draws her attention "From casting to shooting! Professional photographer realizes your book: advertising, fashion, beauty, calendar, charm or other...", followed by a phone number.
That gives her an idea... if she posed for pictures? Rick would certainly appreciate it, especially if she's a little naked...
She watches a distracted movie and goes to bed.
Lying on her bed, she thinks about her idea of photos, it's really original as a gift...
Tomorrow she will call to inquire....
The next morning, when she leaves for the police station, she thinks back to her idea of photos, recovers the advertisement and puts it in her jacket pocket.
With no new business the morning slowly stretches, Kate always travels the net in search of the perfect gift but without more success than the day before.
She takes the flyer in her pocket and goes to isolate herself in the pose room to make a phone call.
She dials the number, "Angel Art Studio, Tom White, hi! What can I do for you? "
"I saw your ad... I'm thinking of taking pictures as a birthday present for my boyfriend..."
"Excellent idea miss, I'm sure he'll appreciate it...Know what kind of pictures you want?"
"What kind?"
"Yes miss, a traditional book or charming photos? You can imagine that charming photos..."
"Oh, I can imagine Mr. White.."
"Prices vary depending on the service..."
"The service?? What do you mean?"
"It depends on what the studio provides in equipment: clothes, materials... If I work alone or with an assistant...Do you know what you want?"
"Not really...."
"We are at your entire disposal. We can stage everything: from slightly naked photos to the hardest...from charm to BDSM..."
"BDSM???"
"Yes miss, my assistant can even play the role of the master. Are you interested??"
Kate is destabilized by the question, she answers too strongly, "Nooo, no at all...".
"Miss, there's nothing to be ashamed of... I'm not here to judge you. Think about what you want to do, what you really want to do... and call me back. I give you my personal mobile phone number....".
Kate notes the number, "I'll call you tomorrow, Mr. White..."
"Hope to hear from you again, miss!"
Communication's down.
Esposito passes his head through the door, "Beckett, a new case...".
The case keeps her busy all afternoon but at twenty-one it's locked up, a simple jealousy story, the ex-boyfriend hired people to beat up the new guy, the assault went bad, the guy died.
By the time she finishes the paperwork, she goes home around midnight.
She just had time to text Rick a few times.
After her usual bath and a light snack, she collapses on her bed but does not manage to sleep.
She thinks about her phone conversation with the photographer.
"How did he understand? How did he figure out I was attracted to BDSM? He has to offer this to all his potential clients..." she thought.
If she listens to herself, she does a BDSM photo shoot, maybe Rick would understand the message...
The last secret between Rick and her, she doesn't dare tell him.
She is afraid of his reaction, he idolizes her so much, sees her as a superhero...
Josh, the handsome doctor ready to save lives all over the world, was far from, being a biker anyway.
For him his girlfriend, very pretty of course, must above all obey his desires, all his desires...
Kate met him during the summer when Rick went to the Hamptons with Gina his ex-wife and publisher to finish his book.
She was riding a motorcycle, alone on her softail, when she was passed by a small group of motorcyclists.
One of them slowed down to keep up with her and start the conversation as best he could.
A few miles further, the group is stopped in front of a bar, her travelling companion beckons and she stops too.
Introductions are made quickly, she drinks with them.
She finishes the ride and she returns to New York in their company, especially with Josh...
He asks her if they can meet again the following week for another outing, just the two of them this time.
