Aww, it does seem like the perfect thing that Martha would arrange a special night out for Lily to watch "Nutcracker." And I love getting to see a little of how Beckett and Castle keep the passion alive.

Oh the twins are just darling.

Oh Castle is so adorable as a father. I just love it.

I enjoyed following along this month as you posted. Delightful glimpses of their future Christmas celebrations. Thank you for sharing them with us, especially with such regular postings! Happy New Year to you. :)

One of the very best Christmas stories
One to cherished and re read often

Thank you

so glad you are continuing to write for the castle universe -miss the series!

Thank you for writing & sharing this great Christmas treasure for those of us who love & miss Castle!

awe great ending :)

Brilliant

Merry Christmas and a happy new year! Thank you!

Lovely snap shots into the castle family. Really enjoyed it. Thx for sharing

Thank you for another beautiful set of stories. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

Sad to see this glimpse into their future end. Would love to see how soon Kate retires and all the ways she finds to annoy and distract her husband.

Thank you for this wonderful stories! Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! Thank you so much for these holiday moments all month. You have given Castle readers a moment to relax and unwind each evening wth Rick and Kate and their know how much joy these moments have brought us!