Since I got power back, I've been able to watch that episode a few times now (thank you, On Demand!). It was fantastic, one of the best of this season so far. Penny Johnson Jerald (Gates) tweeted that is was a "stand by your man" episode, and she was so very right! So very much to love:
1. Kate believing in Castle. Rick: "you believe me?" Kate: "I never stopped". Awesome!
2. the reunion in the library. Love that she got the message, and the grins on their faces when they saw each other. And he looked so freaking cute in the baseball cap.
3. Her scene with Lanie: "You shouldve seen him, Lanie. He looked like a little boy, he was so scared. I know him, Lanie. He is an immature, egotistical, self-centered [jerk] sometimes, but he is not this.
4. Ryan telling Espo about Kate & Rick, then Espo & Ryan telling Kate that they know, and Espo's "it's us". A little comic relief.
5. Kate & Espo talking about how secure holding is, and Javi telling her "I love him too."
6. When Kate handcuffs Rick and he says "so much less fun than the other day at your place" more comic relief!
7. Gates questioning of Castle. He may not be her favorite person, but she certainly went to bat for him.
8. the scene on the bridge--so intense!
9. Tyson with Rick in holding. Wow.
10. the jewelry conversation between Beckett & Castle, LOL
A few other notes:
I would have liked to see Lanie's reaction when she first heard about the relationship.
The look-alike Bono, Jack, and especially the look alike Castle. I heard that the guy playing the Castle look alike is Nathan Fillion's stand in.
The opening scene with Alexis.
That was one of the creepiest murder scenes ever.
All in all, a great episode.
And I'm totally looking forward to tomorrow's episode. I want to see how many sci-fi nods I can find.....