Castle grinned at her touch, then lifted one of Kate's hands and kissed her palm. She was brightening up, and that made him happy to see. And at least he had some experience with the castle and could help her through it, rather than flying blind like both of them had been the first time. Flying blind, and with their relationship a big question mark that look a lot of time to resolve itself. At least here, now, they knew where they stood with each other.

"I look forward to being in action again."