Beckett, clearly conflicted, tells her that the situation is complicated ("Boom!"). However, once Beckett sets her mind to something, it is difficult for her to change it. During their vacation in the Hamptons, Castle becomes fascinated with a murder that occurs near his summer home. This shows Castle is willing to compromise for Beckett as she was both shocked and delighted by this gesture. However, even as Beckett begins to entertain the possibility of a romance with her partner, Castle's own fears begin to take center stage. "Castle" often incorporates scientific plot elements into its case-of-the-day formula. Beckett was surprised when she met Castle's ex-college flame, Kyra, describing her as "real" compared to his two ex-wives. Audiences just want these couples to get it together and pick each other. He begins a string of casual affairs, returning to his playboy past. The strong-willed, independent woman and the charming philanderer were brought together through extraordinary circumstances. Years earlier, she had dated an FBI Agent. In "Nikki Heat", Beckett becomes jealous of superstar Natalie Rhodes, who is preparing to play Nikki Heat in the movie. Beckett is shocked but doesn't deny the truth of Rhodes's read of the situation. She says to Castle that "when this is done, I hope you have it in your heart to take me back". They are forced together when the detectives arrive at a murder scene to find Castle standing over a dead body while holding a gun. Beckett is annoyed and amused that he can't put aside his obsession with solving cases for their romantic getaway, but as time goes on, she is similarly drawn in. In this episode Beckett and Castle take a 'time out from the time out', for their anniversary. He is 24 years younger than Beckinsale. Castle's sarcasm, charm, and puppy dog love for Beckett was adorable, while her tough, no-nonsense, keep things in reality persona was the yin to his yang. Rick Castle, Kate Beckett and Alexis age is 28, 25 and 5 respectively. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Castle was raised by his nannies instead of by his mother. ("A Deadly Game"). In addition to the romantic rivals listed above, the main cast have come down one way or another on the Caskett issue. Kate abandoned her efforts when it almost caused her a nervous breakdown.