[Castle has arrived late to a crime scene]
Yeah, it's too bad, too. Your kind of case, bro'.
Yeah, body was found down that manhole over there. Half eaten.
Yeah, it was covered in some kind of green slime.
Yeah, it was creepy. It's as if someone or some thing is down there.
[Catching on] Ha, that's... okay. Very funny. Great. [To Beckett] Was there a body down the manhole?
Okay, thank you. An adult.
Yeah, you should have seen what else was down there. Two metal canisters with bio-hazard stickers and yellow powder inside of them.
You opened the... [the detectives smirk] Alright. Will someone please tell me what's really going on here?
We're gonna check nearby trash cans for the murder weapon.
What was the murder weapon, by the way?
[At the book launch party for "Heat Wave", Beckett learned earlier that Castle had an offer for writing three books about "a certain british secret agent"]
[Having read the dedication in the "Heat Wave" book] I was just, eh, the, eh, the dedication, wow, thank you...
I meant it, you are extraordinary. Listen, I was thinking - [Beckett listening in anticipation] what if the wife got onto the affair?
[Surprised] Melissa Talbert? Our killer?
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned...
Well ... Anything's possible, I didn't see it that way.
Huh, you're saying that because you've never been scorned...
Well, come on, what man has ever turned you away?
[Looking uncomfortable] So, any word on a certain British secret agent who shall not be named?
I got the official offer!
[Looking disappointed by the expectation of their relationship ending] Wow, congratulations!
I haven't accepted it yet.
But you're going to, aren't you?
Wait, you think I should?
Yeah, I mean is there a reason why you wouldn't?
So you'd be OK if I didn't write another "Nikki Heat"?
[Laughing] I mean, why wouldn't I? It's not like I asked you to write the first one...
You know, a lot of people would be flattered that someone chose to write a book based on them...
Flattered? Do you have any idea how much grief I've had to put up with over this "Nikki Heat"-thing?
[after the case is solved Castle and Beckett come down a staircase]
Thank you, Castle, I, uhm, I never would have been able to solve this case without your help.
[awkward pause]
Well, uh, good luck on your new book, I know that you'll do it proud.
Thanks [reaches out for Beckett] you take care of yourself [they shake hands] and...
[both cellphones ring]
It's the ... uh ... station... I, you know you better get that...
Ahah, really? [to Beckett] First day, "Heat Wave" sales through the roof!
[to Castle] I'm on hold for Captain Montgomery.
[to Beckett] Reviews are raves!
Would I be interested in doing three more "Nikki Heats"?
Yes, I am aware that the mayor is facing a tough re-election this year...
No, I would love to help the department out in whatever way I could...
No, no, forget the other offer, for that kind of money I'll do a dozen "Nikki Heats"!
[flabbergasted] He wants me to what?
Oh, well that was kind of a one-time only situation with her and me...
Three books? That would take forever!
You already spoke to the mayor?
[to Castle, whispering] I can kill you!
No, no, no, no sir, I wasn't talking to you! I, uh, no need to thank me sir, I am happy to help his honor out in any way I can... [hanging up]
Uh-huh, you know what, I think ... I'm gonna, Paula, I'm gonna ... I'll call you back... [hanging up]
[to Beckett] I had nothing to do with that phonecall!
[Beckett's phone ringing]
What? [listening to the phone] OK, I'll be right there! [starting to walk away]
[looking confused] Where are you going?
That was Esposito, there's been a murder. [turning around] Are you coming or what?
[hastens towards Beckett]
Do you really expect me to believe you had nothing to do with that phonecall?
I swear I had nothing to do!
Swear a little harder Castle, I don't believe you!
[Episode ends]
