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During the course of writing his ''[[Derrick Storm (novel)|Derrick Storm]]'' series, he shadowed [[Sophia Turner]], a covert operative for the CIA and his first muse ever that became the basis for the character, [[Clara Strike]]. Their relationship began much like how his and Beckett's began apparently, filled with tension and immediate intense attraction. After months of fighting the urge, the two give in eventually, but the relationship barely lasts as they realize that the only thing that could have held them together was the tension that was keeping them apart in the first place. Sophia stated that she hopes she had just never slept with him so that they could have at least kept that longing. Even after the breakup though, the pair still somehow cared for each other.
During the course of writing his ''[[Derrick Storm (novel)|Derrick Storm]]'' series, he shadowed [[Sophia Turner]], a covert operative for the CIA and his first muse ever that became the basis for the character, [[Clara Strike]]. Their relationship began much like how his and Beckett's began apparently, filled with tension and immediate intense attraction. After months of fighting the urge, the two give in eventually, but the relationship barely lasts as they realize that the only thing that could have held them together was the tension that was keeping them apart in the first place. Sophia stated that she hopes she had just never slept with him so that they could have at least kept that longing. Even after the breakup though, the pair still somehow cared for each other.
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Eventually, Rick meets [[Gina Cowell]], his book publisher and agent. Although the history of their relationship is unknown, they do marry but eventually get a divorce. Despite this, they continue to work together on Castle's books.
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Eventually, Rick meets [[Gina Cowell]], his book publisher and (former) agent. Although the history of their relationship is unknown, they do marry but eventually get a divorce. Despite this, they continue to work together on Castle's books.
Meanwhile, as a family man, Richard Castle has proven himself to be a great father and son to the beloved women in his life: his daughter Alexis, who, due to her own evident maturity, acts like the parent among the duo, and his mother Martha, who Richard takes in after she is swindled by her recent ex-husband. Due to his own experiences being raised by a nanny, he insisted on raising Alexis himself, made easier by the fact that he works from his large loft apartment at 595 Broome Street in Soho.
Exterior shots actually show 425 Broome Street. 595 is an empty lot in real life.
Meanwhile, as a family man, Richard Castle has proven himself to be a great father and son to the beloved women in his life: his daughter Alexis, who, due to her own evident maturity, acts like the parent among the duo, and his mother Martha, who Richard takes in after she is swindled by her recent ex-husband. Due to his own experiences being raised by a nanny, he insisted on raising Alexis himself, made easier by the fact that he works from his large loft apartment at 595 Broome Street in Soho.
Exterior shots actually show 425 Broome Street. 595 is an empty lot in real life.
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After the release of Castle's final Derrick Storm novel, a 'copy-cat' killer begins murdering people based on the way Rick's victims are killed in his books. This draws the attention of the NYPD Department, particularly [[Kate Beckett|Detective Kate Beckett]], a reader of his books who immediately noticed the pattern, so they arrest him. This, however, sparks the curiousity of Rick who then decides that he wants to be involved with the case, since the killer is copying deaths off his books. After somehow helping solve the case, he then becomes intrigued with Kate. Using his friendship with the Mayor, he is given permission to shadow [[Kate Beckett|Kate]] for research on his new series of novels, eventually becoming like a partner and consultant to her. In this new series, Richard creates a new detective based on Beckett: [[Nikki Heat]].
After the release of Castle's final Derrick Storm novel, a 'copy-cat' killer begins murdering people based on the way Rick's victims are killed in his books. This draws the attention of the NYPD Department, particularly [[Kate Beckett|Detective Kate Beckett]], a reader of his books who immediately noticed the pattern, so they arrest him. This, however, sparks the curiousity of Rick who then decides that he wants to be involved with the case, since the killer is copying deaths off his books. After somehow helping solve the case, he then becomes intrigued with Kate. Using his friendship with the Mayor, he is given permission to shadow [[Kate Beckett|Kate]] for research on his new series of novels, eventually becoming like a partner and consultant to her. In this new series, Richard creates a new detective based on Beckett: [[Nikki Heat]].
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He was considered to write three novels revolving around "[[James Bond|a certain British secret agent]]", unnamed because Castle and his agent claimed that saying the name would jinx the deal, that he was apparently a fan of, but rejected the offer when his publisher wanted three more Nikki Heat novels and offered him more money (although the fact that such a deal would have terminated his partnership with Beckett may have also contributed to his decision).
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At one point, Rick was offered to write three novels for the relaunch of a franchise revolving around "[[James Bond|a certain British secret agent]]", unnamed because Castle and his agent claimed that saying the name would jinx the deal, that he was apparently a fan of. He and his agent decided to reject the offer when Nikki Heat instantly became a hit and his publisher wanted three more and offered him more money. The fact that the "certain British secret agent" deal would have terminated his partnership with Beckett may have also contributed to his decision.
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===Police consulting===
{{Dialogue|Police attorney|Mr. Castle, be advised. If you get injured following Detective Beckett to research your next novel, you cannot sue the city. If you get shot, you cannot sue the city. If you get killed...|Castle|My lifeless remains cannot sue the city.|Castle clearing police waivers|Nanny McDead}} In the [[Flowers For Your Grave|pilot episode]], Castle is consulted by Detective Beckett of the NYPD after two victims are murdered in the style of two deaths portrayed in Castle's novels. Though Beckett wants Castle's access to the case limited, Castle repeatedly defies her instructions in order to see the handiwork of his copycat. Unsatisfied with what he considers a boring resolution to the case, Castle convinces Beckett to continue the investigation, and winds up discovering deeper layers to the crime; while the murders initially appeared to have been committed by the mentally ill client of a social worker who was one of the victims, Castle notes that the murderer didn't duplicate the crimes exactly, eliminating the possibility that he was a deranged fan, and causing him to realize that the killer was actually the social worker's brother, attempting to frame her client so that he could inherit his father's money after his death (his father was suffering from terminal cancer, which was also not public knowledge, but a Castle deduction). By the end of the pilot, Castle enters into a working relationship with Beckett under the pretense of conducting research for his new series of "Nikki Heat" novels.
{{Dialogue|Police attorney|Mr. Castle, be advised. If you get injured following Detective Beckett to research your next novel, you cannot sue the city. If you get shot, you cannot sue the city. If you get killed...|Castle|My lifeless remains cannot sue the city.|Castle clearing police waivers|Nanny McDead}} In the [[Flowers For Your Grave|pilot episode]], Castle is consulted by Detective Beckett of the NYPD after two victims are murdered in the style of two deaths portrayed in Castle's novels. Though Beckett wants Castle's access to the case limited, Castle repeatedly defies her instructions in order to see the handiwork of his copycat. Unsatisfied with what he considers a boring resolution to the case, Castle convinces Beckett to continue the investigation, and winds up discovering deeper layers to the crime; while the murders initially appeared to have been committed by the mentally ill client of a social worker who was one of the victims, Castle notes that the murderer didn't duplicate the crimes exactly, eliminating the possibility that he was a deranged fan, and causing him to realize that the killer was actually the social worker's brother, attempting to frame her client so that he could inherit his father's money after his death (his father was suffering from terminal cancer, which was also not public knowledge, but a Castle deduction). By the end of the pilot, Castle enters into a working relationship with Beckett under the pretense of conducting research for his new series of "Nikki Heat" novels.
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Castle's relationship with Beckett began as a rocky, forced partnership when Rick decided to shadow her for his Nikki Heat novels. From the beginning, being the womanizer he used to be, Rick had tried to flirt with and woo the detective, who just continuously rejected his advances. Eventually, though, after several solved cases together, they form a bond and friendship that consisted of constant teasing and banters, which others around them usually easily pick up on.
Castle's relationship with Beckett began as a rocky, forced partnership when Rick decided to shadow her for his Nikki Heat novels. From the beginning, being the womanizer he used to be, Rick had tried to flirt with and woo the detective, who just continuously rejected his advances. Eventually, though, after several solved cases together, they form a bond and friendship that consisted of constant teasing and banters, which others around them usually easily pick up on.
====Kyra Blaine====
====Kyra Blaine====
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[[File:Kyrick.jpg|thumb|200px]]Kyra is Richard Castle's first true love; the girl that Richard describes as "the one that got away". During college, just after finishing his first best-seller, Rick meets [[Kyra Blaine]] and pursues a relationship with her. Although Kyra's parents strongly disapprove of Castle for their daughter, apparently because of his lack of character, their relationship goes on for almost three years. At one point in their relationship, Kyra decided that she needed space. Their last moment together was spent dancing under the clock at Grand Central Station before her trip to JFK for her flight to London. She apparently expected Rick to follow her, but he never did.
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[[File:Kyrick.jpg|thumb|200px]]Kyra is Richard Castle's first true love; the girl that Richard describes as "the one that got away". During college, just after finishing his first best-seller, Rick meets [[Kyra Blaine]] and pursues a relationship with her. Although Kyra's parents strongly disapprove of Castle for their daughter, apparently because of his lack of character, their relationship goes on for almost three years. At one point in their relationship, Kyra decided that she needed space. Their last moment together was spent dancing under the clock at Grand Central Station before her trip to JFK for her flight to London. She apparently expected Rick to follow her, but he never did.
During their separation, Kyra has apparently read all of Rick's books. One of his books, [[A Rose for Everafter]], was actually dedicated to Kyra. He also kept the original manuscript of the book, with one old photo of them tucked into it.
During their separation, Kyra has apparently read all of Rick's books. One of his books, [[A Rose for Everafter]], was actually dedicated to Kyra. He also kept the original manuscript of the book, with one old photo of them tucked into it.
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According to a conversation they had, it also seems like the two have at least once thought about their future, wherein when marriage is considered, Kyra calls it a "Jurassic institution." Obviously, this has changed since she eventually decided to get married.
According to a conversation they had, it also seems like the two have at least once thought about their future, wherein when marriage is considered, Kyra calls it a "Jurassic institution." Obviously, this has changed since she eventually decided to get married.
====Sophia Turner====
====Sophia Turner====
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Sophia Turner is Rick Castle's first muse. When he was doing research for his ''Derrick Storm'' novels, he is given permission to shadow the CIA agent. for a while, there had been this intense attraction and tension between the two. After months of fighting the longing and urge, the two finally give in and try a relationship. It does not last though, since the two ended up "driving each other crazy" now that the sexual tension is gone between them.
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Years later, while Rick is now pursuing a relationship with Kate Beckett, Rick and Sophia cross paths again in the CIA headquarters. Kate almost immediately picks up on their past and notices how similar their ways are to their own, such as finishing each others sentences, building theories together like no one else was around them, and Richard's habit of bringing both of them coffee.
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His Derrick Storm character [[Clara Strike]] is based on Sophia Turner, but according to Castle, she only began as Sophia Turner but he ended up changing her into what he would have wanted her to continue to be: a woman more like Kate Beckett, which is most likely what Sophia was talking about when she said Rick "rewrote their ending".
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====Meredith====
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Meredith was Rick's first wife and is the mother of his only child, Alexis. Surprisingly, Richard is the mature one between the two of them, given Meredith's lifestly that eventually led to their divorce. However, Meredith still constantly pops into their lives, and most likely during every visit, Richard tends to sleep with her, although both are aware that their relationship is now nothing more than that of ex-couples having sex.
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When Meredith once considered moving back to New York, Richard became fearful of the idea of having Meredith back in his and Alexis' life, saying that she is like a deep-fried twinkie who is bad for his health when he gets too much of her everyday. Eventually, though, she decides to go back on the road after she gets a project (with a little help from Richard's friend), and the family part ways in good terms.
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====Gina Cowell====
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Gina Cowell is Richard's second ex-wife, his current publisher and his former book agent. Even after their divorce, the two continue to work together for his books.
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At one point, the manuscript for Rick's second book is due so Gina is pestering Rick to hurry it along. One night, after being rejected by Kate, Rick and Gina talk on the phone about the book and end up talking for hours, just like old times. They rekindle their relationship and go to the Hamptons for the summer.
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The relationship lasts for a while too, until they go back to their old fighting habits and the two just break up again, realizing that they are no longer in love.
===Family===
===Family===
====Martha Rodgers====
====Martha Rodgers====
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====Alexis Castle====
====Father====
====Father====
As a child, he never knew who his father was and had no intention of finding out who his father was, reasoning that he wouldn't have anything to look for since he never met him. Martha would always gently tell Richard on his birthdays that she had no idea who his father was, which never bothered Richard as it allowed him to imagine that his father could be anyone he wished. He was raised believing that his father was among several that she had slept with at a time, making their dilemma like that one of ''Mamma Mia'', as often pointed out by his colleagues.
As a child, he never knew who his father was and had no intention of finding out who his father was, reasoning that he wouldn't have anything to look for since he never met him. Martha would always gently tell Richard on his birthdays that she had no idea who his father was, which never bothered Richard as it allowed him to imagine that his father could be anyone he wished. He was raised believing that his father was among several that she had slept with at a time, making their dilemma like that one of ''Mamma Mia'', as often pointed out by his colleagues.