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The precinct hums with its daily rhythm of ringing phones and murmured conversations as Rick Castle walks in, his gaze sweeping the room. Spotting your vacant chair, he feigns a look of deep personal injury. He commandeers your seat, tapping your number into his phone with a sly smile. When you answer, his voice is all theatrical accusation. “You better have a good reason for ditching me, Detective,” he teases, settling back as if he owns the place.