I thoroughly enjoyed this from beginning to end. I haven't watched Castle, but I felt like I knew the characters from the backstory we were shown without getting lost in a ton of exposition. I also like how so much of Castle's character came through by way of Kate's fondness/love for him; I didn't have to see through his POV to understand why, and chuckle when, he enthused over flying with Superman (and by the way, isn't that a reaction most of us would have?).
Lois and Clark had a strong, sure relationship here, too, which I enjoy seeing a lot, and I like that it's the reporter and the novelist who are the connecting links for the two couples. And love the line about Castle not being able to base books off of Lois's life because it would be too unbelievable for mainstream fiction!
Also had to laugh when she tells Castle that she's not worried because Lois hangs around Superman -- and she's seen pictures of Lois's husband too!
Great story! Thanks for introducing me to Castle!
