Now that Castle has been banned from working with Beckett at the 12th Precinct, he’s got another plan for spending time with his new wife. Castle surprises Beckett at a crime scene with his P.I. license, hoping they can investigate alongside each other.

Of course, Gates won’t have any of that, and the investigation becomes a competition. Who will solve the case first? One thing is for sure, you should never underestimate Castle.

The most exciting part of this story line is that it opens up new possibilities for Castle and Beckett’s relationship. Despite being unable to work together at the precinct, the two have plenty of interaction and fun, romantic moments.

Check out the photos and video below for a sneak peek.

Don’t miss Castle when it returns this Monday, January 12th at 10/9c on ABC.