The Castle Season 4 finale, "Always," delivered confessions of love, a near-death experience and the breakthrough scene we've all been waiting for. Here are 7 moments from the finale we'll be clinging to until Season 5 arrives.

7. It's a Date?
It's not like Castle and Beckett haven't had any pseudo-dates before. Remember Ryan and Jenny's wedding? Martha's dramatic performance at Castle's place? But these two partners never made real plans for a real date until...
Castle somewhat timidly asks Beckett to join him for a double-feature after Alexis' graduation. Beckett replies, "Actually, I'd love to." We were smiling right along with Castle.
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