Drabble: Wrapped in Paper (ADAD #29)

[qwertyfaced]

Title: Wrapped in Paper
Author: QWERTYfaced
Fandom: White Collar
Wordcount: 100
Rating: G
Characters: Peter Burke, Neal Caffrey
Genre: Drabble, gen, angst
Notes: For my A Drabble A Day personal challenge, and whitecollar100's Challenge 6 - File. Thanks, reve_silencieux! And sorry, folks, I just didn't feel funny today. Spoilers for 5x13.
Summary: Peter reflects on an essential

Comments

[leesa_perrie]

Lovely! Peter's disappointment really shows through.

[qwertyfaced]

I think, in the end, he really was rooting for Neal. Neal's not just a CI and a frequent source of headaches, he's a friend.

Thank you!

[sapphire2309]

Those last two words... damn, they hurt.

Loved it anyhow.

[qwertyfaced]

Thank you! Yes, I think Peter probably took Neal's non-release almost as hard as Neal did.

I get that they have to do something to keep the show going, but it was harsh.

[treonb]

I really like how we get a glimpse into how Peter sees Neal.

[qwertyfaced]

In my mind, Peter quite rightly finds Neal exasperating in the extreme at times, but he still genuinely likes the guy. Peter's fair, honest, and loyal...and he knows Neal's good qualities.

[reve_silencieux]

Oh man, that hurts. But very true to the character.

Peter's come a way and has grown to look past the black and white. Well... most of the time. ;-)

I'm glad you went for something different. Pranks are fun, but maybe here and there?

[qwertyfaced]

Well, Neal can be absolutely infuriating. :D It's fun for the viewer, but I don't blame Peter for being driven totally bonkers from time to time.

Yeah, the pranks needed to be slowed down, so that I have time to think about them. :)

[sheenianni]

Ouch, that hurt.

Good drabble though.

[qwertyfaced]

Thank you! That was a tough moment on the show. I think we all knew it wasn't going to happen for Neal, but I really wanted it to.

Besides, Neal with his freedom has the potential to be epic.