Fic: Wake Me Up When It's All Over

[anodyneer]

Title: Wake Me Up When It's All Over
Author: anodyneer
Fandom: White Collar
Rating: PG-13
Characters/Pairings: Peter Burke, Neal Caffrey, Mozzie (Peter/Neal)
Spoilers: None (AU)
Warnings: Panic attack/flashback, descriptions of car accidents.
Disclaimer: White Collar belongs to Jeff Eastin. Title is from "Wake Me Up" by Aloe Blacc.
Word Count: ~ 9200
Summary: When a beautiful Saturday out for Peter and Neal takes a dark turn, Peter gets a startling glimpse into Neal's past, while Neal starts to find his future.

Notes: This is the first sequel to Fill the Places I Can't Reach, an AU fic in which Peter is a former NYPD detective and the owner of a private security firm, and Neal is a Starbucks barista. Takes place immediately after the previous fic, and it's helpful to have read that one first. Cross-posted to AO3.

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Wake Me Up When It's All Over

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