AN: I thought it would be fun to meet more of Neal's past from St. Louis and this idea came to mind. I hope you enjoy! I don't own White Collar.
-H
Neal smiled as he walked down the street. It was a beautiful day to be alive. The charges against Peter had just been dropped and James was where he belonged, prison.
This beautiful stream of thought was broken by a woman plowing into him. The folder in her hands flew open, leaving papers all over the ground. "Crap, I'm so sorry!"she said, tucking a lock of auburn hair behind her ear.
"It's no problem. Here, let me help you with that," Neal replied, not letting anything break his good mood. He knelt on the ground next to her, picking up papers.
The woman smiled and took the papers from him, "Thanks, I really appreciate it." She looked him straight in the eyes and was suddenly taken aback, "Daniel?"
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