A/N: Hey, you made it. We're to the last two items on the list. What's gonna happen to Neal? Let's find out! –A
If You're Happy and You Know it, Take a Chill Pill!
Two days after the last prank, Neal was laying low. He knew Peter was suspicious of him, and he didn't want to finish till Peter was a little calmer. Plus, he couldn't find the right time for number nine.
Then, on the second day though, he found the perfect time. They were all in the conference room (déjà vu, huh?) when Peter was briefing him on what he found with the signature. Turns out, he was right. Then Diana said something about the man who was arrested for the first case was released a month before the second case landed on their desks. Peter was euphoric. His smile was about as big as Peter ever smiles. That's when Neal made his move. He stood up.
"If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands," he sang, before clapping twice. All eyes were on him, and most of the agents were snickering. This was so embarrassing! He'd have to have a word with Diana about this one. But, regardless, he kept going. He got to the last line. "If you're happy and you know it and you really want to show it, if you're happy and you know it-" but Peter cut him off.
"Neal! Shut! UP!" Everyone in the room fell silent. Before his better judgment could talk him out of it, Neal clapped twice. That made Peter's limited patience snap. "Neal! What the hell is your problem? All week you've been doing nothing but annoying the hell out of me! Why-" But Diana cut him off.
"Boss, it's not his fault-"
"No, Diana, don't you tell me it's not his fault. He's the only one who's been doing anything. What, are you trying to tell me it's your fault? Or maybe it's Jones' fault."
"Dude," Neal said from behind him. His voice was small, which was unusual for him. He was cringing slightly, but he was bound and determined to finish the damn list. "Take a chill pill, geeze!" And Peter lost it. He turned on his consultant and spun him around. The infuriated agent pulled the cuffs out of his pocket and put them on his partner.
"Boss…" Diana said. This is all my fault, she thought. Peter ignored her. Neal shot her a glance that seemed to say 'I don't blame you.' Then Peter lead him away.