White Collar is not my property :\

When the movie was over, Neal leaned back and sighed, smiling at Jamie.

"Had a wonderful birthday so far?"

"Yes, I have, thanks to you."

"I was only doing my job."

"Yes, well, you are very good at your job," Neal said as he leaned in to kiss her. They deepened the kiss and leaned back on the couch.

Jamie broke away, "Neal...are you sure?"

Neal closed his eyes, and nodded, smiling.

Jamie smiled and got up, Neal followed her into the bedroom.

At three in the morning, Jamie's phone rang.

"Hello? Ally, what's...oh my gosh, I'll be there in ten minutes."

Neal looked at Jamie worriedly as she quickly got dressed.

"T-that was my friend, she...her boyfriend was in a car accident...she needs me there...Neal I'm sorry but I have to..."

"Hey, hey," Neal pulled her into a hug, "It's fine, I'm sorry I can't go..."

"No, no, thats okay, I just...do you want me to drop you off at June's? Or I could call Peter..."

"Jamie, its fine, do you mind if I stay here?"

"Of course, thats fine, make yourself at home! I-I have to go," she kissed Neal on her way out the door, "I'll call you in the morning"

When Peter came back the next morning, he was surprised to find Neal alone, "Where's Jamie?"

"Her friend was hit by a car last night, she got the call around three, it was one of her best friend's boyfriends, she had to go."

"Were you okay with that?"

"Yes! Of course! I wish...I wish I could've gone with her, she sounded really shaken up."

"Have you talked to her since?"

"Yeah, she called about an hour ago, he's in the ICU right now...Peter could you drive me there? Just for a little?"

Peter nodded, "Sure buddy."

"No longer than an hour okay? I have to meet El for lunch..."

Neal nodded and hurried into the hospital, heading straight for the ICU. He found Jamie leaning against the wall outside of the waiting room, tears silently falling and her hand covering her mouth. She looked up when she heard footsteps, "Neal..."

Neal pulled her into a hug, "I'm here..."

"H-he's g-gone," She sputtered between tears, "I w-was g-going to call y-you when I p-pulled myself t-together."

"Shhh, shhhh I'm here."

When Jamie had calmed down, Neal spoke up, trying to lighten the mood, "You're a remarkably neat crier." He said as he looked down at his damp jacket.

Jamie laughed and wiped her eyes, "I didn't want to ruin your suit."

"Well you succeeded," he said as he pulled her close, kissing her head.

"How much longer can you stay?"

"A little while longer, I might be able to get Peter to get El to have lunch in this area..."

"Neal, its okay, I'll be fine..."

"I don't want to leave you, its bad enough that I wasn't there when you found out..."

Jamie closed her eyes, "Why don't I introduce you to Ally and Jess? They've been dying to meet you."

"What do they think I do?"

"They think you work for the FBI, I just didn't specify the job," Jamie said winking and she walked into the waiting room. Neal noticed the two girls in the corner, one was comforting the other.

"Hey honey," Jamie said quietly to the blond with the tear stained face, as she shot a worried look at the auburn haired girl next to her.

The blond, Ally, looked up and smiled sadly, "Hey Jaims."

"How are you holding up?"

"Fine, f-fine..."

"Fine enough to meet my boyfriend?"

Both of the girl's faces lit up and they looked at Neal.

The auburn haired one, Jess, spoke up, "God Jamie you're so lucky, my boyfriend's still asleep..."

Neal stepped forward, "I'm Neal. Ally, I'm so sorry for your loss..."

"Thank you, its great that you're here for Jamie."

Neal smiled, "I'm only doing my job," he said, winking at Jamie.

An hour and four urgent texts from Peter later, Neal sighed, "I'm so sorry..."

Jamie rubbed his arm, "Its totally fine, Neal. I don't want you breaking the rules just so you can stay with me longer."

"But..."

"Neal, I'll see you tonight, thank you so much for coming."

Neal nodded and Jamie told Ally and Jess she'd be right back.

When Neal and Jamie walked out of the hospital, Peter immediately spotter Peter, sitting on a bench, talking on the phone, probably to El.

"Looks like we have a few more minutes..." He leaned in to kiss Jamie.

"Hey Jamie?" Neal said when he pulled away.

"Mhmmm?"

"I think I'm in love with you."

Jamie smiled, "I think I'm in love with you, too."

AN: Well...This chapter went a little differently then I thought it would, but now its set up for the ending! Muahaha, don't worry though, the ending will not come for...at least 10 more chapters! Anyways...please review! Thanks! :)