So, I realized that Peter DOESN'T move to Washington... Chapter 5 will probably be updated soon as well as any other previous chapters to reflect this. And, I'm really sorry about the delay. I've had it written but I forgot to post, lol.

"Good, you're alive," Peter greeted Neal as he ran into the stadium's entrance way right as the game was starting. "And, you're late."

"Hello to you, Peter," the younger man said, smirking. "How's your day been?"

"It was wonderful but now we really need to get in there. I can't miss any of the game and I don't think El will remember to DVR it for me," Peter grumbled as they both rushed towards the gate closest to their seats.

"This isn't too bad," Neal remarked during the seventh inning stretch. After Peter constantly shushing him as he attempted to talk through the first seven innings, he finally had an opportunity to speak. "Even though I prefer to visit museums, this was pretty fun."

"Baseball is fantastic." Peter grinned. "I'm really glad that we were able to meet up," he said. "I've missed working with you in Washington. You know, I could get you a job in D.C. if you're interested. We could work together again," he continued earnestly. "It would be just like old times; you, me, some insurance scams."

Neal shook his head and looked down at his shoes. "Sorry Peter. I can't do that. I really appreciate the offer but things are finally working out for me. New York's always been my home and I don't want to leave."

Before Peter could reply, the game started again and he was dragged back into the world of baseball. Within the hour, the game was over and Peter again thought of what Neal had said. He wanted Neal to come back to D.C. with him, no doubt. Neal was one of the most useful tools that Peter had and he missed having that advantage in the field. And, he did miss Neal himself. Neal was more than his CI and Peter couldn't help but worry about Neal and what would happen to him. Sure, Diana would make sure that Neal wouldn't get into any legal troubles but who'd be there for him in other situations?

"Want to get a beer?" Peter asked Neal as they walked out of the stadium. "Or, do you have plans?"

Neal recognized when Peter was trying to pry into his personal life but he also knew that the older man usually meant well. "No, let's get a drink."

"We think we've found our lead suspect," Diana announced to the New York White Collar division in the conference room. She clicked a button on the remote she was holding and a picture materialized on the screen behind her. "This is Tyler Carmichael and he's known for stealing expensive things in broad daylight. NYPD caught him five years ago and he served two years in jail and he's been the suspect in many jewelry heists. We've got him in custody since he was caught red-handed as he was leaving a house with some trinkets."

"So, if this is our guy, is the case over?" asked one of the agents.

Diana nodded. "Yeah, it'll be over. Okay," she continued, "that's all I have to say."

As everyone slowly filed out of the room, Diana added, "Hey Neal, can I talk to you for a second?"

"Yeah, what's up?"

"Theo's coming down with something and I need to leave. I know that this is probably inconvenient but can you give Sara some paperwork that she needs to sign? She offered to come here but I thought I'd be able to go but now –"

Neal held up a hand, interrupting his boss's rant. "It's fine, Diana. Go take care of Theo."

Diana smiled gratefully and handed him a stack of papers. "Thank you so much."

Sara rapped the pen against her desk and stared at the wall. She hated apartment searching. She'd been living out of her suitcase at the Westin for the last three weeks and she needed a home. When she heard a knock at her door, she called, "Come in."

Neal stuck his head in the door and smiled at his ex. "Hey, I'm just here to give you some paperwork that Diana wants you to sign. Apparently, it's urgent."

"She told me. I can send it back to you after I finish reading and signing it," she offered. "You don't have to wait her for me to finish."

"I don't mind waiting if it's alright with you."

"Its fine," Sara replied quietly as she started to read the reports Diana had sent. She still wasn't sure about how act around Neal. They were friends now, but she still couldn't help but feel wary around him. Before she left for London, she knew that she felt nothing but a friendly attraction towards him. She liked sleeping with him but she definitely wasn't in love. Now she couldn't distinguish if she actually felt something towards him or if she just wanted to have a sex-filled fling again.

"All done!" Sara announced half an hour later as she signed the last page of the last report. "Sorry for making you wait so long," she apologized.

"Why don't you make it up to me?" Neal asked half-jokingly, needing an excuse to see Sara for a longer time. He was smart enough to know that it was foolish to fall for the same girl again, but Neal just knew that even though she wasn't interested now, she would be soon enough.

"I'd love to take you up on that offer but I'm going apartment hunting," Sara said regretfully. "I just can't stand living in a hotel any longer."

"So, it's official? You're staying in New York?" Neal asked, hopefulness filling his voice. "It's been really great working with you again."

Sara nodded. "It's official. I've been approved to take back my old job and I guess I'll be here until I change jobs again."

"I'm glad." Neal grinned widely as he took the papers from her and moved towards the door. "Even though we probably will see each other sometime, I'd like to see you again outside of work."

Sara smiled back, accepting his request. "Sure," she agreed. "It's a date."

AHH! They're (kinda) friends now! Keep reviewing!