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Title: Thou Shalt Not Kill
Author: TeeJay
[livejournal.com profile] whitecollar100 Prompt: Bright (special prompt)
Genre: Gen
Characters/Pairings: Neal
Word Count: 300
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Neal was mugged, then shot, then found and rescued. Is he going to make it?
Author's Note: Since almost everyone who commented practically begged for this, here is the follow-up to my [livejournal.com profile] thenewpub story "And Isn't It Ironic, Don't You Think?". It's not absolutely necessary that you read it, but it would probably make sense if you did. And before you beg some more, let me go and ponder how I can use the other special prompt to wrap this up properly.
Disclaimer: White Collar, its characters and its settings belong to Jeff Eastin and USA Network. And, guys? Your characters are not only welcome, they're wonderful. I'm just borrowing, I promise.
 
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continued from
"And Isn't It Ironic, Don't You Think?"

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The light was bright—way too bright. He blinked, once, twice, three times. There were voices and people and too much light.

"Where the hell am I?" he wanted to say, but all that came out was a pained moan, and—Fuck! This hurt!

"Sir? Sir?" a hectic, resolute female voice said. It took a while for Neal to realize she was addressing him.

"It hurts," he managed through clenched teeth.

"I know. You've been shot. Can you tell me your name?"

"Neal. Caffrey," he squeezed out.

"Okay, Mr. Caffrey, you're in the emergency room at Mount Sinai. Is there anyone you want us to call?"

"Peter," Neal rasped. "Peter Burke. FBI agent, White Collar. My tracker. He'll know."

"Okay, we'll get right on that. Are you allergic to anything? Anesthesia, antibiotics, drugs?"

He had a hard time following the questions. If the pain would just lessen a tiny bit, maybe he could... maybe he could keep up.

"No, I don't think so."

"Okay, that's good. Mr. Caffrey, we need to perform emergency surgery. There are risks involved that we have to tell you about, and I need to know that you understand what I'm about to tell you."

He just wanted her to go away. He didn't want to hear about any risks. He just wanted the pain to abate—to vanish.

"My chest... hurts."

"Push more morphine," Neal heard someone say, and then, "Get a cross match, we need some blood in here!"

It was then that he felt like something was pushing a dead weight on his chest, and suddenly it was impossible to suck air into his lungs. The panic was overwhelming. 'Can't. Breathe,' was all he could think.

The last thing he heard before everything faded to black was, "I need an intubation tray. NOW."

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to be continued in
"At The Mercy Of Fate"
"Through The Haze"
(deleted comment)

Date: 2011-06-28 09:55 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tj-teejay.livejournal.com
Yeah, I can't wait to write more, but it's approaching midnight and I really need to crash. Just stay tuned!

Date: 2011-06-28 10:44 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] winterstar95.livejournal.com
More please. I think this is cruel and unusual punishment!

Date: 2011-06-29 08:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tj-teejay.livejournal.com
Your wish shall be my command: "At The Mercy Of Fate" (http://tj-teejay.livejournal.com/86552.html)

Date: 2011-06-29 12:09 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ladyniko.livejournal.com
I must agree w/ dmk0064! this is cruel and unusual punishment from you. *lol*

More, please, soon? :)

Date: 2011-06-29 08:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tj-teejay.livejournal.com
Like I said to dmk0064, your wish shall be my command: "At The Mercy Of Fate" (http://tj-teejay.livejournal.com/86552.html)

Date: 2011-06-29 12:59 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rabidchild.livejournal.com
I am loving the first person narrative - can't wait for the next one. There will be a next one, yes?

Date: 2011-06-29 08:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tj-teejay.livejournal.com
Yes, there is a next one, do not fret, my friend. ;o) "At The Mercy Of Fate" (http://tj-teejay.livejournal.com/86552.html)
Edited Date: 2011-06-29 08:55 pm (UTC)

Date: 2011-06-29 04:49 am (UTC)
From: [personal profile] ivorysilk
*waits impatiently for more*

This is awesome--so tense and dramatic!

Date: 2011-06-29 08:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tj-teejay.livejournal.com
Thank you! Continuation now here: "At The Mercy Of Fate" (http://tj-teejay.livejournal.com/86552.html)

Date: 2011-06-29 05:43 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] angeldiva87.livejournal.com
More more please!!!!! Peter's pov!!!! Please hurry up....

Date: 2011-06-29 08:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tj-teejay.livejournal.com
Your wish shall be my command (and Peter POV to boot!): "At The Mercy Of Fate" (http://tj-teejay.livejournal.com/86552.html)

Date: 2011-06-29 07:00 am (UTC)
saphirablue: (Neal)
From: [personal profile] saphirablue
♥ ♥ ♥

I love the Neal POV!

Thank you!

Date: 2011-06-29 08:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tj-teejay.livejournal.com
You're welcome and thanks for the comment. :o)

Date: 2011-06-29 02:23 pm (UTC)
ladygray99: (WC100)
From: [personal profile] ladygray99
EEK!!!!!

You can NOT just leave it there. I forbid it. (And great prompt use).

Date: 2011-06-29 08:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tj-teejay.livejournal.com
Aw, thanks! And I didn't leave it there, as you no doubt have seen by now: "At The Mercy Of Fate" (http://tj-teejay.livejournal.com/86552.html)

Date: 2011-06-29 07:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] morganslady.livejournal.com
Don't leave me there!! Anxiously awaiting next part...

Date: 2011-06-29 08:54 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tj-teejay.livejournal.com
Don't worry, wait is over: "At The Mercy Of Fate" (http://tj-teejay.livejournal.com/86552.html)

Date: 2011-06-29 08:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] docrock06.livejournal.com
just read both parts and i love it! i can't wait for more :)

Date: 2011-06-29 08:54 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tj-teejay.livejournal.com
You don't have to wait much longer: "At The Mercy Of Fate" (http://tj-teejay.livejournal.com/86552.html)

Date: 2011-06-29 09:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] docrock06.livejournal.com
yay! *runs to read*

Date: 2011-06-30 03:12 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nefhiriel.livejournal.com
Eee! You did continue this. \o/ You deserve cookies. A whole plate full. *bakes you virtual M&M cookies*

I'm on to the next part! ;)

Date: 2011-06-30 09:49 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tj-teejay.livejournal.com
Yeah, so many people begged that I had not choice but to continue. *snags an M&M cookie*

Date: 2012-08-03 10:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] crism79.livejournal.com
Someone mentioned cookies in the comments above, yep, you deserve them! :D Moving on to the next part... :D

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