The Lasting Hours by Winterstar95 (Explicit)

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Fandom: White Collar
Pairing: Peter Burke/Neal Caffrey
Length: 8,700
Author on LJ: winterstar95
Author Website: On LJ | On AO3
Why this must be read:

I love when an author can inject a bit of science fiction and fantasy, a bit of metaphysics into a story (a talent I lack). Winterstar is one such author – you could say it’s her specialty. This story starts with a premise that Neal is an alien here on Earth on borrowed time, and he is being “called home.” His transition is painful (and kind of icky, so if you’re sensitive you may not want to read this) for everyone involved, including Peter and Moz. But what sticks for me is Neal's experience, because he has come to enjoy being human for the time he’s been here, and has even figured out what love is. The hurt/comfort here is so well depicted, the heartbreak so real, you will weep from it. A terrific premise, handled with great attention to detail and emotion – read it.

The Lasting Hours