Let's Shake Some Squee - 5x10 - Live Feed

[aragarna]

Seriously, show, I'm gonna have a heart attack before the end of the season!



He runs! No, not Neal, Peter!! Some nice strides around the park. Oh that intro....
(Still think we missed a good opportunity for shorts...)

But man, what a mess in his head. No wonder he needed no less than Central Park for his morning jogging...
This all "released by a bribe" is hitting him hard.
And Bruce, Jones, even El, everyone, pushing him to move on and up, it sure doesn't help. No one seems to get it, and he's all alone in his misery...

Plus Neal being under so much pressure on his side doesn't help. When Peter tries to make peace - he said he wouldn't work with Neal, and yet, he called him - Neal is in too much hurry trying to run away save Rebecca that he pushes away. And they're both so much on edge as it is, it doesn't take much to end even more upset.

Neal is finally fighting back! God I've been waiting for it the entire season!
Now that is the Neal I love. One that can turn any situation to his advantage and get the upper hand back.
He burned the chapter 13! o.o Which, only leaves Mozzie's bogus chapter as the only trace of chapter 13... Good luck for the next generation of treasure hunters...

Speaking of Mozzie, don't you love that his famous eidetic memory, established so long ago, is finally proven so useful?
Also, Mozzie's loyalty to Neal is something admirable.

Jones, the voice of reason! Yes, Neal needs to face responsibility for his own actions. Though I wish the show would actually go that road.
Oh and allow me to be a little more shallow, Jones looks goooood this season! Not sure if it's the changes in wardrobe or just that he has much more focus.

Isn't that cute, Peter and El have their favorite spot in Central Park. (notice that in 4 years, the benchs have been changed and vegetation has grown. Oh and a tree transformed into a streetlight)

then, now

I was right! She's evil and she's the mastermind behind it all! (wait - or is she?). So, well, yeah, not big surprise, but still, I didn't expect this big revelation to be so creeeeepy. Pictures of all her alter-egos? Files on the entire White Collar division?! All that for Mosconi, the Codex and a mysterious treasure? Or is there something bigger at stake?

But wait, so what is her connection to Hagen? She framed him for the painting, but that was still his painting (he was the contact for the sale). And Hagen was tailing Rebecca to her place? Or was it someone else? And why did they work together? It's not like you can easily cut a diamond in two. And I don't see Hagen as a team guy.
And where does Siegel fit in there? Was he following Hagen from that meeting with Neal? Did he have his own investigation going on Becca?
So many questions!! And so many days until friday!

A few more random squees:
- Mozzie + Hagen = fireworks! (and did you notice Mozzie's smile when Neal was about to set the codex in fire? Teddy Winters is a pyromaniac!)

- They're looking for the Blue Diamond's twin!! Ok, it doesn't exist, but still it's linked to that famous Hoppe Diamond which was originally brought back from India by a French merchant, and which was Louis XIV's most precious jewel. It was part of the French Crown Jewels that were stolen during the French Revolution. I know all this because a colleague of mine at the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle found in the archives proofs of the whole story, and he managed to link it to the Hoppe diamond (which is a loosy recut of the original masterpiece...)

- We have an official date of birth for Peter! August, 25 1973. Except, despite his obvious good shape, seems a little too young... So actually not sure how much credit we should give to that date. Peter Nevins' birthday was June, 12 1969. I think that'd be more reasonable..

- And finally there's that little gesture that means it all (or Peter's concern at the very end, calling Neal three times, and all anger was gone)

Because, you know, Peter is a little upset right now, and he is venting and handling things the best (or not very best) he can. But this is still the same Peter who said "If anything were to happen to him, I don't think I could live with it", "From Kate to the evidence box, I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat", or "You're part of that family". So when you hear him telling Jones "don't volunteer, trust me, you'll regret it", I just find it a little heartbreaking. (Though I don't think Peter actually regrets it, and it was an advice to Jones, who isn't Peter and would probably have a harder time covering for Neal), but that doesn't take away all the previous things he said. Peter cares for Neal. Neal is family, and you don't stop loving your brother or your son just because they do something wrong.

Comments

[leesa_perrie]

Great episode! Good to see Neal finally fighting back, and poor Peter, he's under so much pressure right now *hugs him* And then the ending! It wasn't a big surprise for it to be Rebecca, but oh Neal *hugs him too*

Can it be Friday nao?

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

Yes, poor Neal, like he didn't have enough on his plate... Though he is rid of Hagen now, so there's that...

[sg-lab.livejournal.com]

Like you I wasn't surprised about Rebecca except for the sheer depth of it all.

The opening of the episode really good hearing Peter running all those things over and over in his head.

I too thought it was really nice to see Neal fighting back.

Also, I don't put much stock in info in files as far as canon goes. I've seen character ages change so much throughout other shows from files to ID badges. Even the few times the age of a character has been stated in canon it has been known to change.

[veleda-k.livejournal.com]

I think the deal with Rebecca framing Hagen was that the painting was Hagen's, but Rebecca inserted his initials. Hagen's not surprised to be called about the painting, or even to be arrested for it. It's only when Peter reveals that they found Hagen's initials in the painting that he's surprised. I don't know whether he genuinely thought Neal had framed him, or if he actually suspected Rebecca, but didn't consider it practical to inform Peter of that.

Though I don't think Peter actually regrets it, and it was an advice to Jones, who isn't Peter and would probably have a harder time covering for Neal

Exactly. Peter didn't say that he regretted it. He said that Jones would, which I think is very much true.

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

Yes, I'm just having a hard time understanding the dynamic between Rebecca and Hagen. The whole kidnapping thing looks weird when you rewatch it knowing it's staged.

I don't know if Hagen genuinely thought it could be Neal, or if he just enjoyed playing with Peter and planting doubts in his mind. (I loved that Peter was so adamant in his reply "you're lying". :-) )

I also wonder how much Peter has figured out about the Neal-Hagen thing. Because he knew there was something going on between them. He told Neal "I know, evidence." about what Hagen wanted to show him, and he must figure that it has something to do with Neal. And yet, he was just as sure that Hagen would still go back to jail.
Really too bad Hagen was shot right there because that poker conversation was fascinating!

[joy2190.livejournal.com]

Loved the Mozzie sneaky smile!

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

Ahah yes, me too!

[sholio]

And Bruce, Jones, even El, everyone, pushing him to move on and up, it sure doesn't help. No one seems to get it, and he's all alone in his misery...

Yeah, that's a good point -- no one really understands Peter's side in this. Jones probably comes closest, but he also doesn't really get why Peter doesn't cut Neal loose, which is a big part of why Peter's so torn. And Elizabeth is sympathetic to his pain, but also doesn't understand why it's bothering him as much as it is.

Diana would probably understand his dilemma better than anyone; it's a shame she's not here. (Though now I want a tag scene with Peter going over to her apartment to talk!)

That's also a really great observation about the Burkes' favorite meeting place in the park! I hadn't noticed that. What a nice little continuity callback. (Though I think it might actually be a slightly different angle, with the tree still there in the second shot, but out of the frame -- the angle on the island looks different, so it might be near the other bench but not the exact same bench. Still, I love that they have their own special place to have lunch or talk, as many couples do; it's a nicely realistic touch!)

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

(Though now I want a tag scene with Peter going over to her apartment to talk!)

Ohhh someone has to write that! *hopeful*


And lol, yes I noticed the slight difference of angle. Between the camera, them and the island. It's hard to tell precisely where is the exact spot. So, yes, the tree could be nearby. I watched both scenes entirely and there's no way to tell. But still it's definitely close.

[pipilj.livejournal.com]

I enjoyed the episode, especially the angst when Peter is going on his run. I have a sneaking suspicion that Mozzie understands Peter's dilemma but is loyal to Neal. Seeing a angsty Neal is always fun, loved his interaction with Hagen. Rebecca sheer depth of evilness came as a surprise to all the viewers. Loved your observation of the Burkes about Central Park.

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

I guess most people had doubts about Rebecca, but yeah, that level of evil wasn't expected. I guess we'll know more next week.

[kanarek13]

We definitely have to find that park and that spot :P

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

Oh yes! we have to play Peter and El in the park. :-)

[dennih23.livejournal.com]

I’ve been loving this season – all the depths of emotions for both Peter and Neal. The opening scene with Peter running was heartbreaking – he is trying so hard to except what Neal did for him and not disappoint El, but it is taking its toll on him. I don’t think either one of them really understands that.

Jones being that voice of reason – defiantly. Neal does have to start taking some responsibility. It will be interesting to see how the rest of this season plays out now that Neal realizes what it is like to be on the other end of the con. Hmmm…..

I also felt Rebecca was playing Neal all along, but her being a killer I did not see coming. I wonder if there is another person involved. When Neal had Hagen call to have her released it looked like someone may have opened the door – I can’t remember exactly and I will need to go back and rewatch the scene.

Looking forward to next week’s episode and especially episode 12 (it was directed by Tim).

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

it is taking its toll on him. I don’t think either one of them really understands that.
Yes, and I think it would probably help Peter to drop his anger if Neal understood.

I wonder if there is another person involved. When Neal had Hagen call to have her released it looked like someone may have opened the door

Agree, there's probably someone else involved. That's definitely what the feed suggests (And I doubt they would have done that randomly). Maybe Hagen's shooter.

And yes, looking forward to Tim's episode, too. :-)

[treonb.livejournal.com]

I loved the episode :-)

Mozzie was excellent - being there for Neal and telling Hagen off. And besides that smile, when Peter tells Hagen to call NOW, he also adds his bit.

Peter and El sitting by the park - I recognized the spot :-) But I'm guessing they sat slightly down the path from where they were previously.

Where did they have Peter's birthday? I didn't notice that.

As for Peter and Neal, I think he does regret the deal right now. He wants Neal to see he's wrong, and instead Neal tells him he was only doing what Peter couldn't?

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

The whole Mozzie-Hagen was awesome!

Peter's birthday is in the files they found at Rebecca's:
(http://imgur.com/crAJICh)
http://i.imgur.com/crAJIChl.png

I really don't think Peter regrets the deal. It's in his power to end it at any time, and yet, he doesn't arrest Neal, still can't go on record for anything that could incriminate Neal (for instance, he refused to even think of a negociation with Hagen, until Jones told him Neal was with Hagen, meaning whatever Hagen had could implicate Neal.) So Peter is still protecting Neal.
But I do think Peter is realizing how dangerous Neal can be. Not necessarily consciously dangerous, but still. And Peter is protective of everyone, not just Neal. So, he's protecting Jones from Neal. The risks and concessions he's willing to take for Neal, he doesn't necessarily want Jones to take them.
And I also think he's reconsidering the healthy distance between them. Neal acted like a criminal all season, and Peter is realizing maybe Neal doesn't want to change (I think Neal has to make his choice there too). And you're right the fact that they both can't see the other's point of view is a big part of their problem.

[nieseryjna.livejournal.com]

I'm still not so sure about this season, this is the second episode I loved most, and revelation that Rebecca was evil was somewhere in my mind.

I have other through - when Peter and Neal are looking on the documents she collected they mention "she has data for whole year" and that got me right away to assumption that it was a year since Peter went to prison and this season is actually showing a year of work, so does that mean Neal is nearing the end of his deal? Or I jump to conclusions and it's less?

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

No, there are visits to Sara Ellis noted on that sheet, so it's covering last season. :-)
Which means she did some thorough reconnaissance work way before approaching Neal.

[love-82.livejournal.com]

This was a great episode! I have really been enjoying this season. I wasn't sure if I would when I first read Jeff Eastin's interviews about it last year but I am. I like where they are going with the characters even though it is painful to watch.

I knew Rebecca was evil but I didn't expect her to have all that surveillance on everyone. I wonder if Peter's promotion is a part of all it? To get him out of the way or in DC to do something to him or do something to Neal with Peter out of the way. It seems awful quick to me and that Bruce guy seemed suspicious when Peter was talking to him on the phone.

Neal is family, and you don't stop loving your brother or your son just because they do something wrong.

Exactly! I see a lot of what Peter is saying as, I don't know if defense mechanism is the right word, but he is trying to convince himself that that is how he feels when in his heart he obviously doesn't.

I loved the hand on the shoulder that Peter didn't remove right away but I also want to add squee for the little moment between Neal and Mozzie when Mozzie says "No, we are on our own." I love the look Neal gave. Boys. <3

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

Yes! about Mozzie. At least Neal isn't totally alone.


Exactly! I see a lot of what Peter is saying as, I don't know if defense mechanism is the right word, but he is trying to convince himself that that is how he feels when in his heart he obviously doesn't.

Yes, Peter is very conflicted. I see it a little like, when after a break-up with someone you deeply love, you try to convince yourself you don't love that person anymore, but your heart is telling you otherwise, and therefore you feel horrible.