The house was quiet, given that neither Neal nor BB had risen from sleep. However, there was a person sitting at the dining room table. She was smiling, looking around. She had a right to be there; she just hoped Neal would come down and not panic when he saw her. She had no idea what was going on, but hopefully he could answer some questions.

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folleconnasse 2012-02-20 06:12 am UTC (link)

As per usual, BB rose first. Yawning, she went to the bathroom to wash her face, putting on a pair of Neal's boxers and one of his undershirts to go downstairs and make breakfast. She padded quietly down the hall, tiptoeing until she got to the stairs. Then she went down, humming to herself until she got to the kitchen. Then she flailed a little, mouth opening, but managing not to make a sound. (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2012-02-20 06:16 am UTC (link)
	June stood up, hands held in front of her. "I'm sorry," she said, keeping her tone calm, though now she was a little unsure - was Neal even here? "I'm trying to find Neal Caffrey. This used to be my house and I was told he was still here." (Reply to this)

folleconnasse 2012-02-20 06:20 am UTC (link)

BB inclined her head, smiling when the woman said she was looking for Neal. "You must be June, Neal's told me so much about you." She moved forward to shake her hand, smiling broadly. "I'm so sorry to meet you this way - and about everything with the house. Neal says that it was like this when he arrived here, but you two can discuss arrangements once I go wake him up. I always get up earlier than him ... I'm babbling. Sorry." (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2012-02-20 06:22 am UTC (link)
	"Yes, that's my name." June smiled, shaking the girl's hand, smiling in spite of herself. "You're clearly very close to Neal. What's your name?" (Reply to this)

folleconnasse 2012-02-20 06:30 am UTC (link)

"I'm Brier LeBeau, but everyone calls me BB." She smiled and bowed her head slightly. This woman was class personified, and she was basically Neal's mother figure. "I'll run up and fetch Neal, though. Just give me a moment to wake him... he's rather difficult in the mornings." She chuckled to herself, shaking her head. Turning, she went upstairs faster than she'd come down them. Moving to sit on the bed next to him, she gently smoothed Neal's hair. "Neal? Baby, wake up, there's company." (Reply to this)

classicratpack 2012-02-20 06:42 am UTC (link)

"It's nice to meet you." June couldn't help but laugh softly. It didn't take a fool to see that this girl was ridiculously in love with Neal. She found herself hoping he reciprocated. Aloud she said, "That's fine, BB. I'm sorry to get here so early, and so abruptly." Neal, meanwhile, had been dead to the world until BB started to shake him a little. He only heard her last few words. Company? "Tell Peter to go 'way," he murmured, turning over. (Reply to this)

	folleconnasse 2012-02-20 06:49 am UTC (link)
	BB leaned down, stroking his cheek. "It's June, darling. She's here. Come on, wake up and see her, and I'll make us all breakfast." She'd gotten some challah from the bakery that Aron had recommended and had been planning to make French toast with it. (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2012-02-20 06:53 am UTC (link)
	"June?" That did wake him somewhat. Neal swung up to a sitting position, rubbing his eyes. "I need pants," he managed. (Reply to this)

	folleconnasse 2012-02-20 07:04 am UTC (link)
	BB laughed, smiling and kissing him. "I'll be downstairs making breakfast." She kissed him again before moving back downstairs. She'd put on her silk kimono, wrapping it around her so she didn't feel quite so bare. "He'll be down soon," she smiled at June. "Do you want something to drink while I make breakfast for us?" (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2012-02-20 07:15 am UTC (link)
	"Just coffee would be nice. Thank you." June smiled. "Neal is still the same hard sleeper, apparently? If you don't mind my asking, have you lived here long?" (Reply to this)

folleconnasse 2012-02-20 07:21 am UTC (link)

BB nodded, setting some water on to boil and starting to grind the beans for coffee. A moment later she answered June's question with a laugh. "Yes, he's the same heavy sleeper as usual. But he's awake now. Well. Sort of awake." As awake as he could be without coffee. She had to think about how long they'd lived together. "Four or five months now? We've been dating for longer, but that's how long I've lived here." (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2012-02-20 07:24 am UTC (link)
	June raised an eyebrow. "That's ... some time. For Neal." She didn't think Neal had been anything but honest about his past, but still. "I'm pleased you've worked so well together." (Reply to this)

	folleconnasse 2012-02-20 07:43 am UTC (link)
	That made BB flat out giggle, and she handed June a cup of black coffee with a saucer underneath. "Do you take cream or sugar, June? And from what Neal's told me, yes, it is. But honestly, he's kind of my first ... real boyfriend. I've dated people previously, but nobody I liked as much as Neal." (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2012-02-20 07:50 am UTC (link)
	"Sugar, please. And I hope you'll forgive me for prying a little. Just ... Neal likes ladies." June laughed a little. "I've never known him to like one so very specifically. Well, only on rare exceptions." She hoped her tone was pleasant; this girl didn't seem like the one who'd broken Neal's heart before she died. (Reply to this)

	folleconnasse 2012-02-20 07:54 am UTC (link)
	BB moved a bowl of sugar over to June, smiling to herself. "Don't worry. I'm not ... I wouldn't ever betray Neal like Kate did. I have no reason to, but honestly, I couldn't live with myself if I did." She'd sooner die. Talking about Kate made her green eyes go dark for a moment, and she busied herself with cutting the challah and whisking eggs into a bowl. (Reply to this)

classicratpack 2012-02-20 08:00 am UTC (link)

June was about to reply, but then Neal stuck his head in the kitchen, clad in silk pyjamas and his spare robe. He had to laugh. "June. I'm ... Wow." Neal grinned, coming over to hug his former landlady. June, for her part, was delighted. "You look wonderful! And I've just met your lady friend. I'm afraid I startled her; my key worked to get in, but when I arrived, I saw that this was not really my house. Also, I woke up in a truly ... astounding apartment on Park Avenue." (Reply to this)

	folleconnasse 2012-02-20 08:05 am UTC (link)
	That made BB smile; she'd have hated to put this woman out of anything. "I'm glad you have something better, since Neal's been borrowing this place for you." She was dipping bread in batter, getting a tiny bit of bacon out for everyone. (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2012-02-20 08:12 am UTC (link)
	Neal blushed a little - June was one of the few who could make him do it. "I swear, I have no idea what happened to your things, though, June. I came in he - " "They're at the Park Avenue place; don't worry, dear." June chuckled, patting his hand. "While I'd definitely like to know what's going on, I'm not as anxious to figure it out as I might be." (Reply to this)

folleconnasse 2012-02-20 08:16 am UTC (link)

"Food will help with all of that. I'll call Peter, Neal, let him know you'll be a little late." Smiling, she kissed him lightly, leaving the food to sizzle while she excused herself to call Peter. "BB, what's going on? Is Neal okay?" "Oh, he's fine, he'll just be a little late. June showed up." "June? Really? Is she mad? Is she going to take her house back?" BB laughed. "No, I think she's happier with her new place. I'm just making us all breakfast." There was a moment of quiet on the line before Peter spoke. "See you all in ten." When BB went back into the kitchen, she laughed. "Peter invited himself over, I'm sorry." (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2012-02-20 05:00 pm UTC (link)
	Neal actually didn't mind. Peter loved June, and he knew it was mutual. "It's okay," he told BB, "though you shouldn't bother making him food." He smiled, squeezing her hand briefly as a thank you for the breakfast. June had to laugh. "Well, the gang's all here, aren't they." (Reply to this)

	folleconnasse 2012-02-21 03:52 am UTC (link)
	BB laughed, shaking her head. "You know I'm going to make Peter food, or he'll make those sad little puppy eyes at me." She moved to put an egg on top of their French toast - a sweet croque-madame when she put it on top of the bacon. Smiling, she handed a plate over to June, then Neal. "The gang's getting bigger, too. El's pregnant." (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2012-02-21 04:04 am UTC (link)
	Neal brightened noticeably when he saw the croque-madame, pulling BB over for a kiss as if June wasn't even in the room. "Peter better thank you for this." June laughed. "Peter's wife is pregnant? And you two? All we need is Mozzie and everyone's here." She settled back in the chair, clearly pleased. She took a bite, making a delighted noise. "Mm. Thank you, BB, this is lovely." (Reply to this)

folleconnasse 2012-02-21 04:18 am UTC (link)

"Oh, he will," BB grinned. She ruffled Neal's hair - he hadn't done it yet for the day, so she was still able to get away with it. She went back to the stove, smiling at June. "She is, and Mozzie's here. I could try to track him down via his girlfriend. I don't know if he trusts cell phones entirely in Japan yet." She laughed, but smiled when June made a happy sound. "Oh, you're welcome, I'm glad you like it. It's something fast and easy, and I always get up before Neal." (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2012-02-21 04:23 am UTC (link)
	"Mozzie has a girlfriend? In Japan?" June laughed out loud. "What is this place?" Neal playfully grumbled at BB, but when June asked the question, he answered seriously. "This place is ... a second chance, really. You come here having replaced someone else. You might be the same, and you might not be." (Reply to this)

	folleconnasse 2012-02-21 04:30 am UTC (link)
	"He has a very famous girlfriend who lives in Japan. And the thing that's the most... surprising about living here for most people is that magic and gods and things are real here." She poured her own cup of coffee before sitting down next to Neal, squeezing his hand. (Reply to this)

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