Battle of the shows fill: Look what I can do! {Peter/de-aged Neal, Diana }
Artist/Author: itsmecoon Beta: Trumansshell(thanks)
Title: Battle of the shows fill: Look what I can do! {Peter/de-aged Neal, Diana }
Fandom: White Collar
Main Characters: Peter, El, Neal(6)
Type of Spanking: Parental, discipline Implement(s): Hand
Words: 2871
Notes & Warnings: Spanking of fictional minor and bad language.
Summary: I don't own these characters; I just brought them out to play.
Prompt by: A friend!
“Look what I can do Peter.” An excited 6 year old Neal says as he plays with his hat and it lands on his head.
“Wow Neal, that's great, but remember what we talked about? What are the rules for when everyone else shows up?”
“Stay out of the way, but be in your or El's sight, be polite and don't bother anyone.”
“That's right Neal. Now do you remember why?”
“Yes sir, because you're all trying to find the witch that turned me more adorable and change me back faster than she said.”
“Cute Neal very cute but that's right. She said it would last six months but we need you to change back to your correct age sooner than that.”
“Yeah I know.” Neal pouted and teared up.“You don't like me now.”
El walked over, wiped away the tears and held up a tissue and said, “Blow.” She wiped his nose and kept talking, “Honey you know that's not true. We love you. It's just that we know that you would prefer to be yourself and not little Neal. We’re trying to help you not hurt you.”
“I know. Thanks guys. You're the best family ever.” Neal ran to each of them and hugged them. “Hey El, did you see what I can do?” And he does the hat trick.
“Neal! What did we just talk about?”
“But she's El. She lives here. She didn't show up, stupid.”
Peter walks over turns Neal sideways and pops his butt.
“Owwww Peter, NOOOO.”
“Neal, we don't talk like that in this house. I need you to settle down. That's the point I was making young man. Do you understand?”
“You hit me!”
“I popped you on the butt Neal. I didn't hit you. I asked if you understood me?”
“Yes sir,” Neal says, a few tears falling.
“Okay, I'm warning you. If you keep this up, you'll end up with a spanking. Understand?”
Neal's eyes are wide as he says, “You wouldn't dare!”
“Do you want to test me and see if I will?”
“No sir!”
“Good boy,” Peter says and ruffles his hair.
It's weird but Neal really liked hearing that from Peter. It made him feel good inside and he smiled.
El noticed that and she smiled too. Just then there was a knock on the door. She decided to get Neal out of the way for a little bit and said,
“Hey Neal, would you come into the kitchen and help me with the food.”
“Okay El.” He says, tears forgotten as he runs to help.
Mozzie is the first to show up. Peter opens the door and greets him,
“Hey Mozzie,”
“Hey Suit, how is our favorite six year old?”
“Still six and still a bundle of energy.”
“It's funny, he always acted like he was six and now he actually is.”
“Not so funny if you have to watch him,” Peter laughed.
“That much trouble?”
“Think about that for a second Mozzie, Neal is six but he's still Neal. He knows what our Neal knows but has the emotions and actions of a six year old. It's kind of like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at the same time!”
“Point taken suit. How is Mrs. Suit handling it?”
“I secretly think she likes being a mom to Neal and now she actually gets to play the part.”
Mozzie almost gets knocked over when a rambunctious six year old hits him full force and wraps his little arms around him.
“Mozzie, your here! Wanna play a game or something?”
“Hi Neal. How are you doing?”
“I'm great! See what I can do!” He takes his hat off and does his trick.
“NEAL GEORGE CAFFREY!”
Neal glances up at Peter looking as innocent as possible and smiles.
“Didn't we just talk about this?”
“Yeah but it's Mozzie. He's my bestest friend and nobody FBI important is here yet.”
“No more Neal. I'm serious and if you can't behave, maybe you need to sit in timeout or go to bed early.”
“Not fair,” Neal pouted. “This is about me and I should be allowed to be here too.”
“As long as you behave, I have no problem letting you stay. Do you think you can behave?”
“Yes Peter, I'll try harder.”
Neal pouts and walks away. Elizabeth notices him pouting and puts her arm around him and asks,
“What's wrong Hun?”
“Peter don't like me too much.”
“That's not true. Peter loves you.”
“Then why is he being a meanie?”
“You've been cursed by a witch and he's scared Hun that's all. He doesn't know how to help you so he's a bit nervous too. It would be best if you just do as he asks. Things will be better tomorrow. Right now he's just stressed. Do you think you can try to listen for me?”
“Yes Ma'am, I'll try harder.”
“That's my little man.” She kissed the top of his head.
Neal's face beamed with pride at those words. He held his head high and went to help Peter greet his guests. Peter looked at El and smiled as Neal greeted their next guest. He held out his little hand and said,
“Hello Jones, thank you so much for coming to help me out. I appreciate it.”
Jones shook Neal's hand and said,
“I hope we can find an answer for you Neal. We miss you at work.”
“Really? You really do?” Neal said excitedly then cleared his throat and said in a deep voice, “I mean I miss work too.”
Jones smiled and walked into the living room. Hughes showed up a few minutes later. He was greeted by Neal and Peter and made his way into the living room also. Peter looked down at Neal and said,
“Good Job Neal. Thank you for trying harder.”
“You're welcome Peter!” Neal smiled.
They were all in the living room getting settled. The last to show up was Diana. She knocked on the door and Peter asked Neal,
“Do you think you can answer the door all by yourself while I help El get some drinks?”
“Yes Peter I can and I'll be good I promise.”
“Good boy thank you!”
So Neal went to the door and opened it and greeted her.
“Hi Diana, thanks for coming to try and help me out.”
“You're Welcome Neal. My don't you look handsome. I love the hat.”
That made Neal happy and he smiled. He grabbed his hat and was about to do his trick and he remembered he promised to try to behave so he held out his arm and bowed and said,
“This way madame.”
“Why thank you sir.” She took his arm and walked with him into the living room.
The meeting went okay but to six year old it went too slow! Neal quickly grew bored and El was a little nervous about that. She kept finding little things for Neal to do to keep occupied.
“Why don't you go get a cookie?”
“I thought I had to wait for everyone else?”
“I won't tell if you don't?”
Neal smiled and took off for the dining room. Of course he had three cookies not one. He came back in the living room with his mouth covered in chocolate.
“Neal come here.” Peter whispered.
“Yes Peter?”
“Didn't I say no cookies until everyone else went in to get some?”
“Yes Peter but,”
“No buts Neal, you're getting closer and closer to that spanking I promised you.”
Neal looked around to make sure nobody heard Peter threaten him. Then he got closer to Peter's ear and whispered,
“Sorry Peter but El told me I could have one.”
Peter looked at El and she smiled and waved innocently at him.
“She did? Did she? How many did you have?”
“Yes she did,” he whispered, “and I had three.”
“Okay Neal, thanks for telling the truth. Now go wash the chocolate off of your face okay champ?”
“Sure thing Peter. Thanks.”
Neal had never had an adult apologize for accusing him of doing something wrong. 'Maybe Peter and El really do love me. He called me champ.' He thought as he went to the bathroom to clean up. He grabbed a book out of his room and went back to join the others and keep quiet. He was feeling happier than he had in a long time. So he was smiling and whistling.
“Neal, you might not want to whistle so loudly.” Diana whispered. “Peter may get upset.” 'He sure is cute at this age.' she thought.
Peter looked their way and Neal just nodded to her instead of answering. Neal could see that Peter was
getting frustrated because nobody was coming up with any answers. El noticed this too and she offered,
“Why don't we all take a break and get something to eat.”
Everyone agreed and they got up to get something to eat. They all enjoyed the sandwiches and finger foods El had prepared. Everyone relaxed a little and Neal let his guard down too. He was in the living room eating and didn't realize he wasn't in Peter or El's sight or that Peter had begun looking for him. Neal was going to take care of his plate and Diana walked in.
“You forgot your hat Neal.” She said as she noticed it still sitting beside where Neal had been. He turned to get his hat and he couldn't resist this time.
“Look what I can do Diana” Neal says as he flips his hat on his head.
“Very nice Neal! I like that trick.”
Just then Peter walks into the room followed by everyone else. Neal knows he's in trouble by the look on Peter's face.
“Would you all excuse us please?” Peter tells his guests, “Neal, follow me please. Now!” Peter barks
Neal looks down because he's embarrassed but follows Peter into the kitchen. Diana feels bad for Neal.
“Okay Neal what were the rules tonight?”
“Stay out of the way, keep in your sight and don't bother anyone.”
“Which ones did you break?”
“Stay in your sight and don't bother anyone. But Diana wasn't bothered Peter. She liked it!”
“Did I tell you not to do that trick any more tonight?”
“Yes Peter.”
“What did I say would happen if you did?”
“Timeout or send me to bed early.”
“Or what else.”
Neal's face drops and he cries, “Nooooo Peter please don't spank me. Everyone will hear. Please don't! I won't do the trick ever again.” Neal took off his hat and handed it to Peter, “Here you can have it please. I'm sorry.”
“I'm sorry too but obviously just talking didn't get your attention.”
“I'm listening now please don't I'm sorry.”
“Come here Neal.” Peter says as he sits in the kitchen chair.
“Please Peter don't.” Neal begs with tears running down his face but he obeys Peter and goes to him.
Peter picked Neal up, lays him over his knee and proceeded to give him three hard swats. He turns Neal over and sits him in his lap and hugs him tight.
“It's okay Neal. You did great, I'm so proud of you.”
“Why?” Neal cried.
“You listened to me. You followed me to the kitchen and came to me when I called you without a fight. I only gave you three swats instead of a full spanking because you minded me.”
“Well, it feels like a spanking to me.” Neal pouted as he got his tears under control. He loved the feeling of being held by Peter. It was like it should be between a father and son. Peter kissed the top of Neal's head, stood him up and looked him in the eye.
“I think you and your hat need a timeout. I'll hang the hat in the hall and I want your nose in the corner over there until the timer goes off.”
“Can't I just go to bed. Everyone heard me get a spanking and cry. I don't want to face anyone.”
“You will plant your nose where I told you and come back out once the timer goes off.” Peter explained. “Or do I need to reconsider and give you a full spanking?”
“No sir, I'll listen.” He dragged himself over to the corner stood rubbing the sting out of his butt.
Peter set the timer for 10 minutes and smiled as he left the kitchen. El met him outside the door with a concerned look on her face.
“He's okay Hun. I gave him three swats I didn't kill him.”
“Are you okay?”
“Yes, I'm actually good. There have been many times since I've known Neal that I thought a trip over my knee would do him some good. I'm sure if he stays six for six months he will end up there many times. If it works I may continue when he is himself again.”
“How do you think that will go over?”
“Not well but that's the point isn't it?”
“Come on we have guests.” El said as she leaned in and hugged him.
“Sorry for the interruption. Anyone have any new ideas?” Peter said as he entered the room.
Diana looked for Neal to follow but didn't see him so she just kept looking and listening for him. She felt guilty for him getting the spanking. Peter noticed her looking for Neal. He leaned over and whispered,
“He's okay. He's in timeout I didn't kill him.”
She just looked at her boss and smiled. Neal pouted and was upset. He heard the timer go off and went to stop it. He wasn't ready to face anyone yet so he just stayed there, sitting in the same chair Peter put him over his knee on. He let a few tears of embarrassment fall and felt sorry for himself. Diana heard the timer go off too and looked for Neal to come out. After five minutes and still no Neal she excused herself to use the bathroom. Peter and El were deep in a conversation with Mozzie, who was on the phone with June. They think they may have a lead on the witch so they hadn't noticed that Neal didn't show up yet. She pushed the door to the kitchen open and popped her head in.
“Neal?”
“Yes?”
She walked in and handed Neal a cookie.
“You okay?”
“Yes.” He took the cookie but wouldn't look her in the eye. He kept his head down.
She crouched down to his eye level and lifted his chin until their eyes met.
“I'm sorry if I got you in trouble.”
“You didn't. I wasn't supposed to do that trick. Peter warned me many times.”
“Well, I'm sorry showing it to me got you spanked.”
“You all heard it didn't you?” Neal asked with a few tears falling from his eyes.
“Yes, but it wasn't a big deal. We've all been there before.”
“You're just saying that.”
“No I'm not. My father was a diplomat and I acted up in a very crucial meeting.”
“Really what happened?”
“ He gave his apologies, grabbed me by the ear and walked me to the hallway where he proceeded to put me over his knee and blister my butt good. I bawled like a baby. He let me calm down a few minutes, walked me back into the room and stood me in the corner by him and made me stay there the rest of the meeting. I was in the corner for over an hour.”
“Really?”
“Yes and before he dismissed the meeting he called me out of the corner and made me apologize to all the other diplomats. We went back to our rooms where he re-warmed up my backside and sent me to bed.”
“Wow I bet that sucked.” Neal relaxed a little and ate his cookie.
“Yes it did. Now, want to come with me back to the meeting before we are missed and both get into trouble?”
“Sure.”
Diana held out her arms and Neal got up and hugged her tightly.
“Thanks Diana.”
“No problem Neal.”
Together they walked back into the meeting with her arm around Neal's shoulder. They sat by the fire place and he learned into her side with her arm around him and continued reading his book. 'Having a loving family is the greatest feeling in the world.' He thought. 'I hope they don't find the witch. I won't mind being six this time around.'
Title: Battle of the shows fill: Look what I can do! {Peter/de-aged Neal, Diana }
Fandom: White Collar
Main Characters: Peter, El, Neal(6)
Type of Spanking: Parental, discipline Implement(s): Hand
Words: 2871
Notes & Warnings: Spanking of fictional minor and bad language.
Summary: I don't own these characters; I just brought them out to play.
Prompt by: A friend!
“Look what I can do Peter.” An excited 6 year old Neal says as he plays with his hat and it lands on his head.
“Wow Neal, that's great, but remember what we talked about? What are the rules for when everyone else shows up?”
“Stay out of the way, but be in your or El's sight, be polite and don't bother anyone.”
“That's right Neal. Now do you remember why?”
“Yes sir, because you're all trying to find the witch that turned me more adorable and change me back faster than she said.”
“Cute Neal very cute but that's right. She said it would last six months but we need you to change back to your correct age sooner than that.”
“Yeah I know.” Neal pouted and teared up.“You don't like me now.”
El walked over, wiped away the tears and held up a tissue and said, “Blow.” She wiped his nose and kept talking, “Honey you know that's not true. We love you. It's just that we know that you would prefer to be yourself and not little Neal. We’re trying to help you not hurt you.”
“I know. Thanks guys. You're the best family ever.” Neal ran to each of them and hugged them. “Hey El, did you see what I can do?” And he does the hat trick.
“Neal! What did we just talk about?”
“But she's El. She lives here. She didn't show up, stupid.”
Peter walks over turns Neal sideways and pops his butt.
“Owwww Peter, NOOOO.”
“Neal, we don't talk like that in this house. I need you to settle down. That's the point I was making young man. Do you understand?”
“You hit me!”
“I popped you on the butt Neal. I didn't hit you. I asked if you understood me?”
“Yes sir,” Neal says, a few tears falling.
“Okay, I'm warning you. If you keep this up, you'll end up with a spanking. Understand?”
Neal's eyes are wide as he says, “You wouldn't dare!”
“Do you want to test me and see if I will?”
“No sir!”
“Good boy,” Peter says and ruffles his hair.
It's weird but Neal really liked hearing that from Peter. It made him feel good inside and he smiled.
El noticed that and she smiled too. Just then there was a knock on the door. She decided to get Neal out of the way for a little bit and said,
“Hey Neal, would you come into the kitchen and help me with the food.”
“Okay El.” He says, tears forgotten as he runs to help.
Mozzie is the first to show up. Peter opens the door and greets him,
“Hey Mozzie,”
“Hey Suit, how is our favorite six year old?”
“Still six and still a bundle of energy.”
“It's funny, he always acted like he was six and now he actually is.”
“Not so funny if you have to watch him,” Peter laughed.
“That much trouble?”
“Think about that for a second Mozzie, Neal is six but he's still Neal. He knows what our Neal knows but has the emotions and actions of a six year old. It's kind of like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at the same time!”
“Point taken suit. How is Mrs. Suit handling it?”
“I secretly think she likes being a mom to Neal and now she actually gets to play the part.”
Mozzie almost gets knocked over when a rambunctious six year old hits him full force and wraps his little arms around him.
“Mozzie, your here! Wanna play a game or something?”
“Hi Neal. How are you doing?”
“I'm great! See what I can do!” He takes his hat off and does his trick.
“NEAL GEORGE CAFFREY!”
Neal glances up at Peter looking as innocent as possible and smiles.
“Didn't we just talk about this?”
“Yeah but it's Mozzie. He's my bestest friend and nobody FBI important is here yet.”
“No more Neal. I'm serious and if you can't behave, maybe you need to sit in timeout or go to bed early.”
“Not fair,” Neal pouted. “This is about me and I should be allowed to be here too.”
“As long as you behave, I have no problem letting you stay. Do you think you can behave?”
“Yes Peter, I'll try harder.”
Neal pouts and walks away. Elizabeth notices him pouting and puts her arm around him and asks,
“What's wrong Hun?”
“Peter don't like me too much.”
“That's not true. Peter loves you.”
“Then why is he being a meanie?”
“You've been cursed by a witch and he's scared Hun that's all. He doesn't know how to help you so he's a bit nervous too. It would be best if you just do as he asks. Things will be better tomorrow. Right now he's just stressed. Do you think you can try to listen for me?”
“Yes Ma'am, I'll try harder.”
“That's my little man.” She kissed the top of his head.
Neal's face beamed with pride at those words. He held his head high and went to help Peter greet his guests. Peter looked at El and smiled as Neal greeted their next guest. He held out his little hand and said,
“Hello Jones, thank you so much for coming to help me out. I appreciate it.”
Jones shook Neal's hand and said,
“I hope we can find an answer for you Neal. We miss you at work.”
“Really? You really do?” Neal said excitedly then cleared his throat and said in a deep voice, “I mean I miss work too.”
Jones smiled and walked into the living room. Hughes showed up a few minutes later. He was greeted by Neal and Peter and made his way into the living room also. Peter looked down at Neal and said,
“Good Job Neal. Thank you for trying harder.”
“You're welcome Peter!” Neal smiled.
They were all in the living room getting settled. The last to show up was Diana. She knocked on the door and Peter asked Neal,
“Do you think you can answer the door all by yourself while I help El get some drinks?”
“Yes Peter I can and I'll be good I promise.”
“Good boy thank you!”
So Neal went to the door and opened it and greeted her.
“Hi Diana, thanks for coming to try and help me out.”
“You're Welcome Neal. My don't you look handsome. I love the hat.”
That made Neal happy and he smiled. He grabbed his hat and was about to do his trick and he remembered he promised to try to behave so he held out his arm and bowed and said,
“This way madame.”
“Why thank you sir.” She took his arm and walked with him into the living room.
The meeting went okay but to six year old it went too slow! Neal quickly grew bored and El was a little nervous about that. She kept finding little things for Neal to do to keep occupied.
“Why don't you go get a cookie?”
“I thought I had to wait for everyone else?”
“I won't tell if you don't?”
Neal smiled and took off for the dining room. Of course he had three cookies not one. He came back in the living room with his mouth covered in chocolate.
“Neal come here.” Peter whispered.
“Yes Peter?”
“Didn't I say no cookies until everyone else went in to get some?”
“Yes Peter but,”
“No buts Neal, you're getting closer and closer to that spanking I promised you.”
Neal looked around to make sure nobody heard Peter threaten him. Then he got closer to Peter's ear and whispered,
“Sorry Peter but El told me I could have one.”
Peter looked at El and she smiled and waved innocently at him.
“She did? Did she? How many did you have?”
“Yes she did,” he whispered, “and I had three.”
“Okay Neal, thanks for telling the truth. Now go wash the chocolate off of your face okay champ?”
“Sure thing Peter. Thanks.”
Neal had never had an adult apologize for accusing him of doing something wrong. 'Maybe Peter and El really do love me. He called me champ.' He thought as he went to the bathroom to clean up. He grabbed a book out of his room and went back to join the others and keep quiet. He was feeling happier than he had in a long time. So he was smiling and whistling.
“Neal, you might not want to whistle so loudly.” Diana whispered. “Peter may get upset.” 'He sure is cute at this age.' she thought.
Peter looked their way and Neal just nodded to her instead of answering. Neal could see that Peter was
getting frustrated because nobody was coming up with any answers. El noticed this too and she offered,
“Why don't we all take a break and get something to eat.”
Everyone agreed and they got up to get something to eat. They all enjoyed the sandwiches and finger foods El had prepared. Everyone relaxed a little and Neal let his guard down too. He was in the living room eating and didn't realize he wasn't in Peter or El's sight or that Peter had begun looking for him. Neal was going to take care of his plate and Diana walked in.
“You forgot your hat Neal.” She said as she noticed it still sitting beside where Neal had been. He turned to get his hat and he couldn't resist this time.
“Look what I can do Diana” Neal says as he flips his hat on his head.
“Very nice Neal! I like that trick.”
Just then Peter walks into the room followed by everyone else. Neal knows he's in trouble by the look on Peter's face.
“Would you all excuse us please?” Peter tells his guests, “Neal, follow me please. Now!” Peter barks
Neal looks down because he's embarrassed but follows Peter into the kitchen. Diana feels bad for Neal.
“Okay Neal what were the rules tonight?”
“Stay out of the way, keep in your sight and don't bother anyone.”
“Which ones did you break?”
“Stay in your sight and don't bother anyone. But Diana wasn't bothered Peter. She liked it!”
“Did I tell you not to do that trick any more tonight?”
“Yes Peter.”
“What did I say would happen if you did?”
“Timeout or send me to bed early.”
“Or what else.”
Neal's face drops and he cries, “Nooooo Peter please don't spank me. Everyone will hear. Please don't! I won't do the trick ever again.” Neal took off his hat and handed it to Peter, “Here you can have it please. I'm sorry.”
“I'm sorry too but obviously just talking didn't get your attention.”
“I'm listening now please don't I'm sorry.”
“Come here Neal.” Peter says as he sits in the kitchen chair.
“Please Peter don't.” Neal begs with tears running down his face but he obeys Peter and goes to him.
Peter picked Neal up, lays him over his knee and proceeded to give him three hard swats. He turns Neal over and sits him in his lap and hugs him tight.
“It's okay Neal. You did great, I'm so proud of you.”
“Why?” Neal cried.
“You listened to me. You followed me to the kitchen and came to me when I called you without a fight. I only gave you three swats instead of a full spanking because you minded me.”
“Well, it feels like a spanking to me.” Neal pouted as he got his tears under control. He loved the feeling of being held by Peter. It was like it should be between a father and son. Peter kissed the top of Neal's head, stood him up and looked him in the eye.
“I think you and your hat need a timeout. I'll hang the hat in the hall and I want your nose in the corner over there until the timer goes off.”
“Can't I just go to bed. Everyone heard me get a spanking and cry. I don't want to face anyone.”
“You will plant your nose where I told you and come back out once the timer goes off.” Peter explained. “Or do I need to reconsider and give you a full spanking?”
“No sir, I'll listen.” He dragged himself over to the corner stood rubbing the sting out of his butt.
Peter set the timer for 10 minutes and smiled as he left the kitchen. El met him outside the door with a concerned look on her face.
“He's okay Hun. I gave him three swats I didn't kill him.”
“Are you okay?”
“Yes, I'm actually good. There have been many times since I've known Neal that I thought a trip over my knee would do him some good. I'm sure if he stays six for six months he will end up there many times. If it works I may continue when he is himself again.”
“How do you think that will go over?”
“Not well but that's the point isn't it?”
“Come on we have guests.” El said as she leaned in and hugged him.
“Sorry for the interruption. Anyone have any new ideas?” Peter said as he entered the room.
Diana looked for Neal to follow but didn't see him so she just kept looking and listening for him. She felt guilty for him getting the spanking. Peter noticed her looking for Neal. He leaned over and whispered,
“He's okay. He's in timeout I didn't kill him.”
She just looked at her boss and smiled. Neal pouted and was upset. He heard the timer go off and went to stop it. He wasn't ready to face anyone yet so he just stayed there, sitting in the same chair Peter put him over his knee on. He let a few tears of embarrassment fall and felt sorry for himself. Diana heard the timer go off too and looked for Neal to come out. After five minutes and still no Neal she excused herself to use the bathroom. Peter and El were deep in a conversation with Mozzie, who was on the phone with June. They think they may have a lead on the witch so they hadn't noticed that Neal didn't show up yet. She pushed the door to the kitchen open and popped her head in.
“Neal?”
“Yes?”
She walked in and handed Neal a cookie.
“You okay?”
“Yes.” He took the cookie but wouldn't look her in the eye. He kept his head down.
She crouched down to his eye level and lifted his chin until their eyes met.
“I'm sorry if I got you in trouble.”
“You didn't. I wasn't supposed to do that trick. Peter warned me many times.”
“Well, I'm sorry showing it to me got you spanked.”
“You all heard it didn't you?” Neal asked with a few tears falling from his eyes.
“Yes, but it wasn't a big deal. We've all been there before.”
“You're just saying that.”
“No I'm not. My father was a diplomat and I acted up in a very crucial meeting.”
“Really what happened?”
“ He gave his apologies, grabbed me by the ear and walked me to the hallway where he proceeded to put me over his knee and blister my butt good. I bawled like a baby. He let me calm down a few minutes, walked me back into the room and stood me in the corner by him and made me stay there the rest of the meeting. I was in the corner for over an hour.”
“Really?”
“Yes and before he dismissed the meeting he called me out of the corner and made me apologize to all the other diplomats. We went back to our rooms where he re-warmed up my backside and sent me to bed.”
“Wow I bet that sucked.” Neal relaxed a little and ate his cookie.
“Yes it did. Now, want to come with me back to the meeting before we are missed and both get into trouble?”
“Sure.”
Diana held out her arms and Neal got up and hugged her tightly.
“Thanks Diana.”
“No problem Neal.”
Together they walked back into the meeting with her arm around Neal's shoulder. They sat by the fire place and he learned into her side with her arm around him and continued reading his book. 'Having a loving family is the greatest feeling in the world.' He thought. 'I hope they don't find the witch. I won't mind being six this time around.'