Ain't that a kick in the head.

[hackthis_archive]

I have to say it's kind of freaky seeing half my flist talking about liking White Collar. I'm on the same page as other people? There might actually be things written that I'm not repeatedly beating people over the head to write? serialkarma said it might be the next big thing and I was all, "No way!" Yes way apparently!

Fucking hell is that shocking. (In a great way)

I... am thinking on the story of how Dean Martin was in love with June, and Byron was a friend of Dean's, and June liked Dean, but not like that, and he was sort of crushed when she went off with Byron, but when she meets Neal she kind of thinks of Dean, that smile, that eagerness...it reminds her of being young and being in love.

They flirt.

Neal genuinely means it when he compliments her.

She actually has final say on what he wears and sometimes changes his ties to something more fitting. Suggests a suit that maybe he hasn't seen yet. Makes sure his hat goes just so on his head.

He actively seeks her approval. Her pugs, Sammy and Frank, love him.

To celebrate his first month of living with June Neal makes dinner and she gives him a pair of Byron's cufflinks.

Oh, hey, look, there's the story of Neal and June. Now I don't have to write that -- welcome to the wonderful world of White Collar.

And if you have hesitations about June and Dean Martin. Well, I present the only evidence you will ever need to think this is canon: Diahann Caroll, Dean Martin and Frank Sintra singing together (thanks copracat).

And for you young babies who may need an explanation, Diahann Carroll is June. Yes, this is what June was like when she was young. Wipe up the drool. Now you want to write me June/Neal fabulousness, don't you?

I win.

Comments

[lazulus]

Having to explain Diahann Carroll to people is making me feel old.

I am hoping there will be some seriously good fic for this show.

[kismeteve.livejournal.com]

The minute I saw Diahann Carroll, I cracked a huge smile. I hope she sticks around.

[mardia.livejournal.com]

I can only squee in delight upon seeing that YouTube link. Holy CRAP, Diahann Caroll was beautiful. (Still is, honestly.) And augh, I loved loved loved the vibe between June and Neal, how he so clearly liked her from the second he saw her.

[vylit.livejournal.com]

Diahann Carroll is beautiful now, and she was omg gorgeous then. I really dug the pilot of White Collar.

[misstrixi.livejournal.com]

I really do hope White Collar is the next big thing!

[slashfairy.livejournal.com]

I admit, I don't know you well, but am ever grateful you turned me on to White Collar. It's just FULL of fic waiting to be written, of all kinds, including what you just outlined!

Also, Diahann when she was young? Gorgeous. I remember those days, she was just amazing- it's delightful to see she STILL is.

[hypertwink.livejournal.com]

I think that June is awesome, and I really, really want to read fic that chronicles what happened between the flirting at the store and to the decision that Neal stay in her house. Diahann is a goddess.

But I also want slash and OT3 fic...how can you not root for threesome fic when they come out with pictures like this:

(http://pics.livejournal.com/hypertwink/pic/00010tk0/)

[ladyvyola.livejournal.com]

Personally, I'm enjoying the hell out of the fact that June's not only smart, classy and gorgeous, she's also hot.

Actually, those words describe the entire cast. Sometimes, TPTB love us.

[copracat]

Now you want to write me June/Neal fabulousness, don't you?

I just think of them dancing and it makes me happy for hours and hours.

[sparky77.livejournal.com]

I think White Collar might just be too awesome for me to write fic for. I just want to stare at the pretty.

[puckling.livejournal.com]

Her pugs, Sammy and Frank, love him.

Ha! I love it, totally canon in my head now.

[sage]

I am so loving that so many of us seem to be on the same fannish page again!! *giddy*

Also, thanks for posting the youtube link -- I hadn't realized I knew her voice! What a great surprise. :)

[maurheti.livejournal.com]

Now you want to write me June/Neal fabulousness, don't you?

YES, PLEASE.

And DOOD, don't even get me started on Diahann's voice...!! It is love.

[missmollyetc.livejournal.com]

Yay Neal/June! I love them.

[cosmic.livejournal.com]

Everything you've said about Neal and June? Absolutely canon.

And my god Diahann Carroll was even more gorgeous when she was young.

[dexwebster]

June was one of my favorite parts of the show, and one of the things I loved the most was her response when Peter told her Neal was a felon. She is clearly not a woman having the wool pulled over her eyes -- Neal may be a con man, but she is not being conned.

[chicklet-girl.livejournal.com]

There should be a huge Diahann Carroll revival now. Julia FTW!

(Note to self: White Collar icon. Find one or fifty.)

[madgebettany.livejournal.com]

Have you seen these? http://mynewplaidpants.blogspot.com/2009/10/and-speaking-of-matthew-bomer.html

Don't say I never gave you anything (My grandmother always says this. Why????)