Okay. my only complaint so far is that this is supposed to take place in the US, but America does not use the term "bloody" and Doctor Who is not nearly as popular outside of England

Those Sherlock references tho

You should write a second story.

This was really good. I love how you developed Peter and Neal's relationship, but the Neal didn't fully reform. I especially love the last chapter and how the Burke's and Neal kept in touch regardless of everything that happened. Great work!

Nooooooo! I didn't want this to be the end! :(

what? this is stupid...

I need a sequel! This was so amazing!

This is at least the third time I have read your story, and every time it gets better! I thought of the plot a little bit ago, but couldn't remember it, so I searched for Kid-Neal fics, and many great stories later, here it is! I was super satisfied with the ending, and I wanted to thank you for writing it. It takes time and a lot of effort, so I commend you for staying with it! Thank you for giving me this gem to read!

This was very good. It was different and not at all what I expected. I did not expect young Neal to be so completely immersed in the life of a high end art and luxury thief. He was already living with June but basically on his own. Where was his family? How did he find June?

The characters were very good. Neal was amazing in his brains and ability to think and plan and act quickly, in addition to his skill in forging and painting. I liked Mozzie who was there when Neal needed him. Peter was both dad and cop and also well written.

The scenes of Neal breaking out of secure area, jails, cages, handcuffs might have been my favorites. But I loved the house party and the theft of the Raphael at the end. Keller was a great villain, we never doubted that he would kill for what he wanted.

The conclusion was brilliant. I wondered how the story could wrap up. Neal couldn't return to Peter when he had been convicted and sentenced. So he had to run but he wanted them to know where he was. I hope they saw more than just Neal the criminal. He was a good person, he endeavored not to harm anyone. I hope he wasn't alone for the ten years he traveled and climbed the most wanted list. And now it's all over for him, thanks to Kate.

Thanks for writing, I hope you continue in whatever interests you. The non American references were never a problem for me, we could figure out terms like 'biscuit' and 'lifts'. Looking to see what else you have written.

Thank you so much for the wonderful story..

oh come on how does it end i mean don't get me wrong I'm infuriated at you for how you ended it but good job there what a cliffhanger

It was so good but so sad too, and even when I hated it for what was happening, I had to keep reading. Well done.

I'm actually so upset that there isn't any more of this. I have that feeling you get when you finish a really good book - the what do I do now feeling. I'll miss this story but I want you to know I loved it. You are an incredible writer, so inventive and creative. Thank you so much for the gift of your words.

Just an fyi- police and federal agents can not open fire on an unarmed individual, and can not shoot at someone or discharge their weapon unless it is with the intent to kill, so they can't purposely "shoot for the knees" to detain a suspect, especially a teenager. Otherwise, good story

you really don't do subtle for the Sherlock references, huh?
Love this story, it's my second time reading it!