Set in like season 1. Neal can't stand the van, and it has injurious consequences. It takes being trapped in an elevator with Peter for him to explain. Late entry for the WCElevators challenge.
When Neal struggles with an auto-immune disorder, it brings him closer to the people in his life, especially Peter and Elizabeth. This story is an exercise in producing as much oxytocin and dopamine as possible while following Neal slowly healing from abandonment and trauma. One chapter per month over 3 years, starting in roughly early Season 2. Updating as I edit.
When an agent takes his personal issues out on Neal, it brings up a backround of abuse in more way than one. AKA I finally watched Season 4 a decade after it came out and I had feelings.