#Dentist in Keller

[texasdreamer01]

Atlantis Expedition: Science Division Departments - Medical Department

Continuing from my starting post here, I'm now breaking things down by department, beginning with the Medical Department.

I did end up heavily revising this department after the commentary on the general departments post, and also after a lot of looking up of the actual divisions of medical specialties. So, first, the (new) numbers:

> Head: Carson Beckett (later, Jennifer Keller, later, whomever) > Contains: Surgery, psychiatry, physical therapy > Function: Maintaining health of expedition members > Examples of function: surgeries, medical prescriptions, recuperation from injuries, mental stability > Personnel quantity: 1 (Head) + 10 (surgical team) + 5 10 (nurses non-surgical team) + 1 (psych) + 1 (phys. therapy) + 1 (anesthesiologist) (grouped under non-surgical team) = 19 23 total > A/N: Nurses have training in medications and physical therapy, surgical team also doubles as general practitioners

Information carried over from the first post, with struck text indicating revisions. The new total is 23, and the author's note is now irrelevant in light of new information. Mostly.

After doubling the amount of nurses, realizing "nurse" is a very broad category of medical professional with multiple definitions and aspects of job duties in multiple countries, I did a bit of renaming of the teams within this department: surgical, non-surgical, and miscellaneous (sorry guys).

Something I had realized was that this was not going to be a typical medical department (duh, in hindsight). These people are all going through the SGC, and the SGC quite likely not already has their own training protocols in place for dealing with SGC-specific situations, but also adapted technology from Goa'uld tech. What is Goa'uld tech? Appropriated Ancient tech, but without the gene component - fascinating, but also a post for another time.

This did inform how I revised which personnel to include, their specialties, and their duties. You're not exactly going to be shoving a whole MRI machine through a gate, so a radiologist isn't going to be a necessary specialty. Because of this, there's going to be a lot more cross-training, and more of a focus that's similar to what Atlantis would actually operate as: a forward operating base.

So, on to the teams (commentary included).

Surgical Team

> Personnel quantity: 10 > Minimum education: Doctorate in Surgery (ChM) > All of these people are already trained in basic medical knowledge and practices, and also overall surgical practices in different areas of the body

Specialties

> Neurosurgery > Dentistry | Oral and maxillofacial surgery  » In the US, trained to do general anesthesia and deep sedation > Orthopedics  » Musculoskeletal > Trauma surgery  » Can contain combat surgeons  » 2x of these > OBGYN > Urology > Cardiothoracic  » 2x of these, by speciality:   ⇛ Cardiovascular surgeon    ⟹ "involving the heart and the great vessels"   ⇛ Thoracic surgeon    ⟹ involving the lungs, esophagus, thymus, etc. > Surgical technologist  » "In the military they perform the duties of both the circulator and the scrub."  » Creates and maintains a sterile surgical environment  » Anticipates the work a surgeon needs to do  » Walking compendium of surgical techniques and stitches

I had wavered a bit on qualifications, and thus who to include - at the end of the day, it was probably going to be on an American standard, given the physical location of SGC. This meant I got to do a nifty thing of having my oral/maxillofacial surgeon be the dentist that's also an anesthesiologist, even if this is apparently considered odd in many other countries.

Mostly I wanted to go by section of the body, and see what kind of specialties there were, and what did and did not overlap. Surprisingly, it was more difficult to figure out who did abdominal surgeries than it was neurosurgery or dental surgery, hence two people in cardiothoracic surgery and two "general" surgeons in the form of trauma surgery because, again, forward operating base - they have no idea what Atlantis will be, so some assumptions will need to be made and better to err on the side of caution.

In a more delicate but still very necessary subject, one OBGYN (obstetrics and gynecology) and one urologist (aka urinary system and male reproductive system). For various obvious reasons, everyone's health in this area still needs to be taken care of, so it's better to have them on the team than politely handwave the idea.

Neurosurgery, for an obvious reason - it's highly specialized and without significant overlap, while also being a critical function on a surgical team with the demands the Atlantis Expedition will likely face.

Orthopedics are musculoskeletal, or deals with muscles and the skeletal system. A fair amount of what they do has overlap (see: trauma surgeons), but having someone specialized for the particularities of setting bones and handling surgeries on things like the joints is incredibly useful when presuming setting up camp in an active combat zone (which they really, really did).

Trauma surgeons are, more or less, the ones that you would see in an emergency situation - acute situations and their injuries are their specialty, and for this expedition likely the head of the surgical team by dint of their training to assess a patient quickly and develop a care plan very quickly. Because of this, I found the overlap of combat surgeons immensely helpful, which means that there's a significant probability that this surgical team has military personnel assigned to it. These surgeons are also the ones most likely to be SGC-imported, and trained to deal with things like injuries from Goa'uld and Goa'uld devices.

All these very highly-trained people, who are all probably very, very smart - who supports them? As it turns out, at least in the operating theater, not the nurses, but surgical technologists.

Surgical technologists main job, at least here, would be to set up the operating theater and anticipate whatever it is a surgeon needs in assistance. This includes things like training on a wide variety of surgical techniques (i.e. stitches), disinfection procedures, and medications such as anesthesia (ish). I included the quote about military duties because it saves money on how many people to include in the expedition, and penny-pinching is the backbone of any hiring process.

Now, the surgical team is all done! That's ten people right there, and on to the non-surgical team.

Non-Surgical Team

> Personnel quantity: 10  » 5 Technicians/Nurses, 5 Non-Surgical Medical Specialists

Nurses

> (Advanced Practice) Nurses  » 5x of these  » Registered Nurse   ⇛ As the general minimum educational and experimental requirement  » Perioperative nursing   ⇛ Assists surgical team, helps with pre- and post-surgical patients  » Emergency nursing   ⇛ Can do triaging, suturing, casting/splinting, local/regional anesthesia, and other doctoral skills as needed   ⇛ Likely the SGC training model incorporates all of the above, and also training on medical technology adapted from Goa'uld healing technology (which is really Ancient but without the ATA gene lock)    ⟹ Radiology tech    ⟹ MRI tech (which is radiology but a bit to the left)    ⟹ Other adapted diagnostic equipment

Non-Surgical Medical Specialists

> Pathology  » 2x of these  » Coordinates with Life Science Department to develop diagnoses for novel diseases (in the Pegasus galaxy) > Internal medicine | Internists  » 2x of these > Anesthesiology  » For everything the OMS people don't do in terms of anesthesiology  » See also: Anesthesia (topic)

Remember how I said the qualifications were a doozy, and that nurses were a broad category? ... Yeah, this is why. The medical field is probably current in flux right now, given the shifting priorities of medical personnel and so much research that is still in the process of being applied, but I waved my magic plot-fixing wand and assumed the SGC figured this out for me.

All of these nurses are likely to be SGC imports, and thus unbelievably well-trained in everything that the SGC needs them to do. These are the personnel who know how all of the Goa'uld tech works on a functional level, have gotten the goodies first from engineering, and are waving their handheld MRI and other diagnostic equipment over their patients like a fairy godmother in scrubs. As with a real world hospital, these are the people actually running the show, and likely making the surgical team look like hypercompetent show poodles.

As for non-nurses who are also non-surgeons, pathologists are the ones who work up what people will actually be diagnosed with, figuring out all the newest and shiniest diseases and cataloguing them for reference. Doctor Biro is a pathologist, for example.

The thought occurred to me that we still need something resembling a general practitioner, but in light of fancy things like handheld MRIs and other scanners, this role is much reduced in favor of people who pack a greater intellectual punch.

However, I found that internists not only fill this gap, but are also hyper-specialized in their own way, in the respect of their knowledge base being internal diseases and multi-system diseases. Ergo, two of them, because they're just that useful. They'd probably coordinate quite a bit with cardiothoracic surgeons, as those are overlapping areas of study based on region of the body.

One (1) anesthesiologist, because the OMS cannot - nor should they - be the only person to perform anesthesia. This person functions as a sanity checker, and also the thin margin of the anesthesia that the surgeon doesn't cover.

We still need to round out this department, though. So far I've managed to cover in-patient, out-patient, and the various surgical stages. What else?

Well, recuperation - patients can't actually linger in the infirmary for the entirety of their healing process, for such practical reasons as beds available and boredom of patient, so the transitional phase needs to be covered.

Hence, the highly uncreative placeholder section name of Miscellaneous:

> Psychiatrist  » 1x of these, because canon says so? > Physical therapist  » 1x of these, because canon says so?

Now while personnel such as nurses and internists are meant to convey educational material and instructions to patients about recuperation, it helps to actually have specialists on hand to make the patients commit to the bit.

Having only one psychiatrist on hand seems a bit of a Star Trek logical fallacy, but I'm once again waving my plot wand and assuming anyone that managed to get through the arduous employment process of 1) being told the Stargate exists (and coping with their world views being upended), 2) being employed by the SGC in general, and 3) passes their psychological assessment is probably mentally stable enough to only need one psychiatrist for the entire expedition.

(Yes, this does mean everyone on the expedition got their rubber stamp of sanity, and probably in grueling triplicate. Such as it can be defined a fanfiction-like world of scifi. I think they're coping pretty well with everything, no?)

With all the work that the surgical and non-surgical teams put into taking care of injured expedition members, a physical therapist is, as with everyone else here, very good at their job, but ultimately one of the last steps for patients that require longer term care. Think gaining back muscle after a broken leg, or more serious injuries that require months of guided exercise to be back to gate team-ready health (or general running for your life because Atlantis is just as dangerous).

Total Medical Department Personnel

Head of Department: 1

Surgical Team: 10

Non-Surgical Team: 10

Miscellaneous: 2

Total total: 23

I'll be going over headcanons on canonical personnel, such as Carson Beckett, Jennifer Keller, and Biro in their own posts, but for now this is a general accounting of the expedition's medical department.

Shout-out to @savestave and @stinalotte for the discussion and feedback on the original post!

[4me2knowandyou2wonder]

Teeth Headcanons for Modern Warfare characters

Our boy is finally here! Alex is the first headcanon I wrote and it has a special place in my heart. I am so happy to bring you all my thoughts on my tooth son.

Alex

Alex’s teeth are perfect, no like, have you SEEN him??

He is an American pretty boy through and through. (figures under the cut)

Alex always had pretty good teeth, but they weren’t perfectly straight, so in classic USA medical fashion his yearly dentist visit sent him to the orthodontist when he became old enough for braces to matter, and his orthodontist found just enough imperfections to recommend dental correction. My boy got an Invisalign at 16 back in high school. He was the cool kid on the block for it too because everyone else had braces and people were. Jealous. By 17 he had moved onto only needing to wear the trays at night. His teeth have been perfect ever since. 

Alex could have kept his wisdom teeth. Had he been anywhere other than the US he’d still have them, but his orthodontist didn’t know if they’d erupt smoothly *enough.* The x-rays looked pretty good, his upper wisdom teeth were less in need of surgery than his lower ones, but there was a risk with letting any of them stay there. Alex was on the fence about the procedure until he was informed that letting his wisdom teeth come in naturally could move his other teeth that he’d already gotten straightened out—after that, he was completely on board for their removal. (This however, is a soft version of dental malpractice, as its simply not true. Wisdom teeth either have space or they don’t and they probably won’t push your other teeth and mess up your smile, but whoever said dentists never make mistakes needs to go to a dentist. Alex had a play-book dentist that was unaware this is a common misconception and fell into it. If your dentist recommend getting your wisdom teeth removed to prevent your previously straighted teeth from moving slightly they’re not doing something right! Anyway back to headcanons. Alex of course didn’t know this at the time :( and they stole his wisdom)

His wisdom teeth removal wasn’t freshly filmed, but his childhood best friend met him back at his house to babysit him while high on the drugs and she’s got some great videos of him slowly coming down from it all. 

Today Alex still cares for his teeth. He’s an every morning and nightly teeth brusher, he flosses either with a spool or with the sticks (he’s not picky) when he doesn’t have access to his Waterpik [“It's more fun than flossing” -Alex] and still religiously wears his retainer trays every night that he can. He cares for his teeth he wants them to stay strong. He also encourages others around him to take care of their teeth! making sure everyone knows the importance of dental hygiene... he's a bit annoying about it

Actually I’m not done talking about Alex with a Waterpik! I went to post this and now I’m delaying it to talk more about this man's love of this machine. He did meticulous research before picking it. He’s go one with all the settings and bought the expansion pack of brush nozzles. Its the one luxury he complains about not having when he’s not staying at a place where using a Waterpik is feasible. Terrible beds? No potable water? Nothing but MRE’s to eat for a month? He’s a soldier he can handle it. But man,

Farah!! I miss my waterpik! *grumbles* 

Mmm Alex Keller <33

[heranubis]

monster cod (dullahans version) ft. 141, kate laswell, alex keller, farah karim, alejandro vargas, rodolfo parra, philip graves

John "Bravo 0-6" Price

where many people mistake mactavish as a werewolf, it's actually price. he has excellent control of his wolf, and is capable of shifting at will rather than relying on the moon cycle.

all of his senses are heightened and his strength far surpasses a regular human. anyone who tries to call him "alpha" gets a growl and eye roll - he find's it annoying and only the rest of the 141 (& kate) can get away with the joke.

is capable of masking his identity of a werewolf, except his eyes will sometimes flash a circle of amber around the pupil - a sign his instincts have been triggered and his wolf is present.

his teeth are incredibly sharp, even in human form. he's not a fan of dentists nor are they a fan of him.

his wolf form more closely resembles a grizzly than an actual wolf - and he definitely uses this as an intimidation factor.

Simon "Ghost" Riley

was actually human, once upon a time. it was a mission gone wrong, a desperate deal made and soul taken away. his body was transformed into a hellhound - think of the ones from chronicles of riddick.

he actually prefers his new hellhound form to his human one! will only be human when absolutely necessary - otherwise you can often spot him prowling around in the shadows, dew claws clicking as he stalks and observes.

his neutral scale color is a faded, smokey gray. when he is content, his scales flush to a lighter, not-quite-white. it's when he's hunting that his scales take on that signature black color - though his face still retains the skull markings similar to the mask he wears as a human.

capable of canid vocalizations in either form, and capable of human speech - he just prefers remaining silent. he also rattles his scales to announce his presence around those he respects or considers pack. everyone else get's a jumpscare when they turn around and there he suddenly is.

will only tolerate pets (read: hard shoulder smacks) from johnny or price. kyle tries, but he doesn't pat hard enough for simon to register through the scales. the effort is appreciated, though.

Kyle "Gaz" Garrick

a seraphim - or the closest anyone will get to one. four sets of wings, all made of a metal not found on earth. he prefers folding them tightly to his back to avoid accidentally slicing someone.

please don't talk christianity or catholicism with him - he will bolt. he has no issue with religion or anyone being open about it, he just (quite frankly) get's tired of answering the same questions repeatedly.

actually grooms his feathers regularly! though made of metal, they can be very pliant and soft when his body feels like it isn't under active threat. nobody is allowed to sit within his wingspan on horror movie nights unless it's simon, whose scales can't be sliced by the feathers.

if you ask him why he left the clouds - his answer is always the same. his sense of justice was too strong - he wanted to make a change in the world, and he wouldn't wait to do it.

does not have an eternal lifespan and can be killed, but it's incredibly hard to do so. he still hates helicopters and thinks they're pointless (salty that he fell out of one twice).

John "Soap" Mactavish

a kelpie! actually a hybrid between two different species of faer, kelpie is the easiest to identify with. unlike the typical three forms, john only has two: human and horse.

his horse form is a large dark bay, almost impossible to identify it's breed at first glance. the most you'll ever see are those blue eyes and his suspiciously sharp teeth before he pulls you beneath the murky waters.

has a very strong affinity for water, and despite his love for demolitions he will take any chance possible to be submerged. not as big of a fan of salt water than he is fresh or brackish, but he'll take whatever he can get (except chlorine. that is hell and he hates it).

doesn't use his horse form on base - it has a subtle air of influence that tends to draw people in. after a few unfortunate incidences, it's more of an unspoken rule that he can only shift on leave or on field but never on base.

kyle is the only one who has ever been able to sit on his back and his skin not trap him - something about the heavenly blessings? john was a little too stunned to truly pay attention

Kate "Watcher" Laswell

a proper dragon - half of her heart, soul, and lifespan split with her wife. golden scales that grow in patches (like alex, found below) - more like snake skin than harder scales like a crocodiles.

her pupils are slit and while she does have horns, she keeps them short at her wifes request (hard to bonk foreheads comfortably if they get in the way xoxo). her tail isn't super long but that makes it easier for her to keep close and out of the way.

both wings are in tact and she is Not a fan of anyone touching them outside of her wife (and maybe kyle, since she see's him as a good friend and he knows the struggle of cleaning wings).

can absolutely breathe fire, and will do so as a warning.

Alex "Echo 3-1" Keller

a snake hybrid of some sort, specifically a king cobra. patches of scales, fangs that are capable of tucking into his gums, spectacled eyes. he can see in infrared and often finds it annoying when in cold enviornments.

has a forked tongue and absolutely uses it to mess with people. his tattoos and preference for long sleeves actually mask his scales pretty well, so it's easy to mistake him for a human at first glance. he's been known to trick people in the past by randomly flicking his tongue or even unhinging his jaw.

yes, he knows hes larger than a mongoose. yes, they still unsettle him. claims it's natural instinct (he thinks they just look... really weird). hisses as a defense when startled or annoyed, no he will not acknowledge it.

big on seeking others out and sticking close for body heat. farah, price, and kyle are his favorites because of their higher body temps.

has never elaborated on what exactly he is - will give a different answer every time you ask.

Farah Karim

suggested by my beloved noji @blighted-lights, farah would be a harpy or otherwise bird adjacent! i personally see her as some sort of falcon - small and mighty and underestimating her is your very last mistake.

she doesn't bond easily but when she does? she will do absolutely anything for you. she especially loves when you help her preen, it's something she only allows when she feels utterly safe with you.

chirps and coo's when she feels particularly emotional (positive).

she has one of alex's scales and he has one of her feathers. it's a sign of their deep devotion to each other. regardless of romantic or platonic, they are incredibly important to each other and an equal exchange of something so important cannot be ignored.

if you manage to be farah's favorite person? it would melt her heart if you fashioned her feathers into jewelry and even made matching pieces.

Alejandro Vargas

hear me out, but i think he would be a cadejo! a dog shaped creature whose eyes change color depending on it's mood - often seen as either protectors and bringers of good will or the incarnation of the devil.

he stands around the height of a cow, and though his fur is black - alejandro is only a protector of his community. rodolfo often jokingly teases him that he smells like a goat so he very much invests in colognes.

though he doesn't have any visible chains, the sound of them dragging behind him can be heard on especially quiet nights. alongside the sound of his hooves - these are the sounds of safety to the people of las almas.

very much prefers his human form and can mask himself incredibly well.

the most you'll ever see that tells against him being human are his sharp teeth and the subtle color shift in his eyes.

Rodolfo "Rudy" Parra

another shifter, like price! his canid form is actually a Xoloitzcuintli. not a lot of hair and more on the 'traditional' side of hairless. his skin in this form is as dark as his hair as a human, which allows him to blend into shadows better.

much like price, all of his senses are heightened, though he has to be more careful due to little to no fur protecting his skin in altercations (plenty of small scars from chasing after suspects and not being super careful in avoiding obstacles)

yes, he can stand as a traditional werewolf. no, he doesn't do it often - it scares the shit out of ajelandro and while it can be funny, he'd really rather not deal with it.

has exceptional control over his shifting and honestly doesn't have a preference over what form he uses most - just whatevers convenient at the time.

has absolutely pretended to be a regular dog for the sake of an op - has since learned he's a bigger fan of belly rubs than previously thought.

Philip Graves

somewhere between undead and genuine zombie. no he doesn't know how it happened, no he doesn't want to figure it out. no he doesn't want your brains, yes he will bite if you keep bothering him.

constantly smells like rot and sulfur, and his eyes are always just a bit cloudy. his body doesn't fall apart nor does he suffer from rigor mortis, but the cold does not mesh well with him.

incapable of permanently dying - yes he can be put down, but bury him shallow; he Will come back.

please don't call him a zombie, it'll just aggravate him and that's not a fight you want to pick. shadow company is protective of him and vice versa.

has complete cognotive functions alongside physical functions - can very easily pass as a regular person if you look past the more... obvious signs pointing otherwise.

[ozimagines]

Chris Keller and Ryan O’Reily in…

You’ll Be Back, Dummy

“Teacher’s daughter.” Keller listed, placing his bet.

“Priest’s sister.” O’Reily responded, raising by two dollars.

“Cousin’s girlfriend.”

“Dentist’s niece.”

“Elderly neighbor’s son.”

“Girls only, Keller.”

“Okay; Farmer’s daughter.”

“Isn’t that the setup to a joke or something?” O’Reily and Keller were playing cards in the main room of Em City, having a conversation amongst themselves that Rebadow caught and rolled his eyes to. They’d started listing off their conquests in the middle of the game, mulling over their greatest ‘pulls’ as they called it.

“Doesn’t change the fact that she was, in fact, a literal farmer’s daughter.” Keller responded, folding his hand, glancing nonchalantly at Ryan. It was a lazy, dragging Wednesday. Prison got to be so boring some days you could fucking die. It was more than a little bit the point of their sentences.

“How do you even come across a farmer’s daughter in the city?” O’Reily asked, pulling in his winnings, wishing he’d had a smoke available. He always liked to smoke when he gambled on the outside. Keller shrugged.

“In the Ity neighborhood, there was this guido vegetable cart guy. He introduced me to his zucchini source one time and it must have been bring your daughter to work day, or something because the bitch was standing there in shorts and one of those plaid farm-girl tops, swear to God. Didn’t fuck her in the middle of an open field though. My only regret.” Chris, put his cards down and went to shuffle again when O’Reily shook his head. Gambling was no fucking fun without a smoke.

“Then where?”

“Alleyway. Told her pop I was taking her to get ice cream.” Keller rolled his head on his neck back, then cracking it from side to side. “She got creamed alright.”

“Noice.” Ryan responded, lazily tapping his foot on the floor.

God it was a miserably boring day.

“Wanna go for a walk?” Ryan asked after a second. Keller considered then nodded. They started doing laps around Em City, still going over their conquests.

“How’d you even come upon a chance to fuck your dentist’s niece?”

“She was a dentist tech. Learning on the job or something.”

“You use any of that novocaine that makes your mouth numb?”

“Jesus fuck, Keller, no.” O’Reily was sometimes in awe of Keller’s perversity. Keller smirked. Ryan talked a big game but he was a little league fucker at heart. Keller could think of at least four dental tools he could use in the sack.

“When I fucked the elderly neighbor’s son, we were blasted on E. I was married to Kitty then, but this guy was too pure to ignore. He had a wife and kids but a couple minutes of seduction and I had him on his knees for me.” Keller reminisced fondly, and Ryan crinkled his nose. Keller noticed and almost chuckled. Ryan was too ‘straight’ for his own good.

“Some guys got no integrity. Secret queers, y’know? That’s the only explanation for letting you face fuck them like that.”

“Secret fag, direct fag, who cares. Nobody’s 100% straight.”

“I am, K-Boy.”

“I maintain that no one is. Not even you.”

“And your proof for that hypothesis?” Snapped an increasingly more annoyed Ryan.

Keller got a wicked idea. When they were out of view of the hacks, near the stairs, Keller turned to O’Reily and pressed his hand to the other man’s crotch. Ryan instantly recoiled but Keller didn’t let him, grabbing the back of Ryan’s hair and pressing his lips flush against his neck, tonguing hotly. Ryan’s dick snapped to attention. Of course it did. Whose wouldn’t? He jerked away.

“Fuck, Keller, the fuck is wrong with you?!” He admonished, touching the spot on his neck that Keller licked, the other hand tucking his cock into his belt. Keller smiled. “Oh, what, this was supposed to prove something?”

“No.” Keller said, to his surprise, but what he said next fucking floored him. “You coming back for more will prove something.”

“Coming? For more? Keller, you’re out of your fuckin’ mind.” He stepped to the man, who didn’t flinch or react. “Listen up ‘cause I’m not gonna say it again; I’m. No. Fag. Full fucking stop.”

Keller chuckled.

“Yeah, we’ll see.” Keller walked away, going to harass someone else, leaving Ryan standing there with a hard on and a wet spot on his neck.

Ryan wasn’t even sure he knew what just happened. Coming back for more? Yeah goddamn right. Keller was too cocky for his own good. He was used to seducing naive boys like Beecher, but Ryan was smarter, slicker. Can’t shit a shitter, he once said.

The only issue is that the boner hadn’t gone away quickly. It lingered. Ryan had to stay behind the stairs for a solid second before he was able to rejoin the population. It did feel good. Last person he’d fucked was Howell, and God knows she was selfish in bed. Or in bathroom, as most of their sessions had been.

No, fuck, what was he thinking? No one needed to cum that bad. Besides being a dude, Keller was dangerous. He joined Cyril at the TVs, not saying a word. Cyril kept staring at him.

“What?”

“Did someone hurt you, Ryan?”

“…no?”

“Why do you have a bruise on your neck?” He asked, innocently and Ryan’s blood pressure spiked through the roof. He touched his neck and realized there was a tender spot. He immediately covered it with his hand and excused himself again. He rushed to his pod to inspect the damage, and lo and behold, he had an angry, red hickey on his neck. Fuckin’ Keller! Man sneak attacked him. His blood boiled inside him. There was no way to play this off. No way to hide this. He needed makeup. If he were on better terms with Howell, he would ask her. He didn’t know if Sister Pete wore any. All he could think of was Fiona, so he stuck his head out of his pod and looked for her. He exited and saw her sitting at one of the tables. He couldn’t go back down so he tried to get her attention by dropping a paper clip down onto the tables. She looked up and he gestured to his pod. She, confused, excused herself and went up the stairs.

“What’s with the secret agent shit, O’Reily?” She asked before she noticed the mark on his neck, somehow purpler and angrier than before. “Woah! Hello Nurse!”

“Shut up, Fiona.” O’Reily snapped. She threw her hands up.

“I’m sorry but you have a hickey that pronounced and someone’s bound to remark.” She touched her chest and giggled a little. Ryan’s face burned red.

“It’s not a hickey,” he lied, hoping she would believe it. “Someone took a swing at me-��

“Save it, O’Reily, no one’s buying it.”

Ryan’s face turned impossibly redder.

“Look, I need some makeup to cover this.”

If Fiona was happy before she was elated now.

“The great straight Ryan O’Reily wants to borrow my makeup. Savor the moment, Fiona, you’ve been waiting so long for this.” She put her arms out dramatically, closed her eyes, and took a deep breath. Ryan rolled his eyes. Fiona was such a drama queen.

“Fiona, please, I really need you to be cool about this.” He begged, and Fiona clapped her hands.

“Oh, God, he’s begging now. What have I done to deserve such wonders!” She laughed loudly and covered her mouth shortly after. Ryan grimaced.

“You gonna help me or not?” He hissed and Fiona relented.

“Okay, fine. You owe me.” She reached into her little purse and pulled out a small compact. She motioned for him to move closer, so he did. She inspected the damage. “Someone really did a number on you, huh?”

“Fiona.” He scolded and she giggled again.

“Sorry.” She applied the makeup on his skin until the reddish purplish mark was relatively the same color as the rest of his skin, save for a small shadow. She handed him the compact. “Till it goes away.”

“Thanks, Fiona.”

“Anytime, doll.” She started to leave the room, before turning back. “Don’t suppose I get to know how this little situation came about?”

“It’s fine. It’s never gonna happen again.”

Fiona nodded and left, and Ryan sat down on the bed, heart rate going down for the first time all morning. His mind was racing as to how he was gonna get Keller back. All he could think of is Beecher. That was the only thing Keller seemed to care about. He decided that would be his move. He walked downstairs, seeing Keller sitting next to Cyril and Bob, while Beecher and Busmalis were sitting in a corner. He made a beeline for Beecher, making sure to walk in front of Keller to get his attention.

“Hey, Beech.”

“Hey, Ryan…?” Beecher was instantly confused. He hadn’t hung out alone with just Ryan since getting to Oz. Ryan stopped in front of him, eyeing him up and down.

“Looking good today, man.”

“…thanks?” Toby looked over to Keller, who made the basest form of acknowledgement but said nothing. Ryan looked at Busmalis scornfully. Busmalis got the hint.

“I… uh… I gotta go.” He excused himself, warily surveying the situation. Ryan nodded, remarking that it would be a good idea. He looked Beecher over again, not really sure how one goes about seducing his ally’s boyfriend. With one more cursory glance towards Keller, Ryan proceeded.

“Hey, I was wondering if… y’know… I mean… you and Keller…?”

“You gonna finish that thought?” Beecher asked, a small, amused smile playing in the end of his lips. Ryan blushed.

“It’s a little busy in here. Mind stepping over there?”

“Sure.”

They walked right past Keller, who was regarding the situation with an outward indifference, even if something inside him twisted every time a guy talked to Tobias. Ryan leaned in to talk to Toby.

“Keller’s on his bullshit again.”

“When isn’t he?” Toby said with a grin. That was his guy alright.

“He thinks I’m… well… he’s got this theory that no one’s 100% straight.” Ryan explained and Toby raised a brow.

“Are we proving or disapproving that theory today?”

“Fuck you.”

Beecher nodded and went to walk away, when Ryan grabbed his arm and forced him back. Keller certainly clocked that.

“Listen, Ryan, our relationship is complicated and everyone I sleep with gets killed so-“

“I’m not saying sleep with me. I’m no-“

“‘No fag’, yes, Ryan, we know, we all know.”

“Hey, I just trying to get Keller back for his little stunt today.”

“Stunt?”

Ryan flushed and looked away, trying to save face and get revenge at the same time. Toby ahhhed under his breath, sure that Keller had gotten Ryan all worked up with a little surprise loving.

“He can be a little frisky these days, that’s for sure.” Toby said with a short laugh. Ryan crinkled his nose. It was like hearing his parents talk about sex. That only made Beecher laugh harder.

“Look, if you’re not gonna-“

Tony surprised both Ryan and Keller at the same time by wrapping a finger around the collar of Ryan’s shirt and pulling him in for a short, sharp kiss. Ryan pulled away in disgust, and Keller shot out of his chair, receiving oohs and ahhs from the few men that had seen what happened. Ryan never had a plan so badly so quick before. Keller and Ryan were left staring at each other, this kind of awkwardness and anger between them both. Toby was cackling as he walked away, having gotten his revenge on them both, Keller for cheating and Ryan for his homophobia. Ryan stormed off and Keller stormed after him.

What a lousy, rotten day!

Ryan was in the bathrooms between Em City and Unit B, washing his mouth with soap. Keller rolled his eyes. The Irishman was so goddamn dramatic.

“Wanna tell me what the fuck that was, O’Reily?”

Ryan spat and looked up.

“Don’t get any thoughts there, K-boy that didn’t go as I wanted it to either.”

“You touch Beecher again-“ Keller walked forward, menacingly. Ryan stepped to him.

“I’m not a fag, Keller, my god! I’m O for Two today, could you just get off my fucking ass and leave me alone!”

“O for Two?” Keller repeated, so Ryan clarified.

“I’m not fucking queer, and I’ve been kissed by two dudes today. Shit sucks.”

“C’mon, Ryan, you’re so fucking transparent it’s laughable. You’re not as straight as you seem to think you are.”

“Why? Cause I got hard while you were jacking me? Anyone would have!” Ryan waved his arms big, exasperated by his efforts to prove his heterosexuality. “I don’t want to take it in the ass, I don’t want to put it in anyone else’s. It’s a fucking desert in here, you go looking for water anywhere you can. I don’t think that makes me- what? What’re you looking at me like that for?”

Keller had latched onto that last comment, a surprised-ish sort of look on his face.

“‘You go looking for water anywhere’?”

“Yeah, shit happens.” Ryan said with a red face, his ears starting to burn.

“What kinda shit?”

“I’m not getting into this with you, Keller.”

“C’mon. Cards on the table. O’Reily.” Keller leaned forward on the sink. “You’re sexy when you’re angry.”

He popped a wink and Ryan burned inside and out.

“Shut up-“

“Ryan, please.” He twinkled his eyes and held out his hand to hold Ryan’s. A silence passed over them. Ryan paused and considered. “Just be honest with me. You never thought about it? Not once?”

Keller was almost pleading with him now, eyes trying to drag out any semblance of attraction. Ryan’s heart was beating a mile a minute, the idea of being completely straightforward being so foreign to him. He thought and thought and thought, and only when he let loose a sigh did Keller smile broadly, following Ryan’s eyes and moving his head to match.

“I knew it. Once?”

“More than once.”

“Wow.” He moved Ryan in front of him, holding onto his waist and rubbing his nose against Ryan’s cheek, who was flushing and fidgeting in his grasp. “Kiss me.”

Ryan felt and thought and considered and every other word all of which came up in his head as a ‘no’. That said, Keller’s welcoming face, and that ‘fuck me’ look in his eyes, it was all too much. Ryan threw caution to the wind and turned on his own seductive look. He half smiled and leaned in, pressing his lips to Keller’s, not frenching or sucking but still passionately kissing Keller, the man he’d come to think of as a friend and foe. They held together for a moment, breaking apart only when they ran out of breath. Keller nudged his neck a little and kissed the hickey tenderly.

“You realize this is the second time we kissed today?”

“Yeah.”

“Y’know what that means?”

“Hmm, what?” Ryan asked, a little excitement in his voice. It felt good to get this excited over a such a romantic gesture. Keller smirked and Lilly Ryan in, so that he was whispering in his ear. He took a deep breath, and then husked;

“Who’s queer now?”

It took Ryan’s brain a second to catch up with the remark but when he did, he pulled away from Keller roughly and snarled in his general direction, shoving him aside and stalking up to the door. Keller was laughing his goddamn ass off behind him, as elated as he’d ever been. The bitch fell right into the Ol’ Keller Charm trap.

“I hate you.” Ryan said, his voice certainly reflecting that sentiment.

“Aww, baby, don’t be like that.” Keller jibed, making a fake pouting face and enraging Ryan even more. Ryan went to leave the room, when he heard Keller shout behind him;

“You’ll be back, dummy.”

Ryan stomped away. Fuckin’ lazy goddamn no good lousy day.

[wawamouse]

Oz Rewatch 3: S4E12: Cuts Like a Knife

Plotlines

Glynn pressures Alvarez to get results; failing to do so he is attacked by Vasquez and kills him, ending up back in Solitary

Rebadow advocates for Busmalis to get him out of Solitary

Aging pill program continues; Wick dies;

Leroy Tidd is made a muslim and renamed Salah Udeen; after guilty failing to kill Said, he later confesses to Said about his plan to betray him and is forgiven

Omar stabs McManus to impress the other inmates

Basil’s partner finally comes to visit him but rebukes him; Hughes & Yoot clash

Jia Kenmin arrives at Oz

Redding reveals to Hill that Supreme Allah was the one who gave him up to the cops; Hill gets beat up by Supreme Allah; Keller gets suspicious that Supreme Allah knows they kills Shemin and Browne; the Homeboys try to kill Supreme Allah, with Tug Daniels stabbing him during visiting hours

Mukada returns from retreat to find out Cloutier has converted Timmy Kirk; Mukada meets with Cloutier; Kirk is baptized

Schillinger and Beecher continue therapy; Hank is revealed to have died; Robson convinces Schillinger it was Beecher who did the deed; Robson stabs Angus; Keller confesses to the murder to protect Beecher; Schillinger and Beecher reach a kind of peace agreement; Keller leaves Oz

(Miguel rubbing shit all over himself) Sister: Look at that. He’s not getting enough fiber.

Sister: Should you really be giving a person with brain damage an aging pill? Wouldn’t it cause increased cognitive degeneration?

Sister: She’s so bizarre. Me: How so? Sister: First she was bending the rules to get them in, and now she wants to follow the rules—(gasp) no wait, she’s conniving, isn’t she? She’s trying to get rid of them.

Sister: Done in by that pubic lice...

Sister: Gross! She’s gonna give him like a face mask to wear. It’s gonna have a O’Reily’s face on it.

Sister: Aren’t they going to stop the trials now that someone’s dead? Me: They did stop it. His hair is just white. Sister: Well they’re probably gonna kill [Cyril] then, because they don’t have the budget to keep that powered wig. Look at that. That’s the face of a dying man.

Sister: I can’t tell if this guy is stupid or if he’s just testing him.

Me: He was one of Madonna’s backup dancers. Sister: Didn’t you already say that about someone? Me: No… That was Martinez… One of Madonna’s baby daddies. Sister: Oh right. Madonna has her fingerprints all over this show, huh?

Sister: He’s like ‘how did you find out?’

Sister: So is pride.

Sister (as CO): Your son is dead.

Sister: Does he seem like he took his children to the dentist?

Sister: What’s up with this dude? He been working out his muscles and now he just wants to go to war to put them to use?

Sister: Is this it for the romance? Aren’t there like 7 seasons? Ugh, it’s all going downhill. Well, you could still get transferred back to a state prison from federal prison probably.

Final Thoughts

Sister: At least the Asians are gone—except for one. That was weird.

Stray Thoughts

Said’s hypertension gets a mention

Sister says Omar reminds her of an awkward bird

It’s mentioned that the Chinese refugees crashed off Jeb Island Sound, which may be a fictional version of Block Island Sound, NY

Penis count: 1 (2 but the 2nd one was kinda hard to see)

No Chico this episode (again) :(

Father McConkey was Mukada’s replacement

Sister saw the preview for the next episode and based on Schillinger’s expression, thinks Carrie’s baby is going to be black

Sister thinks Cyril will die of age pill related complications

Not a single character correctly pronounced "Jia Kenmin"

[wierdaesthetic]

How I think cod men smell like naturally their body. (hate dni)

so I have this thing called synesthics with basically causes my brain to use more than one sence when triggered for example I can smell pictures, I know it sounds weird but when ever I look at pic of smth or someone my brain makes up what it/they would smell like. (And to my suprice its pretty accurate)

1. ghost

I am 100% he wears Axe body spray in the purple blue scent, and not because its named Marine (haha). Yeah so his notes are axe spray, hormones(the sweet pinappley ones, not the gross just hit puberty boy type) and I think rust for some reason like he was in a mechanical work space. 2. Konig

Now this bitch confuses me as shit. I think he smells like medical equiment but at the same time I think he smells like nothing, netrual. I dont know he has a minty tone tho. So he probs just has amazing heigyne and doesn't over fragrance himself.

3. Price He smells like tobacco Malboro, I bet my ass on that. But I would know cause I smoke more than him (he is 40+ I am beraly 20). But he also smell alchooly BUT BEFORE YOU SAY I AM STEREOTYPING!! I mean like fragrance type alchool, most notably after shave type of scent. Like spicy cinamon but in a more masculine way. 4. Soap

Before yall hoes come for me, sHe pRobS gOinG tO sAy He SmElLs LikE SoAp, NO BITCH. Like I said I aint stereotyping shit today. HE SMELLS LIKE A PHEREMONENAL SLUT not because he is my favourite but because he always sweaty in the game. But I dont think his sweat smells bad honestly, first of all let me let yall in a little secret ... if you exersice, eat heathly and let out sweat (you know ;) ;)) YOUR SWEAT DOESN'T SMELL!! In the best case senario it is even plesant. At the bear minimum he smells like a basic cologe that his ex or ghost bought him for his bday.

5. Gaz

Let me tell you hoes something. BLACK MEN KNOW HOW TO NOTE AND COMPLIMENT THEIR SCENT!! Did you read that or do I need to repeat it. He smells like vanilla, cocunut, sol de janero REALNESS. He has scented moisteraiser every where in his car, in bag, on a keychain, in his mulitary bag EVERYWHERE, I bet you he has one between his cheeks so he can use it mids war. (I AM DYING) 6. Alejandro

Now hear me when I say, I know he smells feminine. Which is not bad at all but I feel like his stuff is florally scented or fruit or something like that, but at the same time I fear he smells like my boy bff cause they have so similar vibes (I HOPE NOT). But also he smell of tattoo shop YEAH THATS IT. He smells exactly like green disinfectant soap with rose peals infusion, exactly that and if you dont know what I am talking about just imagine dentist office smell + roses.

7. Alex Keller

Oh I know he smells good, naturally and when it comes to fragrance. I just feel it in my bones. He smells like oils, honey and anything in that area. I just know he drenches himself in jojoba oil and l know he loves dior. Like thats it, he is an expencive smelling man.

8. Rudy

I mean, he confuses me. I think he is mixure of hormones (again not the disguasting) and expencive parfum. I think he smells "manly", it sounds weird I know. I KNOW! He smells like salty caramel but the sticky type that you can also eat as a chewing gum, if you are from europe you especially from the slavic or balkan area you know exactly what I am talking about.

9. Nikto

To me he smells like home and I bet my ass on that if he was real I would say that as soon as I would met him but I bet most of yall have no idea what I am talking about unless you are slavic. Well he smells like beer but not the alchooly type but the softer type also he smells like grass, nature and wood. Also he smells like tobacco NOT SMOKE but the plant.

10. Keegan

MINT. MINT. MINT. I know this man smells like a colgate ad, I can feel it. He smells exactly how water tastes after you brush your teeth. He smells also like rain but thats a small note, mostly MINT and fresh. If you are afab or use ph balance wash HE SMELLS LIKE THAT.

(no I wont do philip FUCK HIM, unless yall really want it)

Just a bit of my delulu for anyone that caress I CAN SMELL KONIG RIGHT NOW WTF, AS IF HE IS IN FRONT OF ME. It so weird help.

[yearofwhynot]

April 9, 2025:

Pretty proud of the way March recap turned out

Many mishaps today…..

My first patient told me he got Inguinal surgery and I asked how he’s healing up now. He said just fine. I look up what this type of surgery means. It’s surgery of the groin.

I have a blind patient. I asked him since when did he go all Helen Keller (not in these exact words) he said 1980. He hasn’t seen himself since 1980 that’s so sad. And oh boy he def hasn’t seen his female partner that he introduced me to as I led him towards the exit door. Does he know she wears sock up to her knees and quite frankly looks like she’s been doing drugs on the streets. Beauty isn’t in the eye of the beholder

My embarrassing story js my dentist doc went to grab himself a THINK bad protein and I was praying I didn’t already eat all of them … there was only one left and he says “oh wow these are popular!” I respond, haha yeah looks like both me and you only love them” doctor says “this is my first one” ……………….. well thank goodness I didn’t eat them all ?

[dentalemergencies]

A Comprehensive Guide on Preventing and Managing Dental Emergencies with Keller Family Dental

Introduction

Dental emergencies can catch us off guard in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. From a sudden toothache to a knocked-out tooth, these situations demand swift and effective action. That's where Keller Family Dental is your reliable partner in ensuring optimal oral health. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into practical tips on preventing dental emergencies and managing them effectively.

Understanding the Importance of Timely Action

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Maintain Regular Dental Check-ups:

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Adopt a Consistent Oral Care Routine:

Good oral hygiene is the cornerstone of preventing dental problems. Brushing twice daily, flossing, and using an antiseptic mouthwash contribute significantly to maintaining healthy teeth and gums.

Mind Your Diet:

A balanced diet benefits your overall health and plays a crucial role in maintaining strong teeth. Limiting sugary snacks and beverages reduces the risk of cavities and gum disease.

Regular Mouthguard Use:

In addition to sports-related activities, consider using a mouthguard if you grind your teeth at night. Night guards, customized by dentists in keller, protect against enamel wear, jaw pain, and potential fractures.

Limit Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption:

Tobacco and excessive alcohol intake not only affect overall health but can also lead to gum disease and oral cancers. Minimizing these habits contributes significantly to preventing dental emergencies.

Stay Hydrated:

Drinking adequate water helps maintain saliva production, which is crucial for oral health. Saliva helps neutralize acids, cleanse the mouth, and prevent tooth decay.

Avoid Using Teeth as Tools:

While it may be tempting, refrain from using your teeth as tools for opening packages or bottles. Such practices can lead to chipped or broken teeth, creating an unnecessary dental emergency.

Managing Dental Emergencies

Recognizing that emergencies can happen despite our best efforts, emergency dentist in keller tx guides managing various dental crises.Emergencies can happen at any time, and it's crucial to know what to do when they do. If you face a dental emergency, here are some immediate steps before seeking professional help.

Toothaches:

A sudden toothache can be debilitating. Rinse your mouth with warm water, floss gently to remove any debris, and contact Keller Family Dental promptly to schedule an appointment for a thorough examination.

Knocked-Out Tooth:

If a tooth is knocked out, handle it by the crown, not the root. Rinse it gently and try to place it back in the socket. If this isn't possible, keep the tooth moist by placing it in a milk or saline solution container and seek immediate dental attention.

Chipped or Broken Teeth:

Save any broken pieces and rinse your mouth with warm water. Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling, and contact Keller Family Dental for an emergency appointment to assess and repair the damage.

Lost Dental Filling or Crown:

Losing a filling or crown can expose sensitive tooth tissue. While waiting to see the dentist, apply a temporary dental cement or sugar-free gum to cover the affected area. Schedule an appointment with Keller Family Dental promptly for a permanent solution.

Soft Tissue Injuries:

Accidents may result in cuts or injuries to the lips, cheeks, or tongue. Clean the area with water and use a cold compress to reduce swelling. If bleeding persists, contact Keller Family Dental promptly for further guidance.

Orthodontic Emergencies:

If you wear braces or other orthodontic appliances, issues such as broken wires or loose brackets may arise. Utilize orthodontic wax to temporarily alleviate discomfort and contact Keller Family Dental to address the problem promptly.

Foreign Object Lodged Between Teeth:

If an object becomes stuck between your teeth, avoid using sharp objects to dislodge it, which may cause damage. Gently floss around the area, and if the problem persists, seek professional assistance from Keller Family Dental.

Temperature Sensitivity:

Sudden sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures may indicate underlying dental issues. While awaiting a dental appointment, use toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth and avoid extreme temperatures in your food and beverages.

Conclusion

In conclusion, preventing and managing dental emergencies is crucial to overall health and wellness. By following the preventive tips outlined in this guide and relying on the expertise of Keller Family Dental, you can confidently navigate dental emergencies. Remember, a proactive approach to oral health ensures a radiant smile and a lifetime of happy, healthy teeth.

[mystlnewsonline]

Dr. Al-Dadah in Peoria, Illinois to Pay $20K in Back Wages

Federal Court Requires Peoria, Illinois Dentist, Dr. Al-Dadah, to Pay $20,000 in Back Wages to Employee Terminated After Alleging Unsafe Working Conditions. Investigators find dentist violated whistleblower provisions of OSH Act. PEORIA, IL (STL.News) The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a judgment in federal court requiring a Peoria dentist, Dr. Al-Dadah, to pay $20,000 in back wages for unlawfully terminating a dental assistant who complained about the risk of coronavirus infection, refused a work assignment they believed to be a risk for contracting coronavirus, and discussed workplace safety issues with coworkers. On Aug. 9, 2023, Judge James E. Shadid of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois entered a consent judgment that requires Dr. Monzer K. Al-Dadah LLC and Dr. Al-Dadah to pay the former dental assistant back wages, provide a neutral employment recommendation and remove any references from employment records relating to the reason for their separation. OSHA investigators determined that when Dr. Al-Dadah learned someone had filed a safety complaint with the agency in March 2020, he tried to identify who made the accusation to OSHA and then terminated the dental assistant, who was an employee for more than 20 years.  The dental assistant then filed an OSHA complaint alleging the retaliation.  Federal law protects the rights of employees who refuse to perform work assignments when they have reasonable concerns of serious injury or death.  Federal law also protects employees’ rights to make internal and external safety and health complaints. After OSHA determined that the employer violated the whistleblower provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the department’s Office of the Solicitor in Chicago filed suit in April 2022. “Employees must be able to exercise their legal rights regarding workplace safety freely and without fear of retaliation by their employer,” explained OSHA Assistant Regional Administrator Denise Keller in Chicago.  “The outcome in this case reflects the Department of Labor’s commitment to protect workers’ rights.” SOURCE: U.S. Department of Labor Read the full article

[aragarna]

All very good choices. Some that are definitely among mine. I would say that the island episodes are peak White Collar. And not just for island!Neal and Kevin the bartender... ;-) (but that, too)

There's also Payback, and Dentist of Detroit, that I haven't seen mentioned, that are definitely in my top.

But there's one that I'm quite partial too: Checkmate.

White Collar is an old show that aired weekly. Except there were, at best 16 episodes over a span of 52 weeks. Which made inter-season AND mid-seasons hiatus extremely long (hence those heart-stopping cliffhangers). So, anyway, Countdown (3x10) concluded the first half of season 3 on a terrible cliffhanger - Elizabeth's kidnapping! And after one of the longest hiatuses in the history of the show (5 months!), and expectations that ran sky high in the fandoms (see all the old fics), Checkmate (3x11) finally arrived, full of promises, but with the difficult task to deliver.

And honestly, to me, it is the episode that suceeded the best in that regard. I still remember the feeling of putting it on, and starting watching. Peter's distress, slamming Neal on the wall.

This episode was exactly and everything I hoped for. The first minutes are stellar and heartbreaking, with Peter being distraught and mad at Neal. But also, Neal being there, no matter what, loyal and unwavering. Peter, Neal and Mozzie all working together to get Elizabeth back. Suspense, action, feelings, a badass El that saves herself, Keller getting the beat down he deserves, Mozzie and Peter exchanging a few heartfelt lines, a happy ending with a beautiful kiss...

Now I feel like I need to make a top 10 or something...

What are your favourite White Collar episode(s) and why?

I’ll start. My favourite episode is season 3 episode 10 Countdown, because I’m a huge fan of shenanigans. There’s just so much subterfuge and excitement packed into this one episode, I love it!

Spoiler warning, I’m going into detail under the cut.

First and foremost, the whole “throwing his fedora off the top of a building and then jumping after it, parachuting down and then picking it up and putting it back on” thing is everything to me. Like, that’s peak Neal Caffrey™️. The sheer audacity has me swooning.

That whole caper involves so much great stuff. A classic Caffrey forgery, some mind games in getting Peter to lock him in the closet, Mozzie running the technical side of things while wearing an elaborate disguise, delightful banter, a daring last-second escape that lands him right back where he started in the nick of time. It’s just *chef’s kiss* peak shenanigans.

And that’s not even all of it! There’s the whole thing with Agent Melissa Matthews from DC Art Crimes, which plays almost like psychological slapstick comedy as Neal tries to maintain the facade that he’s an Interpol agent without any of the White Collar team catching on. And it all comes crashing down at the end, but Melissa is so cool about it! I feel like she doesn’t get enough appreciation for taking it as well as she does, considering she’s an FBI agent who just got taken for quite a ride by a notorious con man. And she just gives him a respectful “well played” and peaces out! Legend behaviour. Especially compared to her boss, who’s the picture boy for sore losers LOL.

Speaking of Kramer, while he does have his annoying moments in this episode, he also has some really fun ones. His first meeting with Neal is pretty enjoyable, though I’ll admit to being biased because I adore chocolate. And the end, when Neal authenticates his own painting and then Kramer gets to plant the seed in Peter’s mind about Neal being the forger? Peter’s moment of realization is so good, it’s one of my favourite shots in the whole episode. The rest of the season didn’t quite deliver as much intrigue on that front as they seemed to promise with that moment, but they do have a fun callback in the season finale when Peter asks how Neal pulled off the switch and doesn’t believe the real answer.

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My other favourite episode is 5.11 Shot Through the Heart, because the dynamics of two liars lying to each other is so delicious. But I’ll spare y’all the in-depth ramble about that one ;)

You, of course, do not need to go on for as long as I did, though you are more than welcome to if you’re so inclined. I’d just like to know why you’re choosing the specific episode(s) that you are, in whatever way and however many words you want to use :)

[thedokdentistofkeller]

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[mega-jackwilliams123]

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