All seems to have settled down for Neal (Matt Bomer) since the mid-season premiere of White Collar and the end of the Nazi treasure charade, but that doesn't mean that Neal is in for an easy ride as his ex Sara (Hilarie Burton) returns tonight. Sara is not the only character coming back into Neal's life tonight as Peter's mentor Agent Kramer (guest star Beau Bridges) also makes an appearance and Kramer is determined to find out what Neal is hiding.
Sara needs Neal's help in a strictly professional manner and Peter (Tim DeKay) is more than happy to loan out Neal and his services, much to Neal's discomfort. Sara is trying to track down a missing Stradivarius violin; this fact does raise interest from Neal as there are less than 650 of these violins left in the world. This mission with Sara gives Neal a glimpse of what the ideal life could be like, but does this include Sara? Matt Bomer spoke to TV Guide about the pairing and said "He's obviously incredibly attracted to her physically ... but I think at the end of the day it's like, if something happens, great. If not, OK." This doesn't sound all that positive for anything long term between them, but it will be good to see them sparring once again even if it is nothing permanent.
One person who looks like they will be standing in the way of Neal and his perfect life is Agent Kramer, who looks like he could jeopardize Neal's impending freedom. Is Peter going to tell his mentor about Neal's involvement in the hidden Nazi treasure? Peter obviously has a lot of respect for Kramer so he is likely to find it hard to deceive his mentor, but Peter has been repairing his relationship with Neal since the deceit so he will be in a difficult position.
Peter will also be having an interesting time at home as Elizabeth's (Tiffani Thiessen) parents are visiting. Guest starring as Peter's in-laws is Debra Monk (Grey's Anatomy, Damages) and Tom Skerritt (Brothers & Sisters, Leverage) and as the sneak peek shows below Peter isn't exactly excited about the visit.
Are you glad to see Sara return? Do you think Agent Kramer will find out the truth about Neal? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Watch the promo and two sneak peeks for tonight's episode of White Collar "Pulling Strings" below.
I am glad that Sara came back. Fan of Neal and Sara.