The Bruke's upcoming bundle of joy may in the way of Neal and Peter's friendship on White Collar.

'White Collar' Series Finale Plot Revealed, Will Peter Be In Danger?

In fact, it may get in the way of his entire job.

Elizabeth is expecting her first child as the season comes to an end, and as Mr. & Mrs. Suit pick out nursery colors, fans are wondering if Peter's new obligation will throw his current lifestyle for a loop.

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The answer appears to be a resounding "yes."

"The Burkes being childless was a decision I made pretty early on," said series creator Jeff Eastin, according to Zap2It. "There's a moment in the pilot where Elizabeth makes dinner for two and Peter doesn't come home because he's working late. That becomes the motif throughout the series, and we were always afraid of giving the Burkes a kid and suddenly he's an irresponsible father as opposed to a dedicated lawman."

As the series moves into episode 3, that very conundrum will come to pass. With Peter's late hours keeping him out of the house, Elizabeth will start to worry that she will have to raise their child on her own.

However, Peter could undergo a little change at work to keep his home life running smoothly.

"We always said if Peter got closer to a job where it's more feasible, they would," Eastin teased. "This final season we were able to make that happen."

What does that mean for Peter's job? Do you think the FBI agent will take on a new role, or will he stay the same hardworking agent he always was? Sound off in the poll below!

Find out more when White Collar airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on USA. Click the video below to see a preview for the series' next episode, "Uncontrolled Variables."

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