"Lise, 당신 sound so happy. It's nice to hear that spark in your voice again."
"Well, it's been a rough few months. But now it's like I've finally gotten a reward for all that heartache."
"I know it's been difficult especially with everything going on between 당신 and he-that- shall-remain-nameless."
"You mean Mr. Misanthrope himself," Cuddy laughed as she bundled the baby close to her chest.
"What did House have to say about the baby? I'm sure he had a thousand snarky remarks to offer."
"Actually, he was uncharacteristically quiet. He was very accepting in his own weird way. He even wished me a merry christmas."
"Hmmm...That is very different from his usual."
"Oh, Lena can 당신 hold on for a 분 I'm getting another call."
"Sure."
"Hello?"
"Cuddy, it's Wilson."
"What's up?"
"I was just checking to see how 당신 and the baby are doing."
"Me and little Rachel are fine."
"That's a beautiful name for her. I was wondering if you'd like to have 크리스마스 공식 만찬, 저녁 식사 at my place? I'm having a few 프렌즈 come over and I thought it would be nice for 당신 to bring the baby."
"That does sound fun, but I'm not sure about some of your friends."
"You mean House."
"I just don't feel up to a sparring match with him."
"I'll keep him in line."
"Yeah, right. I 사랑 당신 Wilson but no one can really keep Greg House in line."
"He probably won't even show up. I invite him every 년 and he never comes. Him and I usually go out for drinks at midnight once everyone else has left."
"You're sure he won't be there?"
"Definitely."
"Alright, I'll be there."
"Great. Come 의해 around six."
"Bye."
"Bye,Cuddy."
"Hey, Lena. Sorry about the wait."
"Who was that anyway?"
"Wilson was inviting me to his 크리스마스
get-together."
"How is James doing? I know this is the first 크리스마스 since his girlfriend passed away."
"He seems to be doing pretty well, but I can tell he's a little wistful. They did start dating around this time of year."
"That's too bad. Hopefully he'll meet someone soon."
"Hopefully. He deserves a lasting love," Cuddy said as she kissed Rachel's forehead.
"So, when am I gonna meet my soon to be adopted niece?"
"I was thinking about visiting the family for New Years. I can't get away right now but I am free then."
"Good. Mom and Dad will be glad to see you. 당신 haven't been 집 in a while."
"Mom keeps reminding me of that fact."
"She just worries that 당신 work way too much but I guess now you'll be slowing down more."
"I'll have to. Rachel needs all my attention right now."
"Lise, I've got to go. I sent 당신 a little something for Rachel. It should be arriving on 크리스마스 Eve."
"I'm sure I'll 사랑 it. Bye sis. I 사랑 you."
"Love 당신 too."
Cuddy hung up the phone and placed Rachel in her basinet. She was asleep. Cuddy turned on a humidifier so that Rachel could breath better.
Knock, Knock.
Cuddy closed the nursery and headed to the front door.
"House? What are 당신 doing here?"
"I thought 당신 could use this," he said as he held up an economy size box of diapers.
"Thank you. I think... Where did 당신 get this anyway?"
House stepped into her 집 as she place the box on her coffee table.
"Took a trip to Costco."
"I can't imagine 당신 in a Costco."
"Believe me neither can I."
"Well, it was nice of 당신 to think of her."
"It's really warm in here."
"I turned up the heat for Rachel. She's very small and needs all the warmth she can get."
House nodded and proceeded to sit down on her sofa. Cuddy watched him for a 분 and then chose to sit in her armchair.
"Was there anything else, House?"
"Yeah, there is."
