CHAPTER 2---------------------
For the 다음 two weeks, House acted normally, like he didn’t know anything other than what everyone else knew. The only difference was that he was a bit 더 많이 subtle and quiet when joking. He was also tentative and quick to leave any time he was alone with her. Cuddy was just glad that she didn’t have to hide her rapidly expanding midsection any more. She got a few looks and stares the first few days, but they were also followed 의해 congratulations.
The looks only lasted for about a week, and then everything seemed to go back to normal. The initial shock had worn off and people didn’t care so much now. She was starting to let the happiness in and the worry go, and she felt good. The 일 of fundraiser Cuddy was going over her schedule in her office, it was January 18th. It dawned her just then, today was her daughter's twenty first birthday. She had also realized she had scheduled an ultrasound for later today. It seemed strange that everything was happening today.
She wondered what the tiny girl had grown up to look like, how she was, what she was doing. She thought back to the image of the little 담홍색, 핑크 bundle in her arms. She wondered what color her eyes were, if they were 더 많이 icy blue 또는 gray blue. She thought about the color of her hair when she was born. She had a small amount of medium reddish brown hair then, did it get darker 또는 stay lighter as she got older?
After a few minutes, she snapped herself out of it and got back to work. She had her appointment at five fifteen, so she left her office and headed up to OB. She could see the people already starting to set up for the night.
After the appointment she was in shock, it was a good shock, but still. She left the OB floor and got into the elevator. Her head was reeling with thoughts as she reached for the buttons. The doors closed and she just held the picture and stared at it as the car went down. When the doors opened, she looked up, thinking someone was getting on. She realized after a few 초 that she must have hit House’s floor 의해 accident.
She wonder if she should go 의해 his office and tell him. She wondered if he was even there still and then figured either way. She walked up to his office and saw him sitting at his desk, tossing his ball in the air. The light was dim and only his small 책상, 데스크 lamp was on. She knocked on the glass and stepped in as House caught the ball and looked at the door.
“Hey, sup?” he asked, going back to throwing his ball.
After a few 초 of Cuddy just standing there, not knowing what to say, House stopped and looked at her. His face was slightly concerned as he looked at her.
“Cuddy, everything alright?” he asked.
“Um…I…” was all she could say.
She was suddenly feeling a little light headed, the realization sinking in. She put a hand to her head and tried to take deep breaths. Before she knew what was happening, there was a strong hand on her arm.
“Cuddy, are 당신 okay?” asked House, real concern in his voice.
“Yeah, just a little dizzy.” she said, as House helped her into the sofa chair.
As she leaned back she saw House pulling his 책상, 데스크 chair over to her and sitting down.
After a moment of looking at each other House asked, “What?”
“Nothing.” said Cuddy.
“Good, put your feet up.” he said, taking her wrist and looking at his watch.
After a moment he let go of her arm and leaned on the back of the chair, looking at her.
“So, wassup?” he asked.
“I had an ultrasound and blood work today.” said Cuddy.
“Oh, um, all good?” asked House.
“I’m a little anemic, but just barely. The reason for the anemia is because it’s twins.” said Cuddy.
House didn’t say anything, he just rubbed a hand over his beard for a moment. Cuddy could swear she saw a hint of a smile before though.
“Well, that explains the extra 나귀, 엉덩이 당신 put on then.” he said finally, looking serious.
“Shut up!” said Cuddy, slapping his arm.
“Sorry, I just couldn’t resist.” House said, finally laughing.
Cuddy just stared at him, shocked for a moment. Had House just actually apologized to her and meant it?
She quickly wiped the look off her face, hoping he hadn’t had time to clearly recognize it. He clearly hadn’t because he was smiled a bit longer and then became serious again.
“Let me see.” he said, holding out his hand.
“What?” asked Cuddy.
“The photo, gotta make sure they don’t have two heads 또는 three legs.” said House.
“House!” said Cuddy, handing him the picture from her 재킷, 자 켓 pocket.
“Cuddy!” he said, mocking her tone as he looked at the black and white photo.
She watched his face wile he examined the picture. He was discerning and studied the 사진 thoroughly for a few minutes. Then his faced softened, only for a few seconds, before going back to the analytical House. He handed the 사진 back to Cuddy and took a deep breath before speaking.
“Feeling better?” he asked.
“Yes, good as new. I had better get going.” she said, standing up slowly.
She walked over to the door and opened it a crack as House rolled his chair back to his desk. “House, thank you, that was nice.” she said.
“Yeah, see 당신 later.” he said, with ever the slightest smile.
Cuddy paused a moment and then left, the door closing softly behind her. That was an oddly, yet pleasantly strange encounter with House. He hadn’t even said anything sarcastic when she said it was nice. As Cuddy was leaving, she decided to check in on the set up.
Everything was going up nicely when she heard a loud voice, not quite yelling.
“Did 당신 just not get the opposable thumb gene during evolution 또는 something? You’re barely better than a monkey, and I’m almost positive that you’re a step down from a trained monkey!” she said.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t…” said the guy who was sitting on the 피아노 bench.
“No, 당신 didn’t, did you!” said the woman bent over the 피아노 and looking in it.
After a 분 of silence the lady took a few deep breaths and stood up. She was wearing tattered jeans and an old t-shirt. All Cuddy could see was her back, and from what she saw, she prayed that she hadn‘t made a mistake in letting House procure the music. When she turned to the side, Cuddy caught a glimpse of her face which was partially obscured 의해 messy tendrils of hair falling into her eyes. She could tell from here that she also had 문신 on her wrists and again, Cuddy prayed for a miracle.
“No, I’m sorry, you’re doing just fine. It’s just a bad 일 for me. Keep going, you’re doing well.” she said, bending back into the piano.
“If that’s our musician, I see why House gets along with her.” said Cuddy, turning and leaving the hospital.
She took a quick 샤워 and got ready for the event, putting on a full length black and white dress. She also decided to wear heals, since she probably wouldn’t be able to for much longer. Besides, she was going to be spending most of her time sitting down tonight anyway.
Cuddy got back to the hospital at about seven thirty. The event didn’t start until eight, so she had some time to make sure everything was running smoothly before people started to arrive. After going over the list with the planners Cuddy had about ten 분 before the doors opened. That’s when House walked in from the hallway.
“Wow, 당신 look, uh…good.” he said, walking up to her.
“Well, I’m glad I made it all the way to the step above eh.” said Cuddy, sarcastically.
“No no no, 당신 miss understand. There are three levels above eh, ok, alright, and pretty good.” said House.
“Oh, well in that case.” said Cuddy, dryly.
“Really, 당신 look…stunning.” said House, a little softly and looking around.
“Thank you.” said Cuddy, not knowing how to respond to a compliment like that from House.
CHAPTER 3------------------------------------
Eight o’clock rolled around quickly and things started to take off. Once all of the guests were accounted for, the speeches for the night started. 의해 the time all of the important things that needed saying had been said it was almost nine.
Finally, at exactly nine, the MC came out and announced Megan and the band. Both House and Cuddy were up front, waiting to see Megan, even if it was for different reasons.
“House, I caught a glimpse of your musician earlier. I hope she cleans up well.” said Cuddy.
“Cuddy, let the dime drop and relax, she’s good.” said House.
Cuddy just looked at House with an agitated and almost surprised look for a moment before saying, “Well she had better look good too.”
As people clapped for her Megan made her way out onto the stage.
She was wearing a deep blue dress that came to just above her ankle. The back was a plunging v and the front was a low cut, gathered, swoop. She was probably just a bit taller than five ten in her heels, and built like some kind of supermodel 또는 Greek goddess. Her skin looked creamy, like 우유 또는 a 도자기 doll, except for the slight freckles that ran across her nose and cheeks. Her face looked like something 당신 might find on a painting of an 앤젤 and her lips were full and red. Her hair was a dark brown with a flash of red when the light hit it. It fell in soft wavy curls down her shoulders to just above the middle of her back.
Still, the most brilliant sight were her eyes. They were an extremely vibrant and icy blue, surrounded 의해 long dark lashed that accentuated their color. (Come on, this is fiction after all. She had to be hot!)
“Whoa.” said House, looking at her standing there.
“Holy crap!” said Cuddy.
“Yeah, that too.” said House.
“Ok, she looks good.” said Cuddy.
“I’m glad we agree. Now let’s go sit down, get out of the people’s way.” said House.
The first 시간 of 음악 was a mixture of upbeat jazz and some slow oldies. The band took a quick fifteen 분 break and then came back with some 더 많이 modern numbers. Everyone was enjoying themselves and having a good time.
Finally at about eleven Megan announced that she was going to be 노래 her last song, one she wrote herself. She informed everyone that the band would be staying on though. The man that had been at the 피아노 all night got up as Megan walked over. She sat down on the bench, got situated, and then started playing a slow and sad melody. Then she began to sing and people started to quiet and listen.
“Middle of nowhere, finally 당신 can breathe. Nobody knows your name, it’s easier. Shut your eyes tightly, clench your fists till they almost bleed. Cautiously lightly, gently expose what’s underneath. And all 당신 feel now, is the scarlet in the day. Even if it’s real, 당신 can’t stay. So, there 당신 go, you’re gone for good. There, 당신 go, you’re gone for good. Your mind is swollen, from months of thought, without release. They’ve taken their toll on you. And this very moment, of timid and fragile honesty. It’s precious and rare and fleeting. And all 당신 feel now, is the scarlet in the day. And even if it’s real, 당신 can’t stay. So, there, 당신 go, you’re gone for good. There, 당신 go, you’re gone for good. There 당신 go, you’re gone for good. There 당신 go, you’re gone for good.” she sang.
When she had finished everyone was silent, almost entranced 의해 her. After a few 초 people started clapping and a few whistles went out, House of course starting it. Megan thanked everyone and let them know that the band would be back on in thirty minutes. Then she walked off the stage and left the party for a while. She finally came back to the party when the band started up again. She made her way over to the bar and sat down.
When House saw her sitting there he started making his way over to her. He was met halfway 의해 Cuddy who joined him.
“So, are 당신 going to introduce me to this Megan James?” asked Cuddy.
“I don't know, are 당신 going to embarrass me?” asked House, feigning shyness.
They walked up to the bar and found Megan with her head resting in her hand.
“Megan?” asked House.
She looked up at him and smiled, “What's up doc?” she asked.
“You good?” he asked.
“Just swell.” she said, with just a touch of sarcasm.
“Good, Megan, this is Dr. Lisa Cuddy.” said House.
“Megan, it’s nice to finally meet you.” said Cuddy, shaking her hand.
“So, what’s everyone having? It’s on me!” said Megan.
“It’s an open bar.” said Cuddy.
“Exactly.” said Megan.
House laughed at that and Cuddy just smiled, happy to see someone besides Wilson that House actually got along with. Strangely, Megan just weakly smiled at her own joke.
The bar tender came over and they placed their drinks. 버번, 부르봉 왕가 for House, 셀처 탄산수, 탄산수 for Cuddy, and Megan ordered a double of whisky. They found an open 표, 테이블 near the bar and went to sit and wait on their drinks.
“If everything is all good, what's with the www? You've never drank before.” said House.
"The what?" asked Cuddy.
“The wonderful world of whisky, and I’m fine, it’s just a headache. Today’s just not a good 일 for me, bad things always seem to happen.” said Megan, as the bar tender brought their drinks over.
“So what makes today so special?” asked House.
“My birthday, twenty first.” said Megan, taking her drink.
Cuddy’s 심장 skipped a beat when Megan said that. For a second, just a second, she thought Megan might be Lily. However, the chances of that were nearly impossible. Even if Megan did have those icy blue eyes, and some of his mannerisms. It just couldn’t be, it wasn’t logical, and wouldn’t happen. So Cuddy put the thought right out of her head.
“Well then, happy birthday!” said House, raising his glass.
“Happy birthday.” said Cuddy, a little distracted.
“Yeah, happy frickin’ birthday to me.” she said, swallowing the whisky in two gulps.
She put the glass back on the 표, 테이블 and swiped her hair to one side. Cuddy nearly chocked on her 셀처 탄산수, 탄산수 at what she saw and had to cover her mouth to stop from spitting it out.
“Cuddy, 당신 alright?” asked House, placing a hand on her back.
It took her a 분 to recover and try to slow her heart.
“Yeah.” she said, catching her breath.
She was, of course, lying, because she had seen the small mark that looked like a Lily on the back of Megan’s neck.
“Just went down the wrong way.” she said.
Things settled down and there was a lull in the party for a Cuddy and House were watching Megan. She looked pale and her head was her hand again, her other hand wrapped around her glass. Her brow was furrowed and the knuckles of the hand holding her glass were turning white. It looked like she was in a lot of pain.
“Megan, what the hell is going on?” asked House, getting annoyed at how stubborn she was being.
Before she could respond, the glass in her hand broke and blood trickled onto the 표, 테이블 cloth.
“Jesus!” exclaimed House, jumping a little.
She quietly got up and grabbed a huge wad of the paper napkins off the bar. Then she made her way out of the party an into the hall outside. She was followed 의해 House and Cuddy, and they all sat down on a bench together. Megan began to pull the glass out of her hand as they all sat there quietly. After a few 분 Cuddy brought out a pair of tweezers from her clutch.
“Let me.” she said, taking a napkin from Megan and using the tweezers to get the small pieces out.
“Megan, what the hell is going on?” asked House.
“I have a pretty good idea.” said Megan.
“Well, I can’t read minds.” said House.
“I have CVID, I get polyps in my sinuses. Every few years they have to take new growths out.” said Megan.
“That shouldn’t cause that amount of pain.” said House.
“It’s because of the multiple surgeries, thin bone, exposed nerves.” said Megan.
“When was the last time 당신 had the surgery?” asked House.
“When I needed it last.” said Megan, with a biting tone and glaring at House.
“How many years?” asked House.
“Too many…” said Megan, suddenly grabbing a stack of the napkins.
Her hand flew to her head as she screamed in pain for a moment and then suddenly stopped.
“Megan, what happened?” asked House.
“Shit.” she said, throwing her well lined hand up to her nose as a rush of blood started pouring out.
“Shit.” said House, echoing Megan and jumping up.
Before he got two steps Megan went limp. She slumped 앞으로 and fell to the side, ending up in Cuddy’s lap. Cuddy quickly took the napkins and put pressure on the nose bleed.
“Go, hurry.” said Cuddy.
As House left to get help Cuddy sat there holding her bleeding, very possible, daughter. This is not how she had imagined meeting her daughter. Actually, she had never really thought she would ever meet her, but this was not what she would have imagined. House came back with his team and a nurse with a gurney. They got Megan onto the gurney and wheeled her down the hall. Cuddy didn’t even realize it, but she was crying as she stood up and looked at House.
“Cuddy, she’s gonna be fine.” said House in a half annoyed tone.
“I know, it’s just…nothing.” she said.
House came closer to her, only a few inches away.
“You should go get cleaned up.” said House, a bit 더 많이 gently this time.
Cuddy just nodded, not able to look at him and walked away, heading for her office.
For the 다음 two weeks, House acted normally, like he didn’t know anything other than what everyone else knew. The only difference was that he was a bit 더 많이 subtle and quiet when joking. He was also tentative and quick to leave any time he was alone with her. Cuddy was just glad that she didn’t have to hide her rapidly expanding midsection any more. She got a few looks and stares the first few days, but they were also followed 의해 congratulations.
The looks only lasted for about a week, and then everything seemed to go back to normal. The initial shock had worn off and people didn’t care so much now. She was starting to let the happiness in and the worry go, and she felt good. The 일 of fundraiser Cuddy was going over her schedule in her office, it was January 18th. It dawned her just then, today was her daughter's twenty first birthday. She had also realized she had scheduled an ultrasound for later today. It seemed strange that everything was happening today.
She wondered what the tiny girl had grown up to look like, how she was, what she was doing. She thought back to the image of the little 담홍색, 핑크 bundle in her arms. She wondered what color her eyes were, if they were 더 많이 icy blue 또는 gray blue. She thought about the color of her hair when she was born. She had a small amount of medium reddish brown hair then, did it get darker 또는 stay lighter as she got older?
After a few minutes, she snapped herself out of it and got back to work. She had her appointment at five fifteen, so she left her office and headed up to OB. She could see the people already starting to set up for the night.
After the appointment she was in shock, it was a good shock, but still. She left the OB floor and got into the elevator. Her head was reeling with thoughts as she reached for the buttons. The doors closed and she just held the picture and stared at it as the car went down. When the doors opened, she looked up, thinking someone was getting on. She realized after a few 초 that she must have hit House’s floor 의해 accident.
She wonder if she should go 의해 his office and tell him. She wondered if he was even there still and then figured either way. She walked up to his office and saw him sitting at his desk, tossing his ball in the air. The light was dim and only his small 책상, 데스크 lamp was on. She knocked on the glass and stepped in as House caught the ball and looked at the door.
“Hey, sup?” he asked, going back to throwing his ball.
After a few 초 of Cuddy just standing there, not knowing what to say, House stopped and looked at her. His face was slightly concerned as he looked at her.
“Cuddy, everything alright?” he asked.
“Um…I…” was all she could say.
She was suddenly feeling a little light headed, the realization sinking in. She put a hand to her head and tried to take deep breaths. Before she knew what was happening, there was a strong hand on her arm.
“Cuddy, are 당신 okay?” asked House, real concern in his voice.
“Yeah, just a little dizzy.” she said, as House helped her into the sofa chair.
As she leaned back she saw House pulling his 책상, 데스크 chair over to her and sitting down.
After a moment of looking at each other House asked, “What?”
“Nothing.” said Cuddy.
“Good, put your feet up.” he said, taking her wrist and looking at his watch.
After a moment he let go of her arm and leaned on the back of the chair, looking at her.
“So, wassup?” he asked.
“I had an ultrasound and blood work today.” said Cuddy.
“Oh, um, all good?” asked House.
“I’m a little anemic, but just barely. The reason for the anemia is because it’s twins.” said Cuddy.
House didn’t say anything, he just rubbed a hand over his beard for a moment. Cuddy could swear she saw a hint of a smile before though.
“Well, that explains the extra 나귀, 엉덩이 당신 put on then.” he said finally, looking serious.
“Shut up!” said Cuddy, slapping his arm.
“Sorry, I just couldn’t resist.” House said, finally laughing.
Cuddy just stared at him, shocked for a moment. Had House just actually apologized to her and meant it?
She quickly wiped the look off her face, hoping he hadn’t had time to clearly recognize it. He clearly hadn’t because he was smiled a bit longer and then became serious again.
“Let me see.” he said, holding out his hand.
“What?” asked Cuddy.
“The photo, gotta make sure they don’t have two heads 또는 three legs.” said House.
“House!” said Cuddy, handing him the picture from her 재킷, 자 켓 pocket.
“Cuddy!” he said, mocking her tone as he looked at the black and white photo.
She watched his face wile he examined the picture. He was discerning and studied the 사진 thoroughly for a few minutes. Then his faced softened, only for a few seconds, before going back to the analytical House. He handed the 사진 back to Cuddy and took a deep breath before speaking.
“Feeling better?” he asked.
“Yes, good as new. I had better get going.” she said, standing up slowly.
She walked over to the door and opened it a crack as House rolled his chair back to his desk. “House, thank you, that was nice.” she said.
“Yeah, see 당신 later.” he said, with ever the slightest smile.
Cuddy paused a moment and then left, the door closing softly behind her. That was an oddly, yet pleasantly strange encounter with House. He hadn’t even said anything sarcastic when she said it was nice. As Cuddy was leaving, she decided to check in on the set up.
Everything was going up nicely when she heard a loud voice, not quite yelling.
“Did 당신 just not get the opposable thumb gene during evolution 또는 something? You’re barely better than a monkey, and I’m almost positive that you’re a step down from a trained monkey!” she said.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t…” said the guy who was sitting on the 피아노 bench.
“No, 당신 didn’t, did you!” said the woman bent over the 피아노 and looking in it.
After a 분 of silence the lady took a few deep breaths and stood up. She was wearing tattered jeans and an old t-shirt. All Cuddy could see was her back, and from what she saw, she prayed that she hadn‘t made a mistake in letting House procure the music. When she turned to the side, Cuddy caught a glimpse of her face which was partially obscured 의해 messy tendrils of hair falling into her eyes. She could tell from here that she also had 문신 on her wrists and again, Cuddy prayed for a miracle.
“No, I’m sorry, you’re doing just fine. It’s just a bad 일 for me. Keep going, you’re doing well.” she said, bending back into the piano.
“If that’s our musician, I see why House gets along with her.” said Cuddy, turning and leaving the hospital.
She took a quick 샤워 and got ready for the event, putting on a full length black and white dress. She also decided to wear heals, since she probably wouldn’t be able to for much longer. Besides, she was going to be spending most of her time sitting down tonight anyway.
Cuddy got back to the hospital at about seven thirty. The event didn’t start until eight, so she had some time to make sure everything was running smoothly before people started to arrive. After going over the list with the planners Cuddy had about ten 분 before the doors opened. That’s when House walked in from the hallway.
“Wow, 당신 look, uh…good.” he said, walking up to her.
“Well, I’m glad I made it all the way to the step above eh.” said Cuddy, sarcastically.
“No no no, 당신 miss understand. There are three levels above eh, ok, alright, and pretty good.” said House.
“Oh, well in that case.” said Cuddy, dryly.
“Really, 당신 look…stunning.” said House, a little softly and looking around.
“Thank you.” said Cuddy, not knowing how to respond to a compliment like that from House.
CHAPTER 3------------------------------------
Eight o’clock rolled around quickly and things started to take off. Once all of the guests were accounted for, the speeches for the night started. 의해 the time all of the important things that needed saying had been said it was almost nine.
Finally, at exactly nine, the MC came out and announced Megan and the band. Both House and Cuddy were up front, waiting to see Megan, even if it was for different reasons.
“House, I caught a glimpse of your musician earlier. I hope she cleans up well.” said Cuddy.
“Cuddy, let the dime drop and relax, she’s good.” said House.
Cuddy just looked at House with an agitated and almost surprised look for a moment before saying, “Well she had better look good too.”
As people clapped for her Megan made her way out onto the stage.
She was wearing a deep blue dress that came to just above her ankle. The back was a plunging v and the front was a low cut, gathered, swoop. She was probably just a bit taller than five ten in her heels, and built like some kind of supermodel 또는 Greek goddess. Her skin looked creamy, like 우유 또는 a 도자기 doll, except for the slight freckles that ran across her nose and cheeks. Her face looked like something 당신 might find on a painting of an 앤젤 and her lips were full and red. Her hair was a dark brown with a flash of red when the light hit it. It fell in soft wavy curls down her shoulders to just above the middle of her back.
Still, the most brilliant sight were her eyes. They were an extremely vibrant and icy blue, surrounded 의해 long dark lashed that accentuated their color. (Come on, this is fiction after all. She had to be hot!)
“Whoa.” said House, looking at her standing there.
“Holy crap!” said Cuddy.
“Yeah, that too.” said House.
“Ok, she looks good.” said Cuddy.
“I’m glad we agree. Now let’s go sit down, get out of the people’s way.” said House.
The first 시간 of 음악 was a mixture of upbeat jazz and some slow oldies. The band took a quick fifteen 분 break and then came back with some 더 많이 modern numbers. Everyone was enjoying themselves and having a good time.
Finally at about eleven Megan announced that she was going to be 노래 her last song, one she wrote herself. She informed everyone that the band would be staying on though. The man that had been at the 피아노 all night got up as Megan walked over. She sat down on the bench, got situated, and then started playing a slow and sad melody. Then she began to sing and people started to quiet and listen.
“Middle of nowhere, finally 당신 can breathe. Nobody knows your name, it’s easier. Shut your eyes tightly, clench your fists till they almost bleed. Cautiously lightly, gently expose what’s underneath. And all 당신 feel now, is the scarlet in the day. Even if it’s real, 당신 can’t stay. So, there 당신 go, you’re gone for good. There, 당신 go, you’re gone for good. Your mind is swollen, from months of thought, without release. They’ve taken their toll on you. And this very moment, of timid and fragile honesty. It’s precious and rare and fleeting. And all 당신 feel now, is the scarlet in the day. And even if it’s real, 당신 can’t stay. So, there, 당신 go, you’re gone for good. There, 당신 go, you’re gone for good. There 당신 go, you’re gone for good. There 당신 go, you’re gone for good.” she sang.
When she had finished everyone was silent, almost entranced 의해 her. After a few 초 people started clapping and a few whistles went out, House of course starting it. Megan thanked everyone and let them know that the band would be back on in thirty minutes. Then she walked off the stage and left the party for a while. She finally came back to the party when the band started up again. She made her way over to the bar and sat down.
When House saw her sitting there he started making his way over to her. He was met halfway 의해 Cuddy who joined him.
“So, are 당신 going to introduce me to this Megan James?” asked Cuddy.
“I don't know, are 당신 going to embarrass me?” asked House, feigning shyness.
They walked up to the bar and found Megan with her head resting in her hand.
“Megan?” asked House.
She looked up at him and smiled, “What's up doc?” she asked.
“You good?” he asked.
“Just swell.” she said, with just a touch of sarcasm.
“Good, Megan, this is Dr. Lisa Cuddy.” said House.
“Megan, it’s nice to finally meet you.” said Cuddy, shaking her hand.
“So, what’s everyone having? It’s on me!” said Megan.
“It’s an open bar.” said Cuddy.
“Exactly.” said Megan.
House laughed at that and Cuddy just smiled, happy to see someone besides Wilson that House actually got along with. Strangely, Megan just weakly smiled at her own joke.
The bar tender came over and they placed their drinks. 버번, 부르봉 왕가 for House, 셀처 탄산수, 탄산수 for Cuddy, and Megan ordered a double of whisky. They found an open 표, 테이블 near the bar and went to sit and wait on their drinks.
“If everything is all good, what's with the www? You've never drank before.” said House.
"The what?" asked Cuddy.
“The wonderful world of whisky, and I’m fine, it’s just a headache. Today’s just not a good 일 for me, bad things always seem to happen.” said Megan, as the bar tender brought their drinks over.
“So what makes today so special?” asked House.
“My birthday, twenty first.” said Megan, taking her drink.
Cuddy’s 심장 skipped a beat when Megan said that. For a second, just a second, she thought Megan might be Lily. However, the chances of that were nearly impossible. Even if Megan did have those icy blue eyes, and some of his mannerisms. It just couldn’t be, it wasn’t logical, and wouldn’t happen. So Cuddy put the thought right out of her head.
“Well then, happy birthday!” said House, raising his glass.
“Happy birthday.” said Cuddy, a little distracted.
“Yeah, happy frickin’ birthday to me.” she said, swallowing the whisky in two gulps.
She put the glass back on the 표, 테이블 and swiped her hair to one side. Cuddy nearly chocked on her 셀처 탄산수, 탄산수 at what she saw and had to cover her mouth to stop from spitting it out.
“Cuddy, 당신 alright?” asked House, placing a hand on her back.
It took her a 분 to recover and try to slow her heart.
“Yeah.” she said, catching her breath.
She was, of course, lying, because she had seen the small mark that looked like a Lily on the back of Megan’s neck.
“Just went down the wrong way.” she said.
Things settled down and there was a lull in the party for a Cuddy and House were watching Megan. She looked pale and her head was her hand again, her other hand wrapped around her glass. Her brow was furrowed and the knuckles of the hand holding her glass were turning white. It looked like she was in a lot of pain.
“Megan, what the hell is going on?” asked House, getting annoyed at how stubborn she was being.
Before she could respond, the glass in her hand broke and blood trickled onto the 표, 테이블 cloth.
“Jesus!” exclaimed House, jumping a little.
She quietly got up and grabbed a huge wad of the paper napkins off the bar. Then she made her way out of the party an into the hall outside. She was followed 의해 House and Cuddy, and they all sat down on a bench together. Megan began to pull the glass out of her hand as they all sat there quietly. After a few 분 Cuddy brought out a pair of tweezers from her clutch.
“Let me.” she said, taking a napkin from Megan and using the tweezers to get the small pieces out.
“Megan, what the hell is going on?” asked House.
“I have a pretty good idea.” said Megan.
“Well, I can’t read minds.” said House.
“I have CVID, I get polyps in my sinuses. Every few years they have to take new growths out.” said Megan.
“That shouldn’t cause that amount of pain.” said House.
“It’s because of the multiple surgeries, thin bone, exposed nerves.” said Megan.
“When was the last time 당신 had the surgery?” asked House.
“When I needed it last.” said Megan, with a biting tone and glaring at House.
“How many years?” asked House.
“Too many…” said Megan, suddenly grabbing a stack of the napkins.
Her hand flew to her head as she screamed in pain for a moment and then suddenly stopped.
“Megan, what happened?” asked House.
“Shit.” she said, throwing her well lined hand up to her nose as a rush of blood started pouring out.
“Shit.” said House, echoing Megan and jumping up.
Before he got two steps Megan went limp. She slumped 앞으로 and fell to the side, ending up in Cuddy’s lap. Cuddy quickly took the napkins and put pressure on the nose bleed.
“Go, hurry.” said Cuddy.
As House left to get help Cuddy sat there holding her bleeding, very possible, daughter. This is not how she had imagined meeting her daughter. Actually, she had never really thought she would ever meet her, but this was not what she would have imagined. House came back with his team and a nurse with a gurney. They got Megan onto the gurney and wheeled her down the hall. Cuddy didn’t even realize it, but she was crying as she stood up and looked at House.
“Cuddy, she’s gonna be fine.” said House in a half annoyed tone.
“I know, it’s just…nothing.” she said.
House came closer to her, only a few inches away.
“You should go get cleaned up.” said House, a bit 더 많이 gently this time.
Cuddy just nodded, not able to look at him and walked away, heading for her office.
When does 사랑 become something we need, rather than something we want? 사랑 was seen as something special a long time ago. Now 사랑 is what we are expected to have with us everyday of our lives. 사랑 is common currency when 당신 are a teenager, but turns to worthless pennies the older 당신 get. Do we not care about the substance of what 사랑 was and not what it has been made into today 의해 commercialisation from American 영화 and 텔레비전 commercials and soap operas? Only when we experience 사랑 for real, can we 코멘트 and judge others who are in Love. 사랑 means something different to everyone. Not two people’s feeling of 사랑 is the same. Why do we generalize, rationalize and compartmentalize Love? 사랑 is and will continue to be an enigma. Only a handful of people will ever unlock it and witness its true beauty and essence. The essence we all crave.
Love.
Love.