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His cane was only steps away…
House lay there on the floor of his office. His eyes were open but he was unmoving. He had been in the same position for hours and no one had noticed. That thought struck hard and his eyes prickled but he didn't cry. Not because he didn't want to, but because he couldn't. Cuddy suddenly appeared in his short range of vision. She held out her hand to help, but, feeling scared, he told her to piss off. She looked hurt and ran out the room. House watched as she left. It was only then, that he managed to cry.
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