Something had changed within Cameron after her HIV scare, it's wasn't prominent, but there was definitely a change. She had become more confident with her attitude towards life, some will tell you it's because she faced death and won, others would say she just grew up. Allison liked to believe it was because she saw things differently now, she had spent the night with Chase, it was a mistake, but they were getting there.
"Hey, aren't you usually in by now?" Chase asked cheerfully looking up from his crossword, "What's a seven letter word meaning broken?"
"Slept in a bit and damaged" Cameron replied, walking to the coffee machine to start the coffee, "He's not in yet is he?"
'Damaged, something she doesn't want to be anymore, something she doesn't want to associate with herself. Who's she kidding? She married young, lost young and what normal human comes out unscathed? Damaged, something she is still'
"Who House? It's before ten o'clock, what do you think, and thanks" Chase chuckled pen in mouth
Foreman walked in noticing the finally relaxed atmosphere, looking at Chase he laughed, "You're going to bite through the end one of these days and you'll have ink everywhere!"
"Do you guys have coffee?" Wilson popped his head into the conference room, "The oncology wards' is busted and the cafeteria sucks"
Cameron smiled, everyone was up for a caffeine fix, "Give it a few minutes, just started a new batch" Cameron walked into House's office to begin sorting the mail.
"So how's she going?" Wilson asked sitting at the conference table
"Good, things are getting better" Chase replied, not looking up
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Inside House's office, Cameron is sorting the mail; it's her daily routine, besides she likes the routine. Humming away to the song in her head, she doesn't notice when Wilson walks in with a cup of coffee for her, "Here" he places it in front of her
"Thanks" Cameron smiled up at him from under her glasses
"Any interesting cases?" Wilson asks sitting in front of her
"Some hopefuls, but he has been a bit picky lately, Stacey leaving still has him on edge I think" Cameron sighed, rubbing her temples even though her work day had just begun
"You ok?" Wilson asked worry laced within his words
"Yea, just a headache, haven't slept well the past few nights" Cameron gave him a reassuring smile, "Besides the real headache comes in at ten"
Wilson couldn't help but laugh, it was infectious, within seconds Cameron was joining him. 'This feels good, this is exactly what I need, a good laugh'
Wilson's pager went off, reading it he sighed, "Sorry need to take this one; can I borrow the phone?"
"Sure go for it, I'm done here anyway" Cameron left the referrals on the desk, and taking her coffee with her disappeared into the conference room.
Wilson however, picked up the phone, "What do you want? It was finalized three months ago Julie, no you can not have that, Greg brought it for me. Yes he did, because I had before we were married! Turn it upside down it states 'To Jimmy congrats on honors, Greg' Yes that's what I thought; I have a patient I have to go, be gone before I return to my house. Yes it's my house I paid for it Julie, I brought it when I was with Sophie! Either leave or the police will be round, thank you, bye" Wilson hung up and slumped into House's chair, he could sit here for at least another two hours before he actually turned up.
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Cameron watched through the glass as the calm demeanor of Dr. Wilson dissolve, entering the office she just sat in front of the desk, giving him a chance to talk.
Wilson heard her enter, he could feel hers eyes on his face, he fought a loosing battle not to look at her; he had let a few angry tears fall nothing else. "Julie" was all he had to say, Cameron understood
Rising from her seat, she closed the blinds to House's office and sat back down into her previously vacant seat, she knew him well enough that he wouldn't want the whole hospital watching him crumble.
Feeling the darkness engulf the room, he let a few more silent tears drop, he hated being an emotional person; times like this he wished like hell he could be cold and uncaring like House.
She saw the tears, but stayed silent; he didn't need anyone voicing his emotions, only him. "She just won't go away!" Wilson began, "My first two wives accepted the divorce and left, she just doesn't get the hint"
"Maybe she still loves you" Cameron spoke for the first time
"She loved the thought of love, we had lost the meaning of it a long time ago" Wilson countered
"Change your pager, locks, and phone numbers" Cameron said flatly, she couldn't get emotional; he needed a rock, not sludge.
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Outside Foreman and Chase had continued sitting at the table, not wanting to disturb the 'talk' that was happening inside.
Cuddy came storming into the Conference room in search of House, "Where is he? Is he in there?" Cuddy began storming towards the closed off office
"Nope, not in" Chase muttered
"Then who's…" Foreman cut her off
"Wilson and Cameron, Wilson got a phone call, Cameron went to comfort. They still have approximately 2.1hours left before House arrives" Foreman explained
"Oh, should I? No they probably don't need interruptions" Cuddy stopped short of the door, "When they come out, send them to me" Cuddy snapped before she could stop herself, and left in search of another person to get into the clinic. Besides, she can't have them doing double; they were scheduled from the afternoon.
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Inside the closed office Cameron and Wilson still sat in variable silence, the occasional burst from Wilson and response from Cameron being the main noise.
'Maybe Wilson's more damaged than me at the moment…Maybe we are equal in the damaged department store'
"I can't say I'm sorry, it just seems wrong" Cameron finally burst
"You not say sorry? It's like the world has gotten turned upside down" Wilson smirked slightly
"It's true though, I know how annoying and pointless the sorry clubs were when Brian died" Cameron replied, "Besides, House would have to come to work in a lab coat with manners before the world tipped" She smiled at him
Wilson finally laughed, "You're so right there! She shouldn't be affecting my job this way, it's worse than when we were married" Wilson sighed, his smile gone from his features
"Of course she's going to still affect you, she was a great part of you life for a while there, you can't just turn off the emotions, trust me if I could, I would have with Brian" Cameron pointed out the obvious feature, "You really should take some time to breath, stop curing people and cure yourself for awhile, you need a break"
A nervous knock came from the conference room, Cameron cross to the door and open the curtains, "Yes Chase?" Cameron asked
"Uh, Cuddy was just here, she wanted to see you both" Chase glanced between the two
"Thanks" Cameron smiled closing the curtains again. Turning to face Wilson he stood, "We'd better get there soon"
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Entering Cuddy's office quietly the two sat on the chairs provided and waiting while she finished up some last minute paperwork. Without looking up Cuddy began, "I'm sending you two away, I can't trust House to go alone; actually I can't trust him to go at all!" Cuddy let a smile grace her lips before she continued, "There is a conference coming up this weekend, sorry it's short notice and all, but I just found the invitation under some files under this Journal" She showed them the latest edition of the Medical Journal.
"Uh, well I need some time away, everything with Julie at the moment is driving me insane" Wilson laughed softly
"Then how about I book you both into a nice hotel for the two weeks?" Cuddy asked, laughing at their shocked faces, "Did I forget to mention the lectures are spread out for two weeks?"
"No you didn't, why two weeks?" Cameron asked
"They decided to hold some activities and such to keep the doctors entertained I suppose; there are different activities each day, along with a charity ball for Cancer and Diabetes. There are free days as well; it's all here in the pamphlet" Cuddy handed it over to the two doctors, who instantly became engrossed in the different activities, pointing out certain ones that may hold their attention. "So I'm going to assume by the silence that you two are able to go and would welcome the break?" Cuddy smiled as both of their heads shot up.
"Sure, no argument here, time away from House is just the bonus; where is it being held?" Cameron asked
"It's being held at the Mayflower Hotel, Central Park New York" Wilson read the brochure, "It's says suites, are we sharing?"
"It will be cheaper in the long run, it will be a two bedroom suite, if that's ok?" Cuddy asked
Cameron looked at Wilson, he looked a little apprehensive, "It doesn't bother me, staying at the Hotel only means that were closer for the lectures, and think Wilson the park is at the door step" Cameron gave him a reassuring smile
"Well when you put it like that, I'm a dead man" Wilson sighed leaning back into the chair
"Care to explain?" Cuddy pushed
"House, I'm a dead man" Wilson stated
"I don't see how Dr. House could have anything to do with your decision Wilson" Cameron was puzzled, House didn't like her, he stated that plainly.
"Come on you're all blind, the man has the biggest thing for you!" Wilson cried standing up, "He will kill me if he knew I was sharing a room with you and he wasn't"
"Sit down Dr Wilson and stop overreacting" Cuddy snapped, "You don't need to tell him anything, as far as I'm concerned Cameron has the flu and you're taking time off"
"Think he will buy it?" Cameron asked softly
"Not if he sees me today, or you" He looked at Cameron, "We should leave now before he turns up for work, tell Chase and Foreman that you're not feeling well, Cuddy sent you home"
Cameron stood up preparing to leave, "Uh…when are we leaving? Like time and that, I need to pack"
"Well since you're both taking today off, why not tomorrow morning? Gives you a chance to relax before the lectures actually start on Friday?" Cuddy suggested
"Up to you Cameron" Wilson stood up again, "I'm good at anytime"
"Well it is only 9:30am; I can be ready before tonight if you want to leave tonight?" Cameron replied
"Well, how about this I'll go home and pack, meet you at your place in say 3hours? I'll bring lunch and Cuddy you can meet us at Cameron's" Wilson planned it out, Cameron agreed and Cuddy shooed them out before House turned up.
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"Where's Cameron?" House asked walking into the Conference Room
"Cuddy sent her home, she didn't look to good" Foreman replied, playing along
At that moment Cuddy walked in, "Clinic now" she snapped at House
"Why is Cameron home?" House asked ignoring her request
"Sick, don't disturb her! She looked like the living dead" Cuddy warned, "Go…Clinic now!"
House looked at her closely, "You're lying" he smirked
"Fine, I sent her on a two week vacation to New York, does that sound more believable?" Cuddy snapped, "I really don't have time for this I have a busy schedule"
House thought about it, Cameron New York, or Cameron home sick, "I take it back, the first was more believable" House finally replied
"Good, now CLINIC!" Cuddy spun and stormed out of the Conference Room, only when she was a safe distance from the Diagnostic Ward did she stop, "That was easy…too easy" she muttered to herself.
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'knock knock'
"Who is it?" A tired sounding Cameron called
"Me, open up quickly" Wilson called from the other side of the door, "This is hot!"
Cameron dashed to the door, laughing at the sight she opened it to. Wilson was stacked with white paper bags, steaming coffee and what seemed to be an overnight duffle bag, "Need help?" she giggled
"No of course not, just burning my arms" Wilson smiled form behind the bags
Cameron took some of the bags off him and placed them on the kitchen table, Wilson mimicking Cameron, "Is that all your taking?" She pointed to the duffle bag
"What? Oh no, this is my on board bag, some medical supplies, a book, the usual" He smiled slightly, "Packed?" Wilson glanced behind Cameron and laughed inwardly, it was obvious she was trying
"Trying, and not succeeding, I don't know what the weather will be like" Cameron turned towards her mess
"Well definitely that green number there" Wilson looked at a deep emerald dress hanging off her bookshelf
"You think? I thought it might be too much" Cameron shrugged
"Charity balls are never too much, everything over the top" Wilson sighed as the memory of meeting Julie at a fundraiser drifted into his thoughts
Cameron watched the pain shoot across his face; "Well if you say so" she smiled at him shaking him from his reverie to watch her delicately pack the green dress and matching shoes and handbag.
"I would also suggest comfortable professional clothes for the lectures and some everyday wear for the days off, the main key is to find a balance of comfy…some lectures go for hours unintentionally" Wilson chuckled softly, "Lunch break though"
They seated themselves in front of the bags, "So which is which?" She couldn't help but notice how cute Wilson was when he was confused.
"Actually I'm not sure, just dig in I suppose" He grabbed a bag and took out the contents.
They ate in a comfortable silence until another knock at the door broke it, "Don't worry it's just me" Cuddy called
Cameron rose to get the door followed by Wilson, Cameron opened the door, "Come in I'm sure there is plenty left over from lunch" Cameron saw Wilson blush
Cuddy noticed it also and took the attention away from him, "Wow Cameron this place looks like a bomb hit it no offence" Cuddy walked in inspecting the clothing, "Oh definitely take this" Cuddy pointed out a cute everyday outfit, consisting of three-quarter jeans, a tank top and one of those light weight jumpers in pink.
Cameron packed the outfit, now her suitcase consisted of the green dress, a few everyday outfits, some suits and a heap of shoes, accessories and makeup; "I think I'm packed" Cameron looked triumphant.
"Well your tickets are for a 3 o'clock flight, have a safe trip and I'll call you in the morning, sorry I can't stay for lunch but House is suspicious enough" Cuddy sighed dramatically before leaving all three laughing
"Looks like we're nearly ok to leave, my stuff is in my car" Wilson started packing up the last of the food, "Want to keep any of this?"
Cameron shook her head, "Nah it'll be gone by the time we get back, just toss it all"
Ten minutes later they were packed and settled in Wilson's car driving for the airport, no road bumps in their secret flight yet, hopefully House will keep away from Cameron's and find a new puzzle to focus on. Hopefully…
A/N: I don't know
about Medical Conferences, it was entirely imaginary but the Hotel I
looked at had a Business Centre so it just seemed logical. My second
Wilson/ Cameron, hope you like. Additions will be slow to
post due to the fact that my netage is at my folks house and I live
1.5hours away, 2 by bus. Reason? My Diploma is out of town, so
sorry… Fyre-Anjel
