This is how I pictured Chase's thoughts during the last scene of "We Need the Eggs."

Disclaimer: I do not own House and/or its characters. The plot is based on an episode of House but it is not an exact replica.

Robert Chase took the long ride down the hospital's elevator alone for once. He took the time to think about the days events and the doll. Obviously he wasn't so naive as to think that no one ever used a doll to satisfy them, but to have an actual relationship with the doll was crazy. Even though it had nothing to do with his sickness it was still kind of sick.

House had compared each of his team members' sex lives to that doll. Chase couldn't help but think that House was right, but that was before. Even though he had slept with countless women solely for pleasure he had found love, then heartbreak. It was like a pattern for Chase and it was what he had been trying to avoid after Cameron had left him. It was the reason he had been sleeping with any woman he could get his hands on.

Now that he had loved and lost again he would not become that womanizer again. He was getting too old for that shit. Of course that didn't mean he would fall in love so easily again. Chase was a changed man and he needed to take the time to figure out exactly what that change meant.

As Chase stepped off the elevator and onto the first floor of PPTH he noticed Dr. Jessica Adams reading a patient file by the reception desk. He made his way toward her to say goodbye. House had been torturing the both of them all day about dating. He had blatantly told Chase to "man up" and ask her out during their deliberation.

He'd be lying if he said he had never thought about asking her out. When they first met Chase was immediately attracted to her and they flirted all the time from day one. Knowing that she was a colleague Chase wanted to wait awhile before making any moves. He only planned on sleeping with her at least once, nothing long term. But he knew it would be awkward for them at work if he didn't play his cards just right. He also didn't want House to rub it in their faces if it happened.

After Moira came into the picture Chase didn't see a reason to sleep around anymore. He also didn't plan on looking for a relationship right away, especially in the work place. He had pretty much decided not to pursue anything with Adams, and after today he was fairly certain that she didn't want to sleep with him.

Chase walked behind Adams and leaned over as he was passing bye to say, "See you tomorrow."

Before he made it to the doors Adams stopped him, "Chase wait." He turned to give her his full attention. "Do you…want to…get a drink?"

This was not what he was expecting especially after the everything that had happened today. The only thought running through his mind at her question was why? Why did she suddenly want to have a drink after House had pressured them all day. House had done the same thing to Park last week and Adams hadn't stepped up to stake any claim on Chase then. Park did have this thing about Adams being the beautiful one or something.

"To annoy Park or to prove House wrong?" He needed to know before being part of it.

She looked slightly confused at his response. "Oh I…it's just um…I think it's time for a change." It sounded like a question.

Chase was somewhat surprised, especially since she had said that she didn't want him to ask her out. Though, technically she didn't say that. He furrowed his brow in confusion at her but he didn't know what to say. He told himself that he wasn't going to sleep around but drinks with a coworker didn't count. However, the way she had asked him didn't imply that it was just drinks with a coworker.

Chase didn't plan on having a relationship with anyone at this stage let alone a coworker. The last time he got involved with someone at work it ended in heartbreak. The last time he had attempted to get involved with someone at work it ended up in rejection and a bruised ego, but not complete heartbreak.

Of course she wasn't asking him to marry her it was just a drink…which could lead to so much more. Knowing the sting of rejection and how much it could sting, Chase didn't want to flat out say, "No." He also didn't want to give her false hope.

He looked at her standing there waiting for an answer. She seemed somewhat less confident than her usual spitfire self. He could only say one thing though, "I don't…really think that's a good idea for me right now."

His heart sank as her smile faded, but she put up a strong facade to hide any weakness. "House has a way of getting into people's heads." She smiled at him.

"Yeah." Chase smiled at her as he turned to leave noting her forced smile. He walked through the glass doors of PPTH leaving her standing in the lobby.

"House has a way of getting into people's heads." Does he? Chase wasn't sure anymore. He liked to believe that he could outsmart House but he always proved Chase wrong. Maybe House's manipulation wasn't meant to make the two of them think that they wanted a relationship. Maybe House had this whole situation thought out, an awkward proposal and rejection that could only leave the two of them thinking what if?

Chase turned back toward the hospital to see if Adams was still standing there. Maybe he could go back and tell her he changed his mind. She was gone, and so was any reason for him to go back inside. He needed to get House out of his mind because he was completely screwing with Chase's decision making process. Maybe he would go get that drink. Alone.

A/N: After seeing episode 8.17: "We Need the Eggs", I felt the urge to write something. I promised myself that I would not write another House fanfic. It's not that I don't like House fanfics, I just don't feel like I'm good at writing them.

My only other House fanfic wasn't very popular but it received more attention once I brought in a slight Chase/Adams pairing. In my profile I stated that I don't really have a permanent ship for House except that I am all for any Chase pairing short of slash pairings.

Going into this season I wasn't too fond of Adams character because she seemed to just be another pretty face. She's grown an me as the season has developed and I would really like to see the obvious chemistry between her and Chase be acted upon.

She went for it in this episode and Chase turned her down. Why? Of course it's probably because Chase has changed his ways and doesn't want to sleep with everyone anymore, but it's just a drink! I hope the writers aren't just going to leave this relationship the way it is.

I feel bad for Adams though. She gave the patient all this advice and attempted to follow her own advice and failed. What is this going to do for her self-confidence. Her confession about her husband's infidelity made my heart sink. I knew that she was hurt by him cheating, but right after their honeymoon? That's a real dog if you ask me.

I hope this rambling wasn't too much; I don't usually like to write A/Ns that are this long but I just wanted you all to know my thought process. I'm also writing this at 1a.m. so it's all just pouring out of me. I hope you enjoyed this. I just felt it had to be done.

Peace, love, and all of the above.

~Renthead01