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Conversations.

Chapter One – The End of the World as You Know It.

Her jaw dropped in astonishment.

"You're offering… If I want-"

"Allison," House interjected, "Do you want a baby? A little parasite to disrupt your entire life and kill your career?"

"You're-"

"I can't give you what you want. I can't give you me."

"B but a baby? House," Cameron shook her head, "I, you just-"

"I'm broken," House gripped the curve of the cane, his knuckles turning white. "If you can't-"

"Yes," Cameron nodded, a sharp jerky motion, "I want a baby."

To be continued…