Cuddy sat there in her desk staring at House wondering what he was doing there. House had come in her office a few minutes before and sat there, staring into thin air. She watched as House flitted with a white envelope in his hands.
'House, are you alright?' Cuddy asked him and he turned to look in her eyes. Cuddy had never seen so much emotion in his eyes and his eyes always gave him away.
'I need to take a leave,' House stated and Cuddy looked at him confused. 'It concerns my family,' House said next.
'Your never concerned about your family,' Cuddy said. House looked down at the envelope in his hands and couldn't help but think about the words that were written inside.
'Well, this time is different,' House said and for some reason Cuddy decided not push her luck.
'Alright,' Cuddy returned and House nodded. He then got up and left her office. House went back to his office to gather some things but then sat in his chair. He opened the envelope up again and read it once more, probably for the last time.
Dear Brother,
I laid here in this hospital bed thinking about if I should write you or not. But if I hadn't, I would have regretted it. I have
previously gotten into a car accident with the girls. They are all right but me, not so much. Never in a day did I think I would leave their lives this
early. I couldn't even imagine how they would feel after this, after this tragedy. Doctors told me they can't stop the bleeding and you out of all
people should know. I know that you are not the fathering type, Greg. But I know that you will love them just the same as I do. You might not
show it to them but their House's, they know. I wish I could think of more to say but the truth is nothing really runs pass my mind. No matter
what our differences are, I still love you. You're my brother and I'm your sister. Take care of my babies. I wish I could say good-bye in person but
it seems things won't happen that way.
P.S. I love you
Sincerely, your China Doll
House closed the letter and put it back in the envelope. As House stood up from his chair and walked to the door, he had just notice the tears running down his face.