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The Rogue Pinkie

Ch. 2

House of course barged into Cuddy's office without warning.

"And a good morning to you too."

"Yeah. I need some time off."

"How much and why?"

"Three days and its personal."

"5 clinic hours today will get you two days." She sat back and looked at him.

He thought about sitting down, but decided to remain standing. "Now what would make you think that this isn't an important matter?"

"Because when ever you ask for time off its never really important."

"True, but this time it is."

"Oh sure it is."

"Fine I'll just leave without your precious permission."

"I'm sure you will." She had a hint of sarcasm in her voice.

He turned to leave. "See you in three days." He said over his shoulder as he left.

Cuddy picked up the phone and called Wilson.

After a quick chat Cuddy knew nothing more about House and his personal matter than she did before the conversation. Wilson was going to look into it, but would probably come out with nothing as well.

Wilson approached him while House was in the office. Sitting alone, in the dim light behind his desk, he was pouring over a chart. He looked up when he heard the door, then returned to his file when he saw who it was. Wilson advanced to the desk and took a seat.

"Cuddy called you."

Wilson assumed he would already know this. He always did. "Yea. So what's up?"

"It's personal."

"Since when does that stop me from prying?"

"It's nothing."

"Personal with you is never just nothing."

"I don't even know what it is yet."

"I'm thoroughly confused."

"Good." Just then the phone rang. After a few yeahs and sighs he returned the phone to the receiver and got up. "My patient's crashing. See you in three days."

"Three days?" He called after him, but House was already gone.