A/N: This is from House's POV, just in case that isn't clear.
Why am I beating myself so much over what I said to Cathy? I thought I suppressed my instincts of guilt years ago. I love getting on people's nerves. I usually enjoy making those around me as miserable as possible. Besides, midget jokes are so funny. Maybe, just maybe, I don't harbor an extreme dislike for her. I thought I suppressed my instincts of guilt years ago.
What if this became more than just a doctor-mother of patient relationship? It would be most unfavorable for me to get involved with a woman right now. I barely like myself, so how can I feel for someone else? I'm quite happy paying for pleasures from some nameless call girl. There's no emotional investment, no requirements of selflessness. Yet, a very small part of me misses the positive parts of a relationship.
I wonder how she feels right now.