Chapter 7

By now, Auddy and Abby had learned that their father was beginning to get impacient with the story. Alysa realized he was obviously remembering some things he liked, and some things that hurt, so they all tried their best not to interrupt their father as he continued his story... unless they really had to that is...

Everybody's stupid. That's it, plain and simple. You can spend 5, 8 years even, in medical school, and you're still a moron. House had troubles picking his last two fellows, and he didn't even pick them that day. All of the interviewees sucked. Maybe being a boss wasn't so great... nah... it'd be great... if people were smart...

Later that night, as 6:50 approached, House actually remembered that he was supposed to be somewhere! He grabbed his jacket and strutted down towards the clinic to meet Stacey. As he arrived, he saw the beautiful brunette standing there, pleased to see him. She was smiling, surprisingly. Who was ever happy to see HIM? He walked over to her and offered his arm to her.

"Shall we go, Milady?" he joked.

Stacey giggled, and took his arm, realizing it was all a joke. They walked to House's car and drove off to a pizzaria called Antonio's Pizza.

"Wow," said Stacey, "One step up from a strip club!"

House smiled, "Were those not the best burgers in Jersey?"

"I've had better at McDonald's," she quipped.

"Eww... that's disgusting... " House smiled, "Oh... I get it."

Stacey tried to act proud of herself, but she knew he was only putting on a show. It was a bad one at that. Then why did she enjoy it so much?

They finished their mushroom and pepperoni pizza, as House paid the bill of $20. Yes, a sad bill, but it's a step up from strip club burgers, even Stacey admitted it.

"Ahem..." interrupted Alysa, "I thought you and... Stacey... met at a bar?" she smiled mischieveously and House glared down at his two twin girls. They were staring back up at him. Crap.

"Whatsa strip bar, Daddy?" asked the oh-so inquisitive Auddy. 'Dmn it' House thought. He'd be found out.

Alysa and House laughed.

"It's... um..." House didn't know what to do.

"It's where people cut paper into strips...?" Alysa tried... I mean... they were only 5. how would they know she was lying?

"Why would you take Stacey to a strip bar, Daddy?" asked Auddy.

"She asked me the same thing, Kiddo."