A/N: Hello Everybody! Yes, this is a new chapter I hope you all had a great summer and that the weather was better than in rainy Denmark.

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Today was his favorite day, because today he has a session with his most loved patient. Dr. Nolan had had many patients come through the Mayfield-program, but not many had left a lasting impression as Gregory House. Not only had he kept the Staff on their toes when he was staying here as a patient but every Tuesday people were looking forward to seeing the limping Genius, as he was known here.

But today everything was gonna change…

Their session started with House actually being on time, something that had only happened one time before, and that was when his relationship with Dr. Cuddy had taken a major leap forward. So he knew right away that they actually had something important to talk about in this session.

"So, how has your week been?" He started with that question every time, mostly just to see what mood Greg would be in. Today he looked extra scruffy, his shirt looked like he had worn it the whole week and his stubble had turned into a full beard. Nolan guessed he had been at work most of the week. All of these details went on Nolan's yellow notepad.

What came next though was something Nolan wasn't prepared for, he was glad he hadn't a glass of water in his hand. "Cuddy wants to adopt another kid and I don't know if it's right or wrong."

Nolan took a good look at him and knew right away, what he had said was only part of the truth and since Greg wasn't playing any games today neither was he. "No, I think that's not the whole truth. I think you actually want this to happen, you've already decided." He let Greg think about that for a while. He poured them both a glass of water and took a sip. "So tell me about this kid."

Nolan was hanging on his every word. He could see why Greg had already made his decision. They had so much in common. And he could see something else in Greg's eyes, something he only saw when he was talking about Rachel. Need. He felt needed, which was a very special thing for Greg.

"When do you have to tell Dr. Cuddy your decision?" They were nearing the end of the session.

"Today and she has to call the guy before he leaves the office."

Nolan seemed to think about what his advice was going to be, so House sat impatiently fiddling with his hands just like a child.

"Well I think you should go for it, but you were gonna do that anyway. You're doing great with Rachel and you've got great motivation for doing a good job." That got a nod out of Greg as they both were thing about the way he had been raised.

With a final nod Greg stood up and limped to the door. "Same time next week?"

"Yeah. Oh, and Dr. Hastings called… just remember to do your swimming sessions." With that House shut the door after him and Nolan listened as he limped down the hall.


Two hours later House's car was finally driving up the drive-way. He should've been home earlier, but he stopped by Dr. Hastings office to explain why he hadn't been there for his swimming sessions and he had to promise to be back tomorrow morning.

House unlocked the door and stepped inside the house. "Honey, I'm home!"

He was assaulted with a high-pitched screech and the sound of small feet running which got louder and louder. Then he saw a naked Rachel running towards him, followed by a chasing Cuddy with a towel in her hands.

"Catch her!"

He set his cane aside and caught Rachel before she could run smack into him.

This was his favorite time of the new life he was building with Cuddy. The smile and the pure happiness in Rachel's eyes every time he came home, was just the best feeling ever.

After a wet kiss from his favorite girl he carried her back to her room. His leg did hurt a little bit, but House saw it as good pain. He let Rachel down on her bed and the little girl started jumping on it as soon as her feet touched the bed.

"You better stop that before mummy sees you." He scolded gently, he was always gentle with her. He knew what to do and what not to do. House let Rachel dress herself in her Dora the Explorer pajamas. Right now she wanted to do everything by herself and he would usually let her, only helping when she asked for it. Cuddy often didn't have the patience for it. Yes, he was known for being an impatient man, but that was different with Rachel. He liked to watch how her mid worked, sometimes he could sit for hours just watching her play. She was like a constant puzzle to him. "So what did you do today?"

He talked with Rachel until Cuddy came into the room, she had to change. Giving Rachel a bath always was like hopping into the bath yourself.

After Rachel had made herself comfortable in her bed House took a seat next to the girl so she could snuggle against his side. He fished his reading-glasses out of the nightstand drawer, he always kept a pair there, and started to read. At the moment they were reading Go, Dog. Go! Rachel would usually point at the pictures saying what she saw. Also it usually wouldn't take long before she would get heavy against his side sleeping peacefully.

Reading to Rachel had always been something he enjoyed doing. It had started one night when he had to bring Rachel to bed, because Cuddy had a late night meeting about some fundraiser. He remembered reading to her to calm her down, because she wanted Cuddy to bring her to bed. And since that night Rachel always wanted him to read to her.

House was the one to exit the room last and just before Cuddy was out of reach the grabbed her elbow and turned her to face him.

"Make the call and tell what's-his-name we want to adopt Jack."

It took some seconds to sink in, but when she understood she nearly tackled him. She jumped into his arms and held on very tightly. And then suddenly he felt her shoulders shaking. Knowing that she was crying he wrapped his arms around her and let her tears soak through his shirt.

After a while she stopped crying and lifted her head to look at him.

"I hope you're crying, 'cos you're happy?" He asked with a smirk while he wiped the tears away.

Cuddy laughed and gave him another hug. "I'll go call Mark right away." She kissed him before turning around and walking to the phone.


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