Chapter 10: Not All Endings Have A Fairytale One
Knock at the door. House checks his alarm clock. 2:30 am. He groans, and tries to ignore it. Another insistent knock. Oh, screw it. He swings himself out of bed, grabs his cane and limps to the door.
"Cameron," he whispers, in shock. She stands there, her eyes swollen and puffy from crying. But she still manages to look effortlessly beautiful.
"I left Chase," she blurts out. "It's over."
He almost staggers over in shock. "Wait... What?" He processes this information slowly.
She bites her lip. "I left you... It was a mistake. Please, House. I love you. I didn't realise until now."
He stares, before tugging at her wrist and taking her into her arms. He wants to scream in happiness. But he's wary. She lets out a small sigh of relief.
"Allison. Listen to me." He struggles for words. He's not romantic, or spontaneous. "I need...time. Give me time."
She understands. He missed her so much, his heart aches.
"It's a start."
Safe and warm in his arms, House knew in that moment he would never let her go. Not like last time.