Author's note: Yes its a shorter chapter, mostly a filler leading up to the next chapter.

Disclaimer: There's something seriously wrong with you if you don't know that I don't own House MD

Chapter 10

Cameron studied House's face as they slowly made their way to the parking lot. Now that she knew House's story, it was overwhelmingly obvious why he seemed so sad all the time. Why he seemed to have a particular softness for younger patients. And why she'd been so attracted to him since her first day at PPTH. It wasn't just because he was smart. It was because he was damaged, just like she was. It was like she'd subconsciously known this, known that they could help each other.

House was quieter than usual. That night, just like they'd become accustomed to after the attack, he'd stayed over at her place. Something about her cooking being better, but Cameron now knew that he hated being alone, where he would be haunted by memories of the daughter he'd given up so many years ago. No wonder he took so many Vicodin. It was too dull the pain he suffered from, both physical and emotional.

"Why don't you try and find her?" Cameron suggested later that night. After a quiet night of General Hospital, they were now snuggled in bed together. She was grateful for the darkness. It would provide a cover for her emotions if House got too angry and started snapping at her.

There was a long pause. Cameron grew more and more nervous. Maybe it was too soon to start pushing him like that.

"Why would I do that?" House asked.

"Because it's obvious that you still feel guilty. And maybe if you find her, you'll see that she's ok and you can move on." She said.

Another long pause.

"Even if I wanted to, how would I do that? I don't even know what her name is." House said. Cameron smiled to herself. Breakthrough! She'd gotten through to him.

"But we can go back to the orphanage and maybe track her down."

"How do you even know she's ok?" House turned to face her. "What if she's suffering and blames me for it and makes me feel even worse?"

"True." Cameron said. "But I turned out ok, and I was abandoned just like she was. Chances are, her life will be perfectly fine and you'll get to know your daughter."

"I'm not exactly a people person." He pointed out. "But you're not going to let this go until I say yes, are you?"

"Nope." Cameron grinned. She knew she had him.

"Fine." He said, resigned. "But you're driving."

Author's note: Sooo anyone dying to find out what happens at the orphanage? Next chapter will be up very soon. And if anyone already has guesses about what the twist is, please keep it to yourself. You are welcome to message me with guesses though.