Chapter 10

"Oh my goodness. I can't believe that I'm still alive!" Cameron gasped out as she bent over and caught her breath.

Titania smiled and shook her head as she slowly stretched.

"Come on, it's wasn't all that bad was it?"

"Yes. Yes it was." Cameron said, but still smiled.

"So I take it that it would be a no for joining me again before I leave?"

"That would be a heck no!" Both of the women laughed as they walked into the hospital and took sips from their water bottles.

As they walked toward the elevator they both started to look around as they felt something hitting them.

"What is that?" Titania asked.

Cameron caught one of the objects in her hand and held it up to Titania.

"Peanuts." They then looked up and saw House leaning on the railing and holding a can of nuts. He looked away quickly and started to whistle.

"Very mature House." Cameron called up to him. He looked down at her with a smirk.

"Isn't that an oxymoron, me being mature?"

"The moron part is right." Cameron replied smiling back sweetly.

Titania looked back and forth at House and Cameron and smiled. House caught it and asked, "What are you smiling at?"

"Oh nothing."

"So why are you two all sweaty? Did I miss you getting it on together?" House said, giving them a pouty face.

"Why are you throwing peanuts at us?" Cameron counter asked.

"I don't know what you're talking about." House then raised the nut container and tipped it upside down spilling the rest of the nuts on them. Cameron and Titania jumped out of the way. As they moved, Titania bumped into Cameron and slipped on a bunch of the nuts. She fell back on the floor, smacking her head.

"Oh my goodness, are you okay?" Cameron asked kneeling down by her and helping her to sit up.

"Whew. That kinda of hurt." Titania rubbed the back of her head as a nurse came with a small hand held broom and dustpan and started to clean up the mess. Cameron told the nurse thank you before turning back to Titania and examining her head.

"You okay?"

"Yeah, I think so."

Titania blinked a few times and then sensed someone stop next to her. Out of the corner of her eyes she saw a cane. Slowly looking up she saw House looking down at her and holding out his hand. She eyed his hand suspiciously for a few moments. He wiggled his hand impatiently and said, "Oh come on, I'm not going to bite."

"Yeah but you may let go."

"Oh ye of little faith."

Titania raised an eyebrow at him but then took his hand. He pulled her up and as she started to stand she swayed a bit and House quickly let go of her her hand to grab her by the waist.

"Whoa there." House looked at her intently as she blinked a few times and steadied herself.

"You look pale. Are you dizzy, nauseous?"

"Not really. I'm fine. It's just after the work out I had, it has seemed to shock me a little from the fall." She moved out of his hold and turned to Cameron who had just come back with an instant ice pack for her.

"Thanks. This will help."

"You sure you're okay?"

"Yes. Don't worry. I've been hurt worse. This is nothing."

House still looked at her intently and she was starting to feel a bit unnerved by his scrutiny. Turning to him she asked, "What?"

"Nothing. Just wondering what made you so sweaty, like I asked before."

"I invited Allison to go rowing with me. Then we jogged back here from the club."

"You row?"

"Yes. Started when I was a teen. Was on the team in highschool and college. I've kept it up since but for the past few months haven't been out at all. I was out jogging a couple mornings ago when I happened by the CLRA. I asked about guest memberships and was able to work it out to go. Then I asked Allison to join me and she sad yes. That's that."

House nodded but didn't say anything. He shifted on his good leg and cane before turning and walking away. When he got to the elevator he turned back and called out, "Come to my office if you need another ice pack."

"Or a concussion?"Titania said with a smirk.

He gave a half smiled back as the elevator doors closed. Cameron turned to Titania and said, "Wow, he offered to help you some. That was an improvement."

"Yeah, he probably just didn't want me to sue him."

Cameron laughed, "Actually you're probably right about that." They laughed and then Cameron asked, "Want to take a quick shower here?"

"Nah, that's okay. My clothes are a bit dingy and I hate to put dirty clothes back on. I think it's best to head back to my hotel. Thanks though. And thanks again for joining me."

"It was interesting to learn about rowing. And definitely a work out. If I wasn't already here, I'd call in sick and nurse my aching muscles."

"A hot shower and some stretching should help with that."

"And a nice warm bath and glass of wine when I get home tonight!"

"True. Hmmm. I may do that myself."

"Well, I better get going. See you later."

"Bye Allison."

They hugged and Cameron walked to the elevators as Titania made her way to the front door and out. Unbeknownst to both of the women, they were being watched by House, who in turn was being watch by Wilson.