Hello, and as always thank you so much for the reviews they really do make me smile :) :) Glad your liking this story, seems Huddy in Vegas is a popular vacation spot for them, and for once I put Cuddy in the embarrassing spot! But anyway I hope you like this chapter...and I know I won't even have to ask what you think of this chapter! Enjoy, though I should warn you this will be coming to a close soon...

Chapter 10- What Happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas! Right?

The rest of the week passed in a blur. On Monday they had gone to a hospital where Cuddy was checked over, everything was fine except for the fact that her bandaged hadn't been changed and was dirty causing her a small rash, but she was given Antibiotics and a fresh, clean bandage. Other than that and a little discomfort, she was good to go.

On Tuesday, House lounged about the Casino while Cuddy did a little retail therapy and hit the local Malls. She had managed to find some good bargains and even picked up a rare book for House as a small thank you gift. House had managed to win at Blackjack, counting cards of course, not that he told anyone that fact. He used the money to treat Cuddy to dinner at a local Blues/Jazz bar, which she was delighted by and a little wary of.

Wednesday, House went with Cuddy to do some more shopping he was more interested in the music stores, until he came across an Adult Novelty store, which Cuddy firmly shook her head at. Cuddy frowned when House ducked out for an hour saying he had something important to attend to. That evening, House took Cuddy to the Casino and taught her a bit about how to bet and she even managed to win $20.

By Thursday Cuddy's stomach wasn't bothering her anymore so they took a long but slow walk up the Strip going in various hotels and checking out their special activities there, such as a gondola ride in the Venetian, climbing the Eiffel Tower at Paris, the monorail at the MGM Grand, and various arcades. Finally ending with a nerve-wracking roller coaster ride over Las Vegas at the top of The Stratosphere that night. They had ended the evening by taking a taxi back to their hotel and going to dinner again.

On Friday, Cuddy decided to spend a little time by the pool, House had decided against that, knowing he wouldn't be able to wear shorts or actually swim and he would look a little out of place in his jeans by the pool. So he retreated back to the Casino, lost in thought about his feelings for Cuddy. He was certain she now knew about his feelings for her, well at least his sexual feelings, having woken up with a massive hard-on every morning, and Cuddy draped over his body. He had managed to slip out of bed without her saying anything, he knew she would have the decency not to say anything about it anyway, well unless he provoked her really badly.

He needed time to think about a plan he had been toying with. Especially since his secret purchase on Wednesday, when he had left Cuddy for an hour he had gone into a jeweller's and purchased a couple of rings. Engagement and Wedding ring for Cuddy with a wedding ring for him.

He had them in his pocket as he wandered around the Casino, suddenly bored with easily winning money from them. He retreated back to his room and pulled the ring box out of his pocket.

All the rings were white gold, a bit unordinary and perfect for the pair of them since that was them to a T. The engagement ring had a small deep blue Sapphire set in the middle, shaped a heart, surrounded by a couple of real but small Diamonds. It was a unique ring and perfect for Cuddy, House thought. After all she was unique and she deserved the best. The wedding rings were simple white gold with engravings on them, House's read: Love You Forever and Cuddy's read: Love You Always. House thought it would be appropriate and Cuddy would like them.

Well, he hoped she would.

HHHHHHHHHH

Cuddy had gone back to the room after spending quite a bit for time at the pool, it had been luxurious and fabulous, she had loved every second of being in the silky water. She had felt a little guilty that House hadn't been able to join her, but it soon disappeared as he infuriated her once again.

She was heading for the shower to wash the Chlorine off of her, and didn't notice House skulking in the corner of the room until it was too late and she had removed her Bikini.

"Keep going, girl." House called, causing her to spin around.

"House!" She cried, grabbing a nearby towel and wrapping it around her body. But it was too late, he had seen Cuddy in all her glory. She felt herself flush, as House continued to stare at her towel-clothed body and she just knew he could see right through the damn thing. Even though she had her blouse open in surgery, that was the extent of her nudity to House.

"Lisa, I need to talk to you." He said grabbing her hand and pulling her towards the bed.

"And you just had to wait till I was naked." She argued.

"Well I had to concentrate." House pulled her onto the bed and Cuddy tried to get comfortable, not very possible with House staring at her intently, and she was dressed only in a towel. "Lisa, I've been doing some thinking and I've- I mean…Lisa, I love you." House blurted out.

"What?" She stared at him, shocked that he would say that.

"Yeah I love you, and on the plane, you almost died. So I couldn't go another day without telling you that I love you, I should have told you every day since I realised and that I can't imagine my life without you and won't. I don't want to be without you a day more." Realising he was rambling, he took a deep breath and looked Cuddy right in the eye. "Lisa, will you marry me?"

The next thing House knew he was looking to the left with a suddenly tender cheek, Cuddy having just slapped him. And hard.

"OK." House said slowly, rubbing his cheek. "That wasn't what I was expecting."

"You want to marry me?" Cuddy cried finding her voice. "Why? Is this a really cruel joke? Or just because after everything you've finally told me you love me. You think that will make everything alright between us."

"No, just…I can't explain it." House struggled as Cuddy stood up and started pacing.

"Well you better damn well try." Cuddy snapped.

House was silent as he gathered his thoughts and prepared to wear his heart on his sleeve. "Lisa you know me better than anyone and I do love you, anyone even blind or stupid knows that, and yet through everything I've done to you, you still keep me around and you've never tried to change me. I like being with you, because I know it might not seem like it but I am a better person when I'm with you. When I'm with you, everything else disappears and it's just you and me. And so I want to spend the rest of my life with you."

Cuddy was still walking but slower now, taking in what House was saying to her. She had so many thoughts and feelings rushing through her head.

"Lisa, will you just answer me please?" House grabbing her shoulders, forcing her to look at him.

So she looked him in the eye, and for the first time in her life she let her heart honestly answer.