Chapter 10
Cameron was rather interested in what Katie had to say (well, she was interested in what House had been scheming about all morning; same thing). So, she decided to stay while Katie delivered her news. This was okay with House, of course, because he actually liked having his little work of art around him whenever he got the chance. So, once Katie got the heads up, she told House (and Cameron) everything Cuddy had told her.
"She told me she was in for her checkup."
House rolled his eyes. "She was not in for her checkup!"
"How do you know?" Katie quipped, the best she could.
"You've seen her in there before, haven't you?"
Katie nodded.
"Then it wasn't a checkup."
Cameron thought for a moment. "So, you two saw Cuddy… in Obstetrics… with Dr. Peters, and you want to know why she was there?"
"No, House wants to know why she was there," said Katie. "I don't really care."
Cameron shrugged her eyebrows. "Of course you don't," she sighed. "Well, have either of you tried talking to Peters?"
"He's a little… angry with me at the moment," said Katie.
Cameron was confused, so Katie elaborated.
"I interrupted his conversation with Dr. Cuddy by saying there was a Clinic patient who needed him," she said. "I said the patient had a tampon stuck up her--."
"Alright," said Cameron quickly. "I get the picture."
Katie nodded. "So what do we do?"
Cameron glanced between House and Katie. Maybe now was the time to prove herself to House. "Just leave it to the master." With that, Cameron strutted out of House's office.
"What do you think that means?" asked Katie.
House grinned. "It means she's going to be able to figure out what Cuddy's hiding."
Katie was heart-broken. She wanted to be the one to help House. "What can I do to help?"
"Never fear, Katie," said House. "We've still got good old Jimmy to crack."