EPILOGUE

A/N: This story has finally come to a close – enjoy the final chapter. Thanks are at the bottom.


Dr Gregory House was better than his word. He became as good a friend, as good a master, as good a man as the old city knew. And, to Tiny Time, who did not die, he was a second father. It was said of Greg House that he kept Christmas well. If any man alive possessed the knowledge may that be truly said of us and all of us.

And so, as Tiny Tim observed:

God bless us, everyone.

"The end." Wilson finished.

The children that were listening scampered off.

House stood in the doorway, amused.

"So, are you going for Sainthood, reading to sick kids?" House smirked.

"Very funny," Wilson chuckled.

"Particularly enjoyed the 'revised' version – me as Scrooge, what a surprise."

"Was rather predictable, wasn't it?" Wilson grinned.

"I liked the parts where I insulted Cuddy," House laughed.

"I knew you would," Wilson murmured, "you still coming round for Christmas dinner?"

"For a chance to kick all your asses in 'Medical Terms'? Hell yeah!"

"I'll see you then." Wilson answered, walking down the hall.

"Hey Wilson!" House called out.

His friend spun around.

"Make sure the turkey's not dry this year."

The End


A/N: Yes, the end. I'd like to thank the following for their kind and motivating reviews:

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And thank you to anyone else who read, or reviewed, but I missed.

I really hope you enjoyed this and Happy New Year.

CSIMel