Chapter 6 - The Final Puzzle - Part 1, Clue 8
House drove as fast as he dared through the streets of Princeton that night, darting from lane to lane as he wove his way to the Princeton Marriott Hotel.
It was not long before he spotted the neon sign beckoning him from a distance; House pulled into the parking lot and turned off the ignition on his bike. As he rested his bike on its kick stand, he re-read his last note once more.
When you reach your destination,
You will need this information.
At reception seek Tori, the person who,
Will give to you, your final clue.
Tori … Tori … I have to find Tori …
House walked through the lobby, straight to the Reception Desk. He had an idea.
"Good Evening Sir, welcome to the Princeton Marriott Hotel. How may I help you?"
"Good Evening, could you please check whether there's a Dr. Allison Cameron registered here?" House asked anxiously.
A pretty brunette glanced at House from the opposite end of the counter.
She picked up the phone. "Dr. Cameron …" she said quietly, "Dr. House has arrived. Yes, I know what to do."
"I'm sorry Sir; we have no one registered here under that name."
House's heart sank.
"Okay, well do you have anyone working here by the name of Tori?"
"Yes Sir, you'll find Tori at the last check-in station." House walked to the end of the counter.
"Tori?"
"Yes Sir, how may I help you?" House looked at the young woman.
"My name is Dr. Gregory House."
Tori reached below the counter and handed House an envelope.
So this is Dr. House … I can see why Dr. Cameron is attracted to him … he's so tall and handsome, in a rugged sort of way … and those eyes …
Tori began to blush at the thought of being with a man like House. But as she looked at him she could sense how tired and anxious he was.
"Sir, just one moment." Tori walked around from behind the counter and led House to a small alcove just off the lobby. It had a small writing desk and a comfortable chair for guests to use while corresponding with loved ones back home.
"Would you like to sit here? You can read your message in private." smiled Tori.
House was glad to finally sit down; it had been a long day. "I can bring you a cup of coffee, if you like?"
"That would be great Tori, black is fine." House watched her walk away; her brown, shoulder length curls shone in the bright lights of the lobby. She reminded him of a younger Cameron … Cameron … would he ever find her tonight?
House had hoped that Cameron was waiting for him at the hotel, but it was not meant to be; his search would end elsewhere. Tori returned with his coffee.
"I'll be at my station if you need anything, Sir." House thanked Tori and when she left, he opened the envelope.
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Clue #8
Although the letters that lead to romance are confused,
You must follow your heart.
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tbc …
