Author's Note:

I cannot believe that Lisa Edelstein announced she is leaving the show. I'm praying that she is just bluffing, but realistically I fear the worst. I feel betrayed. Throughout all the House/Cuddy fights, throughout all the seasons, through Lucas, through the break-up, the only thing that gave me comfort was knowing that House and Cuddy would get together in the very end of the series; lending some form of a conclusion to their years of flirtation and romance.

I can't finish this story, and I cannot even think about House right now. There is speculation that Cuddy will be killed in the finale; since, according to gossip, originally this week's episode "After Hours" was meant to be the finale; and in March the writers and producers added a 23rd episode, "Moving On." Was LE's announcement that she was leaving a strategic move; as it was announced shortly after the finale's preview was aired? Had the writers known about her leaving for some time, or is this a new development?

I don't know; there is so much speculation. The only thing I do know is that I will not be tuning in for season eight of House. A House without his counterpart, Cuddy, will be too difficult to watch. It's a slap in the face to all of us Huddy shippers and loyal fans. There will be no symmetry to their seven-years worth of character development.

Sarah