House and Cuddy's life moved on. Blythe had moved in, placed her stuff in storage, and put her house up for sale. Arlene was still thinking about it. They had found a builder and planned on beginning construction in the spring. House missed having lunch with Wilson and joking around but he found that he really liked having lunch with Cuddy most days. On the other days, he ate at his desk or with Chase. It seemed to be working out well. Cuddy's doctor appointments were every week now. She and the baby were doing great. At 38 weeks, she was ready to do about anything to make the baby come out. She begged House to go on long walks. She tried castor oil, spicy food, massage, and cuddling. They had lots of sex; well, she had lots of orgasms since it releases oxytocin naturally. Sex had actually started becoming practically impossible. Thank god he was extremely talented when it came to oral sex. On Tuesday, November 1st, she had finally had enough. Damn it. This baby was coming out.

"Let's try sex again."

"Not that I'm complaining but we tried it three times last night."

"I know but I'm ready to have this baby. Please. Please."

"Ok but only because you begged."

"You better enjoy it while you can. You'll have to wait six weeks after I give birth before I can put out again."

"Oh, don't worry, I'll enjoy it."

They had sex three times that morning before work. She had been a few minutes late to work but it would be worth it if she went into labor. Around 10:00 am, her back and abdomen were aching more than usual. She was going to the bathroom every few minutes. She had already passed the mucus plug a couple of days ago. There was a board meeting scheduled at 11:00 so she prepared for it and went to the conference room. As the meeting started, she looked around the room and noticed House had actually shown up. Surprised, she smiled at him. He kept watching her. Somehow, he felt she would need him nearby. She began to speak and then 'whoosh'.

"Oh shit. I think my water just broke."

"Have you been having contractions?"

"Every 7 minutes."

"Why didn't you call me?"

"Because I knew it would be a while and I had this meeting."

"Let's go. You are going up to Labor & Delivery. I'll call Mom and Arlene."

By 1:00pm, Cuddy was checked in, hooked up, and ready for Levi to make an appearance. She was miserable. Arlene and Blythe arrived with Rachel. Luckily, they had packed their bags for the hospital and left them in their office. House just had to go pick up their things. After several hours, Rachel was bored so their mothers left with Rachel and promised to return whenever House called.

"How about a warm shower? It may help. I'll be there. You can lean on me."

"We'll try it." They made their way to the shower. House helped remove her hospital gown and removed his clothes. They stepped into the warm spray of the shower letting it beat down on her back. House helped her stand and massaged her back and anywhere else she needed. He was so thankful his leg was getting better so he could be the support that Cuddy needed. When she was ready to get out of the shower, he turned off the water and dried her off. He then helped her into her gown, dressed himself, and got her back in the bed.

"You son of a bitch. Don't you ever think about touching me again." Cuddy yelled during a particularly strong contraction. "Bastard. This is your fault." After the contraction, she grabbed his hand. "I love you."

"I love you too." He just waited for the next contraction and listened to her scream again. "So, I guess you don't want any more kids?"

"You are never having sex with me again."

He laughed. He knew she would want sex before her six week recovery period was up. More kids he didn't know about. He continued to feed her ice chips and massage her back.

"Just take the epidural."

"Fine. Get them in here."

The epidural was administered and she was able to get some relief. She actually slept for a few hours. After being in labor for another ten hours, she was finally dilated to ten. She began pushing and House was holding her leg and counting.

"Come on Lisa. You can do it. Almost there. 1, 2, 3."

"No. I'm too tired. I've had enough."

"You can do it. You are the strongest person I know. Just a few more times and our son will be here."

Cuddy kept on pushing. His encouragement helped her focus and push. At 8:39 am on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, Levi David Cuddy-House was born. He weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and was 20 ½ inches long.

"He's perfect. Ten fingers, ten toes. Listen to those lungs."

"Is he really ok House? Don't let him out of your sight."

"I'm your man." House followed the nurse with Levi while Cuddy delivered the placenta and was cleaned up. House had helped clean up the baby some and he was wrapped in a blanket.

"His Apgar score was 9. Are you ready to give him his bath? I'll move him over by the bed."

"Just let me hold him." House placed Levi in Cuddy's arms. "He has my hair and your chin. He's beautiful."

"My son is not beautiful. He is handsome."

Cuddy laughed. "Whatever you say daddy." They called their mothers. They arrived with Rachel thirty minutes later. Julia had arrived by that time as well. Cuddy had decided to wait until later for his first bath. She wanted to let him nurse and hold him for a while.

"Lisa, he's such a beautiful baby," Blythe exclaimed.

"Hello my little, eynikl. I'm your bubbie," Arlene beamed.

"I know he's my son but he's only an hour old. He doesn't know Yiddish yet."

"Shut up Gregory. Just for that smartass remark, you will have to put up with me this summer."

"Are you moving here?"

"I'm going to try it. Blythe and I have been discussing it. We get along fine but I don't know if we can live together. I'm going to try living with her for six months after the guest house is built and then decide."

"If that's what you want Mom, its fine with us. Right, House?"

"Great, just great." House rolled his eyes at Cuddy.

"It was your idea," Cuddy whispered to him.

"Gimme my son." House got the baby and sat down in the chair. "Rach. Want to help me hold the baby?" Rachel nodded and climbed up on his lap. House helped her hold her brother.

"He's so soft, Daddy. Can I kiss him?"

"Of course you can."

Rachel kissed Levi on his cheek. "When are you coming home?"

"I'm bringing Mommy and Levi home in the morning. Will you be okay staying with grandma again tonight?"

"Uh huh, I like to play with Grandma Arlene and Grandma Blythe."

"You are such a good big sister, Rach. I am so proud of you."

Rachel smiled from ear to ear. She loved her daddy and loved making him proud of her. Cuddy was smiling. After a little while, the group left the new parents and baby so they could rest. A steady stream of guests and co-workers came by to see the prodigal son of House and Cuddy. Even Wilson managed to sneak a peek in the room. House and Cuddy were able to nap between feedings and diaper changes. That night, House helped Cuddy take a shower. They decided to go ahead and give Levi his first bath as well.

Bright and early the next morning, Cuddy and Levi were released. House piled everyone in the car and drove his wife and son home. They were excited to finally be home and start getting into their routine.

"House! I need you!"

"What's wrong?"

"He's not latching on now. If he doesn't nurse soon, my breasts feel like they will explode."

"What can I do?"

"Help me. You compress the areola while I hold him. Let's see if that works better. He seems to be doing better. Massage my breast to help the flow."

"I think you just want me to feel you up."

"Yeah, that's it. It's not like no one is touching my boobs. I am a human dairy factory."

House just glared at her. After Levi finished nursing, House changed his diaper and put him down.

"Feel better?"

"Some. I'm worried he isn't drinking enough."

"He goes to the doctor in a few days. If he hasn't gained enough weight, you can express milk and feed him by bottle. Ok?"

"I may do that anyway. Just to be safe."

"Can I taste it?"

"My breast milk?"

"Yes."

"Fine with me. Do you want me to express you some?"

"No." House raised his eyebrows at her.

"Ok. Be gentle. Let me get comfortable."

House began sucking her breast. "Tastes sweet. How does it feel?"

"It burns a little. Not really painful but it burns." Cuddy was looking down at him. "You know, it is kind of hot when you do it."

"I've heard that massage can increase milk production."

"Come on." Cuddy led him to the shower. She stripped and removed his clothes. "Let's see how hand expressing works." House followed her into the shower. He massaged her breasts and sucked on each nipple. "God, they feel so much better now. You are much better than a breast pump or my hands."

"If it helps, I can keep it up. I mean, I'm not one of those freaks who get off on it, but I want to help."

"You don't like it?"

"I'm not saying that. I like it. I just don't want you to think I am some sort of weird breast milk drinking husband."

"I don't think that." Cuddy blushed. "It just turns me on a little. Since we can't have sex right now, I thought this would let us spend some couple time together while helping me out."

"Just don't tell your mom or sister. We can still hand express as well if that works better so others can feed him."

"It seems to work better."

House just nodded. They continued the massages and he would hand express her milk while she held the container. Breastfeeding seemed to be going better although Cuddy was still concerned she wasn't producing enough milk. They would then feed by bottle.

After the first week, they held a bris for Levi. Only immediate family was invited and it was held at their home. House really wasn't interested but it meant so much to Cuddy and her family so he gave in.

After four weeks, they both realized she wasn't producing enough milk to keep up with Levi's increasing appetite. Under doctor's supervision, they started Levi on formula to supplement the breast milk.

"House, I think I am going to start weaning him off breast milk. It will be better for everyone once I go back to work."

"Fine with me. We go back in two weeks so you will still have to express at work."

"I know but you still have to come help me."

"What will people say when I am in your office all the time?"

"That you are a pain in my ass!"

"Kiss my …"

Cuddy kissed him to shut him up. They continued their little make out session.

"Do you still want to have another baby?"

"Yeah, I do. What about you?"

"I do too."

"Really?" Cuddy nodded her head. "Yes!" House was excited. December 14th couldn't get there fast enough. They decided to extend their leaves and return to work on January 2nd so that the entire holiday season would be spent with their family.