The next morning they woke up in the same position. Cuddy smiled to herself. It just felt right to her. She didn't understand why it felt so good but it sure did. She looked up at his face. He still had that scruffy look from years ago. She just wanted to run her hands over his face and through his hair. Self-control, Lisa. Maybe she could sneak a little kiss. He was asleep so he wouldn't know. She leaned up and kissed him lightly on the lips. When she pulled back, his eyes were still closed. She shook her head and got out of bed. After she left the room, he opened his eyes. He had been awake. He smiled. They were making progress. Cuddy went to the bathroom and then into the kitchen. House came in five minutes later. Blythe and Arlene were already there and had breakfast ready.

"Morning."

"Morning."

"I'll go get Rachel, you get Levi Cuddy."

"Ok House."

They went and got the kids. They came back in the kitchen and they all ate breakfast. Later in the morning, they all went out to the pool. Rachel, Levi, House, and Cuddy played in the pool until they were all tired and hungry. After lunch, the kids took a nap while the adults relaxed. House and Cuddy were on the couch together watching a movie. For some reason, Cuddy had begun holding his hand and sitting close to him. He just let it happen and never mentioned it. At the end of the movie, Cuddy was asleep with her head on his shoulder. He didn't have the heart to wake her up so he just stayed on the couch with her until she finished her nap.

"How long was I asleep?"

"About an hour."

"I'm sorry I fell asleep on you."

"Don't be sorry. You were tired. Do you feel better now?"

"Yes. I feel rested now."

"Would you like to dance?"

"Dance? I don't hear any music."

He smiled and went over to the I-Pod dock. He popped his I-Pod in and started the playlist he wanted to hear. "Now, may I have this dance?"

"Yes, you may."

They began dancing to the music. House was playing the music from their wedding and reception. He had his hands around her waist and she had her hands on his shoulders. They just held each other and swayed to the music. After they had danced to a few of the songs, they looked into each other's eyes.

"Would you like to go out to dinner with me?"

"Like a date?"

"Yes. Like a date."

"When?"

"Tonight, if you're free."

"I don't have any plans. Tonight sounds good. What about the kids?"

"Why do you think I let our mothers live out back?" They laughed. "I'll ask but I'm sure they will keep them."

Arlene and Blythe agreed to keep the kids. House made reservations at Elements. Cuddy was excited. She was going on a date with House. She knew she was married to him but she didn't remember being married. She would however remember this date. After getting dressed, she went into the living room to find House. He was sitting at the piano dressed in a suit. God, he looked handsome.

"Ready to go?"

Cuddy nodded. "Bye."

They waved goodbye to the kids, Arlene, and Blythe. House walked her to the car and opened her door. He helped her get in and closed her door. He then walked around the car and got in. He drove them to the restaurant. After arriving, he asked her to wait. He walked around the car and helped her get out. He then extended his arm and she held on as they walked into the restaurant. After ten minutes, they were seated at their table. House pulled out her chair and helped her sit down.

"I would order some wine but since you're pregnant I think we better stick with water or something."

"I agree."

They placed their drink and appetizer order. Cuddy was looking around the restaurant. She did not remember eating there before but then again she didn't remember the last five years. House kept looking at Cuddy. She was beautiful. He still felt lucky to have her in his life.

"Thank you for coming to dinner with me."

"You're welcome. It's lovely here. Have we been here before?"

"A few times. We work a lot so it's nice to get out some."

After the drinks arrived, they ordered the main course. They continued with small talk until the appetizer arrived. Cuddy had been impressed with the menu. It had a nice vegetarian selection.

"This is really good."

"I'm glad you are enjoying it. What would you like to do tomorrow?"

"I don't know. What do we usually do?"

"Would you like to go to the shore? We took Rachel to Monmouth Beach last year. She loved it. We haven't been on vacation since then."

"We could go for a few days I guess."

"Let me see what I can come up with for a place to stay."

They enjoyed the rest of the dinner. They laughed and talked. When the meal was over, they decided to go for a drive. House showed her some of the changes around town and drove by his old apartment and her old house. They then went home. After arriving home, the mothers left. They showered separately and went to bed. House got in bed first. Cuddy got in bed and just looked at him. He nodded for her to move closer. She scooted over and snuggled up with him. They drifted off to sleep. The next morning, they discussed their trip.

"Do you want to go with just us and the kids or with our mothers too?"

"I think just us. What do you think?"

"Us it is."

House looked on-line and found a place with a king-sized bed. He, Cuddy, and Rachel could sleep in the bed and Levi could sleep in his portable play pen.

"Got us a room. Let's pack up and go."

After packing up everything and getting dressed, they started on the drive to Monmouth Beach. After checking in, they put the kids down for a nap and House unpacked the car.

"Want to watch television while the kids are asleep?"

"Yeah. May as well." She sat down on the couch beside him. He had his arm resting on the back of the couch. She leaned into his side and placed her hand on his chest. After an hour, Rachel came to the living room. A few minutes later, they heard Levi stirring.

"How about we go for a walk on the beach before dinner?"

"Yay Daddy."

They went down to the beach. House was holding Levi. Cuddy was holding Rachel's hand. House moved his free hand to the small of Cuddy's back. She looked up and smiled at him. They walked for about a mile down the beach. Rachel would stop and play in the sand and pick up seashells. They had a good time as a family. After they got back to their hotel, they decided to go the little diner next door to eat dinner. After dinner, they went back to their room. The kids were tired and fell asleep immediately. Cuddy began reading a book while House sat outside on the balcony.

"I'm ready for bed. I think I'll go take a shower."

"Ok House. I'll be there in a few minutes."

He took a quick shower. When he came out of the bathroom, Cuddy was already in bed. Rachel was sleeping on Cuddy's side so Cuddy was in the middle of the bed. Cuddy was lying on her side holding Rachel. House lay down beside Cuddy and placed his arm over his wife and daughter.

"Is this okay with you Cuddy?"

"Yeah. It's fine. I like it actually. House?"

"Yeah, Cuddy?"

"Um, I've been thinking that maybe we need to …"

"Need to what?"

"Well, you said that at night we used to take a bath together."

"So you want to take a bath with me?"

"If it would help get my memory back, I think it would be a good idea."

"I don't know if it's a good idea."

"Why?"

"We'll be naked together in a small space."

"So, we've done it before."

"But.."

"Just say it."

"I'm afraid I won't be able to control my urges. Happy now?"

"House, we will be fine. We are two adults. We're doctors for god's sake. We see people naked all the time."

"Fine, but I just don't want to push you into something you don't want to do. I mean, what if I get carried away. I don't want to fuck you or have sex with you."

"You don't?"

"I do but I don't. I want to make love to you. There's a difference between making love and fucking. Love, yes, fuck, no."

"I understand. It's just that I feel drawn to you. It's like a piece of me is missing and I want to get it back."

He picks Rachel up and carries her into the living room. He places her on the couch and covers her with a blanket. He goes back to the bedroom to see a stunned Cuddy.

"What are you doing?"

"If we are going to do this, I want the kids out of the bedroom." She nodded. "Will you grab Levi and I'll take his play pen?"

She picked up the baby and carried him into the living room. House moved the play pen. Once it was set up, she placed Levi inside. They looked at each other. He held out his hand and she laced her fingers with his. They walked into the bathroom. Once inside, he started filling the tub. She began removing her clothing. He removed his clothing as well. Once naked, she looked at him out of the corner of her eye and bit her lip. She wanted this. Really wanted this. She felt like a horny teenager. Once the tub was filled up, he turned off the water and climbed in. He held out his hand and helped her in the tub. At first, he just had her sit between his legs and he just held her in his arms.

"Is this okay?"

"It feels good."

"If you will lean forward, I'll wash your back."

She scooted forward a little and leaned away from him. He began washing her back using soft slow strokes. She was in heaven.

"That feels nice."

He washed her neck and her arms. She leaned back against his chest. He began washing her chest. She was about ready to turn around and straddle him. She wanted to fuck him right there but she knew he wanted to wait.

"I need to shave my legs."

"You mean I need to shave your legs."

"You shave my legs?"

He nodded. "Since, you're pregnant. I like to pamper you. It's something we started with Levi and I like to do it for you. Move to the other end of the tub and face me. I'll do it."

She moved to the other end of the tub and faced him. Now, they were facing each other's naked bodies. She felt even more exposed and more turned on. He leaned over and retrieved the razor and shaving cream. He lathered up her leg and began shaving it. She sat there watching him. No one had ever taken that much time with her body, just giving attention to her body without expecting sex in return. It was such a turn on. When he was satisfied with her leg, he rested her leg on his and picked up her other leg. Her toe accidentally brushed against his penis. He sucked in a breath.

"Sorry. I didn't mean to."

"I know." He continued shaving her leg. When he was finished, he put down the razor and looked at her. She picked up the washcloth and the body wash.

"Your turn."

"Nope. Don't think I can handle it."

"Come on. I want to take care of you. Please."

He nodded his head. He moved in front of her and had his back to her. She began washing his back. He closed his eyes. It was almost more than he could bear. She continued washing his back, neck, and arms. When she was finished, she pulled him back to her chest. She started washing his chest.

"Let me wash your hair. I know how much you love it when I rub my hands in your hair."

"I washed it earlier in the shower. Wait, how do you know I love it?"

"I don't know how I know. I just know. Do you think I am remembering?"

"Maybe. This could be working."

Cuddy was getting excited at the thought she may be getting her memory back.
"What else do we do? You said something about a massage?"

He helped her out of the tub and he dried off. He put on his pajamas. She was drying herself and he took the towel away from her and finished drying her. She closed her eyes and just enjoyed his touch. Once he was finished, he picked up her pajamas. He wrapped the towel around her and led her to the bedroom. He dropped her pajamas on the bed and had her to lie down in the towel. He grabbed some lotion and lowered her towel to reveal her back. He squirted some lotion in his hands and rubbed his hands together to warm it up. He began massaging her back.

"Oh. That feels so good. No wonder I let you do this every night."

"I didn't start it until I knocked you up. I figured if you could carry the baby that making you comfortable was the least I could do."

He continued massaging her back and moved down to massage her legs and then down to her feet.

"I bet you're glad you shaved my legs now."

"Doesn't matter to me grizzly bear."

"Shut up House. They weren't that bad."

"I thought I was in the tub with a porcupine." He laughed.

"Well, I guess you just have to shave my legs more often now that I know it's your job."

"This isn't clinic duty. You can't force me to shave your legs. If you did, I wouldn't want to do it."

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean it like that."

"I do these things for you because I want to do them, not because I have to do them."

"I know. I can tell."

He nodded. "Roll over. Let me do your front."

She rolled over and he began massaging her front. He massaged her arms, shoulders, chest, abdomen, and back down her legs.

"You have magical hands. Thank you."

"You're welcome."

"Do you really give me a massage every night?"

"Unless I am at the hospital all night or you are asleep when I get home from the hospital."

"What else do we do at night?"

He looked down. "I think you know the main thing."

"Oh. Yeah, I know what you mean. How about a kiss? We really haven't kissed since I woke up. You kissed me on the cheek but not on the lips. Can I kiss you?"

"If you want to."

"I want to." She leaned over and kissed him on the lips. The kiss was light and timid. They kissed a few more times. With each kiss, she began gaining confidence. She started rubbing her tongue on his lower lip. He responded by opening his mouth and moaning his approval. She was rubbing her hands on each side of his face.

"Mmmmm." She moved to straddle him and wrapped her arms around his neck. She began kissing his neck and sucking on his earlobe.

"God, Cuddy. If you keep doing that, I …"

"Do you really want me to stop? I know you want me."

"I want you. There's no denying that I want you. I have always wanted you from the moment I saw you in college."

"Then why did you leave me? Was it because I gave you what you wanted?"

"God no! Four times, we had sex four times that night. I begged you to stay that morning. I was planning our next date."

"Then why didn't I hear from you?"

"I got kicked out of school. If you had stayed, you would have heard me get a call from the Dean kicking me out because I had cheated. I was an idiot."

"You're a genius. Why would you cheat?"

"Because somebody was too busy pursuing a dark-haired undergrad with perky tits and a great ass instead of going to class and reading the textbook."

"You got kicked out of school because you were chasing me and then you lost me anyway?"

"I told you I was an idiot."

"Bastard. Why didn't you tell me? I thought you had just used me."

"I thought it just proved my dad right. I was useless and would never amount to anything. You were this beautiful, smart, sexy woman so full of life. You deserved so much more than I could give you. You deserved better than me. I was not using you. I was in love with you. I loved you so much I thought you would be better off if I let you go."

"House, I was not better off without you. I tried to get over you. I told myself I had gotten over you but when I saw you at the hospital with your leg, I knew that I still had feelings for you. You were with Stacy and had been for five years. After you two broke up, you were in such pain. I, oh God, I was so in love with you that I created you a job. I kept telling myself, the board, and everyone else that it was for the hospital's best interest. It was a lie. It was for me because I didn't want you to leave me again."

"I never meant to hurt you."

"I understand that now. Then, not so much. You know how we argued at work?"

"Yeah."

"Hell, half the time I didn't know if I should yell at you or fuck you. Most of the time, I just wanted to fuck you. It was like foreplay." She chuckled. "It's so sad that we wasted so much time."

"How do you feel about me now?" House inquired.

"Honestly?"

"Honestly."

"I still love you. I've always loved you."

"If you don't regain your memory, do you think you would still want to be with me?"