So here it is the very last chapter, sorry I skipped a couple of years there.

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Chapter 22- Goodbye

15th June 2005- Princeton, New Jersey, USA

It had happened, Grace was finally graduating from High School at the early age of 16. She was going travelling with Greg during the summer. And then she was off to John Hopkins Medical School. Following in her brother's footsteps except she wouldn't get thrown out for cheating.

She was leaving home and leaving Greg. And she was terrified.

Of course Grace had been made valedictorian and while House had made some 'helpful' hints to put in her speech, she had kept it a secret from him until Graduation Day. So the first time he heard it was when he was sitting in the baking heat of Park Lane Academy field, next to Cuddy and best friend, Wilson.

"Friends and family. The time had come when we finally get to leave. Some of us are scared, some sad, some happy. And that's just the parents." A chuckle ran through the crowd as Grace continued on.

"I've moved many places, gone to many schools and made many friends. But most of what I've done that mattered happened here at Park Lane Academy. This is an inspiring school that likes to make a difference. I've helped some many in the community through this school. This school had changed my beliefs about things, changed my mind on situations and given me different activities to take part in. I've learned lessons such as humility, honour and ironically grace." Another chuckle ran through. Grace then locked eyes with House.

"But through everything, one thing that has remained consistent is my big brother. He has brought me up since I was three days old and I will be forever grateful. He has sacrificed many things for me and taught me so much, and I, to him. He let me believe I could do anything and be anyone. But one thing I bet he never knew was that through it all I wanted to be just like him. And if you know my brother you're probably thinking I'm insane." Wilson and Cuddy smiled in silent agreement.

"High school is tough and we got through it, but sometimes it isn't that big a deal if you look around and saw what others have to deal with. So now that we leave High School, we can look around and see that maybe after all it's not that scary. Thank you." At that she left the crowd, which clapped and cheered along, House loudest of all.

HHHHHHHHHH

"Grace Jennifer House." Grace stood up and retrieved her diploma, giving House a wave as Cuddy snapped a photo. House just smiled proudly at his sister, finally all grown up.

After all the diplomas had been given out and people were returning to their parents, Grace rushed over to meet Wilson, Cuddy and House.

"So was it a good speech?" She asked shyly, fingering her diploma.

"Best one I ever heard." Wilson said giving her a hug.

"Definitely. And so true." Cuddy said in agreement, also giving her a quick hug. Before House could do so, someone bumped into him, jerking his leg. He swore softly under his breath and moaned about the amount of people and stupid graduations.

Grace just smiled and walked over to him. "So do you regret taking me in all those years ago?" Grace asked, teasing her brother not really expecting an answer.

But to her surprise he pulled her into a bear hug and whispered in her ear, so only she heard. "Never, easiest decision I ever had to make."

Pulling away with tears in her eyes, Grace House smiled at Gregory House.