Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Disclaimer: I don't own this show. I wish that I did though. I also don't own "Batman" or Christian Bale. Or Hugh Jackman. Or Wolverine.

Summary: Dr.Gregory House is a medical genius when it comes to solving the most complicated medical cases. But how will he react when his oldest daughter falls ill, how will he help her. And when the roles are reversed, how will she help him?

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House and Sam spent most of that night watching television and talking occasionally. House would rub her back gently and give her kisses, letting her know that she was not alone.

"I think that I've lost the ability to blink," Sam said at one point. House nodded. "Me too," he said. "Stupid late night television infomercials."

He reached for the remote and switched over to the DVD player. "Let's watch something else other then this crap."

Sam looked up at the screen. "It's Batman Begins," she said. "I like that movie."

House looked over at her.

"Seriously?"

She looked at him. "I like Batman, and I like Christian Bale," she answered. "I can relate to Batman's grief and anguish about his past."

House looked at her, but didn't say anything.
"I think that he's way more realistic then most of the so called super heroes," she said.

"Except for maybe Wolverine," she added as an after thought.

"You really like that Hugh Jackman guy, don't you?" House said.

Sam blushed slightly. "He's cute and he's talented. He can sing like there's no tomorrow," she added.

House watched her as she talked. He knew that she was depressed, but he was happy to see her smile. It had been along couple of days. Sam had been planning the service, contacting family members, and trying to get along. She was lucky to have the family that she did. They were always offering to support her, help her by making sure that she was eating, and that she was taking care of herself in general. House in particular, was keeping a keen eye on her.

Just like he always did. He was always watching out for his family.

Sam reached up and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

He looked at her in surprise, "What was that for?" he asked. "For being so great during this whole mess," she answered. She placed her head on his chest.

He gave her a kiss on the forehead. "Hey," he said, "I'm your dad."

"And your stuck with me forever and ever and ever," he added.

Sam let out a soft chuckle. "And you're stuck with me," she said. She reached up again and gave him another kiss.

"I love you," she said.

"I love you too kiddo," he said. He gave her another kiss on the forehead.

"What about me, Daddy?" a tiny voice asked. House and Sam turned and looked at the little speaker.

"What are you doing out of bed, little missy?" House asked. Lisa walked over and sat down on the other side of House. "I had a bad dream," she said quietly. House gave her a kiss on the forehead.

"It was just a dream honey," he said. "Nothing bad will ever happen to you while your sister and I are here," he reassured. He used his free hand to give her a reassurring hug. Sam got up and walked over to her, picking her up and gave her a kiss on the cheek. "Daddy's right you know," she said.

Lisa nodded.

-end of chapter-