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A/N: You guys must be pretty-dang special if I'm staying up as late as possible to write this for you guys. Unfortunately you all know how I get when I am dead tired in the morning so I didnt bother beta-ing this, it wont make much of a difference but I did want to reward u guys, u may have not gotten 1st place but u went from 1 - 13 in 3 days, less than so congrats and here are three short chapters combined into one as a treat just for you guys. Obviously I didnt start it my usual way of continuing the cliffy but I hope you all like it and agian non-beta but if u see any mistakes do tell

House woke up exhausted and was a little surprised to see the sleeping baby on his chest, he smiled though. Though she was little, her hug was so warm that even in the coldest whether his body would be nice and warm, comfortable for any situation.

He held her carefully to make sure he didn't disturb her as he got up and checked the time. It was half passed 1 and his stomach was growling for food. So, slowly he began to stand up, still holding Rachel close to his chest and suddenly felt slow movement. He looked down and saw the little girl snuggling into his chest as she slowly opened her eyes and yawned cutely before smiling at him.

"Dada," Rachel cooed tiredly as she continued to snuggle into her father's chest, with her heavy lids struggled not to close. She then tried to crawl up her father's body, which he helped her with, and she held onto his neck instantly snuggling into the crook in his neck where her small head fit almost perfectly.

House was so busy watching the cute baby in his arms that he didn't even realize what Rachel had called him until he had time to process it. His heart melted and his featured instantly softened from their usual, calm but still bitter look to a halfhearted, loving expression with a beautifully genuine smile that rarely anyone got to see, and he knew he if he stuck around Rachel would be one of the only people who could bring this side of him out, the other person being her mother, Lisa, of course.

"You can sleep," He whispered softly in her ear and quickly looked around to see if anyone, inside or outside the house, could see his kind side. He didn't like revealing it much in public and reserved it to those who felt truly earned and deserved it and so far only a handful of people have earned it and even less have kept it. He gave the baby a soft kiss on the forehead and she almost instantaneously drifted to sleep in his warm embrace.

"Looks like you're ready for your own child to come out already," Lauren stated as she and Blythe watched House fondly, instantly making him jump a mile. They both had their heads tilted to the side and their eyes seemed to shimmer with tears as they watched the future father of their grandchild taking care of their other grandchild.

"Oh wait Lauren," Blythe suddenly looked at the other woman. "I don't think we were supposed to know that Lisa was pregnant, the kids haven't told us." She stated and looked a little annoyed and betrayed by her son keeping this secret, plus the relationship he was in, from her.

"Oh that's right Blythe," Lauren looked at House with a half glare. "But, they couldn't have known for very long or they would have told us I'm sure." Her voice drenched in sarcasm and mock shock. "They would never hurt their mothers, who have done nothing but try to make them happy and have even encouraged the relationship that we recently found out about because we know they both appreciate what we've done so much." The two mothers looked at House in anger, glad they finally found a time to corner him.

House knew the situation he was in and knew a quick, but consequential way out. "I didn't want to tell anyone until I told Cuddy and then I was going to leave telling the family to her because well you guys know how bad I am with news, I mean look at this little incident." He prayed Cuddy would have mercy on him, but one Cuddy he could take, his mother plus elder Cuddy he knew he'd due in less than a minute.

"Oh don't you worry Greg," Lauren shook her head slowly as she narrowed her eyes more. "I will deal with Lisa and her two sidekicks later and together. I want them to feel perfectly safe and them," She slapped her palms together. "I'll get them like an unsuspecting fly." She smiled peacefully at him, which only made his fear of her grow as he realized who he was really dealing with, she was the person who trained Cuddy, and sure she taught she-devil Cuddy everything Cuddy knew but not everything she knew. Oh this was going to be a long lecture.

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"Robert," Cuddy stood up astonished at seeing the man. Her eyes grew wide and a small smile had formed on her face, it's been years since she'd heard let alone seen this man. Not since High School Graduation when they inevitably broke up. "What are you doing here," She realized the flaw in her question and fixed it. "So early that is." She smiled.

Robert smiled lovingly at the angel he hasn't seen in years and approached the desk slowly, taking off his hat and holding it in his hand gentlemanly. "My god Lisa," He began to stare and Cuddy blushed flattered by his obvious attraction to her. "You don't seem to have aged a day, you are still as beautiful as the last day I saw you." His smile brightened as hers widened.

"Oh Robert," She chuckled softly and looked away, albeit grateful for the complement, it still embarrassed her greatly. She walked around to give him an embrace since it seemed to be ages since they last each other.

This just made it harder to tell him that she was seeing House since it seems that Robert, funny, reliable, smart, kindhearted, lovingly, charming Robert still had feelings for her and she knew that he was the chivalrous type of would most likely try his best to woo her before he'd let her go freely, though all he really looked for was her happiness. As long as she explained how much House made her happy he'd understand especially if she told him how much she was in… love him. God, she's in love with House.

A daydream like smile was glued to her face as she pulled away. She finally admitted it, at least to herself. She was in love with House; mad for him, crazy about him, insane for him, and for being with him but that was that. She was—is in love with House. But when Robert saw the smile he immediately misinterpreted and dived in giving Cuddy a deep, passionate kiss.

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House gave neutral nods to the people he passed as he made his way to his practically live in girlfriend's office with food. After getting lectured, he and the mothers made a deal that he'd butter up Cuddy and relax her and if she doesn't tell everyone by that night she was pregnant and with House's baby they would murder her in the dead of night. Nonetheless, this was his way out of being killed himself and he ignored the strange stares he received and continued towards Cuddy's office.

Suddenly, he stopped dead in his tracks and the food in his hands came crashing to the ground. He stood shocked, insulted, but mostly hurt as he watched the scene in front of him. His girlfriend, the woman he was in love with was hugging another man. God, he was in love with her, but that wasn't important, not at that moment. All that mattered then was that there was a man in her office and they were hugging.

He continued to watch, unseen as she pulled away and he saw the dreamlike smile on her face and his blood began to boil. He thought what they had had been actually close and intimate, what an idiot he was. There she was, his best friend, and girlfriend was staring at another man with dreamy eyes, and right before him they began to kiss intimately and that was all he could take.

Impulsively he burst through the door and threw his cane to the side. As he barged in Cuddy back away from her former lover and held her lips that had for a moment felt so good but almost immediately turned from sweet to disgusted. She heard the cane hit against the opposite wall and turned to see House standing in anger, but with very visible hurt in his eyes.

"House," She breathed out shaking her head. She put an hand on his shoulder gently. "I swear this isn't what you think, we weren't—" But she was pushed aside harshly by House who instantly attacked Robert, whom of course fought for his love's safety unsure of who the intruder was.

Cuddy let out a soft yelp of pain as she fell back against the hard, coffee table. The men stopped their duel before it had officially started and House saw what he had done, though unintentional he felt guilt seeing his girlfriend in slight pain as she held her stomach protective of their unborn child. Robert ran to her side and helped her up and House looked down at his hands as if he were a monster. Cuddy saw his reaction and furrowed her brows and reached out to him to tell him that she wasn't really hurt, though before she could he limped off as fast as he could not being able to face his mistake.

With a sigh and an exhausted glance at Robert she rushed out of her office to find her hurt, angry, and – god forbid – suicidal boyfriend. But he followed eager to help as long as she explained what exactly just happened in her office on the way.

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House heard the door to the roof open and closed quietly followed by high heel steps and another pair of footprints he guessed as the other man in the office. He picked up another pebble and threw it off the roof as he heard the cautious footsteps of his girlfriend, she was obviously afraid for his safety and of her own. They were over 50 feet off the ground and that would easily kill either of them if they were unfortunate enough to fall.

"Get away from here before I hurt you," House told her as he threw another pebble off the roof and heard her hesitation and step back from his sudden action. He thought he was worse than his father; he nearly killed his unborn child and hurt the woman he cared most. He wasn't fit to be hers or a father to anyone.

Cuddy could hear his regret and felt a pang of guilt for causing all this. She clenched her fist with a purpose and stood up straight as she made her way to him fully determined. With deep breaths she tried not to think about how high they were and eased her way closer and closer to House. Once she was standing behind him, she made sure her feet were firm and embraced him from behind. She held on tightly and snuggled into his back.

"House, I'm sorry," She told him quietly as she refused to let go of him. "I swear you didn't see it right, I would never do anything to hurt you and you didn't hurt the baby. I'm fine and its fine." She told him and she let go for a moment when she felt him begin to turn around to face her. She smiled at him as she held his cheek. "The only thing hurting it is that its mother is an idiot for not stopping its father from running off and so now we're both scared for our lives because its mother has a slight fear of super tall heights."

House smirked and gave a soft chuckle as he held Cuddy close as he stepped off his high position and got them away from the ledge and on firmer, safer ground. Cuddy smiled and gave him a warm hug and snuggled into his chest, much like Rachel did that morning. He wrapped his arms around her apologetically and caressed her hair caringly.

"We didn't do anything, Robert and I had a miscommunication." She explained as they stayed in a warm embrace. "Like you and I used to have," She gave a soft chuckle in memory of how they used to cause utter turmoil in the hospital, though they still do it. "He thought I was thinking about him when I was thinking about you." She smiled softly and House pulled away slightly, but held onto her arms.

"What were you thinking about?" House asked curiously as they stared into each other's eyes seriously for a moment. A charge of electricity suddenly passed through them as they shared his close, very intimate moment between one another, and one that was long overdue.

Cuddy searched his eyes and he hers. A knot tied in her stomach at the question, but now was as good of a time as other to tell him, especially since they were going to have, somewhat of a family together. "I was thinking," She made sure their gazes were locked before she announced it. "Just how much I really love you," She emphasized and waited for his response.

House looked down at his girlfriend in a bit of shock, she admitted it first and that just made it all the more easier, but he wasn't sure if he could really say it back. Then it really hit him. Cuddy, the woman he loves, just told him she loves him and a lot. He felt so weak not being able to say it back, but he responded in the second best way he could. He pulled her to him and gave her a deep, passionate, emotional kiss that could pack a punch.

"Wow," Cuddy breathed after they separated from their kiss. She let out a soft giggle as her arms seemed to stay wrapped around his neck. She pulled his head closer to hers and leaned their foreheads together, "You are a way better kisser." She giggle whispered to make sure Robert didn't hear.

"You know all you're doing is stroking my ego, nothing else." He smirked knowing that she was trying to make him feel better after hurting him. "But go on, let's see if it does more," He told her jokily making her laugh and they stood their comfortable position.

"Um," Robert suddenly but in and received a hard cold glare from House. "I thought I should tell you guys why I'm here," He suggested with a shrug of his shoulder, feeling he should fix the big mess he had obviously caused. "Hilary called me the other night," The couple gave him their undivided attention. "She said that Lisa was talking about getting back together and missed me and…" He let it drift off, that no good bitch fooled them all.

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House and Cuddy made their way home in a comfortable silence. They absentmindedly held hands as Cuddy drove home and House leaned over to give her a kiss on the lips. She turned away with a smile and laugh trying to keep her eyes on the road. She didn't need an accident on her insurance record now.

Once they got home, Cuddy helped House out of the car because he was complained about his leg. He pinned her to the car though, part of his trap, and they smiled as they quickly began to kiss. Cuddy's arms wrapped behind his neck and held his head as her head tilted back and they made out. House's arms wrapped around her waist and held her firmly as he began to caress her ass mockingly.

After having fun outside, and catching the eye of a few teenagers, they went in and were greeted by curious bodies on the couch. They blocked the group's view of the TV and Cuddy smiled as she held onto House's hand to make sure he couldn't escape. They cocked their brows and focused on the couple confused about what was going on. A smile was still plastered to Cuddy's face and the adults began to look annoyed. She got a nod from House and finally announced it. "I'm pregnant."

The adults looked shocked with wide eyes and jaws on the ground. Cuddy continued to smile and gave House a quick hug before turning back to them. The two mothers suddenly looked at House venomously. He took a step back as they stood up and approached him slowly.

"You warned her," Lauren accused. "You backed out of the deal so now we're going to kill both of you," She threatened jokily but she and Blythe quickly changed their direction and joined Julie as she gave Cuddy a warm, loving hug. "Congrats baby." Lauren smiled fondly.

"Welcome to the House family," Blythe greeted, as if House had already proposed. But she knew she had raised her boy right and smart. He wasn't going to be stupid enough to let someone like Cuddy off the hook that easily, not if he really had something to do about it.

"Hey," House whined. "She gets a "congrats baby" and a "Welcome to the family" but I got threats of murder?" He looked at them annoyed and the women laughed. "How do you think she got pregnant?" They all gathered around him for a hug, but of course Cuddy got main pickings. "That's more like it," He smirked.

Michael stood in the background fuming. "You all knew about this?" He asked as steam practically erupted from his ears. "How dare you all keep this from me," He boomed angrily and looked at House deathly. "And you," The women scurried away. "How dare you screw my daughter and knock her up."

That was it that was the last straw for House. Michael talked about Lisa like she was some kind of item, and she deserved more respect than that. He may be crippled but he knew he could easily take down Michael. He straightened his posture before dropping his cane and looking the man dead in the eye with just as much homicidal intention as the other man.

"Don't you dare talk about her like that," House commanded angrily and Cuddy looked at him in shock and love. "She works hard for everything she has; she's a good, loving person and deserves more respect especially from an asshole like you." He stood up for his woman.

"Alright, that's it you crip," Michael rolled up his sleeves. "Bring it on; you think you can take me? I hope you're ready to meet god," He warned. "Oh wait, sorry, I meant the devil." He held his fists up ready to tussle and House did the same.

Cuddy couldn't take this anymore. She got in between them and pushed her father away. "Stop it," She yelled, "Just stop it. House has tried nothing more than to be quiet around you but every damn time you come in the same room as him you try picking a fight. Just leave him alone." She ordered angrily. "I love him very much and he obviously loves me or else we wouldn't have ever made love – not screw each other," She wasn't going to mention that they did screw around with each other once in a while though. "And he did not knock me up," She said insulted. "He helped me get pregnant, which I have been trying to do for years if you ever pay attention to a thing I actually say other than the fact that he used to annoy me." She let out a few breaths as she finally got everything off her chest. "And I don't plan on leaving him anytime soon, father, so either you learn to get along with him or back off." She offered strongly.

Michael lowered his guard as he stared at his daughter astonished. He knew his daughter was smart, she had been Dean of Medicine after all, but he didn't know how strong willed she was. He had missed a lot of her life since he left and felt guilty but also couldn't help but feel proud that she was so willing to defend her friend and boyfriend. He did a lot of things wrong, but he had to do something right to have a daughter like Lisa. So, as a show of his new found pride and respect for his daughter, though he had some before it has boasted, he took a step towards House, where Cuddy still stood defensively and held his hand out peacefully. The two men stared at each other for a moment before shaking hands.

"Welcome to the family son," Michael said with a new cool, calm, relaxed expression which made Cuddy want to jump for joy. Never in her life did she remember seeing him so collected and she missed it. He never accepted any of her boyfriends and knew this was a new milestone. House definitely was changing her life, and it was for the better.

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That night, House and Cuddy fell into bed. They stared at the ceiling for a moment and simultaneously chuckled at their weird day. Cuddy yawned and stretched before flipping over and crawling up the House. She trailed kisses from his chest to his cheek. She smiled and stopped near his lips until their lips were mere centimeters apart.

"I love you Dr. Gregory House." She told him for the 100th time that night alone, but House wasn't getting sick of it. He wasn't sure if he'd ever get sick of hearing it. Nonetheless, he answered in his usual fashion. He leaned up slightly and kissed her deeply and more passionately then the other times that night. They finally arrived, or at least they finally almost arrived.

A/N: Okay this is extremely crucial so I suggest you guys read this A/N

I'm on spring break and dont feel like changing the poll everyday and actually I'm getting tired of it lol so I was thinking that I'd let you guys vote and I'd follow whatever pattern there is for the next week or maybe even a month. Right now, you guys have 2 out of I believe 17 votes, you guys gotta step it up come on, u know i give rewards lol look at this, though its three short stories put into one I stayed up all night to make sure it was as long as I could make 3 chapters put into one.

So please review and its important to vote, but your reviews are the first things I read in the morning and they are really very nice and help the writing come along much easier :) Hope you liked the major huddyness

-Jess