Two more days and the ball was finally coming. House and his team were dealing with a new case although it wasn't a very complicated one by disgrace of Dr. House. He really liked puzzles. And as he didn't have to work much, Cuddy assigned him double clinic duty. So, down in the clinic was he.

"But, doctor, he says it itches a lot!!" a desperate mother said.

"Of course, it itches" House answered

"And he can't stop touching"

"Tie him down, or it'll be worst"

"What's wrong with him? Will he die?" House rolled his eyes

"He's chicken pox"

"I'd like a second opinion" House took a look at his watch and took a deep breath.

"Ok" He took the phone. "Hi, need you for a second opinion. Exam Room Two" He hung the phone "Satisfied?" He said while he started to play with PSP

Knock, knock...

"Did you ask me for a second opinion?" Elsa said.

"Oh, Dr. House, come in, I'm having a debate here"

"I thought you were Dr. House" the mother said pointing Greg House

"I am, she is too. She's my wife, you know" House put his arm around Elsa's waist. "I like young ladies" Elsa closed her eyes in desperation.

"Do not listen to him; he's taken too much caffeine today. Could I take a look to your son, ma'am?"

"Yeah, open your shirt, Mark"

"Um, I see" She reached for a thermometer. "I'm gonna take your temperature, okay?"

"Is he gonna die, Dr. House?"

"No, ma'am, he's chicken pox"

"Told you" House said while was still playing with his PSP

"You don't have to worry about it; it's a very common disease in children. Are you vaccinated for chicken pox or have you already had chicken pox?"

"I had it when I was four"

"Ok, then you won't have any problem of infection. If your husband or anyone else of the family hasn't had the disease, stay away from him, ok?" The mother nodded.

"Ok, Mark, you've been a big boy, you can shut your shirt now." The boy smiled and did as told. "You have to be happy because you won't have to go to school for a few days, that's cool, isn't it?

"Yeah, cool"

"Well, I need you to do a favour; you'll do it for me?"

"Look, I'm gonna give you this calamine lotion for the itching"

"Yep, because it itches a lot"

"I know, honey, but you don't have to touch it, you have to resist, you'll see that with the lotion, you'll feel better and the blisters will disappear"

"Ok"

"And then, I'm gonna give your mum these pills for the fever, she knows when you'll have to take them, ok?" He nodded.

"You like lollipops?"

"Yep!!"

She went to the drawer and took one of them

"Here you have because you've been very brave"

"Thank you, Dr. House" The mother said

"You're welcome. I'd like to see Mark in a couple of weeks" The mother nodded "And if there's something, don't hesitate to call me, the nurse will give you my number.

"Thanks again, have a nice day."

"Bye, ma'am"

"Say goodbye to the doctors, Mark"

"Bye, Doctor"

"Bye, Mark, take care" Elsa said

"Excellent second opinion, Dr. House. I've been a good boy too. Don't I get a lollipop too?"

"Greg, I was checking Mrs. Reed"

"Is she stable?"

"Yes"

"Then my needs are first"

"You've called me to diagnose a simple chicken pox!!"

"Nope, that was the excuse, I was getting bored"

"Greg!!"

"Never seen you before treating with kids, you're very sweet. More than Allison, well, both of you are sugar"

"Greg!!"

"Ok, sorry. I need your help, I mean this time, it is really important"

"What is it?"

"The ball"

"What happens with the ball?"

"It's the day after tomorrow"

"Yeah, so?"

"I don't have anything to wear, and I guess you don't want me to wear a jacket and some jeans, do you?"

"Of course not, are you out of your mind?"

"That's why I need your help"

"We're going shopping. Ally told me you have great taste, well, I've already known that and... We're going shopping"

"Ok"

"Let's go"

"But, now?"

"Yeah, now" Greg took Elsa's hand and headed to the door.

"But, Greg, I was with Mrs. Reed, I haven't taken my purse, I..."

"I pay"

"Drs. House!!!" Cuddy yelled.

"Cuddy!! It's your fault, Greg. Don't..." Elsa whispered.

"Dr. Cuddy, you look beautiful today. Nice outfit" House said.

"House, don't start with that. Where do you think you're going? You have clinic duty" Cuddy was now looking at Elsa.

"He kidnapped me"

"I've kidnapped her because I got an emergency downtown" House continued

"An emergency downtown?" Cuddy said.

"Yes, my friend Peter is working in the Mount Sinai"

"Actually, he's my friend; he was one of my professors at the Mount Sinai..."

"Yes, he's friends with Elsa. And the thing is that he's working in a very complicated case, so he called me, and well, as I couldn't go to NY, he told me he was coming to Princeton in a lightning trip"

"So, we're meeting quickly with him in a cafe downtown, let's see if Greg can bring some light to his case and I'm going with him because it's been a long time I haven't seen him and..."

"Ok, ok, enough, you can go, but I want you here after lunch. Understood?"

"Yes, mom" House yelled while Elsa remained her head down.

While heading to the parking lot...

"I'm gonna kill you, Greg. How you've made me lie this way? At the end, I'll give the reason to Wilson, you're a bad influence"

"Oh, come on, Elsa. I need to spoil you a bit. I know you are nice girl but you are House but you also have the rebellious part of the Houses, but you hide it" Elsa ignoring her uncle was now dialling her phone.

"Alex! Hi, how are you? Look, I won't be able to meet for lunch, yes; lot of work, my uncle is exploiting me." Now she was staring at him while he was making a face "Wanna meet for dinner though? Yes, at 8 is perfect. All right, bye"

"Look who's lying again" Elsa nudged him

"Shut up. Cuddy will thank me for lying when she'll see ya with a tux" Elsa said while she was putting her helmet

"A tux? You want me to be James Bond"

"Shut up and drive"