"Who are you?" Gaby asked directing to Cameron and House. They both went pale but they should have expected this... the head trauma was severe they didn't even know how she pulled through this.
"Gaby you don't remember who they are honey?" asked the doctor. Gaby shook her head but then winced in pain "Sweetie it's your mommy and daddy." Cameron and House looked guilty but said nothing. Maybe it was better this way. Maybe they could start over. The doctor signalled House and Cameron out of the room so they could talk.
"It may be temporary loss of memory." The doctor said "Gaby just woke up from a coma. She survived to a run over" Suddenly their conversation was interrupted by Gaby's cries. Everyone rushed to the room, including Cuddy who was just arriving with two coffees.
"Gaby! Gaby, what's the matter baby?" Cameron asked as she caressed her cheeks and wiped her tears "Gaby talk to me baby..." Cameron pleaded. Everyone eyed Gaby worriedly.
"I...I can't feel. I can't feel m-my legs!" Gaby cried. Everyone missed a breath and took some time to process the information. The doctor proceeded to make some tests on Gaby and she indeed couldn't feel or move her legs. House hugged Cameron but she disentangled herself from his grasp and, even with the doctor's protests, she lifted Gaby on her arms to calm her.
"I'm here now sweetie." Cameron kissed Gaby's forehead and wiped her teary eyes "You're going to be alright" Cameron said as she kissed Gaby's forehead and caressed her back. Cameron paused for a moment to prepare herself for what she was about to say. She was feeling guilty but she realised Gaby didn't need more complication in her life. "You're going to be alright sweetie... Mommy loves you." Cameron said tentatively. "Mommy and daddy love you." Cameron said, feeling more confident and leaving a confused Cuddy looking at the scene. House approached his two girls and kissed Gaby cheek. He held her hand and then kissed Cameron.
"We love you baby girl" House whispered at Gaby's hears who was only sobbing by now. "You're strong munchkin." Gaby looked at him and nodded a little. House blinked at her "You're going to be just fine kid. You wanna show mommy how pretty is your smile?" Gaby shook her head and House made a funny face which led Gaby to let out a little laugh and brought a smile to everyone in the room. At that moment and at the sound of that tiny laugh everyone realised that there was hope. Maybe things were going to be alright after all...
Ok people I just have one thing to say. Don't worry 'bout the 'mommy-daddy' thing... I'll restore it somehow. :)
Thanks for reading,
Ana