Sorry for that little cliffhanger. Here we go.

Cuddy opened up and couldn't believe what she saw.

"House, what are you doing?", she wondered and eyeballed him.

"Impressing you.", he smiled and stepped in.

"Where did you get this?"

"I bought it. Wilson had to wait two hours for me. So I hope you like it."

"You bought a tuxedo to impress me?", Cuddy asked him now.

"No, but because we have to attend that dinner tomorrow evening. You said I need a tux for this."

Cuddy smirked. He had remembered.

"You look really handsome. We have to organize more parties back at the PPTH."

House grimaced. "Noooo, please. Show some mercy."

Cuddy sat down on her bed.

"I tried to call you this afternoon.", she mumbled.

"Yes, I forgot to recharge my phone. Sorry."

"Where have you been?", she wanted to know

House felt really nervous. He tapped the cane on his right foot again and lowered his head to look at the floor.

"Cuddy, you know, I could come up with a medical procedure to make sure the memories of the last days get completely erased from your mind. That would be helpful I guess because I really screwed up. Unfortunately I will never come up with an idea that cures my stupidity."

He sat down on the edge of the bed and scraped the side of his head for a moment.

"I sent Stacy away because I was afraid of myself. I was afraid I couldn't do anything but hurt her eventually. Actually I still am. Are you sure you want this?"

It was the first time he met her eyes.

"You are an idiot. You are still thinking about what might be instead of enjoying what could be right now. What we could have. We'll just see how things work out. Don't be afraid. I've known you for half my live. Do you really think I can't handle you? I know what I get into here."

She moved closer and closer to him.

"And seriously. If I want a nice lapdog I would fall in love with Wilson."

House laughed at this. "Hey, he's not that boring. Actually he missed the lecture today without permission. And you might monitor his clinic duties more often. He's skipping them more than I am."

"You are a fool!", she told him.

House nodded. "So I have been told lately. Why?"

"Because you blabber about Wilson while your lips should get into business otherwise."

She didn't have to ask him twice. He smiled and their lips met again for a long kiss. And this time House was really sure about it, he would not chicken out this time.

"Maybe I should hide your cane.", Cuddy mumbled between two kisses.

"Why?", House asked why he loosened his fly and got rid of his jacket.

"To make sure you can't run away this time."

House raised his eyebrow.

"I'll hear about this many times, won't I?", he assessed while he helped her out of her blouse.

"Oh yeah!", she chuckled and they disappeared between the sheets.

"Wow!", House exhaled an hour later. "That was great."

Cuddy chuckled.

"You are all into romantics aren't you?"

"That's why you fell in love with me, right?"

He rested his head in his right hand while he stroked her back with his left.

She rubbed over his cheek and looked skeptically for a moment.

"Could you do me a favor?"

"Sure. What is it?"

She smiled. "Don't shave for a few days."

He raised an eyebrow.

"Well, my bag arrived today. I could get some old jeans and a rumpled shirt to finish the look."

"Oh No. I love the new clothes. You better keep them."

"Good. But then we need to go shopping again tomorrow. I need a suitcase."

Cuddy shook her head.

"No, No, House. We missed enough of the lecture already."

He rolled his eyes.

"Forget about it. It's our last day tomorrow. We should enjoy it."

Cuddy smirked.

"So what do you suggest?"

House shrugged.

"We'll find something."

Suddenly Cuddy shook her head.

"You are incredible. Took you only an hour to make me skip are a bad boy."

House just smiled at her and didn't answer.

"What is it?", Cuddy wondered.

House shook his head. "Nothing."

He just realized that moment that he was indeed a lucky fool. It took him only 20 years, a week in her job and a few days in London to realize this. And they call HIM a genius….

Now House sat up and fished on the floor for his pants. He checked the pockets and brought up his pills.

A shake of the bottle indicated that it was almost empty. He opened it and spotted only 2 more pills.

"Can I skip tomorrow if I bring a note from my doctor?", he asked her.

"Can I come as well?", Cuddy wanted to know.

"Only if you have a good reason. My boss is not pleased with skipping lectures.", he smirked.

"Well, my man is in pain and needs some relieve."

House lied back down on his back and Cuddy used his chest as her pillow. He put his arm around her and exhaled satisfied.

"I have something for you.", he mumbled.

Cuddy rested on her elbows and looked at him.

"What is it?", she wondered curiously.

"I left it in my other pants. I go get it."

He was about to get up but she held him back.

"I can go. Just rest your leg."

He shook his head.

"Certainly not. I won't make you collect your own gift. I'll be right back."

House kissed her forehead and collected his boxers and his trousers. He found his key in his jacket, got his cane and left the room.

But instead of his own room he approached Wilson's. He knocked for nearly 2 minutes before the sleepy looking oncologist opened up.

He rubbed his eyes and looked surprised at his half naked friend.

"What is it, House? I was sleeping."

House grinned. "Just wanted to inform you. You don't have to commit murder!"

With this he turned around and walked away.

Wilson stepped out on the floor.

"Hey, wait a second. What happened?"

But House didn't answer him. He opened his own room and collected the box from his jacket. When he returned on the floor Wilson waited for him. This time the oncologist smiled.

"You did it, didn't you?"

House raised his eyebrow and grinned.

"Did what?", he asked him.

"You apologized and she forgave you.", Wilson said.

"No but we did the obvious. Good night!"

But Wilson didn't let him go like this. He walked up to House and hugged him really tightly.

"Thank God!", he mumbled while holding his friend.

"Ahm, Jimmy. This would only be half embarrassing if I was wearing a shirt. Let go of me."

Wilson obeyed and walked back to his room only to find a closed door.

House burst out laughing and threw him his own key.

"You would do anything to sleep in my bed, wouldn't you!", he chuckled and vanished in Cuddy's room again.

Wilson walked down the hall to House's room wearing a bright smile on his face.

"What took you so long?", Cuddy wondered.

"Wilson locked himself out. Had to find him a bed."

House sat down on the bed and handed over the box.

"What is this?", Cuddy asked him.

House rolled his eyes.

"Why does everyone ask this whenever they get a present. Open it and find out!"

She did so and was speechless.

"Oh my God, House this is sooo sweet."

She kissed him on his cheek.

"When did you get this?", she asked while she got the necklace out of the box.

"Yesterday morning. Before the speech."

"I thought the market was closed on Wednesdays. I read the sign.", Cuddy wondered.

He nodded. "Yes, but the vegetable stands are open every day. So one of the guys knew LP stand guy who knows necklace stand guy. I only had to buy two more records and he made the call."

"Oh thank you.", she said and beamed with joy.

"Next time you like something just buy it. What do I do with Beatles records?"

He pulled her close again and both of them fell asleep within the next 5 minutes.

Groaning annoyed House searched for his cell on the nightstand. Finally he grabbed it and put it off but the annoying sound didn't stop. Suddenly someone moved right next to him. He startled and turned around.

It was Cuddy's turn to check her cell phone. She put the alarm off and turned around to meet his look.

"Good morning.", she mumbled and stretched her arms.

He still looked confused.

"What was that?", he asked her.

"My alarm. Time to get up.", she explained.

"What time is it?", he wondered.

"7.30 am. I have to take a shower."

He groaned again.

"We certainly have to change your attitude. You are too responsible considering your job."

She chuckled. "Actually I thought about raising yours. So get up."

"Only if I can come with you in that shower.", he pointed at the bathroom.

"Maybe I can use someone to clean my back.", she whispered.

He raised his eyebrow.

"That's the last part I want to clean.", he smirked but followed her into the bathroom anyway.

Of course he didn't end up scrubbing her back. Once they both had dropped their clothes they looked at each other and suddenly the only thing the shower wouldn't provide for them was a good clean up.

Wilson needed a moment before he realized where he was. Soon he remembered last night's episode and looked around. But he couldn't spot House anywhere and that satisfied him. Just to make sure he threw a look out on the floor. It wouldn't have surprised him to find his buddy curled up in front of the door after Cuddy had thrown him out once more.

But the floor was empty.

"Way to go, House!", Wilson mumbled and got ready for the day.

On his way downstairs he passed Cuddy's room and thought about knocking for a moment. He abolished the thought though and went downstairs alone.

House and Cuddy followed his example. However an hour later as Wilson since they were pretty busy enjoying that shower. None of the other doctors staying at that hotel were there when they reached the restaurant. It was half past nine and the conference had already started its last day.

House swallowed his last pill but surprisingly to Cuddy he didn't complain about the now empty bottle.

"So what do you want to do today?", he asked her instead.

"You still owe me those special places you were talking about.", she smiled.

"Right. Ahm, never mind those.", for a moment he really blushed. "I was young and…. you know. Let's skip these please."

Cuddy giggled. She had not often the chance to see him embarrassed.

"Well, I won't take you whining all day long. First we'll find you your pills.", she explained and he agreed.

So they made their way back to the hospital.

So it's their last day. Let's see if they have a nice time and if Wilson really stays at the conference alone again.

Unfortunately I have to get another surgery on my leg. So it's going to take a few days. I hope I can read some nice reviews after I wake up. :-)