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ANOTHER SHOT AT HAPPINESS
CHAPTER 29: CONFIRMATIONS
Friday, 7 am
House and Cuddy entered the doors of Princeton Plainsboro Teaching Hospital that Friday and were not at all surprised at the people, well, employees rather, that were gaping at them. The two of them agreed on maintaining their status quo while at the hospital to avoid any complaints.
"They're like watching a horror movie," Cuddy whispered which made House laugh.
Wilson reached them while waiting for the elevator.
"Have you seen the look on their faces?" Wilson asked them, laughing.
"I know," House answered with a laugh.
"They'll get over it," Cuddy shrugged.
"Honestly, Cuddy, some of them probably never will," Wilson answered.
"Have you called the movers?" Wilson asked House.
"Yup, they'll get the stuff I packed and the stuff I listed for them to get after lunch," House answered with an actual smile.
"My God, you've changed," Wilson said as they stepped in the elevator. House smirked. Cuddy smiled.
"People don't change," House said in a grave voice which made Cuddy roll her eyes.
"Yes, they do. They can change for the better," Wilson said.
"You know he's right House," Cuddy said as she patted his arm.
House just ignored them while trying hard not to keep rationalizing. Damn, it was hard not to, he thought.
10 am
Cuddy was in her office working on some paperwork when a sudden smile graced her lips.
House is moving in with me today, she thought.
It really felt exciting, crazy, and full of suspense all at the same time! Would they be able to function well in the same house? Would their differences clash? Or would they be the dysfunctional type of 'functional'? She didn't know. All she knows is that she's happy; happier than she's ever been because she finally had something to look forward to after work.
House's leg was getting a lot better. His limp is now barely noticeable from the continued PT. He's more determined now, more than ever, to gain more muscle. He's not taking it for granted like he did before. The last time, he was just grateful and abusive of it and taking it for granted. Now, he's both grateful and taking great care of the issue.
Personality wise, House is still House. At work, they still argued like an old married couple; arguing and teasing any chance they can get. He's been considerate of her work schedule like she's been considerate of his.
When it comes to her outside the hospital, he's become sweet, well, occasionally sweet. But he was still a bit embarrassed when he expresses his feelings to her but in time, she's sure he'd get used to expressing his feelings or his thoughts, she'll help him.
Everything seemed perfect; no matter how cliché that thought sound. She had no idea what the future has in store for them but she's sure it will be anything but boring.
She was pulled out of her reverie when the phone rang.
"Cuddy," she greeted, "Oh, I see, I'll be right up," she replied and her heart was beating faster at what was to come.
Cuddy quickly made her way up to the lab and when she got there, the lab technician handed her the envelope.
"Thank you," she said as she quickly made her way back to her office.
When she got to her office, she locked her door and headed towards her desk.
She quickly opened the envelope and gasped both in surprise and happiness.
"Oh my God, they're really siblings!" Cuddy gasped as she let the results and the possible scenarios sink in.
She quickly dialed Grey's number at Princeton General and waited for the secretary to answer.
"Princeton General, Dr. Grey's Office, ho may I help you?" the secretary asked in a very polite and professional voice.
"This is Dr. Cuddy from Princeton Plainsboro, I was wondering if you can put Dr. Grey on the line, it's urgent," Cuddy replied in the same manner.
"Yes, please wait," the secretary said and plugged Grey in.
"Lisa! It's good to hear from you!" Grey greeted her with such enthusiasm that made Cuddy smile widely.
"Hey, how's Princeton General?" she asked.
"It's actually good, but some of them are idiots," Cuddy chuckled at this, "So, what's the urgent news?" she asked Cuddy.
"Remember the DNA test we had for you and House? Well, the results were handed to me earlier," Cuddy said.
"Oh," Grey said, she wanted to be the first to know but she guessed it'd be okay if Cuddy knew first, "What's the result?" she asked nervously.
Cuddy sighed and then paused for effect, "It's positive. You're really siblings!" she said.
"Oh my God, I knew it!" Grey said a bit happily and nervous at the same time.
"Do you want to tell him?" Cuddy asked cautiously.
"No, don't tell him. I can't tell him just yet," Grey said. She was happy that she still had someone in life. She still has a family. She didn't know how House would react but she's happy nonetheless to know that House was her brother. THE Gregory House.
"Okay," Cuddy agreed on a sigh.
"How do you think he'll react?" Grey asked.
"I don't know. Knowing House, he'd probably act as if it wasn't big of a news but then brood when he's alone. Who knows, he might be glad to hear it," Cuddy replied, her last statement sounding hopeful.
Grey was a bit relieved at her honesty.
"When are you guys free? I wanted to invite you for dinner," she said, changing the subject.
"I don't know, I'll just call you soon if I have a date available," Cuddy said.
"Okay. Oh and Cuddy, thank you so much," Grey said sincerely.
"Anytime," Cuddy said as she hung up.
7 pm
House entered Cuddy's house that night and saw her asleep on the couch. Her laptop was turned on and she had an unfinished file that she probably left unfinished. He took a cab home. His arm was feeling a lot better but Cuddy wouldn't have him drive for another week so he'd be fishing out money every time he rode a cab.
He knelt in front of the couch facing her, supporting his right leg. He shook her gently, "Cuddy…"
She didn't wake up, "Cuddy… get in the bed…"
"Go away," she said groggily as she turned away from him. She wasn't in the mood for his games since she wasn't feeling too well.
"No," he said firmly.
"Fine," she huffed and continued sleeping.
House gently scooped her up in his arms and Cuddy let out a shocked cry as he did it. She held on to him while glaring at him.
"You'll thank me later," House smirked at her while carrying her to the bedroom. He gently laid her on the bed and tucked her in.
"Aren't you going to sleep?" she asked him as she buried herself in her comforter.
"You do know I don't sleep early at all, right?" he said.
"House," she started as she turned to face him. He sat down on the edge of the bed while locking their eyes together.
"Sorry for leaving you at the hospital today. And thank you for moving in with me," she said sleepily. House just leaned in and kissed her on the forehead then stood up and headed to the living room.
About two hours later House went back to the bedroom and tried to wake Cuddy up.
"Hey," he shook her, "Party pants, wake up," he shook her again.
"Go away," she mumbled, swatting at his hands.
"I got you dinner, I'm guessing you skipped lunch?" he asked knowingly.
"Go away, and I didn't skip lunch," she said quietly.
"Your lips say no, but your stomach says 'growl'," House teased.
Cuddy can't help but tiredly sit up, "What time is it?" she got a little dizzy but House didn't notice it.
"It's about 9," he replied.
"I'm starving," she said.
"I know. I ordered Italian, and don't get used to it. It's just for celebrating the first day we officially move in together," he said with a smirk.
She just smiled weakly at him, she was tired and she really, really wanted to sleep.
"Are you okay?"
"Yeah, just really tired," she replied.
She ate her salad and fettuccini Alfredo quickly and then kissed House goodnight before going back to bed. She wanted to give him more than a kiss but her body disagreed and she felt like crap. They had a lot of time to have sex or make love, or whatever either of them wanted to call it.
"Goodnight House," she said.
"Night Cuddy," he replied as he sat back on her couch and read a medical journal.
A few minutes later she peeked at him from her bedroom door.
"Really don't want to sleep next to me?"
"I'm reading," he replied without looking up.
"You know you can read and lie next to me at the same time," she said.
House sighed and then stood up and headed towards the bedroom they now shared. Cuddy smiled as she opened the door for him.
House sat at his side of the bed with his back leaning on the headboard while Cuddy wrapped an arm around his midsection. She snuggled closer to him as he continued reading.
"Happy now?" he asked her without looking away from the journal. He felt Cuddy nod and he smiled.
Saturday, 5:30 am
House woke up to a shivering Cuddy. He repositioned the duvet on top of her as he slowly slid out of bed. He went to the bathroom first and relieved himself.
House made his way to the kitchen and boiled some water so he could make some coffee for them. It was very unusual that he woke up this early but he's gotten a bit used to it for the past few days he's been staying with Cuddy before they officially moved in together last night.
He made his way back to the bedroom and sat on her side and felt her forehead. It felt warm. He went to the bathroom and took the thermometer and checked her temp. It was 102.2 F. He had to go to the hospital today since he wanted a more challenging case. He's been able to diagnose a lot of people for this week. The cases started with interesting symptoms and ended up with very easy diagnoses after a few tests. He wanted the thrill, suspense, and the challenge.
He sighed. He took a basin and filled it with cold water and went back to her side. He gently wiped her face and her neck, trying not to wake her up. He wrote a note, left a few pills on top of a small cup and a glass of water and placed it on her bedside table. He kissed her forehead and started getting ready for work.
PPTH, 9 am
When House made his way to his office, he saw a man sitting on the chair in front of his desk. He arrived purposely late today since he didn't have to go with Cuddy. He purposely took her car keys, and the different cab numbers he could find hidden in her house. He knew she'd kill him when he gets home later but if it meant getting her better, it'd be worth it. He smiled awkwardly at the weird feelings occupying him.
"What do you want?" he snarked at the man sitting in the chair as he threw his bag on his desk.
"I want you to break things of with Dr. Cuddy," Dr. Gillick replied brusquely.
"I want you to get out of my office," House replied with a smirk but his tone laced with an edge to it.
"You do know you'll just end this whole thing by screwing it up, don't you?" Gillick said with a scoff.
"Oh would you just give it a rest already, Gillick!" Wilson yelled at the very infuriating doctor who just wouldn't shut up.
Gillick just stared at Wilson and then glared.
"You know breaking Cuddy's chances at a relationship will never get you the Dean of Medicine title. Not that anything would," Wilson said evilly.
House just stared at them. He just kept quiet.
Gillick gave House and Wilson one final glare before he stomped out of the room.
"House, don't listen to him. You WON'T screw this up," Wilson reassured him.
House just kept his usual composure as if nothing mattered and replied, "Yeah," he said with a nod.
"Why didn't you come in with Cuddy?" Wilson asked.
"I left her at home," House said nonchalantly.
"Anything happened?"
"She's got a fever. I removed everything that can get her to call for a cab and get here," House said with a very mischievous grin.
"You idiot, well, you're a thoughtful idiot, though. It was nice knowing you House," Wilson said and walked out of the room. Cuddy will so kill him when he gets home.
House just mimicked him and then took out his PSP and played with it.
A few seconds after he turned on his PSP, the phone rang.
"House," he snapped at the caller.
"Dr. House, we got the result to that DNA test you had us do," the man said quickly.
"Send it to my office," he said and hung up.
A few minutes later, the man in a lab coat handed him the envelope.
He stared at the results in front of him. I have a sister, he thought. Oh God, I have a sister! House mentally screamed.
His suspicions were right all along!!! They were just very alike in a lot of ways that it was creepy. Once again, Gregory House was right.
He knew he had to act normal about the matter if Grey was around. He just had to think of how to reveal the truth, or just keep it a secret. Well, it depends on the pros and cons of telling and not telling. He just knew he had to tell Cuddy about this. Wilson would just freak out so much if he knew he had a sister.
Suddenly a thought entered House's mind; Oh God! My sister slept with Wilson!!!
He just stared at the wall for a while and was pulled out from his thoughts when a file case came flying over to his desk like a very much needed distraction. He quickly accepted it and read through it.
Cuddy and House's house, 7 am
Cuddy woke up feeling like shit. She felt warm; she instantly knew she had a fever.
When she sat up, a piece of cloth fell on top of her lap and she smiled. House took care of her before he left. She shifted her gaze on the bedside table and saw the note, the pills, and the glass of water.
When she looked at the time her eyes grew wide. She had a meeting to attend!
She took the note from House and started reading it. Her eyes grew wide as saucers at what she read:
You're an idiot. Wait, you're not an idiot. You have a fever. I let you sleep in, so rest. You have no chance of getting out of that house because I took your car keys and any cab number you can get your hands on. I had your stupid assistant reschedule your meetings. There's coffee in the kitchen. Drink those pills or I'll make your sickness even worse.
-House
"Oh God, House!!" she groaned out loud, her voice echoing through the empty spaces of the house; their house. It was no longer hers; it was theirs.
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