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ANOTHER SHOT AT HAPPINESS CHAPTER 38: A LITTLE BIG BUNDLE OF JOY
7th month of pregnancy…
House forced Cuddy to take a maternity leave since he saw that the pregnancy was already taking its toll on her. She was always tired and exhausted, and she was constantly nagging him about very simple thing, which he didn't mind since he knew what she was going through. Cuddy argued with him at first, but with Wilson's help, he was able to make her see his point.
7th month, 3
On that same month, they finally informed their respective families a week before the baby shower that Hazel and Cuddy planned together.
House called his mother, Blythe House, and told her about the news. He was relieved when his mother didn't get upset about him not telling her sooner. In fact, she was so delighted that she asked if she could come over when the baby's born so she could help. His mother got teary eyed when he told her what name Cuddy picked.
"Mia Abigail House, mom," House told her the night he called.
"Abigail is Hebrew, it means—"
Blythe happily cut him off, "Father's joy, I know, Greg. And you picked Mia?" she asked her son serenely.
"Yes, mom, it's Italian for mine," House said calmly; the way he always speaks with his mother.
"It's perfect, then, dear, my father's joy. Greg, are you happy?" she asked, hoping to finally hear that her son is happy. That's all she ever wanted him to be. But as her son's catchphrase always say: You can't always get what you want, she hoped that this is the time she does.
There was a long pause on the other line so she asked him again, "Greg, are you happy now?"
House sighed and rubbed a hand on his face. No point in lying to his mother and keep his pride; well, he never was able to lie to his mother.
"Yes, mom, I'm happy," he answered in a low, shy voice.
Blythe smiled peacefully, thanking God that her son had finally found happiness in his life, "I'm proud of you, Greg," she said with so much love in her tone.
House was shocked. It was probably the first time his mom told him she was proud of him with so much emotion in her voice. Of course she told him a million times back then that she was very proud of him, but the difference this time was that she was proud of him because he finally admitted that he's happy.
"Thank you, mom, can you come by next week? We're going to have the baby shower next Saturday," House invited her.
"Of course, darling, as-if I actually have anything other than other old women keeping me company here," Blythe agreed at once. House knew she was probably bored with all the military wives his mother hung out with when their schedules were cleared.
"I'll pick you up at the airport," House replied.
"Okay. How's Lisa?" she asked, genuinely concerned for Cuddy and the baby.
"She's doing fine. I forced her to take a maternity leave because she's always exhausted from work."
"And the baby how is she?"
"Everything's normal. No complications at all," House proudly stated.
"Dear, I'm so happy for you," Blythe practically squealed and caught House off-guard. He never heard his mother 'squeal' since she was always with his dad, and she always acted so refined, graceful, and lady-like.
"Thank you, mom, I'll see you next week?"
"Of course, honey, goodbye, I love you," Blythe said.
"Bye mom, love you too," House said and hung up.
When House got of the line, he smiled peacefully.
When Blythe got off the line she clutched the telephone to her chest and smiled. That was the longest phone call she had with her son.
A while later, Cuddy got out of the bedroom dressed in her pajamas. She laid down beside House on the couch and laid her head in his lap.
"What are you watching?" she asked, having no idea what show was on.
"I absolutely have no idea," he said and handed her the remote.
"Just put it on the Lifestyle network," Cuddy said, not taking the remote from House.
"Why? So you can have me go run halfway across town to get something again?" House joked.
"You can't run," she teased.
"Oh but I can, now. And you know it. Why? PT for how many months, tell me again. I was able to run five miles without the PT the last time. I'm sure I can run halfway across town, I'm sure you can too, but with that," he pointed at her stomach, "You'd look like a penguin walking in the streets," he teased her.
Cuddy gave him one of her best glares, "You'd look like that too if I decided to cut 'Little Greg' right now," she threatened him. House immediately shut up and switched the channel to the Lifestyle Network.
"Satisfied?" he asked her.
Cuddy smiled and carefully shifted to her left side, facing the plasma TV.
"I talked to my mom about 15 minutes ago," House started while twirling her curls with his finger.
"What did she say," Cuddy asked, eyes still on the TV but ears listening to House.
"She's very, very happy," House said.
"That's great," Cuddy said.
"Have you called your mom?"
"No, not yet," Cuddy simply replied.
"Why?"
"I don't know, I have no idea what to say," Cuddy said.
"Just wing it, here," House handed her the phone after putting it on speed dial. He then muted the TV.
"House! You're such a huge—"
"Hello?" a very familiar voice answered from the other line.
Cuddy glared at House before talking, "Mom, it's me," she said and then pursed her lips, waiting for the next following questions. She knew her mom was subtle at first then the bluntness is unbearable. She knew her mom was just concerned of her life in every aspect. But sometimes, it was a bit irritating: thus, the reason why she usually lied to her mother ever since she was 12.
"Lisa! It's so good to hear from you! How are you? How's everything?" Laura Cuddy asked, firing two questions at once.
"Hi mom, I'm great. Everything's good," Cuddy started.
"Honey, I just wanted to ask why Gregory got your desk from me. He sounded actually polite, and I've met him before and you knew he wasn't THAT polite. But I did like him for you back then. He said you were renovating your office?" Laura recalled.
Cuddy smiled so sweetly up at House that he shifted uneasily in the couch, slightly causing Cuddy's head to move too.
"Oh really?" Cuddy's interest peaked, "What did he say, mom?"
"He said he was currently handling the plans to your office's renovation and he wanted to ask if I still had your desk in storage. I said yes, and then he actually asked if he could please get it and send someone to pick it up and refurnish it. He was so polite dear; I had no reason to say no. So, did you get the desk?" Laura finished and asked her daughter.
"Wow," she said and gave House a very quick and light peck on the lips after grabbing his neck, pulling him down to her, "Yes, I'm using it everyday. For work and…" she looked mischievously at House, "stuff."
"That's good. Now, do you have a new boyfriend?" Oh great, here it comes, Cuddy thought.
"Yes, mom," Cuddy said.
"That's great! Who is he?" Laura asked excitedly.
"The person who called you about the desk," Cuddy said and then worried her lips again.
"Oh my God, you finally hooked up with Gregory House!" her mom half-squealed and half-shouted in delight.
Cuddy cringed a bit upon hearing her mom say 'hooked up'. It was a bit mortifying to hear your mom saying that, considering her mom's age.
"That's not all, mom," Cuddy said and took a deep breath.
"Here it comes," House whispered in the air to no particular person. Cuddy shot him a glare and a pleading 'shut up' look. He nodded and then waited.
"You're getting married?" Laura joked, half-meaning it.
"No," Cuddy said, internally wishing they indeed were. But that's just her.
"Then what, come on, honey, your mother's going to have a heart attack with all the suspense!" Laura pushed.
Cuddy took a deep breath and looked at House for some strength; his smirk wasn't helping, but his fingers drumming gently on her abdomen were soothing enough for her to think straight.
"I'm pregnant," Cuddy said and then closed her eyes as she waited for either the positive or negative response.
There was a bit of a long pause on the other line before she heard her mother yell, "Lilly! Come here! Now!" her mom said.
Cuddy was beyond stunned; her sister was there at her mom's house! She got along well with her sister but she thought maybe Lilly would get a bit upset that Cuddy didn't call her at once since she always called about very important things.
Cuddy gulped, "Mom is Lilly there?"
"Yes dear! Oh my God! This is great news! Lilly! Get your rotundas ass down here, NOW!" her mother called again.
"Mom! Watch your mouth!" she scolded.
"No, it's okay, honey, the kids aren't here. Your sister just visited and she's just going to stay the night," Laura said.
"Lilly!" her mother called again.
"Mom! Could you stop the yelling? I'm here!" Lilly said as she sat beside her mother on a chair in the kitchen counter.
"How many months along are you?" Laura asked Cuddy. Lilly shot a look at her mother.
"Seven," Cuddy said.
"Seven?! Oh good, Lord, seven? And you didn't tell us?" Laura rambled.
"Is that Lise?" Lilly asked her mother. She nodded. "And Lise is… pregnant?" Lilly deduced. Her mother nodded again.
Lilly grabbed the phone from her mother and talked to Cuddy, "Lisa Cuddy, you are insufferable!! You finally have a decent boyfriend, although non-Jewish, you're pregnant, for seven months, and you didn't even call me?!" Lilly said to the phone.
Cuddy gulped, "Hey sis, I'm sorry. I just wanted to make sure I'd make it past the first and second trimester before I told anyone; you knew everything about the IVF. We also told House's mom about 30 minutes ago."
Lilly smiled; she thought House was very sexy and though she hated him a bit back then, she also knew, like her sister, that he was a very smart and interesting lunatic. Well, she didn't actually hate him; she hated the fact that he can dodge back every sarcastic remark she threw at him. They were experts at manipulation. She was just a lot milder and she only shot back what others threw at her.
"How's the baby?" Lilly asked as she put the phone on speaker.
"Good. No complications," Cuddy smiled then furrowed her brows, "You're not asking about me?" she pouted.
"Is House there? He is the father, though, right? I'm just deducing since you're together, right?" Laura asked.
Cuddy put the phone on speaker and said, "Yes, he's here. And yes, he's the father," Cuddy said, looking at House. She sat up with House's help and they cuddled on the couch and set the phone on the coffee table.
"Lilly, sorry for picking your sister over you," House teased.
"No biggie. My husband's bigger than you," Laura said with a chuckle.
"Lilly!" Cuddy shrieked.
"Lise, I'm just kidding. You know I could never turn down an argument with your boyfriend there," Lilly said calmly.
"So, you're actually seven months pregnant?" Cuddy's mom interjected, stopping the disturbing topic.
"Yes mom. Want to know the sex?" Cuddy asked excitedly.
"Of course," her sister and her mom answered in unison.
"It's a girl," Cuddy said very proudly, caressing House's chest.
"That's great! Have you picked out a name?" Cuddy's mom squealed in delight.
"Mia Abigail House," House said proudly.
"It's beautiful, honey. I'm so proud of you. After years of focusing on your career, you finally got what you wanted for a long time," Laura told her daughter compassionately.
Cuddy let a few tears roll down her cheeks, her mother finally told her she's proud of her, "Thank you mom," she said. House kissed her tears away and leaned her head on his shoulder.
"Mrs. Cuddy, are you free this coming Saturday? We wanted to invite you to the baby shower," House said, taking Cuddy's place for a while so she could compose herself.
"Of course, Greg, we'll come!"
"Thank you. I'll have James Wilson pick you up because I'm going to be picking up my mo at the airport too. But in case your flights arrive at a close time with each other, we'll all squeeze in. Goodnight Mrs. Cuddy," House said.
"Okay, thank you. Goodnight Greg. Lisa are you there?"
"Yes. Goodnight mom, Lilly, I love you guys," she said through a sniffle.
"We love you too, honey. Just rest okay? Say hi to Mia for us when she's up and kicking, literally kicking," Laura chuckled.
"She kicks like hell," Cuddy groaned.
"At least Greg's sure it's his daughter," Lilly shot back.
"Great, right?" House teased.
"Mom, it's sweet agony, I swear! He just speaks to her when I tell him Mia's moving and she just kicks or punches!" Cuddy snitched.
"A definite Daddy's girl is she?" Laura cooed. House chuckled.
"Mom!" Cuddy argued, not knowing whether she was annoyed or amused anymore.
"Lisa Cuddy, you got yourself into this, live with it. Honey, just two more months and you'll be having a bundle of joy around there," Laura said.
Cuddy sighed, "I know mom, goodnight to you two."
"Night sis," Lilly said and they hung up.
"That went well," House said.
"Yes, it did," Cuddy smiled upon remembering something, "So you designed my office?" Cuddy arched her brow at him.
"Told them I was your boss," House said.
Cuddy shook her head and chuckled, "Immature but sweet. Thank you. I loved it," Cuddy said.
"You're welcome," House said and kissed her temple.
Baby Shower, September 12
The day of the baby shower arrived. House picked up Blythe from the airport the other night. And he picked up Cuddy's mom last night while Lilly arrived with her husband that day, leaving their kids to the nanny for a night.
Wilson arrived early with Grey and they helped with all the decorations while House just watched them; he had no knack at decorating, at all. He's just happy that Cuddy's happy.
They had great food, a lot of games and a bit of drinking after the proper celebration.
Cuddy's mom can't help but tell her she's huge, House's mom can't stop asking Cuddy once in a while how she was feeling, Cuddy's sister couldn't stop verbal jabbing with House all in the name of fun. All in all, it was a very memorable day full of love even in the most dysfunctional ways.
The day's events worn Cuddy out so House told her to sleep and leave the cleaning up to them- meaning Grey and Wilson.
The next day Cuddy happily opened the gifts with House smiling with her from time to time. She knew this was very new territory for him so she appreciated the effort.
October 25
Cuddy went into labor two weeks early from her due date. She gave birth at October 25, 6:30 am at Princeton Plainsboro Teaching Hospital.
House couldn't take his eyes off her when he saw her looking at Mia Abigail House, their daughter, with all the love in the world. The attending doctor handed Mia to Cuddy after checking her. Baby Girl House: 7 pounds, 2 ounces, 20 in, a very healthy baby girl.
She was A LOT more beautiful looking at Mia than the way she looked at Joy back then. He was captivated by the happiness he saw her in with Joy but with Mia, he was more captivated and mesmerized seeing the love and hope he saw in her eyes.
She had a few tears rolling down her cheeks. She was smiling down at Mia, brushing the baby's cheek with her finger. House brushed away her tears with his thumb, ignoring the other people who were watching the crass, sarcastic, and downright impossible Dr. House showing his very human side. The people who were staring suddenly felt like they were violating their privacy so they left the couple alone with their newborn.
"She's beautiful, Lisa," House said, not even minding calling her by her first name.
Cuddy's eyes locked onto his when he called her name, "You called me Lisa. You never call me Lisa," Cuddy said with a soft smile. She was still very exhausted after the labor.
House leaned down and kissed her lightly on the lips, "We can't possibly call each other by our surnames with Mia around the house, now can we?" he stated.
"Of course," Cuddy said, looking back down at the baby.
"We can be House and Cuddy here at the hospital, bickering like a very old married couple; I'll continue making your work life somewhat close to a fun living hell. Then we'll be Greg and Lisa at home… well, still bickering like very old married couples do," House said.
"Wow, I don't know what to say to that," Cuddy deadpanned as she looked at him but looked back down at Mia when House's eyes widened like saucers.
When Cuddy saw it, she gasped. Mia's eyes were crystal blue, just like her father's, maybe even a bit brighter. Mia put her small palms on her mother's lips and Cuddy smiled and chuckled a bit as she kissed their baby's tiny hands.
"She has your eyes," Cuddy said dreamily.
"Yeah, I saw. She's the splitting image of you. Her eyes can get darker in color, you know," House said, leaning down to gently caress their baby.
"And it could stay the way it is now. She's really here, isn't she?" Cuddy said, tears threatening her eyes again. She was very overwhelmed. She finally has her own baby, with House, of all people; but she wouldn't have it any other way. A baby to call their own, Mia was their miracle.
"Yes. You did well," House kissed her forehead and then whispered, "I love you."
Cuddy's heart somersaulted a few times, "I love you too, Greg," she said.
Mia just looked up at her, not crying, "We love you too, baby," she said and kissed Mia's head, "Don't we, daddy?"
House gently kissed Mia's forehead, being mindful of the roughness his scruff may cause. He needed to shave it off for the time being, he thought.
"Of course, what your mom said," he smirked playfully.
"Greg," Cuddy chuckled.
"We love you too," he said as he kissed Mia and then Cuddy.
"Cuddy…" House started breaking the spell.
"Yes, House?" Cuddy asked, wondering why they went back to surnames.
"Can I watch you breastfeed? Those jugs are getting bigger than the ones I dream of," he said mischievously with a lecherous grin.
Cuddy chuckled; he's never going to change: he'll always be a kid at heart, she thought; and she loved him for it.
"As long as you keep your hands to yourself," Cuddy said smiling weakly.
"You need to rest, they'll have to run tests on Mia. Just sleep, don't worry, I'll look after her… and you at the same time," House said compassionately and kissed her forehead before carrying his daughter for the first time.
Cuddy watched House holding their daughter with utmost care and love. She'd never seen House so caring, gentle, and careful all at the same time. She never thought she would but there it was, crystal blue eyes locking onto the same crystal blue, silently trading looks of love, recognition, and trust. The scene was very heartwarming for her, giving her so much assurance that they will be more than happy this time around.
"You're going to do great with her, Greg," Cuddy said.
House looked back at Cuddy and nodded shyly, overwhelmed by her faith with him. He kissed Cuddy one last time before he stood from the bed.
"Bye baby, mommy will see you later," Cuddy said and kissed Mia one last time before letting herself drift off to sleep.
House handed Mia to the doctor and warned him that if he ever did something wrong, or made a single mistake with the test, he'll regret that he became Cuddy's attending.
Nursery…
Wilson watched the babies in the nursery; well he was watching one particular baby.
Baby Girl House: 7 pounds, 2 ounces, 20 in
"She's perfect, isn't she?" Stacy said, looking at the baby, no bitterness or regret at all in her words.
"She looks like an angel. Have you seen her eyes?" Wilson asked, captivated. He never thought that House would achieve the best thing in life: having your own kid. Hell, he knew House could, but maybe not in this world. Now, the truth laid there in the bassinette, wrapped in pink.
"No. Why?" Stacy humored him.
"They're just as haunting like House's. Just softer," Wilson said in awe, "The splitting image of House's eyes."
"That's great," Stacy said.
"You're not jealous?" Wilson asked her out of curiosity.
"Not a bit. We were wrong for each other right from the start," Stacy replied.
"Oh," Wilson said.
"I won five hundred bucks," Stacy suddenly said.
"On what pool?" Wilson asked as they finally walked away from the nursery.
"Gender and approximate size," Stacy smiled.
"Good for you, I was sticking with House that it's a boy. But that ass didn't tell me the exact sex when they knew," Wilson said with a low chuckle.
"That sounds just like him," Stacy said with a laugh.
House's Team (Past and Present)…
When news of Cuddy's labor spread around the hospital, everybody started getting either giddy, excited, or just shrugged the matter. But majority were actually excited: because they have something to tease House with. The news spread like wildfire!
The outside of the nursery usually only having some couples watching from the window, was now filled with PPTH staffs. Some admiring the very pleasing genes that have been passed on the bundle of joy in the bassinette labeled 'Baby Girl House' while the others snapped pictures of the baby. Others talked about either winning the bets or losing them.
Upon receiving texts, emails, or whatever means of communication from different doctors, nurses, and other staff at the hospital, House's team, both past and present, met in front of the nursery.
"He really is human after all," Foreman said, looking at the squirming baby.
"Shut up, Foreman," Cameron told him, "She's the splitting image of Cuddy, but with House's eyes." She said dreamily.
"Her eyes are as bright as House's but are softer," Thirteen noticed.
"Two Cuddy's are a lot better than two House's," Kutner said, cringing at the thought of House Sr. and House Jr. wreaking havoc across the hospital.
"Definitely," Foreman, Chase, and Taub agreed in unison.
"Too bad she's going to be as snarky as her father someday," Chase said in that sometimes sexy but this time annoying accent of his.
"Chase!" Cameron said and smacked him at the back of his head.
"Owww! What was that for?" he asked her incredulously.
"That's for what you said," Wilson suddenly walked in on their conversation, hearing what Chase said a few seconds ago.
"It's true," Chase defended.
"It's not. You never know until you see it," Wilson said, "House will make a great father than any of you will. Know why?" he said, defending his changed—partly changed—best friend.
"Why?" Chase asked him, while both Taub and Foreman just raised a brow.
"Because what House is most afraid of is one you don't know," Wilson told them, not divulging his friend's vulnerability.
"What is he afraid of?" Thirteen asked curiously.
"You'll know once you get to know House a few more years," Wilson said, "He'll make an excellent father," he added then took another glance at Mia then walked away.
"Cameron, do you know what he was talking about?" Taub asked her.
Cameron smiled inwardly. She did know, "No," she lied. She knew House was afraid of being a disappointment. He remembered that Wilson told her before. He's afraid of being a disappointment, which means he won't be able to disappoint Cuddy and their baby since he'll try his hardest not to.
Foreman gave her a knowing look that she was indeed lying and let it slide.
"Think we should go visit Cuddy?" Cameron asked them.
"Sure," Kutner smiled. The others nodded and followed Cameron.
House's office…
House informed Cuddy's mom and his mom about Cuddy giving birth. Their parents both told him separately that they'll be taking the next flight out from where they were. They also told him to not bother picking them up, they'll take a cab instead. They urged him to just watch over Cuddy and the baby.
Wilson went by and congratulated him by hugging him, ignoring House's protests and then left.
Cuddy's room
Cuddy woke up with House by her side, playing his PSP.
"Hey," she said in a sleepy voice. He looked at her and stood up from the bed.
"Still feel like something was pulled out of you?" House asked her.
"House, something WAS pulled out of me. And I think that something was OUR daughter," Cuddy told him.
"Just seeing if you're still there and not drowning in too much euphoria," House told her with a smirk before kissing her lightly.
"How are you feeling? Have you slept? I'm pretty sure you were up all night last night," Cuddy asked him.
"I'm just peachy," House told her.
"And I'll be bitchy if you don't answer me properly," Cuddy told him dryly.
"Okay, okay, I slept for a while," House told her but he was quickly proven wrong when he suddenly yawned.
"Get some sleep, I'll be fine," Cuddy told him.
"I'll be fine," House told her.
"You need some sleep," Cuddy urged.
"Fine," he grumbled, "But wake me up if you need anything," House pointed at her in warning.
"I promise," she said.
House then laid down at the small couch in her private room. The couch wasn't actually part of the room. He just had maintenance bring it from Wilson's office (Without Wilson's permission, as always).
After about an hour, House's past and present team slipped into her room quietly upon seeing House sleeping.
"Somebody pinch me and tell me I'm dreaming," Chase said which caused Cuddy to smile.
"You're not the only one," Thirteen said in a sing song voice.
"He's really caring now, isn't he?" Cameron asked him as she walked close to Cuddy's bed.
"To Cuddy, yes," Kutner answered. Cuddy smiled wider.
"Congratulations! We saw her in the nursery. Such a little bundle of joy, if you ask me," Cameron said with a smile.
"Thank you. What was she doing?" Cuddy asked.
"Squirming," Kutner said and joined Cameron.
Thirteen followed beside Kutner, "She has House's eyes," she said.
"She's really beautiful, isn't she?" Cuddy said.
"She's the splitting image of her mother," Stacy said from the door. She was smiling as she walked beside the bed and hugged Cuddy genuinely.
"Congratulations!" She said.
"Thank you, Stacy," Cuddy replied.
"No, thank you. And Mia, for that matter, she won me 500 bucks," Stacy laughed.
Cuddy gave her a throaty laugh, "The entire hospital is treating us like Hollywood celebrities!"
"Well, the two of you have been flaunting your sexual tension along the hallways for years. There have been bets that started even before Chase started working here," Wilson said as he entered the room.
"What's her full name again?" Cameron asked.
"Mia Abigail House," Cuddy said with a huge smile.
"She really looks like a Mia," Foreman said, thinking it out and liking the sound of the name.
"House picked the name," she said with a smile.
"And you picked Abigail?" Chase asked.
"Yes," Cuddy said.
"Any particular meaning for the name? Or was it just random?" Cameron asked, hoping there was a meaning to the wonderful name.
"Mia is Italian for mine and Spanish for my. Abigail is Hebrew, it means Father's joy," Cuddy said, not being able to hide or remove the smile from her face at all.
"My father's joy, then?" Cameron practically squealed.
"Yes," Cuddy replied.
"It's perfect," Thirteen, Kutner, and Cameron said at the same time which caused everyone in the room to laugh, minding House who was sleeping in the couch.
"I know," Cuddy said.
"Special delivery!" Grey said happily as she entered the room. She had a nurse balance different big paper bags while she pushed the bassinette with a very awake Mia in it.
"How did you know?" Cuddy said with a smile as Grey gave her a quick kiss on the cheek and a hug before retrieving Mia from the bassinette.
"James called me, squealing like a girl," she said with a laugh and gave Mia a quick kiss on the crown of her head before gently handing her over to Cuddy.
Everyone looked at Wilson who was currently blushing furiously.
"Even if she's a bit early, she's perfectly normal and healthy," Grey said.
"How did you—" Cuddy started but immediately smiled when she remembered who she was talking to. She was so much like House when she wanted to satisfy either her curiosity or her worry or both.
"And you are?" Chase asked a bit bluntly. The others were wondering the same thing since they haven't seen her before.
Grey surprised the ducklings and even Stacy when she turned to them, she was no longer wearing contacts at all since when she saw her eyes' reflection from the mirror was her brother and herself happy where they were now. She started not using contacts on the fifth month of Cuddy's pregnancy.
"Dr. Hazel Grey, Dean of Medicine at Princeton General," she said proudly and then turned back to Cuddy and gently caressed Mia.
"And my annoying sister," House said, sitting up while rubbing his face with his hands, "Seriously, can't I sleep?" he said playfully.
Upon hearing House's shocking announcement, the ducklings' mouths hung open.
"What?" House and Grey smirked at the same time.
"Oh God, I'm going to go crazy," Kutner said.
Cuddy laughed with Wilson.
"You never told me you had a sister," Stacy said.
"That's because I never knew I had one," House answered in his usual manner.
"Wow, your eyes are exactly like House's," Taub said simply.
"Good observation, seriously, Greg, why did you hire him?" Grey sarcastically replied to Taub and then turned to her brother.
"Interesting 'background'," House said with a smirk.
"Ookay, and they're freakishly alike," Kutner said.
"Let me make it clear. He," Grey pointed to House, "Is, my, half-brother," she said as if talking to a kid.
"Cool," Thirteen said.
"Thank you," House replied, "I thought so too. She's my mini-me."
"I am not your mini-me," Grey said with a pout.
"She's such a denial queen," House said in a fake whisper.
"House, cut it out," Cuddy said, "Hazel, what were those paper bags for?"
"Each bag has a bear in it. It spells Abigail. One letter for each bear," she said happily.
"That's thoughtful of you, thank you," she said.
"No problem," Grey said with a smile.
Mia suddenly started to cry.
"Uh-oh. I think someone's hungry," Cameron said.
"We'll leave you three for a while. Maybe we'll return later afternoon," Wilson said. Stacy nodded, agreeing with Wilson and then they exited the room.
The ducklings congratulated her and said goodbye for the meantime. They were still awestruck that House had a sister who was practically like him in the manner of talking to people.
"Goody," House said as he stood up and walked toward his life now, "Can I watch too, mommy?" he asked like a kid.
"Yes, daddy. As long as you remember what I told you," Cuddy said.
"Okay," he replied.
Cuddy moved a bit to give House a space to sit on the bed.
He watched as Cuddy breastfed Mia, loving not only the scenery of Cuddy's engorged breasts brought by pregnancy and childbirth but seeing her breastfeed their daughter.
"Are you happy?" House asked her this time.
Cuddy looked up at him, "More than anyone will ever know," she said with a very angelic smile.
"How about you?" Cuddy asked him in return.
"More than I thought I could ever be," House replied very honestly, kissing her in the cheek.
There they were, happier than ever with Mia in between them. The little big bundle of joy that had been bringing them closer and closer to each other and still is, as the days go by.
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