A/N: Not my characters...well, not the ones I didn't create. I wish.

The next day Cameron was moving like a zombie. She had had a bad night in which everything hurt no matter which way she moved. On top of that her movement woke House up and after shouting at each other for five solid minutes he took a pillow and stomped into the living room only to come back for a blanket to find her crying.

"Dr. Cameron?"

She almost did turn around in the hallway but it didn't matter much since her indecisiveness allowed Lisa Cuddy the time to catch up.

"Allison," Cuddy said as she touched the younger woman's sleeve, "I'm glad I caught you. I've been meaning to ask you about the baby shower."

Cameron frowned in thought. "What about it?"

"Well, I was thinking about having it next Tuesday in a large conference room."

"Sounds good," she agreed.

Cuddy smiled at her. "Is there anyone special you want to invite?"

Cameron shook her head. "Whoever you can think of will be fine."

"Great! I'll start planning."

As soon as House came into his office grumpily Cameron looked up from his computer where she was checking his e-mail. She removed her glasses to see him. "Cuddy is planning the baby shower for next Tuesday," she warned him.

He scowled as he sat on the edge of his desk, good leg swinging. "Good damn thing I don't have to go then."

"Oh, but you do," she said. "You have to come."

He didn't look too happy. "Cameron, I'm only explaining this once, ok? Girls have the babies. Girls get all giggly about baby thingies. Therefore, girls are the only ones who should be subjected to such torturous things that are stupid parties under the guise of showers."

She glared up at him. "It's not just a girl thing. I'm sure Wilson will be there."

House rolled his eyes. "Like that's a good example. Wilson's more girly than you are."

Frustrated, Cameron felt the familiar tears building . "House, people expect you to be there."

"Which is another good reason not to go."

She pointed a finger at him as the tears slid down her cheeks. "You're coming."

"No, I'm not," House argued back. "And I am sick and tired of being guilted into things because of your crying. It is an overplayed card, my dear."

Cameron sniffed. "You think I'm making myself miserable on purpose?"

"Nope. And that's why it is no longer working. You can't help your emotions so why should I help my reaction?"

"House, you are coming to this damn baby shower," she said, angrily as she stood, "or so help me--"

She didn't get to finish her threat as Dariandrotos sailed through the door with a smug look on her face. "I have a date with Brandon tomorrow night," she announced, which effectively stopped the argument cold.

"Marian, please listen to me," Cameron pleaded. "When I worked at High Tower Memorial I went on some dates with Brandon. Trust me, you do not want to go anywhere with him."

The younger immunologist rolled her eyes as she put her hand on her hip. "I really don't care about anything you have to say, Allison. You are an attention whore and I can tell you can't stand the fact that someone from your entourage had found someone else. From one co-worker to another I promise you that jealousy is unbecoming. Especially from someone in your condition. Now, if you'll excuse me I have a date to prep for."

"You know," House said, "I'm sure you have some work to do. You Since we're at work and all."

Dariandrotos graced him with a smile. "I'm just following your girlfriend's lead, Dr. House." She sauntered out, smirk back on her face.

House shrugged as he turned his head back to Cameron. "Well, you did all you could. Personally, I think she deserves whatever happens."

Cameron gave him a nasty look that was enough for him to lean back slightly to get some space. "NOBODY deserves what he did. Not even that uppity cold-hearted bitch."

House raised his eyebrows. "God, Cameron, tell us how you really feel then."

She looked slightly embarrassed but determined. "I will tell you right now, House, so you are prepared. Once I have this baby Aphrodite is going down."

"Hm. Duty noted. Now, get out of my way so I can sit at my desk and pretend I'm working."

He stood close enough he felt the baby kick. Cameron was giving him doe eyes as she touched his chest. "What about the shower?" she asked.

House sighed as he rolled his eyes. "Persistent witch. I'll think about it."

She flashed him her beautiful Cameron smile and, much to his surprise, gave him a swift but solid kiss. "Thank you!!"

He tried to scowl but his mouth quirked up anyway. "I said 'think', Allison. It's not a guarantee."

Her smile grew larger despite his words. "I know, Greg. But at least the subject isn't closed."

She moved out of his way and headed to the connecting door. "Hey, Cameron," House called out.

She paused, her hand on the door. "Yes?"

"If I choose to go I expect something in return."

"And what is it you have in mind?"

He grinned at her. "I'll think of something appropriate."