Did you notice the bracelet House wore in Season 8? My explanation for that! Spoilers for Seasons 7 and 8 :
House, M.D. - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,279 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 5 - Published: 9/4/2012 - G. House, R. Cuddy - Complete