When Chase attends a medical conference in House's place, he suffers a trauma that leaves him both emotionally and physically broken. When he feels as though he's on the very edge, there's only one man he trusts enough to call for help- House. Can the harsh diagnostician heal wounds that are deeper than physical, or will he hold true to his cruel and insensitive reputation?

House and Cuddy has been broken up for almost a year. They are each dating somebody else. When Cuddy starts showing up to work with bruise, House gets concern! Can House save Cuddy before it's too late?

And unrealistic story. Fluffy one-shot between House and my OC, Anderson. R&R. Light slash, nothing explicit. Rated T for language and adult themes. Don't read if your under like, say, sixteen.