You guys! Thank you for the feedback :D This is a sequel to number two. Still set in early season 5. It's also a tad shorter - sorry. The next drabble will be there tomorrow.
3. No, no, it's my treat.
"Doctor Cuddy," House greeted her as he materialised behind her in the queue for the cafeteria. "Did you like my gift?"
"You mean the anatomy textbook you stole from a student?" She put an empty tray on the rail and he followed her. "It's been returned to its owner."
"But did you look at it?" He made a face when she put a plate of salad on her tray. He chose a burger with fries, at which she made a face.
"I did. Glad to know this mnemonics is still a thing." She added a yogurt and a bottle of water as she moved along. House placed a piece of chocolate cake on her tray.
"Gotta feed that gigantic ass of yours." She put it back on his tray with a roll of her eyes. "Thought that mnemonics could come in handy." He winked. "Handy? See what I did there?"
"Thanks for your concern but I know the carpal bones, House." She pulled her wallet out of her pocket while House fumbled for some change. "No, no, it's my treat," she told him with a smile. "Especially the triquetrum," she added with a hint of nostalgia.
"Oh, so these ten years of pushing pencils haven't eaten away at your brain. That's good to know."
"You wanna insult me after I buy you lunch? Go to Hell."
He grinned and followed her to her table. "Well it would have been stupid to insult you before you bought me lunch."