Dr House had arrived at 'Sweet Sister's' five minutes to seven, just as they had unlocked the doors. Stepping inside, he could feel the scent of sugar overloading his sense of smell. 'Dear God, even in the morning, this place smells of sugar'.
"Why hello Sir. May I
help you?"
"Yes you may. I am Dr
Gregory House. I am here to pick up 24 chocolate strawberries."
"Ah Yes! We just
finished them, we are packing them now. It'll Take a few more minutes
and than you can take them and be on your way" A few minutes
later, he was handed the package of chocolate strawberries and headed
for the office.
Cameron arrived before Dr House and she smiled to herself. She may still feel upset, but she was also feeling the dark cloud, that was surrounding her for the past 24 hours, finally being lifted.
Entering her office she placed her bag behind her desk and headed towards the main meeting room where everyone congregated. Opening the door, Dr Foreman was sitting down at the table reading the newspaper, and Dr Chase was pouring himself a cup of coffee.
"Hi everyone"
She spoke loud and clear and walked over to the nearest seat, with
the paper in her hand, words facing her, making it invisible to the
others. She placed the paper upside down and spoke again
"Chase, can you make
me a cup please. That would be wonderful if you could."
"Yea sure". The
Australian spoke, giving her an odd looked, but reaching for another
mug to pour the steaming liquid in.
"Cameron. Are you
alright?" Dr Foreman said to her quietly, a hand on her arm and
with a sincere look upon his dark face.
"I am just peachy
Foreman."
"But you looked like
death yesterday. And yet you Happy, today. What happened?"
"Oh. You'll see. Just
you wait. But I'm fine now. Don't worry." She Smiled and reached
for the cup that was extended towards her. "Why Thank you Dr.
Chase." She took a large gulp, closed her eyes, and let it seep
down her throat. "You make the best. It's like a miracle"
"It's just coffee
Cameron." He paused "Are you alright?"
"I'm wonderful."
As she spoke there was a rapping on the door. She turned her head and
her stomach twisted in knots. It was Dr. House. 'Keep your cool and
you'll be able to go through with it' she thought to herself.
Foreman, stood and opened the door and let him in. "Hello my little minions, and how are we today hmm?" Not waiting for a response, he turned his attention towards Cameron.
"Dr. Cameron. I come
bearing gifts." Her eyes opened wide.
"For, for me?"
"Yes for you. They
are ch.." She cut him off mid sentence.
"I'm sorry, I can't
except them." Bewildered, he replied.
"Well, why not. Is it
because of yester.." she cut him off once more.
"No. It's because of
this." She grabbed the piece of paper, and handed it to him.
"What's this?"
he said to her looking it over. His eyes opened in shock. "It's..."
"My resignation. I'm
giving my two week notice. I quit."
