"It Doesn't Hurt To Love"
Chapter Nine- Every Doctor Does
authors note- sorry it is so short. any longer, I would have ruined the compasssion.
"Ready to go?" House stared at her. They were off the roof now, standing in the halls of the murky hospital.
"Yes. Let me just use the Ladies room first" Cameron walked off into the bathroom. She was scrubbing her face with the refreshing water provided by the sink. She sure did look like she was crying. Eyes red, make up all over. Why was she taking it so hard? She had lost patients before. This was the first time the pressure was all on her. She buckled. Maybe being a doctor wasn't the best choice. She loved helping people, so she would be a fantastic Nurse. Then she wouldn't be with House. Even if she worked in the same hospital, as a Nurse, House wouldn't give her the time of day. She was getting a little too over the top here. She is a good Doctor and she knew it. Why is she having regrets then? Cameron lost one patient. Every Doctor does. Even House.
Waiting for Cameron, House met up with thefrantic CuddyHosue told her Cameron was found. They both agreed it would be best for her not to talk to anyone other than House tonight. Cuddy also gave Cameron the rest of the week off to clear her head. House pleaded with Cuddy, if he could get off also.
"Oh come on. She isn't mentally stable. She could of jumped! She needs me!"
"Cameron was planning on committing suicide?"
"Well no, not exactly. Why would anyone dating me commit suicide?"
"There are a lot of reasons whythey would. Thank god she is alright. You may take time off. Dr.House it will be coming off you vacation time. You WILL be on call. I also expect you to come in Sunday, your usual hours. To help out in the clinic. Agreed?"
"I will. Only for Cameron"
"Oh, what a good boyfriend you are!" She put her hand under his chin, and made baby faces. "Keep your phone on Greg. You are on call. And.. see you Sunday" Cuddy walked off into the blackness of the hospital hallway just before Cameron exited the bathroom.
"Who was that?"
"Cuddy. She said we have the rest of the week off! Woo hoo! Party!"
"She just gave us two days off of work just like that?"
"For you, it didn't take much talknig into. I had to do some haggling on the other hand. I will be on call the whole time andI have to come in on Sunday."
"You'd do that for me?"
"In return,I expectus to engage in another wild sex romp" He let out a smirk "Come on, lets get you home."
They walked into the elevator holding hands
"For the record Greg, it wasn't wild. I wouldn't exactly call it a romp either"
"Speak for yourself" House lowered his jacket collar revealing a huge bite mark. Black and blue all over.
"Oh my God. I am so sorry Greg" She felt the wound with her fingers. Cameron couldn't help but laugh "Maybe if you weren't so rough..."
"Your certainly feeling better" They walked out of the elevator and into he parking lot. He extended his hand for her keys.
"I am driving. Your not in a sane-state-of-mind yet"
Rolling her eyes, she handed them to him.
"One condition, we are going to your place. My neighbors might call the police reporting a noise violation" Cameron said, getting in the passenger seat of her car. House made the biggest grin in the world.
Arriving at his apartment, she rummaged through his cabinets only finding a box of Cheerios. Luckily he had milk and a couple of bowls, so they had themselves a dinner. Not exactly 5-Star, but it was food.
"I usually eat out" House admitted
"I can tell. You don't eat healthy for a Doctor do you?"
" Pizza or Fast food every night. A little Vicodin the side. I haven't had a heart attack yet. Don't plan to. Then again, I didn't plan to have an infraction in my leg and use a cane" He could tell she was still sad "Are you ready to talk?"
"About today?"
"Yes. You realize it was mostly my fault. I am your boss. I shouldn't of put so much pressure on you. If it makes you feel better, I would of made the same choice and I am a world famous doctor who has one many awards. Like hundreds. I am probably up for the Nobel Prize as we speak"
"I know. I should of went with my gut.I losta life. I don't think... I have what it takes to be a Doctor: To have so much control over another life."
"Your not God, Allison. You are a fantastic Doctor. When I just started out, I was killing everyone. Not purposely of course... well one time.It takes time. You know why I hired you?"
"Because I have a fantastic ass"
"You are an excellent Doctor. You have enormous potential. You can be the next Henry Grey. You have the brains and intuition. You think outside the box. Cameron, your only problem is you are not prepared Mentally. You will get over this. Don't think twice about being a Doctor."
She got up and hugged him. Putting their dishes away, they decided it was time for bed.
"Allison, rember what I said. Oh, and you do ahve a fantastic ass" he squeezed her behind, and recieved a playful slap in return.
Allison practically collapsed on his bed. Remembering how thoughtful he had been,she turned over a kissed him, rather forcefully.
"I guess no fun for me tonight" House moaned
Cameron grinned. Their romance was defiantly different. Filled with rude sarcasm and extreme compassion at the same time.