Chapter 3
Cuddy pulled up in front of House's house at exactly six o'clock. She walked up the steps that led to his house and rang the doorbell. A few minutes later, House answered the door. He didn't say anything. He stepped out of the way so she could come in.
The first thing that Cuddy noticed about his living room was that he had a lot of books.
"I didn't know that you read," Cuddy said.
"Yeah, it's kind of what's required to be doctor these days."
Cuddy rolled her eyes at him.
"Where's Michelle," Cuddy asked?
"Follow me."
House led Cuddy down the hall. They stopped at the last door. House opened the door and stepped into the room. Michelle was asleep on the bed. House walked over to the closet to get her night bag. Cuddy walked over to the bed and set down next to Michelle. She had everything on, even her coat.
"Are you going to stare at her, or are you going to pick her up.
Cuddy was startled by House's sudden outbirst. She carefully slid her hands under Michelle's stomach and pulled her up off the bed. House walked over and gave her the overnight bag. It was surprisingly heavy.
"Cuddy, have you ever taked care of a child before?"
Cuddy was taken by surprise by the question.
"I've babysitted a few times when I was a teenager."
House had a smile go across his face.
"What," Cuddy said irritated!
"I bet you won't last a day with Michelle"
"What are you betting," Cuddy asked?
"Clinic Duty." "If I win, then I don't have to do those extra clinic hours."
"Fine, but if I win, you have to do four extra hours everyday next week."
"Deal."