Samanthaon: Thanks for your reviews! Originally I wasn't going to have Lindsey as a proper character but after you said you liked her and wanted her to remain in the fic I sat down today and wrote this chapter, so as to develop her character further. I am very fond of Lindsey now and am certain she shall stay.

Steeldust-01: After you begged for an update and said that you adored my story it made me very happy so I dedicated today to writing a new chapter.

This is an addition to some later chapters which are already written, I will have to go over them and add Lindsey and Wilson in the scenes but anything to keep my reviewers happy! FYI: Wilson is recently separated in this chapter

This was difficult to start off but after the first paragraph or so I got into it and really enjoyed writing this chapter….hope you enjoy reading it to!

Flit x

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Chapter Four: Inviting Impact

The tour around the Oncology department was uneventful, Cuddy and Lindsey were just rounding the corner when they collided with a rather ruffled Wilson; files went flying and dispersed themselves across the hallway.

'Oh God! I'm so sorry' Lindsey gasped as she stooped down to try and gather the papers off the floor.

'Its fine don't worry about it', Wilson bent down to help.
Cuddy watched the commotion from a distance, she took in Wilson's untidy appearance and her eyes scanned the surrounding area trying to discover the nurse responsible, her eyes settled on a tall, but slightly rounded young blond, whose face currently sported a scowl as her eyes had zeroed in on Lindsey clearly giving her the once over.

Cuddy smiled, the nurse obviously regarded Lindsey as a competitor; then again so would she; Lindsey was stunning, she had a slim but curvaceous figure, her flowing blond hair, which Cuddy had seen in all its glory earlier, gave her an innocent appearance but her startling green eyes drew you in, the amount of expression reflected in them was powerful and her smile was enough to make Cuddy lose the power of speech let alone any unsuspecting male.
House thought she was beautiful.

The sensation of jealousy returned, along with the flutter of butterflies in her stomach as House leaked once again into her thoughts. She let her eyes flick briefly back to Lindsey, No! Not House's type she assured herself, before allowing them to rest once more on the nurse who was no longer even giving the pretence of being uninterested with what was happening on the floor. She was openly glaring, her hands coming to rest on her hips.

Cuddy wandered if she was going to come over and do something drastic. Her eyes lifted to Cuddy's, whose eyebrows rose in a questioning manner. When the nurse realised her boss had been watching her with interest she blushed at her obvious lack of discretion, grabbed a folder and hurried off in the direction of the clinic.

Cuddy stifled a laugh as her eyes shot skyward and she shook her head in exasperation, he never learns. She returned her thoughts to the dance taking part on the floor of PPTH and looked back just in time to see Wilson and Lindsey's hands collide as they both lunged for the last piece of paper.

'Sorry' Lindsey said again,

'Honestly its fine' Wilson replied with a smile, Lindsey looked up at him and reciprocated his smile with one of her own, uh oh Cuddy thought, that's going to knock him off his feet; She was right, Wilson was rendered speechless, he just continued to stare as Lindsey giggled and brushed a lose strand of hair behind her ear.

During the commotion she had become quite dishevelled and her hair had begun to fall from her organised bun framing her face. 'Here let me help' Cuddy said a little loudly so as to break Wilson from his trance, she bent down and grabbed the last piece of paper handing it to Wilson, who still hadn't managed to tear his eyes from Lindsey.

'Lindsey Faye, this is our head of Oncology Dr James Wilson',

'Pleasure to meet you' Wilson said as he held out his hand,

'Likewise' Lindsey said still smiling, she grasped Wilson's hand and shook it briefly Cuddy noticed that Wilson obviously didn't want to let go.

'Um' he hesitated, 'err, members of the Diagnostics department are going out for a few drinks tonight'

Here we go Cuddy thought.

'and I was wondering if you would like to join us, its just in celebration of one of House's patients being discharged today. They managed to find the right diagnosis just in the nick of time...not without my help of course.'

Cuddy began to laugh internally, of course.

'I'd love to' Lindsey replied, 'will Lisa be coming to?'

'She's certainly welcome to come, although normally she's too busy'

'Come on Lisa you've got to come' Lindsey pleaded

'Well Wilson's right I normally am here until some god forsaken hour dealing with paper work' her professional exterior was still present, still pushing for the donation money but Cuddy was pretty certain that this was a done deal, Lindsey seemed to be sold on PPTH already and by the looks of things many of its male staff members too.

'But I'll make an exception this once', even if its just to come and watch Wilson and make sure he behaves himself, she thought, and House too, after all he will be there as well.

Cuddy shook her head; House seemed to be forever haunting her thoughts today, why did she care if he was present tonight not; or if he took an interest in Lindsey.
She had been constantly trying to reassure herself for the last half hour that Lindsey wasn't House's type but with no avail, she still felt threatened.

She sighed internally there must be an explanation for these feelings she was experiencing and it had nothing to do with any form of attraction towards the man who was at this current moment putting all his efforts into making her life miserable.

Not quite what the worlds best relationships are based on, arguments, confrontation, and clear outward hatred, though internally she wasn't quite sure how she felt, oh well she thought, she'll find a reason soon enough, whether it's the truth or a manufactured one to make her feel better she didn't know and quite frankly didn't care, if it made her feel better and would put these weird feelings to rest, that's all she was worried about.

'Great' Lindsey said 'what time?'

'Were meeting in the foyer at 6 o clock tonight'

'Brilliant, see you then'

'Ok, bye' Lindsey waved at Wilson as she watched him go.
Cuddy leant over her shoulder and whispered 'have you got your eye on all my staff?... Your going to rock the boat there, you do realise that Dr Wilson and Dr House are best mates'

Lindsey snorted 'you think either of them are interested?'

Cuddy eyes widen in shock 'serious question? Judging by the reaction you got just then I would say, yeah, at least one of them is interested' and I hope its only one she silently finished. 'Now back to the donation, would you like to return to my office and discuss it further?'

Lindsey laughed 'I think the donation is clear cut don't you, I love the hospital, the departments are fantastic, and' she whispered 'being a donator gives me a very valid reason for returning in the future.'

The feeling of foreboding settled in Cuddy's stomach, she wasn't sure if she wanted Lindsey returning on a regular basis.
She shook her head to dislodge any unwanted emotion, she liked Lindsey and she wasn't going to allow any foreign feelings get in the way of that, she could do with a friend right now, even if that friend was a potential competitor, she would play the game graciously and put all of her efforts into ensuring Wilson is first in the line of interests for Lindsey.
After all, even if she wasn't sure about House she didn't want to lose him in the time it took her to work them out.

They were just approaching her office when Lindsey broke into Cuddy's thoughts

'Right where next'

'Err? I just thought you said the donation was a done deal'

Lindsey grinned 'I did, the next stop doesn't have to be within the hospital walls. You're leaving early tonight anyway so what's a few extra hours going to make? She paused.

'Not much' Lisa agreed,

Lindsey's smile widened 'Great! You and I are going shopping'

Cuddy returned her mischievous grin 'you're a bad influence on me', she swung her office door open and snatched her purse from her desk as she linked her arm in Lindsey's 'Your car or mine?'