Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2006 4:36 AM
To: Lisa Cuddy
Subject: I Hate Des Plains
Guess who.
So here I am pacing the kitchen at four in the morning when it suddenly occurs to me that whoever coined the phrase "don't know what you got until it's gone" was actually on to something. After waking up from a nice dream about you, I looked over and came to the sudden conclusion that my bed was too big and too empty. Later I'm going to drink my coffee and eat my breakfast while staring at the empty chair across from my seat at the table. Do you know why? Because I'm here all by myself. Do I really have to endure four more days of this?
I did some checking and there are at least three flights available today in case you need to leave early for any reason.
If I hear one word about this cousin suddenly turning around and getting a divorce or an annulment I just might snap, and believe me, I won't be held accountable for my actions.
On the plus side it was fun watching Chase and Foreman try to avoid me as much as possible, then slink out the door with their tails between their legs. Fifty bucks says it will be at least two weeks before they can look me in the eye again. Cameron came asking about it, among other things, so I set her straight. Don't be surprised if she suddenly hates your guts.
Des Plains. It's not a real town. Some people got tired of following the tumbleweeds and threw a few houses together.
Next time tell your cousin to get her hitch up her horse and buggy and get her ass to New Jersey if she wants to see you so bad.
I thought about what you said, about this abandonment thing, and I don't know what, if anything, I can do about it right now. I need some time to think it over and see what my options are. It's been with me this long, it can wait a little while longer.
Okay Partypants, I think I've rambled on long enough.
Don't forget there are some earlier flights.
Love you,
Greg
From: Lisa Cuddy
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2006 7:21 AM
To: Greg House
Subject: Re: I Hate Des Plains
Hey Greg, do you want some cheese with your whine?
The ceremony isn't until this afternoon but I better hurry and reply before things start to get crazy and the bride starts to hyperventilate.
FYI, Des Plains is a very nice place. Besides electricity and indoor plumbing there are museums, a theater guild, and the Illinois Orchid Society.
I know you're just thrilled to death with all that information so I'll just quit while I'm ahead.
You've been through some changes and made some big decisions in the last few weeks. Don't think I'm rushing you about this one. Take all the time you need. I know this can't be easy.
Thank you for checking the flight schedule. Did you check the bus and train schedules too?
Just so you know, my cousin drives a Mustang.
Gotta go. I'll try to call or email tonight, but I can't make any promises. Try not to go ballistic.
I love you.
Lisa
