The next day, Cameron, Wolf, and Foreman were sitting in the conference room with the three girls. House walked in with a file in his hand.
"A new case," Ace asked excitedly.
"So it would seem," said House, but there was no sarcasms in his voice. Ace looked at him.
"What happened," she asked.
"Nothing," said House.
"Where is Chase," Cameron asked.
"He is taking a few days off," said House.
"Why," the whole room asked together.
"He is having some problems," House said.
"Tell us," Kristen glared.
"His dad died, he is in Australia for the next week," House said, solemnly. He felt horrible for Chase; he truly did, but didn't let his team know. Everyone sat in silence as House wrote the symptoms on the board. Cameron looked like she was in total shock. She wanted to call Chase but knew House wouldn't let her go. She looked up and saw Ace. She mouthed the words 'just go' to Cameron.
That is exactly what she did. House look like he was going to say something, but Ace gave him a sharp look and he decided to keep his mouth shut.
Outside, Cameron walked by a pay phone. She took out her cell phone and dialed Chase's number.
"Hello," he said when he picked up. He sounded so sad.
"Rob, are you ok?"
"I'm… I'm…," he tried to say I'm fine, but the words wouldn't come out.
"Should I come over?"
"No, it's ok."
"I'll be there in twenty minutes."
"No Ally, just stay at the there, I am fine on my own. Honest."
"That is such a lie," she said. Chase smiled for a second. He really wanted to see Cameron, but it wasn't fair for her to leave work.
"I'm coming over," she said in a firm voice.
"O.K.," he said, defeated. They hung up as he sat down on the couch. He tried to watch T.V., but nothing was really on.
About 10 minutes later Cameron arrived. She rang the doorbell, and as soon as he answered the door, she wrapped her arms around him.
"Oh, I'm so sorry," she said, "how are you doing?"
"I'm fine," Chase said. He kissed her on the top of her head, and led her in to the other room, where they sat down on the couch.
"Do you need anything? Is there anything I can get you," she asked.
"Ally, I'm fine," he said. She kissed his lips, and he slowly kissed back. He stroked the back of her hair as they kissed.
Cameron woke up to find her wrapped in Chase's arms. She looked at him; he seemed so peaceful when he was asleep. I'm going with him she thought. Chase stirred, but he didn't wake up. Cameron laid her head on his chest. Thinks about Jesse with no shirt… shakes head. Sry, back to the story She kissed him lightly on the chest.
Chase stirred again, and this time he woke up. He was happy to find Cameron still in his arms. He kissed her on the top of her head. She looked up at him. She lifted her arms up and wrapped them around Chase's neck.
"Good Morning, Bobby," she whispered.
"Mornin', luv," he said.
"Are you ready to go to Australia? I decided to come with you."
"You can't do that, House will fire you in a second," he said. He wanted Cameron to come so bad, but House would say no. She would get fired, and he would feel guilty. She kissed him again.
"I'm coming."
"How will you get on the flight?"
"Stand-by," she said getting up, "I'm making you breakfast."
"And if no spot opens up, it's not worth the risk."
"Yes it is, and I'll go the next day." Chase was following her into the kitchen.
"If you come to Australia with me you would miss work and get fired."
"You already said that, and House won't fire me."
"Why?"
"Because Cuddy won't let him and those three girls are hopeless romantics who will tell on him in about three seconds. Cuddy likes them and plus he isn't firing you."
"Cameron, I think House has more control over Cuddy then she has over him."
"Then he wouldn't hide from her."
"Point taken," would Chase say that? Chase smiled. Cameron was coming with him to Australia. He liked the idea. He had to leave for the airport in an hour and a half.
"Umm… Allison, don't you need to pack?"
"Yea, we will stop at my house after breakfast.