Ta, daaaaa-

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Chapter 5 - Oh,

Addie unlocked the front door and flung it open.

"Honey!", she called, beating House to the punch, "I'm home!"

House limped through the door and gave Addie a fake glare, "That's my line!"

Allison came out from the door to the kitchen.

She leaned on the wall and smiled, "How was the driving lesson?"

Addie bounded over to her mother, "It was great!"

She handed Allison and ran into the kitchen with the muffins.

"Mom!", she called, "Where are all the plates?".

House walked over and kissed Allison, "Morning".

She smiled, "Morning".

Allison tipped her head sidewards so Addie could hear her, "In the dishwasher. Seems someone forgot to unpack it last night"

Allison and House heard Addie laugh, "Yeah, bout that".

House watched as Allison walked into the kitchen, and after a few moments he followed her.

He took his turn to lean on the wall and watch the two most important people in his life.

"So, did you crash?", Allison asked.

Addie put the muffins on a plate and jumped up to sit on the kitchen counter, "Nope. Dad says I'm a natural".

Allison looked to House for confirmation and he nodded, "Yup, she did really good. Almost like she already knew how to".

Addie glanced sideways at Allison, "Yeah, right".

Allison smiled and leaned her back against the counter and took a bite of her muffin.

"Where's mine?", House whined.

He had too duck to avoid the projectile muffin pieces that were thrown at him.

"Hey!", he cried, "No fair!"

"Aww," Allison cooed, "Poor baby".

She wandered over and wrapped her arms around House's strong middle, placing a big kiss on his cheek.

"Better?", she asked cheekily.

He nodded, "Much".

Allison turned around and leaned her back against House, he complied and wrapped his arms around her possessively.

Addie smiled at her parents, glad they were so happy.

Allison tipped her head back to look at House and received a sound kiss on the lips.

Addie looked away, slightly embarrassed.

"Wow", House stated, "No complaining about the PDA".

Addie shrugged, "We're not really in public and I'm happy you guys are so happy".

Allison smiled at her daughter. She knew she had problems trusting people and when her best friend told her that her parents were getting a divorce suddenly Addie had been very involved with making sure her parents were happy.

Allison knew she was afraid that they were going to get a divorce because her friend had told her all couples do and it was just a matter of time.

Allison smiled over at Addie, "I love you", she mouthed and Addie's smile widened.

Addie jumped down from the counter and wandered over to where her parents stood.

Allison opened her arms and Addie fell into them.

Wrapping her arms around her daughter, she felt House's hands leave her waist to wrap around Addie's back, so that he held both his girls.

"Oh, totally Kodak moment", House chimed in a high pitch voice.

Addie reached around and hit him in the back.

"Oww', he grumbled, "Hey! Where's my change?"

Addie pulled away from the hug, "What change?"

"My change. I gave you fifty dollars to buy the coffee and it probably only cost twenty, so, where's my change?"

Addie gave him puppy dog eyes, "Split it 50-50?", she asked hopefully.

Allison and House laughed.

"Nope", House told her.

"60-40?", Addie tried again.

House pointed to the door, "Money, now!"

Addie stuck her lower lip out and went to find her wallet that held the stolen change.

Allison laughed, "She's so much like you".

She shifted out of House's arms but was pulled back into the embrace.

House reached a hand around under her chin and tipped her head back.

He let his lips flutter of her neck before moving up to whisper in her ear, "I know".

Allison's knees were shaking from the light kisses so she leaned her body against Houses strong chest, "Know what?", she asked innocently.

"Everything", he laughed, "About the secret driving lessons"

Allison twisted out of the embrace and turned to face him, "How?"

House smiled at her, "I'm a light sleeper. You know that".

"Busted!", Allison smiled back, "Don't tell Addie".

House shook his head, "I won't", he grabbed Allison's arm and pulled her towards him.

He held her gently and dipped her, biting gently along her collar bone.

As he heard Addie's footsteps, he straightened her and whispered, "We'll sought out the appropriate punishment later".

Allison smiled cheekily, "You'll have to catch me first"

Addie returned to the kitchen and put the money on the bench.

"So anything interesting happen at all?", Allison asked.

Addie thought for a moment, "Oh, yeah! We ran into an old friend of Dad's"

House felt dread run through him.

"Yeah?", Allison asked, "Who?"

"Some woman", Addie shrugged, "Stacey?"

In his arms House felt Allison's body go rigid.

Allison shook of House's embrace, "Stacey?"

Addie nodded carefully, "Yeah. We saw her outside the coffee shop".

Allison turned to House, "Is that Stacey Warner?"

House nodded, "Yeah. She was just there".

Allison stared at him, "OK. I trust you".

House felt anger build up, "Why would there be a reason for you not to trust me?"

"O-K", Addie jumped in, "I'm going to go watch TV".

She left the room quickly.

"There's no reason for me not trusting you," Allison said gently.

"Then why would you say that?", House asked.

"I'm just saying I trust my husband. Greg, what's wrong?", Allison walked over and put her hands on House's shoulders.

"Nothing's wrong, Allie", House sighed and rubbed his eyes, "I'm just tired.

Allison nodded, "Why don't you go lay down?"

House nodded and went to their bedroom.

Allison listened to his retreating footsteps then went to the lounge where Addie was spread out on he couch watching TV.

When she saw her mom, Addie switched the television off and sat up.

Allison sat on the couch next to Addie.

"You saw her at the coffee shop?", Allison asked worriedly.

Addie nodded, "Yeah. Dad seemed really shocked to see her. Who is she Mom?"

Allison shook her head, "Nobody".

Addie shot her a glare, "She's not nobody"

Allison watched her, "You're right. Her name's Stacey, obviously, and she's your Dad's ex".

Addie nodded in understanding, "Oh".

"Yeah", Allison sighed, "Oh".

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TBC

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