Yeah, yeah, it's short, but hey, I'm a busy person. Hope you like it. --VFD
Chapter Two
Dr. Olivieri
The young woman that set her bag down in the corner of the room and was now slipping on a white lab coat was quite pretty. She had brunette hair that spiraled into ringlets at her shoulder blades, and captivating blue eyes. Keira, as she insisted they call her, was about 5' 8", and not sickeningly skinny. It was hard for the male doctors in the room to believe that the beauty in front of them was actually a doctor and not a dream.
Sitting easily in a chair across from Cameron, Keira turned to face House and said, "So, I'm guessing by the grumpy look in your brow and the cane in your hand that you are Dr. House. It's nice to meet you." She turned to face Cameron, who was relieved that her new co-worker was female. "And you are…" Keira started, speaking to the other female doctor. "I'm Allison Cameron. It's nice not to be the only girl now," Cameron said, beaming. They shook hands, and Keira was introduced to Dr. Chase, who was still staring, and Dr. Foreman.
Dr. Olivieri smiled slyly at House, who was still standing in a confused state. "Anything interesting?" she asked politely, "Or do I have to go through some ritual before I can begin working?" "Aren't you a rookie?" Chase asked, underestimating the intelligence of the new doctor, "I mean, this is your first job, isn't it?" Keira's head snapped around to glare at the Australian doctor, who was eyeing her suspiciously. "You think," she said slowly, "that because I'm new at this hospital, I'm a new doctor everywhere? You're kidding, right?"
A smile began to creep onto House's face as he sensed that the wrath of Dr. Olivieri was going to emerge. "Ooh, Chase, you done it now," he said quietly. Keira smiled at Chase, now fully facing him. She said, "Have you ever read a book in your life, Aussie? Have you ever watched television? Even listened to the radio?" Chase, Cameron, and even Foreman were terrified by how relaxed her tone was. Chase shook his head, stuttering, "Well, um, I-I mean, I—" "Then you will know that I have written EIGHT medical journals! You will know from the news that I have done breakthrough research on several HUNDREDS of diseases! You will—"she loudly told Dr. Chase, pausing for a moment afterwards. Smiling again, she stood, saying, "I don't have to explain myself, least of all to shallow doctors such as you. I have patients to cure." And with that, Keira walked out of the office doors, heading towards the clinic.
After a moment of silence, House said, "Well? Are you going to go after her or are we going to let her suffer in the clinic? Run, people, RUN!" All three doctors looked at each other questioningly, but got up and followed Keira who was already at the elevator. Cameron led the way, eager to find her new coworker. "Hey, Foreman," Chase called to the doctor in from of him. Foreman fell back reluctantly; he was also eager to find the young woman.
"D'you think she's a little too perfect?" Chase asked. Foreman looked at the Australian doctor, wondering what he meant. "Uh, in what way?" Foreman responded. "Well, she claims to have written eight medical journals and done magnificent research on who knows what, and now she's working for House. Why isn't she working in Washington D.C. or some big place? Or, if she was going to come here, why isn't she at a higher rank, like taking House's position, or—" Chase realized. Foreman stopped and stared, and Cameron spun around on her heel.
"What did you say?" Cameron hissed as she stalked back to them. Chase stared into nothing, trying to understand the situation. "We need to go to Cuddy, now," Foreman insisted, and the team rushed to Dr. Cuddy's office to beg for House's job.