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~Chapter 6~

A few rocks tumbled to the floor as House and Cuddy waited anxiously to be rescued.

"Dr. Cuddy? Dr. House?" One of the firemen shouted loudly.

"Yes, is there a problem?" Lisa Cuddy asked nervously, as her eyes locked with House's.

"I am afraid there is," he sighed, "The roof is about to collapse. We will only have time to rescue one of you once we break down some of the rubble. Other doctors have asked that you two make the decision."

"Decision made – save Dr. Cuddy," House told them without hesitation.

"NO! Greg…I…no," Cuddy said as her eyes filled up with tears.

"Lisa, you are the Dean of Medicine. Lots of people need you more than they need me. I am an ass – no one would care if I didn't make it out," House told her as he averted her eyes, not wanting to see the pain deep inside.

"That is not true, and you know it! I care, Wilson cares, your team cares, and your mother cares – lots of people care!" Cuddy told him in desperation as she tried to wipe away some of the many tears that were flowing freely down her dusty cheeks; leaving clear streaks in their paths.

"Shh, Lisa. It's ok. We will get out of here – alive. I know it," House tried to comfort her as he picked up another rock and started tossing it in the air; once again thinking of a way they can get out.

"Who do you think will…you know…well…who do you think will survive?" Kutner asked the doctors nervously as he looked down at his dark brown shoes.

"Hopefully both…" Taub answered as he received teary looks from his colleagues.

"How did this happen?" Thirteen asked in anger, her blood-shot eyes still producing tears.

"Fire fighters said cause of the fire was in one of our labs. They haven't been able to investigate yet though. The area is still too unstable." Chase informed them as he wrapped his arm around Cameron to comfort her. Foreman made his way over to the group with a couple of bandages on his hands and face.

"Hey, it's going to be ok. They will get out." He reassured them as he joined their small circle.

"Where were you?" Taub asked him confused.

"I was trapped…but was rescued. I was forced to sit by the ambulances," He pointed in the direction as the doctors noticed a small crowd of injured people by three ambulances; "and wasn't able to come to you guys until they were sure I was ok." Foreman added with a small smile, trying to bring hope to the despondent doctors.

Before anyone could respond, another part of the hospital collapsed a few floors above where they were told the two doctors were trapped.

A/N – I seem to like leaving you all at a cliffy (haha). Anyways, there is one more chapter or so left :) Reviews are loved! I will try to update within the next couple of days…