Chapter 2-Where's the Fire?
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the sick guy (always the sick guy).
The team returned to the board room only to see House sitting on one of the chairs backward, his head resting on his cane.
No one said a word until House spoke up.
"Don't tell me, it's decided to break the news.
"No, it's not But we are still unsure. So many diseases can test for physical weakness and headaches. "
"What are you missing?" House asked mulling the possibilities over in his head.
"Something is missing," he muttered under his breath. "What are his other symptoms? Has he traveled outside the US recently?"
"He was visiting family over in Russia a few months back. His LP came back normal so it eliminates a neurological problem. His blood work seems OK for the moment but …"
House interrupted Foreman. "Out of the country eh? Think higher on the rare diseases alphabetical chart Foreman."
Chase looked at House." Higher?"
"You know pretty boy, along the lines of A, B, C, paying close attention to B."
Chase's annoyance at House was evident.
"Could it be Brucellosis? I mean he could still end up having organ failure or neurological impairment that hasn't shown up on any tests yet assuming we have caught it in time That would explain him contracting it from overseas since it is a disease that is caused by drinking unpasturized milk." Foreman concluded.
"And Bingo was his name O. Thanks for the Soap Opera recap too. I was afraid I may have missed that one" House said while smirking at Foreman before growing more serious. "I think that is our best one yet. Start treating him for Brucellosis. If not, is always the safe way to go." House said as he stood up to hobble to the door. Before moving, he tore off his sport jacket and touched his shirt. It was dripping in sweat.
"Is it me or is it really hot in here?"
Cameron was about to respond when House began to drop before her eyes. Being the closest to him, she reached over to catch him before his head hit the table. His body was drenched in sweat and the redness around his eyes had gotten worse.
"Feel him, Chase," Cameron suggested.
Chase scrunched up his nose
"I don't want to 'feel' him."
"His forehead you idiot", Cameron responded sarcastically. "He's on fire."
After the words were spoken, House turned his head and began to cough up blood onto Cameron's resting arm.
Foreman stared at his teammates carefully looking into Cameron's worried blue eyes.
"This is definitely more than the usual."
Hope you all enjoy it. I actually researched a bit about rare diseases so I hope it makes sense although I may tend to add a bit of original symptoms as well to make it more confusing. Please review!
Thank you to everyone who had already reviewed the first chapter. You guys are the best!
Next up: House wakes up in a hospital bed but demands to go and rest from home. Who will watch him? .