They all stood in Cuddy's office. The atmosphere was horribly somber. Cuddy stood behind her desk, in control of the situation. A security guard stood nearby.
"Chase..." Cuddy shook her head, upset. "This is unthinkable. An investigation is underway into exactly what happened but one thing is clear, your contract at this hospital will be terminated immediately. Your behavior today is not excusable. It is likely that your career will be ruined and you may very well face jail time for this. I wish it didn't have to be this way." Cuddy looked sympathetic.
Cameron stood, crying quietly. Foreman had an arm around her for support. She needed all the support she could get right now. House stood to the side, alone. He was disappointed to say the least. He had believed in Chase. Chase could have become a great doctor if not for this horrible incident. What was Chase thinking, destroying it all like this? What could have caused him to throw it all away?
Chase stared at the floor, despair flooding his heart. He knew that he and Cameron would never be together now. There was no hope left. His career was ruined and his life was ruined! Everything he wanted and worked for were taken in one slip of a drill. He had been so stupid.
Cuddy continued speaking. "A security guard will escort you home, Chase. We will send your things over later. You are to leave the hospital immediately and never return."
Chase looked around the room, tears welling in his eyes. He looked at the disappointed looks on the faces of the people he had considered his friends. He looked at the stern security guard motioning for him to follow. And the last thing he saw as he left the room was Cameron's face, red and covered in tears. She looked up at him with the ultimate despair of disappointment and hatred of him and of herself. Chase hung his head in shame.