Chapter 6 - The Final Puzzle - Part 2
House was stuck. No matter how hard he tried, he could not solve the puzzle.
When Tori walked over to check on House, he was still sitting at the desk, elbows on the table with his head cradled in his hands. He looked utterly defeated.
"How are you doing, Sir, may I help you?"
"I don't think anyone can help me. I just can't figure this out."
House could not believe that he'd come this far just to fail.
"Oh Cameron … Cameron …" he muttered, in utter despair.
Tori was just about to leave, when she heard House.
"I'm sorry Sir; may I ask what you just said?"
"Oh, I said Cameron …" House replied, looking up at her.
"That's it Sir … that's the answer! … I'll be right back!" Tori ran away and returned in a few seconds.
"Here you go Dr. House.", she said handing House a key.
"There's just one last thing Sir … may I see the Honey Bunny?"
House reached into the bag and pulled out his rabbit. Tori smiled.
"Excellent Sir, I see you've taken a bite. You are free to go whenever you are ready. The elevators are right this way …" she said motioning down the hall.
House could not believe it. "Cameron" was the answer? He didn't know why, but then he didn't really care.
He was finished and he hoped that Cameron was just an elevator ride away.
House began to pack away his Honey Bunny when he got an idea. He opened the box and broke off the other ear and gave it to Tori.
"Tori, eat this … it will help you find your true love one day … I know it sounds crazy, but it's true. Thank you for helping me." House zipped up his backpack, leaned down and gave Tori a kiss on her cheek and walked towards the elevators.
Tori returned to her station and picked up the phone.
"Dr. Cameron? Dr. House is on his way."
Tori smiled and ran a finger over her cheek as she bit into her Honey Bunny ear.
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"What floor Sir?"
House showed his key to the bellhop.
"Penthouse Three, very good Sir."
As the elevator moved swiftly to the top floor of the hotel, House's face relaxed into a huge smile.
You idiot, of course … the anagram of romance is Cameron …
tbc …
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A/N: Sadly, our treasure hunt is over, but I hope that you had fun playing along! I have posted Chapter 7 as well for you today, so don't stop reading here!