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Breezy elegance of a legendary setting accompanied by the private white-sand shores and reflecting pools.

Cuddy's hotel had the largest private beach in Key West, private pier, relaxing hammocks, two oceanfront swimming pools, water equipment rentals. The ocean front pools were amazing. Cuddy was in Island Vista One room suite. The view from her room was exceptional. Cuddy arrived early in the morning, planning to visit the 1st lecture and then spend the day on the beach reading a book and relaxing.

Most of the guests at the conference were foreigners from private clinics and hospitals. The lecture was indeed interesting and she was relieved that she didn't see familiar faces. As a mater of fact she enjoyed the few conversations with some handsome and young doctors. One of them was especially polite, very good looking man and with no ring on his finger. She made a note to herself to sit next to him during the next lectures.

Later that day

There was a small seabed in front of her, transparent water, sun reflecting on the stones, and turning the colors into the perfect symphony of light and joy. The beauty around was making her sad. This perfect place felt empty. She was enjoying the sun, the taste of the sea, but something disturbed her. Her thoughts were drifting towards a place far away from her, toward a life she no longer had. But admitting she missed something like that felt worse. This wasn't normal. This was something that brought her only pain. And she knew it perfectly. Yet, she couldn't help it. There were some things in her life, she couldn't escape from. They were a part of her and she couldn't remember a time where her life was without them. And now without these parts, she felt like incomplete person.

She couldn't lie to herself forever- what she had with him no one could give her, nor could anyone make her forget. She just had to learn to live again.

Now the sun was burning on her skin reminding her she was alive, breathing and moving, a warm-blooded woman still in her prime. Somehow she should have to learn to appreciate what she had- her gorgeous body, still good looking face, her carrier, nevertheless the unexpected turn of the events, and she had a small family, that loved her. Well most of them did. Her mother was still a big unsteady question in her life. She had a certain way of expressing affection, and Cuddy was not always in a mood to understand her motives. Most of the time Arlene Cuddy was making her life a living hell, a type of love Cuddy grew to look for, she thought smiling bitterly of the irony. Her mom completely surprised her, when she announced that she will take care for Rachel and Cuddy should go to the conference alone, so she could rest. Cuddy was more than surprised but relieved. Even though she wanted to spend time with Rachel, right now she really needed time for herself.

She sighed. Her eyes turned to the water. Crystal clear and amazingly glittering, with a blanket of countless little diamonds on the surface, it looked perfect and all Cuddy could see was how she sunk in the cool hug of the sea.

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House tried everything to gather some information for the case. Unsuccessfully. From the hospital refused to give him any kind of information related to the boy's condition. He was convinced that the boy was still dying but no one will listen to him, no one will take any actions, but Cuddy. She was the only one. From the hospital told him that she is on a conference in Florida. But where? And was it worth it to appear in front of her. He was convinced that it will end badly for both sides. For the first time House found useful the huge amount of conference invitations he was receiving, they've been usually deleted or moved in his spam folder.. The only one in Florida was in Key West. It took him a few hours to go though all the possibilities to inform her without the need to meet her face to face. From the hospital refused to give him her new phone number and informed him that he will not succeed to reach her by email, because Dr. Cuddy warned them that she will be not online during her absence. All her cases were assigned to other doctors.

It was not a good idea to step into her world right now, but the only option to solve his puzzle was to meet her. House booked a flight and made a reservation for a small villa located on the beach and near by Cuddy's hotel.

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The next day House managed to reach Key West. He left his bag at the villa and made his way to Cuddy's hotel. He figured out that she will be spending her time on the private beach so he needed access. He was not in the list with attending the conference, but he did have his invitation received by email that he thoughtfully printed. A guy from the stuff pointed him to the private beach. It didn't take him much effort to see her.

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Cuddy was very glad of her choice in swimwear. She picked a Red Splash by "Coffee Swimwear" – a stunning vibrant red bikini, perfectly shaping sexy top with adjustable string ties and small gold V hardware for an elegant touch. The flattering bikini bottom was with a sexy twisted cutout detail on the sides. The top had chic V shaped gold accessory at bust center.

Men find women dressed in red more sexually attractive. And Cuddy just proved that point. The good thing was that she was noticed by the cute doctor that she met the previous day. Almost the entire beach was empty, because at that time was one of the lectures.

"Dr. Cuddy, and here I was just regretting missing a very important lecture, until I saw you here alone, I barely noticed you though, you should wear brighter colors." – He joked.

Cuddy welcomed his joke with a huge smile on her face.

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It was a hard to miss her. House spotted her, even though he was seeing only her profile from where he was standing. Her curly hair was falling down her shoulders. She was here for a day, but he could see that she gained some ten. She was looking magnificent, wearing a red swimwear. He heard her laugh and it was then when he noticed that she was in fact not alone. House saw the man turning to one of the waitresses.

"Boy, two drinks for me and my lady in red" He said.

Cuddy started to laugh and laid down on her lounge, spreading her long legs.

The man turned back to her and they've started to discuss something very passionately.

House was standing there, watching them. She was having fun. She was smiling. He couldn't remember the last time when he saw her smile like that. She was not alone. She met someone and he was making her feel good.

Who was he to think that a woman like her will waste her time thinking about him. It was more than clear that he didn't exist for her anymore. For her, he was a bad memory.

Before leaving House asked the waiter to give him a pen and a sheet of paper. He wrote down something and gave it to the waiter pointing at Cuddy. He turned back and left. His heart was racing in his chest.

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Cuddy received a note from the waiter. She took it confused.

"From who is this note"

"A man with a cane gave it for you ma'am, he was right there, but obviously he left."

Cuddy opened the paper. "The kid is still dying, you need to make them run some tests."

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Cuddy recognized his handwriting . She was very familiar with it. It was from House. "He was here?"

He followed her here! What on Earth was he thinking – that she will be a participant in his new game? How he dared to continue to play with her and on her behalf. She didn't believe for a second that what had been written on that note was a truth. Suddenly the calm blue sea started to rage. A huge wave crushed into the nearest rock formation. Cuddy told to herself "Calm down and don't even dare trying to find him, stay where you are and do not move!" Her heart was beating so fast, she could feel the adrenaline in her body increasing by the anger that was slowly building inside of her.

"Is everything OK?"

Cuddy turned to face the handsome man next to her.

"Everything is just fine" – she said with a fake smile on her face.

"My past is following me"

"The past will not follow you if you cut the rope that connects you to it. You have to tight to someone that will pull you out and bring you further in the future" – he smiles.

"You need a drink and I mean a stronger one" He added.

"I guess I do" – she answered back.

Was he telling the truth? And if the answer to that question is "Yes", what kind of consequences were expecting her. It was more than easy to find out. One call to the hospital was parting her from that answer. But was she ready to hear it.

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She started walking down the shoreline. The soft and almost unnoticeable breeze, the noise of the waves, were starting to chase away the heavy clouds in her mind. There was a joy in this place and she intended to take her share or at least that was her first idea, but again goals mean nothing without action and apparently her actions regarding crossing out her past, were not enough and that was an obstacle.

A familiar tone came from above her:

-Why, Doctor Cuddy, I thought I would find you here. Hiding from the fame someone else gained for you… - the fake cheery note in his voice was the perfect hit –right in the middle of her emotions.

He was standing there, his face serious despite the joy in his voice. But she felt the poison in them. Her heart made a leap, trying to decide whether to start beating again or just take the safe mode and stop forever. Struggling to take her next breath and find a response to his words her hands started to shake.

-House… - there was pretty much everything in the way his name was pronounced. Surprise, fear, contempt and maybe some hidden interest or maybe… But she didn't want to think of it now.

To be continued…

Eventually, in the next chapter: what happened with the cute doctor, what was the answer from the hospital, when and during what kind of circumstances House meets Cuddy.

Thanks for reading!