A/N: Thank all of you for your reviews, it's much appreciated. I'm glad you all like the story. *BIG HUG* for JessicaClackum for correcting my mistakes in a record time. I've decided to put a song in each chapter. Oakland Street is an actual street in New Jersey. I hope you'll enjoy this chapter. R & R please!

Disclaimer: I don't own a single thing except the storyline. House, M.D. belongs to the creators and the song 'for better or worse' belongs to Anouk and 'Dancing Queen' belongs to ABBA. The words between ~ are lyrics from the songs.

Chapter III: for bitter or worse

~ For better or worse I know you better than anyone else and I'll be by your side. ~

Remy 'Thirteen' Hadley has had a long day. She got a call from Cuddy early this morning, saying that there was a new case. The patient, Bill Williams just had a successful surgery and would be fully recovered in a week. Remy glanced at her watch and sighed when she saw the time. Damn it's already midnight and I still need to do the paperwork. She left the observation room above the ER and started walking to House's office when she heard the EMT's talking about an accident at the intersection of Spruce and Chestnut Streets. Why does that location sound familiar?

~ What do you do when you get lost inside your soul? Where do you go when love's gone? ~

"Hey Jess, sorry for the interruption but I overheard your conversation. What's going on?"

"Hi Remy, we've got an auto accident with two victims, one male and one female."

"Do you have a description of the victims?"

"Yeah, the woman is in her mid-forties, slim built, blue eyes with dark hair. The guy is in his mid-fifties, brown eyes, brown hair. Look we've got to go now, apparently one of the victims is in critical condition."

"Of course, I won't delay you guys any longer. Bye"

Didn't House mention once that Cuddy lived in that area? Well, there's no harm if I just called her. If she answers, I could always tell her that our patient's surgery went well. Remy took out her phone and called Cuddy.

"Hello, you've reached the voicemail of Dr. Lisa Cuddy. I'm unavailable at the moment but please leave a message and I'll call you back as soon as possible." Hmm that's strange Cuddy usually, picks up her phone, I'll try again.

"Hello, you've reached the…" Damn what if the female victim is Cuddy? I'd better call Wilson; he'll know what to do.

~ Walk away just a little bit slower. Better hold on tight. Will we ever learn to let go?

Just walk back just a little bit faster. ~

Wilson wasn't usually a guy who didn't respect the speed limits but this was a special occasion. One of his best friends could be in a car accident. Please, please let Lisa be alright. She has dealt with enough the last couple of days. He could tell he was getting closer to the intersection because of the police lights and the sirene of the ambulance. A police officer motioned him to pull over.

"Hello sir, there's been an accident and the street is blocked. You better return later."

"Hello officer. Yes I know but I'm a doctor and there's a possibility that my friend and boss is involved. Can I help in any way?"

Well we could always use an extra doctor. Follow me please."

"Thank you officer."

Wilson left his car and followed the police man to the intersection. What he saw there made him stop in his track and hold his breath. Shit, that's Cuddy's car. Oh man this doesn't look good.

"The EMT's are over there sir."

"Thanks again officer."

Wilson made his way over to the EMT's when he heard those words,

"Time of death is 12: 40 a.m."

No, this can't be happening. "Lisaaaaaaaaaaaa…"

~ When it all becomes reality that this is where it ends for you and me. What do you say when it's all over?

What do you do when it's all gone? ~

Jack just said goodnight at the last customer when he noticed House asleep with his head on the bar. Sighing, Jack thought, oh boy, I'd better wake him.

"House!"

"…."

"House wake up! You've fallen asleep. I'm closing up so you need to go."

"Uuugh, what is it? And why does my head feel like someone hit me with a sledgehammer?"

"It's one in the morning and you have a hangover because you drank way too much."

"Oh, I'm so sorry mommy. I'll behave better next time."

"As if. Let me call you a cab. Don't move."

"Yes, mommy." House let his head fall on the table again. Oh damn that was not a good idea, not at all.

"Yes hello, I need a cab for Oakland Street number 6. Thanks."

"House your cab will be here in ten minutes so don't fall asleep. You want an aspirin?"

"."

"I'm sorry what did you say?"

House grunted and lifted his head of the table. I said "Yes, an aspirin would be great."

"Here you go."

"Thanks."

~ You can dance; you can jive, having the time of your life. See that girl,

watch that scene, diggin' the dancing queen. ~

"What? It's just a ring tone."

"I didn't say anything." Jack said while laughing.

"Yeah, Wilson what's up? Missed me?"

"House… I've some bad news."

"Oh, what? You found out that the Justin Bieber isn't single anymore?"

"No House, I'm serious. There has been an accident and Lisa's involved."

"…"

"House? Are you there?"

"Yeah Wilson. I'm on my way."

Oh God, if Lisa's dead, there's nothing left to live for...

~ It was so hard when I watched you falling down but it was time for you to walk alone.

Take my hand; I will blow your fears away. Break through to the other side. ~