After seeing their former boss leave the cafeteria Chase and Cameron exchanged a look while observing from a near by table.

"We should talk to him."

Rolling his eyes at this comment Chase crossed his arms over chest "This is between House and Wilson let them work it out."

Shooting the blond Australian doctor a glare Cameron leaned in and furrowed her brow "You know Chase, you are partially responsible."

That was when Robert arched an eye brow before looking down at the ground a moment "I didn't tell him to do that procedure."

That was true, the deep brain stimulation was thought of by House and then Wilson went along with it but then "Did you do anything to stop it?"

Shaking his head at this question Chase got up from the table and headed towards the door.

Meanwhile, House lay on the floor in his office with headphones over his ears. Somehow listening to music had always helped ease his mind especially now. Breathing in a sigh, the diagnostician closed his eyes and tried to relax.

Moments later, from the doorway Chase and Cameron came across this scene and hesitated.

"We obviously came at a bad time."

"Yeah."

That's when House removed the headphones from his ears and opened his eyes while getting up from the floor "Can I help you?"

Walking over to the desk the two were silent while shooting House a confused glare. At this the older man smirked "Sound carries, besides I can't rest on the floor its like sleeping on a bed of nails."

As he moved about the room, finally finding comfort in the lounger House could still feel the eyes of his two former minions as they watched his every move.

"Okay, I'll ask you Chase, why are you here?"

Placing his hands on hips a moment while looking down at the floor Chase knew there was no point in prolonging this so, "Do you blame me for what happened?"

This question was surprising to the department head. How could Chase think such a thing? Gesturing for him to come sit on the foot rest, House knew this was a conversation they should have had a long time ago.

"Of course not, how can you blame someone for something that was done completely voluntarily? There is something I've been meaning to tell you though. (This statement took Chase off guard as he continued to listen intently.) I'm sorry."

Neither Chase nor Cameron had ever expected to hear those words from the man sitting before them but, it wasn't surprising considering what had happened.

"For what?"

"Do I have to spell it out for you? Okay, have it your way, there was the punch in the jaw, shooting down your opinions at every differential, calling you a Wombat. (Pause) Although, I may keep doing that last one just because it makes me smile."

Rolling his eyes at these antics Chase smiled. It seemed as though after everything House had softened a little.

"Hey no worries, listen, we were going to go out for drinks after work, you want in?"

Both his girlfriend and colleague couldn't believe Chase had made such an offer, but not wanting to disappoint House replied "Sounds good."

After leaving the diagnostics department Cameron could only stare dumbfounded at her bo. However, once they were in the elevator behind closed doors she let him have it.

"What the hell were you thinking?"

Now it was Chase's turn to look dumfounded "You told me to talk to him."

"Yes, I told you to talk to him not invite him out to get drunk."

At this comment a thought flashed through both their minds as they exchanged a smile "He actually apologized!."

As the day went on House thought he would keep the drink plans to himself that was until Cuddy paged him.

In the office, the dean of medicine couldn't help but smile "Your in a better mood, what happened?"

Shaking his head in disbelief, House sat down while staring off into space "Chase asked me out."

Cuddy laughed while taking the time to tease "Oh, I'm so jealous doesn't he know your spoken for?"

"Relax, there's plenty of Greg to go around."

Lisa had a seat next to House and kissed him softly on the lips "I'm not worried."

(Sorry folks, it wasn't Wilson but don't worry things are all going according to plan (does evil laugh) anyway, thanks to all of you who continue to read my work, there will be another chapter up soon!