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Cuddy's mind was circling around her daughter's ceremony that was to be taken place that night. She decided that she wasn't going to think about House, all he ever did was bring her hopes up and put a damper on the whole situation. While blocking out her unwanted thoughts she received a phone call from her assistant Sarah.

"Dr. Cuddy" she answered

"Dr. Cuddy there seems to be a gentleman here saying he had an interview with you? I'm sorry he caught me right as I was about to leave…"

Cuddy racked her brain for any sort of information regarding the interview. "Sarah I don't remember scheduling an interview for today, today is definitely not an appropriate day—"

"I realize that but he says—"

Then it hit her, she had scheduled this a few months ago when a fellow doctor had recommended him at a medical conference which he could not attend. She had never met him in person but needed another good addition to the hospital.

"Tell him I'm on my way"

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She walked into the lobby and was on her way to her office like she was on a mission. Do-me-pumps on, briefcase in one hand, and a professional attitude ready. She passed her assistant who merely pointed to the door as an indication of where the guest was at.

"Thank you Sarah so much"

"It's really no problem, I'll see you tomorrow"

"Drive safe" she said without thought.

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She walked into her office to meet what seemed to be a tall man sitting in one of her chairs, who was around her age.

"Hello I'm Dr. Lisa Cuddy" She put out her hand for a shake.

He stood up, seeming to reach about 6'2 and grasped her hand and shook lightly.

"Hi I'm Doctor Leo Ribeiro, It's nice to finally meet you." He said with smile which made one dimple appear in his left cheek.

He had a thick Brazilian accent, but clear enough to understand what he was saying and a beautiful smile. Cuddy went on to take in his physical appearance. Tall, tan complexion, light brown eyes, tousled semi-short dark brown hair, and a freshly shaven face. He was gorgeous.

"I am so sorry, I completely forgot about this interview. With my daughters ceremony going on I—"

"You have a daughter?"

"Yes I do" she smiled, she loved saying the words 'her daughter'

"Oh really? How old?"

"Almost 7 months"

"Wow I remember when my little girl was that age" he smiled "I'm sorry why are you having a ceremony, I hope you do not think I'm being too forward with all these questions" he said shyly.

"oh not at all, you see it's a Jewish tradition for baby girl to have a Simchat Bat which is a—"

"Ah, yes of course, the girls Jewish naming ceremony"

She was surprised he knew that "Yes, actually. That's why your interview must have slipped my mind" she said as she glanced at the clock behind him.

"Oh I'm so sorry, now I feel bad ruining your evening" he said sincerely

"Really it's my fault for scheduling all this all so close together" she said, she was starting to feel bad that he was feeling bad.

They both smiled and there was a long comfortable pause.

"Doctor Cuddy is any possible way we can reschedule? You see something has come up and there is a uh pipe leak in my home." He said with a wink.

She looked at him odd and knew he was covering for her so she went along.

"Well Dr. Ribeiro I think I can pencil you in on Monday afternoon, 12 o'clock?" She couldn't help but think how sweet he was.

"That sounds excellent"

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The ceremony was going so well. Everyone had shown up, with the exception of one in particular. She was happy, seemingly. But why couldn't he just show up? He had to make everything difficult. She checked her watch; a little bit less than an hour was remaining. He wasn't coming.

She continued to put on fake smiles for the guests and family members she rarely spoke to, as they proceeded to leave. She was about to let the last guest, Wilson, out.

"You sure you don't need any help cleaning up?" he said kindly.

"I'm fine, I'll see you tomorrow okay?" she said forcing a smile.

He shifted as if he were about to turn around. "He's not good at this kind of stuff, you know the whole feeling things. But trust me when I say he cares." He said sympathetically.

She scoffed. "He has a funny way of showing it".

Wilson shook his head and gave her a quick goodbye peck on the cheek. "I'll see you tomorrow. Hopefully feeling better?"

She nodded as he walked away and she whispered "yeah, hopefully."

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She was clearing off the tables as Rachel sat in her carrier nodding off to sleep when a sudden knock of wood on wood caught her attention. Wilson probably forgot his coat she thought. She padded to the door and opened it slightly, shocked to see who was at the other end. There was Gregory House in the flesh.

"Hey" he said as if he were holding back, he wasn't sure if she was going to yell at him or hug him.

"Hey" she said still in shock. He was actually semi-dressed up with that blue shirt she likes on him and some dress pants? But he pulled his jacket tighter before she could confirm.

"I'm late I know" he almost seemed sad about it.

"hooker session run a little late?"

"Dr. Cuddy! I can't believe you would insinuate something like that…you know I only shack up with you on Tuesdays."

She chuckled "What are you really doing here?" she said softly.

He took a deep breath and paused "I—I came here to tell you something"

She motioned her arms for him to continue.

"I'm never going to change. I'm always going to be that asshole that ruins people's days. I'm always going to be in pain. I'm always going to overanalyze things and I'm always going to be a jerk. That's me… But you—you put up with me. I have no idea why, well actually I have a little idea as to why" he smirked.

She opened her mouth to say something but he cut her off.

"—Wait let me finish"

"You are this amazing and beautiful woman who can have anyone in the world and yet, you chose me." He sighed " Honestly Cu—Lisa, I think I'm in love with you."

Her eyes prickled with tears. This was definitely not how she planned out this night going. She didn't say anything for quite some time, she just stood there staring.

This was possibly the most nerve-wrecking thing he has ever done. Forget getting kicked out of Hopkins, this might have even surpassed his relationship with Stacey. He had just confessed his love for Lisa Cuddy. The Lisa Cuddy. There was no going back. She hadn't said anything for about a minute, so he turned around and was about to leave. She quickly reached out and grabbed his hand and said "Greg wait".