Chapter 6: Cuddy One, Forman Zero
Forman and Taub walked into the office to find Rachel and House huddled together at his desk, the little five year old sitting in his lap and staring intently at the flat screen television on his wall. House was captivated by the video as well, as he shot a hand out to silence Taub and Forman before they could interrupt the viewing party.
"She's short of breath," Rachel stated as she watched the video.
"She's moving around and dancing," Forman observed.
"But she's a classically trained opera singer. Her breathing and breath control should be better then most people. Why, when she hasn't sung a major aria, is she already out of breath?" Rachel asked pointing at the screen.
"Yeah Forman," House stated childishly and stuck out his tongue. "Good catch Jelly Bean," House added as he petted the little girl on the head and paused the video.
Taub and Forman watched as House made note of the time of the video and the symptom on a clipboard before he returned his attention to the video.
"You think that by watching the performance from last night, you'll get your diagnosis?" Taub asked.
"No, I think that by watching the video for signs of symptoms, coupled with what you and Forman find at the opera house and at her apartment, I'll be able to diagnose the patient." House explained as Rachel resumed the video.
"We don't even know her name," Forman stated indignantly.
"Her name is Rosalie O'Neill," Rachel stated as House through the opera program at Forman, "read her program notes and get a move on." She ordered and pointed at the door.
"We're taking orders from a five year old now?" Taub asked in disbelief.
"You don't want to take orders, I'll borrow Team Wilson, and you're fired," House stated in a matter of fact tone.
"You'll fire us for not taking orders from a five year old?" Forman asked.
"Do you know who I am?" Rachel asked, anger and disgust in her tone.
"She's the boss's daughter. Do you really want to be defiant?" House asked.
"Come on," Taub sighed and turned toward the door.
"Go!" Rachel and House ordered when Forman didn't follow when Taub had turned.
"Alright," Forman sighed and walked out of the office.
"Nicely done, Jelly Bean," House smiled.
"I'm awesome at this job," Rachel stated proudly and turned her attention back to the TV.