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Don't own House. I'm going to end this story in a couple of chapters soon. I guess it's getting too long and boring after awhile so I'm planning on working on another story soon. Probably a CSI: NY/House crossover. Something like that. Thanks for the support!

Chapter Ten: The Questioning

After lunch with House, Thirteen decided to help Cameron in the ER. House was actually right. The ER was pretty short staffed.

"Hey. Glad you came to help. It's getting a bit packed over here." Said Cameron loudly over the crowd of patients.

"No problem. House said you guys were short staffed." Called Thirteen back.

Cameron squeezed past a couple of people and came over to Thirteen.

"Heard you're pregnant, is the baby alright?" she asked concernedly.

"Yeah, it's fine." Thirteen smiled, politely holding back answers.

"Well, you shouldn't be here. It gets a bit strenuous after a while. If you need to rest, just rest. Oh and it's House's baby, isn't it?" added Cameron.

"Yeah. Thanks for the concern." Thirteen replied and went off to the door where another patient just arrived.

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After 2 hours worth of emergency work, Thirteen decided to take a break. She went to the doctor's lounge to rest for awhile. Someone entered. It was Kutner.

"Hello, I brought you coffee. Decaf right?" he asked.

She nodded and thanked him.

"So when are you due?" Kutner inquired.

Ahh. The questioning had finally come.

"In about 5 months." She replied.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Kutner blurted out.

"I've been meaning to… but I guess House and I decided it'd be best if we told you together. I'm sorry." Thirteen said apologetically.

"Are you two gonna get married?" he pried.

Thirteen was taken aback. House didn't tell them that they were engaged and besides, she didn't wear the ring when she was in the hospital.

"Well, um, yeah. We haven't arranged the date and everything yet." She said quietly.

"Oh. Okay." That's all he could say.

"How did you find out anyway?" she couldn't help asking.

"Oh, Wilson figured it out. House asked him how to propose to someone. Well, obviously it's you." Answered Kutner awkwardly.

"I'd better go. Get back to the ER." Thirteen got up to leave.

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"Care to explain yourself, House?" Wilson walked into his office looking very happy with himself.

"I'm supposed to know what's in your head?" replied House not keeping his eyes off his juggling.

"There's a very fascinating rumour going about. Would you like to hear it?" said Wilson.

"Does it concern me? Rumours always concern me. You see, I'm too infamous that no one can stop talking about me." Replied House.

"It's about you getting Thirteen pregnant and getting engaged with her. I never knew you could have a real relationship with anyone." Wilson stated plainly.

House stopped juggling and turned to stare at his friend.

"I don't really care that you slept with her. You sleep with everyone. But you dated her and are about to get married to her. You really love her that much?" asked Wilson.

"Yeah, I do." Answered House, averting his eyes.

"Wow." It was probably the first time House admitted something truthfully to Wilson about a relationship.

"You told everyone didn't you. You figured out that I asked you how to propose to her and you told the others. I hope you didn't tell Cuddy." House accused.

"Nope. But I told your old team and new team. They were all fascinated. They were discussing it over lunch." Wilson told him.

"Damn. You'd better pray they don't start pestering Thirteen. Don't ask her anything." Said House angrily.

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House went to the clinic. Thirteen wasn't there but Kutner was.

"Where's Thirteen? I thought I assigned her duties here and you to the ER." Asked House.

"I kinda swapped with her. She's at the ER helping Cameron." Answered Kutner.

House limped to the ER. He spotted Foreman and Taub talking to her, obviously questioning her.

"Hey, hey, hey. Interrogation's for after work. NOT while sick people are being landed in the ER. Anyway, if you want to ask her anything, come to me. Also, Taub, there's a reason I lent you somewhere with your expertise. You're too slow to work here." House stormed and grabbed Thirteen by the arm and dragged her off.

"Thanks." She huffed.

"No problem. They're such busybodies." He muttered.

"They're not that hard to handle. Cameron and Kutner are really nice." She defended them.

"A little more of questioning, I'll have Cuddy put a restraining order on them." He growled.

"I think that's a bit too harsh. They're just curious. Give them answers and they'll go." She smiled.

"It's my job to defend you. Now get back to the clinic and stay away from them. Don't stress yourself out." House said protectively.

Thirteen smiled and House placed a quick kiss on her cheek as she hurried off back to the clinic.

Author's Note:

Ahh. A bit longer than usual. Is it too much dialogue? Please let me know. Thank you.