Rating: G
Episode: 3x09 Finding Judas
Summary: Cuddy wonders where to draw the line.
Pairing(s): House/Cuddy
Song: Alanis Morissette - Uninvited
He knocks, and for once, she isn't afraid. Only curious.
Like anyone would be
I am flattered by your fascination with me
Like any hot blooded woman
I have simply wanted an object to crave
She opens the door, unsure of why he doesn't enter. He has never hesitated before. But tonight is different.
But you're not allowed
You're uninvited
An unfortunate slight
She knows her eyes are betraying her. He can see the emotions that have engulfed her in the past few hours. He had planted the seed of doubt.
Must be strangely exciting
To watch the stoic squirm
Must be somewhat heartening
To watch shepherd meet shepherd
He won't look at her, not now. But she cannot tear her eyes away. This man, how much pain has he caused her over the years? And yet she finds herself intrigued. The hesitation, the guilt, the confusion that he is hopelessly attempting to hide. She wonders how long he has wanted this...
But you're not allowed
You're uninvited
An unfortunate slight
She fights the urge to shut the door in his face. To shut him out of her world, forever.
Like any uncharted territory
I must seem greatly intriguing
He finally looks up. "Lisa." It's all he can manage to say.
You speak of my love like
You have experienced love like mine before
But she won't listen. She can't. Not now. Not anymore. It's far too late for this.
But this is not allowed
You're uninvited
An unfortunate slight
She hands him another bottle of Vicodin, and with the slightest glance, shuts the door. She can hear his breath as he stands still, refusing to move from her doorstep.
I don't think you unworthy
I need a moment to deliberate
But she knows that even in the darkest recesses of her heart, this too shall pass.