I know, I know, it's short. I needed to update and this was an appropriate amount for this chapter. Anyway, 93 hours until Bombshells! Leave a review! I'll try to update again really soon.

April 22, 2010 (15 weeks)

"Lisa, you look like a cow."

"Hi to you too ma." Cuddy said rolling her eyes as her mother approached her. She had a feeling this was going to be one hell of a weekend. She hoped to god that House could bite his tongue when speaking to her mother and vice versa, because if not the results would be disastrous. She was worried that House and her mother would clash, because they were so alike. Neither knew how to censor their thoughts and both knew exactly how to push her buttons.

"So I would assume you two are living together now?" Arlene asked as they walked towards the car.

"No." Cuddy responded unlocking the doors and getting into the driver's side, bracing herself for the interrogation she was about to face.

"For god's sake Lisa, you're having the man's child and you still haven't moved in together? What in the name of -"

"It's 2010 ma, a man and a woman don't need to be living together in order to function properly as a couple."
"I still don't see why you're not living together yet. You've been together for five months, not to mention that you've known the man since you were 18..."

"Ma, just drop it already. He spends most nights with me. I'm fine with that. We're not at that point in our relationship yet."

"Lucas was living with you after four months.."

"HOUSE isn't Lucas! For god's sake ma. Just drop it! This is NOT a subject open for discussion. Every relationship is different." She huffed, feeling her blood pressure rise with the anger bubbling inside of her. Her mother had a way of irking her that no one else had, not even House. As much as she loved her, she couldn't wait for it to be Sunday and have her gone.

House sat in Cuddy's living room, watching Rachel play with the stuffed dog he had gotten her for her birthday when he heard the front door open.

"She's hereeeeeeeeeeeeee." He said out loud as Rachel looked up at him.

"Grandma?" She asked tilting her head to the side much like a confused dog. House fought back a smile before nodding and watching her run off towards the door. He was contemplating on whether or not to say hello to Arlene or wait until she came into the living room when he heard his name called. He got up slowly and took his sweet time getting to the door.

"Hello Gregory." He heard Arlene say the second he got there and stood beside Cuddy.

"Arlene." He extended a hand to her. He watched as she hesitated to take it.

"Grandma! Wanna see my puppy?" Rachel asked tugging on Arlene's jacket.

"Sure honey. Show me your puppy."

House watched the little girl take her grandmother's hand and lead her into the living room. The second Arlene was out of sight he felt Cuddy wrap her arms around him and bury her face into his chest.

"Hey.." He said running one hand through her hair and rubbing her back with the other. "You okay?"

"No." She mumbled into his shirt. "I've only been with her for half an hour and she's already managed to bring up my blood pressure."

"Eh. Don't worry. She'll only be here until Sunday.."

"Stay with me. I don't think I can make it through this week end alone..."

She looked up at him and he noted the weary look in her eyes.

"Okay." He said pressing his lips to her forehead. It was on fire. "Cuddy?"

"Mmm?"

"You've got a fever."

"I know."

"Go to bed. I'll deal with your mother."

"I love you." She whispered reaching up to kiss him.

"I love you too. Now go to bed. I'll bring you some Tylenol."

"Where's Lisa?" Arlene asked as he entered the living room.

"She's not feeling well. She's feverish."

"I'm going to go check on her."

"Don't."

"Excuse me?"

"Leave her alone Arlene. Her blood pressure's higher than it should be and you going in there will only make it worse."

"Who exactly do you think you are?"

"Her boyfriend. That's who I know I am. I'm also the man who knows her better than the back of his hand, and knows when she shouldn't be bothered, so if you don't mind Arlene, leave her alone."