Chapter Five

House felt the bed move and reached for Cameron. "Where ya goin'?"

"To shower. It'll be dinner time soon."

House opened his eyes. "We've been napping all afternoon?"

"Yep. So if you want to join me, you best get a move on."

House followed her into the bathroom and leaned against the counter as she adjusted the water in the massive shower. She stripped her bikini off and looked at him over her shoulder.

"Coming?" she asked with a seductive grin. "I need someone to scrub my back."

He nearly tore his swimming trunks in his hurry to remove them. Then he stepped into the shower and looked at Cameron. She stood in front of the shower heads and water sluiced over her. Her body gleamed in the light and he reached out to trail his fingers along her shoulder. Closing her eyes, she tipped her head back and let the water flow over her. He followed the tiny rivers over her breasts and down her stomach. Slipping his hand between her legs, he stroked her.

She spread her legs slightly and tilted her hips toward him. He tickled her nub which swelled beneath his fingers. A flush spread over her body and she moaned as she reached out to grasp his waist. She jerked and cried out his name. He wrapped an arm around her as her orgasm shuddered through her. He turned her and sat down on the bench that stretched along the side wall of the shower. She leaned over him and kissed him deeply as she wrapped her fingers around him. He groaned into her mouth as her wet hand slid up and down his hard length. Carefully, she straddled his hips and guided him into her warm, wet depths. He ran his hands up her back and kissed her as she slid down taking him in completely. She began to rotate her hips in small circles. He was still imbedded in her but her inner muscles rubbed against him. The feeling was unlike anything he ever experienced. He massaged her breasts as he kissed her. He felt desire flow through his veins and settle in the pit of his stomach. She continued her slow rotation and he felt his muscles begin to contract. His skin buzzed and his eyes closed. Then everything exploded and he wrapped his arms around her as he came hard and fast. She held him as he moaned and jerked. Then, slowly, he relaxed.

Cameron slid off him and stood up. She helped him stand and reached for a tube of body wash. She squirted some out in her hand and then rubbed the clean smelling soap all over him. He stepped under the water and rinsed off. Then he took the tube and squirted body wash on her breasts letting it dribble down her stomach. He leisurely rubbed it into her skin enjoying the slippery feel of her beneath his fingers. Once she was covered in lather, he maneuvered her beneath the spray of hot water and kissed her. Her fingers trailed over his back and then she pulled back slightly.

"We should get out and get dressed," she sighed.

"I'm not all that hungry for food," he said as he nibbled the soft skin of her neck.

Cameron tilted her head and he sucked the sensitive area just beneath her ear. "Dad wants to talk about the hospital and GG's memorial service," she told him breathlessly.

"Fine," he muttered against her neck.

Cameron turned the water off and they stepped out. House handed her a towel and took one for himself. Once they dried off, Cameron began to rub moisturizer over her body. House flicked a comb through his hair, slicked on some deodorant and then watched her. She applied deodorant, combed out her long hair and twisted it into a neat bun on the back of her head. Then she quickly and efficiently put on a light amount of makeup. She walked out of the bathroom and House followed her. She entered the closet and opened several drawers. Handing him a pair of his boxers, she then pulled out socks and a shirt. As he dressed, he watched her slip into a pale pink silk bra and matching thong. She pulled a pale green dress off a hanger and stepped into it. She pulled it on and turned her back to him.

"Zip me, please?" she asked.

He limped over to her and ran one finger down her spine then slid the zipper up. She turned and smiled at him. She chose a pair of strappy silver heels and sat on the ottoman to put them on. House finished dressing as she put on a pair of large silver hoop earrings.

"Nice," he told her with a smile.

She ran her hand along the lapel of his dark grey suit jacket. "Sexy," she whispered with a slight smile.

He growled and pulled her into his arms. With one last searing kiss, he stepped back and held out his hand. She picked up his cane, handed it to him then took his hand.

When they arrived downstairs, Bennings informed them the others were waiting on the back terrace. House and Cameron arrived and saw a round table set for dinner. Mundell stood talking to Wilson. Hilary stood on the edge of the terrace staring out at the pool. When Mundell saw them, he smiled and waved them over.

"I was just telling Wilson I'd like the four of you to form a hiring committee for the hospital," he told them. "Hilary has a bachelor's degree in economics and a master's degree in business administration so she'll also serve on the board of directors with me."

House inclined his head toward Hilary. "She okay?" he asked softly.

Mundell looked down. "She will be." He drew in a deep breath and released it. "Let's eat. I thought it would be nice to eat out here. Mother loved dining out here when the weather was nice."

They followed him to the table. House sat next to Cameron while Hilary sat close to Wilson. Mundell sat and nodded. The tantalizing scent of fried chicken wafted on the summer air.

"In honor of Mother, we're having her favorite meal," Mundell told them. "Fried chicken, cornbread, collard greens, mashed potatoes and sweet tea. She made the best fried chicken."

As one of the maids placed the plates in front of them, Hilary began to cry softly. "I'll never get to eat out here with her again."

Wilson put his arm around her and she leaned into his embrace.

"Come on, Bunny," Cameron said in shaky voice. "GG wouldn't want us to be sad."

House looked over at her and wiped a tear off her cheek. "No, she wouldn't," he agreed.

Lifting his glass, he looked around the table. "To Grace Houghton Langston. She was one hell of a woman."

"To GG," everyone said as they clinked glasses. They all took a sip and House nearly drained his glass.

"Damn that's good!"

"It's Mother's recipe," Mundell told him.

"Well, isn't this a cozy scene," Cuddy said as she walked up the steps with Greyson at her side.

"Very," Greyson agreed. "Is there room for two more?"

Bennings appeared at the French doors. "I'm sorry, sir. I didn't see them until it was too late."

"How did you two get in here?" Mundell demanded.

Greyson shrugged. "You really need to change the gate code. Now, how about making room for us. I don't know about Lisa, but I'm starved."

Cuddy smiled at House who stared back at her. "Surprise," she laughed.