Disclaimer: Nope, still not mine.
Cuddy looks around at the doctors incredulously. Surely they don't believe this drivel. Although, it would explain Brenda's actions and that little scene with Foreman and Chase at the elevator.
After a moment, the door opens and in comes House with his eyes on the ground and Wilson at his side.
"What happened?" Kutner asks.
"This moron here kissed me," House says angrily. He wants to look up so he can see who's holding in their snickers and thrash them.
He is put out of temptation's way when he hears a melodious voice behind him say, "Have no fear. I, Aphrodite, am going to fix this. It is safe for you to look up." When he doesn't, she laughs and says, "You are a stubborn one, aren't you?" She gets up, stands in front of House, and lifts up his chin.
The woman House sees is insanely beautiful. The most radiant person he has ever seen. If someone were to ask him later to describe her, he wouldn't be able to. Such is the power of the love goddess.
She turns to the rest of the room. Cupid quietly says, "Thank the gods," and steps to her side.
"Before we proceed, we need all of our players," Aphrodite says and gives a quick flick of her wrist. Down the hall, the elevator door opens to reveal Chase and Nurse Brenda. They were walking to the conference room, compelled by Aphrodite's powers. They get in the room, both of them looking dazed. Aphrodite looks at Chase.
"My, you are pretty aren't you? Might have some of my blood in you," Aphrodite tells him approvingly. Chase grins, his pleasure at her words overriding his confusion for now.
"Now, this is quite a mess you all are in. Although, I think it's all good fun," she says and Cupid gives a slight cough. She ignores this and continues. "I will fix it but two things have got to happen."
Cupid is worried. It's rare when she doesn't ask for something outlandish even though she thinks it's perfectly reasonable.
"First, you will have no memory of what has passed," she says and House mutters, "Gladly."
"Second, I want one of the couples to stay together," she states and all who know what's going on get a stricken look on their face.
"To make it fair, I'll draw a couple out by random." She gives another flick of the wrist and a small bag, a pen with golden ink, and three strips of paper appear. She motions for Cupid to take care of it. He mumbles something inaudible in response. While he's writing RC+EF on one, LC+BP on another, and GH+JW on the other, Aphrodite snaps her fingers and all of the mortals pass out.
"Oops," she says, not the least bit sorry. It's not like they'd remember anyway.
Cupid hands her the bag and she sticks her hand in and mixes it up. She's just doing this out of curiosity. She knew who she is going to pick no matter what the pick is. So, she lied to them. She was a goddess, she could do that.
She draws out the paper and smiles. Just who she is going to pick. That'll stick it to those who diss true love. She decides to keep the paper. She can use that later. After one last glances the room of doctors, there is a flash of light and Cupid and Aphrodite are gone.
A/N: Alright, next chapter is the last one. Thanks to everyone who have stuck around with me even though I have suckish grammar (especially my tenses). Thanks and much love must go to all who have reviewed!