Epilogue: I'll Return to You

"Love, for example, is a true emotion, but it is not rational." Blue like Jazz, Donald Miller

The city keeps on going…on. Float down the river with my Matty D and Jay. Get off the boat and board a plane to JFK and I haven't slept in a week, but it don't seem to matter to the subway squeakers squeaking at my feet.

The city keeps on going. We just keep on rolling. The city keeps on going. We just keep on rolling on.

House knew who it was the moment he saw the blonde hair. Even though it had been five years, he would still recognize him anywhere. House walked up to the blonde doctor. "Did you finally come back for your job? It's too late. I already gave it to someone else."

Chase smiled. "Nice to see you to House."

"I take you're here for the conference."

Chase nodded his head. "You know there is someone I want you to meet."

"Oh great, more people I have to remember." Chase shook his head as House followed him. He had missed House.

They walked over to a woman who House recognized as Kate and Chase picked up a little girl who had been standing next to Kate. "House, this is my daughter Hannah. Hannah, can you say hi to Dr. House?" The little girl who could not be any older than three years old smiled and buried her head in Chase's neck. "Well, I guess not. She's a little shy today."

"Just today?" House skeptically asked. "She's her father's child. I'd be surprised if she ever talk. Then again, she does look like Kate so she might outgrow it." House looked at Kate she didn't look any different from five years ago.

"Hi House." Kate said.

"So, you did end up marrying this idiot. I always thought you were smarter than that. I guess I was wrong."

Kate softly chuckled, looked at her husband and daughter, before looking back at House. "It must be his charm or something. For some reason, I can't live without him."

"Two love sick puppies. How disgusting?" House looked at Hannah who was peaking out at him. "Your mommy and daddy used to work for me. You can call me Uncle Greg." The little girl smiled at him. "Okay, I need to get away from the cuteness or it's going to make me sick." House said before going to join Wilson at the bar.

Chase looked at Hannah. "Did you have fun today?"

"Yes." She said in a small voice.

"Did you see butterflies?" Hannah nodded her head. "Were there monarch butterflies?"

"Yep and one landed on my hand! Mummy took pictures." Hannah said with a thick Australian accent. Hannah rested her head on Chase's shoulder.

Chase looked at Kate. "Did she take a nap today?" Kate shook her head. "Are you tired little girl?" Hannah nodded her head. "Okay," Chase and Kate started to walk past the multitude of people and towards the stairs.

"How was the conference?" Kate asked.

"Boring, it's nothing new." Chase said. He leaned over and gave Kate a quick kiss. "I would have much rather spent the day with you two."

"Chase! Harker!" Kate and Chase looked at each other before turning around to see who was yelling for them.

"Foreman." Chase said as the neurologist approached them. "It's good to see you."

"It's good to see you too." Foreman gave Kate a hug and looked at the little girl in Chase's arms. "So, I assume this is your little girl."

"You assume correctly." Chase said.

"Hi Hannah. I'm your Uncle Eric. The last time I saw you, you were a baby." Foreman said. He had kept in touch with Robert and Kate and had gone to visit them shortly after Hannah was born.

Hannah looked at Foreman and smiled. "Hi."

Foreman smiled at the little girl. Hannah had a small and thin build. She had her mother's face but had her father's hair. Foreman shifted his attention to Chase and Kate. "What are your dinner plans for tonight?"

"We hadn't planned that far in advance yet." Kate said.

"Well, why don't we all go out tonight and catch up?" Foreman asked. "What time is good for you two?"

"Six or seven." Chase suggested.

"Six it is then. I'll make reservations at Lucky's." Foreman said.

Grand Central Station got a windy coming down. Independence yesterday, ain't no one around. Oh I still recognize her after all these years. She still looks the same. Oh she still looks the same.

The city keeps on going. We just keep on rolling. The city keeps on going. We just keep on rolling on.

Lucky's was an old hangout spot of the former team. It had a nice comfortable atmosphere that was perfect for relaxing. Plus, it was kid friendly.

"What can I get you to drink?" The waitress asked.

"Whatever you have on tap will be fine." Foreman said.

"I'll have the same." Chase said.

"A sprite for me and a milk for her." Kate said and received a curious look from her husband. "My stomach has been bothering me all day." Kate said.

"Are you okay?" A concerned Chase asked.

"Yeah, it's probably just the humidity." Kate said.

Chase dropped the conversation but he didn't forget it. He turned his attention back to Foreman. "So, how is New York City?"

"I love it. It's different from House but I get my own department and I've been loving the past four years there."

"Wow, four years. It always amazes me how fast time goes by." Kate said as there drinks arrived.

"Are you ready to order here?" The waitress asked.

With their orders placed the three friends began to catch up again. "So, how's parenthood for you two?"

"We enjoy it. Most of the time." Kate said.

"I'm not a fan of tantrums but besides that I love every moment of it." Chase looked at Hannah and smiled at his daughter. "What are you drawing Hannah?"

"Butterflies…" Hannah said and she held up the picture.

"You are quite the artist." Foreman said impressed by the little girl's skills.

Hannah shrugged her shoulders and pointed to the picture. "This is a Monarch and this is a Tiger Swallowtail. That one is a Queen Alexandra's Birdwing Butterfly. Mummy and me saw these at the museum today. Tomorrow we are going to the art museum and then daddy is going to go to the zoo with us after his conference."

Chase nodded his head. "Do you know where we are going the next day?"

"Home." Hannah said before going back to drawing her picture. "Where do you live?"

"In New York City." Foreman said. "Do you know where that is?" Hannah nodded her head.

"Are you married?" Hannah asked.

"No, but there is a woman that I who I might marry."

"So, there is another reason that you are in New York City." Kate said.

Foreman blushed. "Ah…yes. Before you ask, her name is Helen. She's pretty amazing."

"That's great." Chase said.

"Yeah, it is."

When we left Brooklyn it was raining so hard. Come up on 8th and the rain it cleared off. We're just people watching on 3rd and St. Mark's. Wendy girl just kissing my face, my face… She was just kissing my face…

The city keeps on going. We just keep on rolling. The city keeps on going. We just keep on rolling on it just keeps going again, again, and again…The city keeps on going. We just keep on rolling. The city keeps on going. We just keep on rolling on.

Kate carried a sleeping Hannah into the hotel lobby while Chase walked besides them. Hannah had fallen asleep in the cab ride back from dinner with Foreman. It had been fun to catch up with Foreman. Kate and Chase were walking through the lobby when they saw Cameron coming down a set of stairs. She saw them and everyone came to stop.

Kate was the first to take a step. "Hi Allison."

"Uh,... Hi Kate."

"How are you doing?"

"I'm fine." Cameron said.

"Are you here for the conference?"

"Yeah,"

"Great."

"Is this your daughter?"

"Yeah, this is Hannah. Usually she would say hi." Cameron nodded her head noting the sleeping child.

"She is beautiful."

"Thank you." Kate looked at Chase. "I'll see you upstairs."

"Okay," He said a little confused.

Kate gave him a kiss and then whispered in his ear. "Don't stay up too late." Kate looked at Cameron. "It was nice to see you again."

"Same here." Cameron said.

Chase and Cameron watched Kate as she disappeared and it was right back to awkwardness. "Hi." Chase said.

"Hi."

"Were you going out?"

"No, I was just going to get a drink."

"I'll buy the first round." Chase said taking a step towards the bar.

"Sure." Cameron said.

Chase sat down at the bar. "Bourbon and margarita with salt?"

Cameron nodded her head. "I can't believe you remembered that."

"I tend to remember what people like to drink. Other than that there isn't too much I remember." Chase took a sip of his drink. "You know, I thought I saw your name on the roster for the conference."

"I was there. I saw you."

"Where were you? I didn't see you."

"I was sitting a couple of rows behind you."

"Oh…"

"So you and Kate finally got married."

"Yeah, it's great."

"How old is Hannah?"

"Three."

"Wow."

There it was again, an awkward silence. "So, what about you? Are you married? do you have kids?"

"No. I was close to getting married but it didn't happen…"

"Sorry about that."

"It's okay. It wasn't meant to be."

It was awkward again. Chase thought he might as well ask the question that they had been avoiding. "So, Foreman and you both left House."

Cameron looked at her drink and avoided looking at Chase. "After you left, it was never the same. Foreman left first and then me. He went to New York City and I went to Boston… That kiss tore everything apart."

"Allison. It wasn't your fault. It would have happened eventually. House couldn't have kept us as a team a team forever."

"I should go." Cameron said standing up. She took out her wallet but Chase shook his head.

"It's my treat. It was nice to see you. I wish you best."

"Same here." Cameron said before disappearing.

Chase sat at the bar and drank the rest of drink. Then he went upstairs. Hannah was in bed and Kate was asleep. He strip down to his boxers and t-shirt and climbed into bed. Then he wrapped and arm around Kate pulling her tightly against him.

Just when I was sick and down. There was a shaking on the ground. We were hiding from the rain we were riding on the train. Just when I was sinking down… There was a shaking on the ground. We were hiding from the rain we were riding on the train.

The trip home was longer than before, if that was possible. I might have had to do something with the fact that Chase and Kate hadn't really talked since he had had a drink with Cameron.

Chase pulled up to their house in Melbourne. It was late and raining hard. "Do we need anything out of the car tonight?" Chase asked.

"No." Kate said. She looked at Hannah who was asleep in her car seat. "I'll grab her."

"Okay," Chase said.

Kate changed Hannah into pajamas before tucking her into bed. She gave Hannah a kiss goodnight before turning out the lights. Kate made it back to her and Robert's bedroom. She stood in the doorway of their bathroom watching him change before getting her own clothes. She quickly changed before brushing her teeth.

"How was your conversation with Cameron?" Kate asked before climbing into bed next to Chase.

"It was okay." Kate nodded her head. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I am fine."

"You are lying." Chase turned Kate over so that she was on her back. He propped himself up on his elbow. "Nothing happened."

"I know."

"So why the long face?"

"Was it good to be back?"

"You are avoiding the question."

"Answer mine first."

"Okay. Honestly, it was weird. We used to be close but now…It was nice to see them, but my home and life is here with you." Kate leaned up and kissed her husband passionately. "You know you keep sending me mixed messages, right?"

"Sorry about that." Kate said before kissing him again and shifting their bodies so that she was sitting on top of him.

Instinctively, Robert ran his hands up and down Kate's exposed thighs. " Are you going to tell me what's going on yet?"

"I am pregnant."

His face lit up and he sat up. "When did you find out?"

"I had my suspicions before we left. I took a test the day we got to New Jersey."

"Why didn't you say anything?"

"I wanted to be home when I told you."

"So, that is why you've been acting distant the last couple of days." Kate nodded her head. Robert clutched her tightly as she lay on top of him. "I love you."

"I love you too." Kate said with a smile on her face.

They later welcomed a little boy named after his father. They all lived happily after.

She was dancing on the midway. Just kissing my face…She was dancing on the midway. Just kissing my face… Dancing on the midway…Just kissing my face… Dancing on the midway... Just waving goodbye…

El Fin

A/N: Well, that is it. As you can tell this chapter is a bit different in that song lyrics separate the scenes. I'm not sure how many people are actually reading this but to those who are: Thank you.

Disclaimer: I own nothing. The City is by Joe Purdy belongs to him.