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Chapter 18
Friday…
Not having a new patient had made it a long week for the team. All of them, including House, were very glad it was almost five o'clock and the end of the week. House contemplated telling everyone that Cameron would be starting on Monday but decided against it. He liked having a secret to dangle over people's head. However, he thought telling Foreman would be a good idea.
He limped into the conference room. "Okay everyone. You are dismissed, go home, have a good weekend and all that pathetic stuff. Foreman, stick around for a minute."
He didn't have to tell everyone twice. They scurried out of the room, leaving Foreman behind with House.
House waited till they were completely alone before he spoke. "I wanted to let you know that Cameron will be back with us on Monday."
"Really?" Foreman did his best to sound surprised. "Did she ask to come back?"
House eyed Foreman. "No. I asked her back."
Foreman is surprised that House actually admitted he was the one who asked Cameron back.
"Why didn't you tell everyone else?" Foreman asked curiously.
"They already think that if they stand up to me I will fire them. If they knew Cameron was coming on board it would have screwed with them all weekend, wondering which one of them was going to lose their job." House stopped talking for a second. "On second thought I should have told them. Damn it! Why didn't I tell them!"
Foreman shook his head. "One of these days you're going to learn that karma is a bitch, House."
"I already know that and it has never changed a thing. Have a good weekend." House was finished with the small talk.
"You too. See you on Monday." Foreman left with a smile.
House went back to his office when Wilson stuck his head in. "Up for a beer?"
"Yeah. I have a detour to make before I leave then I'll meet you where? The usual?" House asked.
"Yeah. Sounds good."
They both knew to meet at Oscar's again. It was their favorite place to hide from the world.
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It was Friday evening and the night already showed promise of being busy, which is what Cameron needed to keep her mind off of things. She hadn't spoke to Chase since their conversation on Wednesday and the weekend didn't show much promise either.
She grabbed a chart and headed to curtain six where she found an elderly man waiting for her.
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House never understood why anyone would want to work in the ER. He made his way through the bustle of people seeking out one in particular. With his patience growing thin, he stopped the next nurse who passed by him and asked where Cameron was. She pointed to the closed curtain on the end. House continued through the mass of people until he reached the blue green curtain. He could hear Cameron speaking to someone in her caring voice that annoyed him so much. He paused before sticking his cane in and pulling back the curtain far enough so he could enter. His entrance startled Cameron and her patient.
Cameron was somewhat surprised to see House. "Why are you here?" She asked as she continued to cast the elderly man's arm.
Ignoring Cameron's question he turned his attention to the thin aging man on the table. "Don't mind me. I'm just here to ogle the pretty blonde." He waggled his eyes at the old man, causing the man to snicker slightly.
Cameron saw the exchanged looks between to two men and rolled her eyes. "I'm with a patient House."
"I can see that Dr. Cameron." He snipped sarcastically as he passed behind her, brushing up against her on purpose. When he did, he caught the sweet scent of her perfume.
Cameron felt the heat of his body when he touched her, causing her to shiver. She did her best to focus on what she was doing.
"Can't this wait?" She asked trying to sound annoyed.
"Nope. I'm in a hurry. I've got a date with another hot blonde."
She shook her head. "Okay, what is it?" She asked.
"Just making sure you haven't changed your mind about Monday." He smirked.
"Have you changed your mind?" She threw the question back at him as she finished casting the man's arm.
Cameron turned her attention back to the man sitting on the table. "Okay Mr. Walker, we need to let this set then you can go. Is your wife here?"
"Yes. I believe she is finishing up some paperwork."
"I'll have a nurse let her know she can be with you now."
Cameron shot House a teasing glare and left the area. House stood to follow when the elder man touched his arm as he passed by.
"I think you need to go for that." The man motioned to Cameron.
A sly smile crossed House's lips as he realized what the man was talking about. House only nodded and patted the man on the shoulder and left to find Cameron again.
Cameron was in the supply room when House found her.
"They are always moving things around in here." She said more to herself than to him.
"You won't have to deal with that much longer."
She smiled and looked at him. "So, are you meeting Wilson for a drink?"
He couldn't hide the smile. "You think you know me."
"Well, you did say you had a date with a hot blonde."
"I said another hot blonde." He waited for a reaction but she didn't respond. "You're welcome to join us when your shift is over."
This got her attention and she turned to him with one raised eyebrow. "First you call me hot and now you are inviting me out on your date with Wilson? That's so not like you." She said shoving a large box back into the corner. "Besides, I know you're not serious because you know I have to work tonight and it's a Friday night. I'm lucky if I will be out of here before one."
"I suppose you'll be going home to snuggle up with the wombat when you're done here."
Cameron stopped what she was doing and looked at him. "Don't start." She warned.
They stared at each other for a minute. House was desperately trying to read her thoughts. She wasn't going to give him a clue what was going on between her and Chase.
"I guess I better let you get back to being Joan of Arc."
They stepped out of the supply closet.
"Tell Wilson I said hello." She said and gave him a smile and started walking the other direction.
"Cameron."
She stopped and turned to look at him. "What?"
"I was serious."
Cameron couldn't resist. "About me being hot or the drink?"
House gave her a crooked smile. "Both."
"Good night House." She said and turned around not letting him see the large smile that was beginning to spread across her delicate pink lips.
House watched Cameron walk away thinking how sexy she made those horrible pink scrubs look. He couldn't wait to see her in normal clothing again. With a smile on his face, he made his way into the cold evening. As he limped to his bike, he thought briefly about what the old man said to him and he chuckled. There was no denying that life around the hospital was going to become more interesting and definitely more fun, he thought as he climbed on his bike and headed to meet Wilson.
