Chapter 6
Cuddy came into House's office the next morning. She looked like she hadn't gotten much sleep last night and House said as much to her when she walked in.
"You look tired Cuddy, something bothering you?" House asked rather smugly.
"Don't be silly" she answered shrugging.
"What can I do for you boss" House asked knowing full well what this was about.
"You got my note yesterday I presume" she asked. By the smirk on his face she got her answer.
"Doctor Cuddy you shouldn't be sending me love notes in the hospital! Everyone will know you have a crush on me!" House answered in a childish voice.
"Shut up House" Cuddy muttered as she walked towards the door. "3 o'clock sharp tomorrow House, you'd better not be late."
The next morning House woke up apprehensive. Today was the day. They had talked about what they were planning but now their plan was going to be put into action. There was no backing out now. And surprisingly, backing out didn't even cross House's mind. He wanted to do this and now he was determined to see this through. Who knew maybe this could be the best thing he ever did.
Cuddy woke up early after a night of tossing and turning. She was nervous. If this worked, her and House would have a child together. Where would that take them? She wanted her child to have a father-figure, and with House being the father and everything how far would he want to go in raising this child? Would he merely see the baby once in a while or would he want to be a permanent part of her child's life? She was sure House wouldn't just marry her and they could live happily ever after. It was so much complicated than that. She had always felt attracted to House but he had never, not once hinted that he felt the same and Cuddy was sure that a romantic relationship with House could only cause disaster. There was so much to consider now and she wondered how everything would turn out. If only she had a crystal ball.
At lunch House sat with Wilson and enjoyed his Reuben in pretty much silence. Wilson had asked him what was up three times and House had replied "nothing" every single time. House really wanted to share this with Wilson, he could definitely use some advice but he knew that Cuddy would never forgive him if he told Wilson and Wilson told everyone else. Wilson had a bad habit of being an incredible chatter box. And secrets weren't kept long when told to him. No, as much as he wanted to tell his friend this was something he would have to keep to himself for the time being.
At three o'clock House got into his car and drove to the building following Cuddy's instructions. He was a little nervous. He hadn't seen Cuddy all day. The instructions had been delivered to him by Nurse Brenda in a sealed envelope and that was it. He was told that Cuddy was busy and that she would speak to him later. It seemed that Cuddy was scared that any argument with House might change his mind and she wasn't taking that chance. If only she knew how serious he was about this. She seemed shy around him lately and House hoped that that would change. He missed their bickering. House walked in and checked his watch. He was 2 minutes early, an all-time record. He was never early for anything. A curly haired brunette stood at the counter reading a magazine and looked up quickly when he walked in.
"Hi I'm Angela how can I help you?"
"I'm Gregory House, I have an appointment" House answered. "Now or never" he thought.
"Of course, right this way" the girl answered somewhat nervously. As Angela explained to him what needed to be done, House was thinking that this wasn't that bad, pretty fun actually. He should have said yes to this a long time ago.