Chapter 35

Blythe sang softly to Emily as she walked the hallways of PPTH with the baby in her arms. When she got to House's office, she saw he wasn't there, and sat down. She waited patiently and turned around quickly upon hearing someone enter the room. She smiled but her smile quickly vanished when she saw the pained expression on her son's face.

"Everything alright Greg?" she asked.

"Yeah, everything's fine." House answered as he walked in and sat behind his desk. Blythe noticed the dark circles under his eyes and the slow limp.

"Well, here she is, we had a fun afternoon didn't we?" she asked the baby as she walked over and handed her to House. House took the baby and motioned for his mother to put the bag on the desk. She did so and returned to her seat.

"How's my girl?" House asked gruffly. He looked at Emily who smiled at him. No matter what happened that smile could get him through the toughest of days.

"Thank you Greg, for letting me take her for the day" Blythe said smiling.

"Naw, thank you mom for taking her. I appreciate it." House attempted a smile at his mother, but he looked more tired than happy. Blythe sighed then announced;

"Well son, I have to return to your dad. He'll be wondering what's going on. You know I have to tell him don't you?" Blythe asked.

"I wish you wouldn't" House muttered.

"Don't be silly. It's Emily's grandfather. And that's one special little girl Greg" Blythe continued as she got up and began walking to the door.

"It was really nice to see you again Greg" Blythe said as she turned to face him. "You take good care of yourself, and that little girl you hear?"

"I definitely will mom" House answered.

"Good. Goodbye Greg"

"Bye mom"

Blythe left the office and House looked down at Emily. He kissed her on the forehead and held her close until her eyes began to close.

…

Wilson walked into Cuddy's room to find her sleeping. He was glad to watch her lay there so peacefully for he felt so bad about what had happened. He hadn't realized how long he stood there until Cuddy opened her eyes and smiled.

"Hey" she said groggily.

"Hi Cuddy. Look I'm so sorry it was all a misunderstanding I…"

"Wilson, I know. It's all settled."

"It… what it is? You've talked to House?"

"Well, I wouldn't really say talked more like shouted and stuff but we worked it out" Cuddy answered chuckling nervously.

"I'm so glad to hear that. Though House probably still isn't speaking to me. Do you know how much he will torture me for this?" Wilson asked relaxing a bit.

"Ya, you're in for it" Cuddy answered.

"He really cares for you you know" Wilson answered loosening his tie as he spoke.

"Ya, I know" Cuddy answered. Her hand found it's way to her stomach and left it there.

"But that man better bring me my baby soon or he'll be in for it" Cuddy answered. She hadn't seen her little girl all day.

"Blythe had her today" Wilson said.

'I'm glad' Cuddy thought.

…

House entered Wilson's office that night so much on his mind. His leg still hurt real bad but his mind was reeling and there was no ignoring it in this state. Wilson jumped up in fright when House walked in a little afraid of what was to come.

"House, Jesus you scared me" Wilson answered standing.

"Good, we need to talk" House answered walking in.

"Look House I know you're still angry but…"

"Shut up, I said we need to talk, meaning I need to talk and you need to listen" House sat himself down in the chair opposite of Wilson's desk and smiled. He knew that had Wilson not been feeling so guilty he would have given a snotty retort but in his present predicament he wouldn't dare. As House had guessed Wilson just sat back down and stopped talking.

"You said I loved her" House said quietly after a moment looking at Wilson.

"I know, I think we both know you do" Wilson answered staring House in the eye.

"You don't know that" House shot back.

"Yeah House, I can see it" Wilson sat back and watched House absorb this information.

"How? How do you know I love her? We don't act like me and Stacey did" House answered sitting back while trying to figure it all out.

"It doesn't matter House. You and Stacey had a different relationship than you and Cuddy do. But when I see the way you look at her House, I know you love her" Wilson hesitated a minute hoping House wouldn't get angry at this last comment but he didn't.

"Do you think she knows?" House asked.

"Yeah" Wilson answered. "But it probably wouldn't hurt for you to tell her" he added. He hoped this would make up for his mistake.

"Right, right out of nowhere I'll make an extremely personal statement. Hell, why don't you say it too" House snarked.

"I really think you should House. And, as an aside, I love my wife, so no thank you" Wilson relaxed as he thought about how well this little chat was going.

"Well, thanks for the advice" House answered as he got up. Wilson was just about to give a shocked reply when House added;

"And I will pay you back for the trouble you've caused, you mark my words" House smiled evilly and walked out. Wilson hung his head.