A/N: Thanks to all my readers. Thanks to Multipleshadesofpurple and Labellebeaucoup.
"You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Boy don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby"
(Mariah Carey – Always Be My Baby)
Chapter 11: Unhappy Holidays
The weeks went by and still there was no word about their dilemma. Cameron's nightmares increased as the days of unheard answers continued on. Halloween passed by and so did Thanksgiving but still there had been no word. Tritter finally came to talk to House and Cameron to tell them what they already knew. The jerk of a cop still held a grudge over House but this time no longer wanted to put him in jail. He asked them to go about their day as usual and to make sure that they didn't change too much as to not alert Tyler that they were on to him.
Cameron found herself in her psychiatrist's office. She sat there unsure how to feel and what to believe.
"How are you, Allison?" Josephine Landon sat across from Cameron as she looked from first Cameron then to her notebook.
"I'm not sure how I feel to be honest. I mean I find out that another family member wants to hurt me because of his father who also hurt me. It is just mind blowing. I am just so scared. Greg said I should not worry. That he would protect me, but he can't always be there to protect me and what if something happens to him? I'll never survive that. And what about Tyler and Stacy's plans? I am worried because I do not know what is going on. It's been weeks and I still do not know what to do. What should I do?"
"I can't tell you what to do, Allison. You know that. You must make the decision for yourself."
"I know but I am just so scared. The dreams keep getting worse and I wake up to screaming and thrashing. I hurt Greg once because of it and I just want it to end. I'm so scared."
"What do you dream about?"
"I dream of Hal and then Tyler. I dream of Stacy taking Greg away from me."
"How often do you dream of these? Are they all the same each night?"
"Not all the same but most times they are similar. Instead of Hal, it is Tyler, and Greg stands there and walks away. I know it is not true because Greg would never do that to me but I can't help but feel helpless because of all of this."
"Does Greg know about your dreams? About how you feel about all of this?"
"Of course he does. We don't keep anything from each other."
"And how does he feel about this?"
"He said that I have a right to feel scared and it is not my fault. He says that what my family said about me was wrong. He says I'm beautiful, sexy, and intelligent."
"Do you believe him?"
"Yes but sometimes all the stuff I heard years ago comes back. Especially like now when I keep wondering why all of these bad things keep happening."
"Do you think it happens for a reason or that you deserve it?"
"It's not like that but I just wonder sometimes what all of this means and why it keeps happening."
"Have you tried journaling? To help sort out your emotions?"
"Will you need to read it?"
"Only if you want to share it; otherwise no. It is just for you to do alone."
"I might try that." As Cameron responded, the buzzer sounded, signaling their session was over.
"I'll see you next week?"
"Yes." She exited the office as her session ended. She saw her sister and brother waiting outside as they signaled her that they were there to pick her up. She got in the car and they drove off.
They stopped at their favorite deli and caught up. The three siblings spent time with one another as they decided to do some shopping for Christmas. They were curious about Wilson and Cuddy since both technically did not celebrate Christmas. They were technically Jewish. They decided to get them both presents but wrap their presents in non-Christmas wrapping paper. Rachel and Cameron picked out something for Cuddy's daughter as technically she was their adoptive niece. It seemed that last year around this time, it was just the two of them but now they were in committed relationships, had found a new brother and now had his family as part of theirs as well. There were so many changes: some bad, but mostly good. Around four, they decided they had enough of the crowd and left the 'Short Hills Mall'. It would take an hour before they got back to Princeton and depending on traffic on US-206 N and I-78 E. They were not sure considering it was the holidays, so they decided that they would either come back another day or order some online.
Cameron returned to the house and locked the door along with the deadbolt. She turned on the alarm as well. It was something she and House agreed upon when she came home before he did. She drew in the blinds to add more privacy despite the tinted windows and went upstairs to hide her purchases. She did not want House to find some of the ones she bought for him already. He was too curious for his own good. She changed out of her current outfit into a see-through black push-up babydoll. There was a little of grey and a black bow where the push-up was located. It came with a matching g-string as she came back downstairs and saw Mozie run up to her.
"Hi Baby. Did you miss Mommy? What were you up to today? You weren't causing mischief to Mommy and Daddy were you?" She went up and scratched him behind the ears as she went to the sink to add more water in his bowl. She filled his food bowl with dog food as she cleaned up the kitty litter. She was thankful that Mozie's previous owner had taught him to do that because it prevented accidental messes around the house. She washed her hands and turned on the oven. She set it on broil as she took out the marinated salmon out of the refrigerator. She had marinated the fish overnight as part of the recipe. She took out some garlic and minced it and set it to the side as she went to the refrigerator to pick up the asparagus. She placed the vegetable onto a cooking sheet, then seasoned it with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon pepper. She also drizzled some lemon juice before setting it aside. She put the fish in another pan, allowing the marinated juice to coat the fish. She popped it inside the oven for fifteen minutes and when the salmon was finished, took it out then popped the asparagus in.
She went back upstairs and took out the laundry. She sorted it through whites, colors, and darks. She took a pile and went back downstairs to put a load in the washing machine. She heard the timer and took the vegetable out of the oven. She set it next to the salmon as she cleaned up the mess she made while she cooked. Not long after, the door opened and the alarm went off. The code was entered and soon the sound turned off. She turned to see House come in, close the door and lock the door back up. He then turned on the alarm before walking up to her to give her a kiss. He pulled away and stroked her cheek.
"How was your day, Baby?"
"It was okay. I had my appointment with Jo as you know and it was okay. We'll talk about it after dinner okay?" He nodded. "Rachel and Lucas took me to lunch after and we went shopping. Don't even think about searching for your Christmas presents, Greg." She pouted.
"Okay, Baby. I won't look. I promise." She grinned and gave him a peck before getting the silverware. He reached over her head to grab two wine glasses and two plates. He kissed her head before moving to grab a white wine bottle out of the fridge and opened it using the corkscrew. He grabbed the plates and bottle and took it to their dinner table. He poured the wine in glasses. She placed servings of fish and vegetable in each of their plates as she went to sit on her own chair. She stopped when he grabbed her wrist and had her sit on his lap like always. She grinned as he went to grab her plate next and set it in front of her. They ate together as she occasionally wiped food off the side of his mouth before kissing him. She resumed her eating as they talked about his day. He had been called on case earlier that day on their day off on an emergency. "It wasn't all that interesting when we figured it all out."
"Not for you maybe but maybe for your fellows?"
"Maybe. Baby, do you miss it?"
"Miss what?"
"Differentials and all that jazz?"
"I am not sure. I miss working with you but I guess it is just different. Why? Do you miss me there?"
"Of course I do."
"Well, if you want me to sit in differentials sometimes I will." He grinned like a Christmas tree and kissed her. He lifted her off his lap and set her on the floor. He grabbed the plates and placed them in the dishwasher. As he did so, he walked to the laundry room and took the clothes out of the washer and placed them in the dryer. She added a dryer sheet before turning the dryer on. She walked out of the room as she saw him wipe down the counter with a sponge. He washed his hands and turned to her then grabbed the bottle. She grabbed their glasses and went upstairs to their bedroom. She watched him strip to his underwear as she laid down on their bed. She turned on the television and saw that 'Miss Congeniality' was showing. The scene they played was when 'Gracie Hart' showed the audience some self-defense moves. Cameron saw SING being demonstrated as House came and got on the bed.
"That is hot."
"The outfit or the fact she beat him up?"
"Both, actually but I prefer you." She grinned at him. "Baby, now don't overreact okay?" He turned off the television and gave her a large, brown envelope.
"Okay." She careful opened the seal and pulled out the papers as she looked at him quizzically.
"I had Jen draw these up just in case. Only for precautions and nothing more." She looked over what he passed her to reveal they were legal documents stating she would be the beneficiary in the event of his death.
"But…" Her tears were coming down her eyes.
"It's not a big deal. I'm just making sure no one gets the things you deserve. I'm not dying yet but you never know." He wiped the tears off her tears. "It's just something I was thinking and I have been meaning to bring them up to you."
"What do you mean?"
"Look at the other set." She flipped the documents and her eyes went wide.
"What?"
"My mom's dad. He left them to me and I turned it into an investment. Well, you know I did not exactly spend money like Wilson did." She nodded. "Are you okay?"
"I'm not sure how I feel about this, Greg. With everything that is happening. I'm worried. I'm worried something will happen and it might take you away from me. I'm worried that one day I'll wake up and you'll be a dream or you won't be here anymore. I'm so worried. I'm scared, Greg. Jo and I were talking and I wonder why I am so scared. I realized that I am scared of the unknown because I have been set on how my life is but now that I am happy I'm worried that it will be gone and I will be alone again."
"I'm scared of the same thing. I think it is because we don't know what Tyler and Stacy are up to. I really think that Mark should have taken her kicking and screaming to a hospital but then we would still have Tyler as a threat so I don't know." He pulled her down and stroked her hair as she turned her head to kiss him.
"I love you so very much."
"I love you too." He pulled the hem of her babydoll up and pulled down her underwear. He threw them to the bedroom floor. She reached over to pull his underwear down as she stroked him a bit. She climbed on top of him as they began to rock back and forth. She laced her finger with his as they moved. She arched her back as they continued to move more and more.
"Greg…"
"I know, Baby. Just a little bit more." He thrust into her one, two, three, and then they climaxed. She slid down without disconnecting from him. He pulled her close while she resumed her favorite position for bed. She hiked up her leg over his hip and rested her head against his chest, allowing his heartbeat to lull her to bed. She woke up a few hours later.
"Greg. No. You promised. No, don't leave me. I'm scared." Cameron saw House with Stacy as Tyler yanked Cameron into a room. "GREG!" She found herself ripped of her clothing as Tyler began to assault her. "No. Please. No!" She screamed but no one came to help her. House left with Stacy and she was alone.
She thrashed about as she hit House on the chest. She screamed louder and louder.
"Baby, wake up. It's okay. No one is here but you and me. Please wake up." He grabbed her hands to stop her from moving. "Ally Baby, please wake up. You're scaring me. Please." She slowly opened her eyes and her hands stopped moving. She placed one hand over her mouth to stifle her cries as she tried to move away from him. "Come here. It's okay. Tell me what happened. Was it the same dream?" She nodded.
"You left with Stacy and Tyler…" She wailed as hot tears came rushing down her cheeks. He reached over to wipe them from her beautiful face. He shushed her and cradled her. He stroked her back and moved them into a laying position.
"I hate that you are having those dreams. I know you have them because you are stressed but don't worry about Stacy. We never worked out because she wasn't you. She wasn't who I was meant to be with. You are. Hm? It's you that I love and will always love."
"I know but I can't help but wonder what they are planning and no matter how hard I try I can't stop worrying. I want it to stop so I can move on. I want to concentrate on the future and not the past but I can't when the past keeps coming back to haunt us."
"Whatever comes our way, we'll deal with it together okay?" She nodded. She curled into him and tried to go back to sleep.
It was a few days later that House found himself in his own session with Daryl Nolan. They sat across each other in his office. He had a notebook nearby to take notes on what House was saying while he listened to him talk.
"How are things, Greg? How have things been ever since you left this facility?"
"Well, I am doing okay. I haven't felt the need to take more Vicodin or any other drugs if that is what you are saying."
"It's not but okay. I mean any changes."
"Well, I mentioned about how my ex-girlfriend is trying to hurt my current girlfriend because she's addicted to coke and I did mention that she is in league with Ally's cousin."
"The same cousin whose father raped her?"
"Yes. It angers me how much her family keeps harming her physically and psychologically. I don't know. I know she is a strong woman but…"
"You worry about her because you love her?"
"Yes. I mean does it seem weird that I worry all the time?"
"No. Does it bother you?"
"No. I just don't know how to feel with all of this. I hate waiting for things. I'm used to seeking and finding the answers until my head hurts but now I feel helpless."
"How long has it been since you heard?"
"Weeks. Ally keeps having nightmares and we barely sleep because of it."
"You two talk about your feelings and your fears?"
"All the time. I think it is all the stress that makes us on edge. Christmas is coming closer and I find myself wearier because of it. I'm not used to spending it with her but now I have a steady girlfriend I love and am planning a future."
"What are you afraid of? Are you afraid that this will all end and you will go back to being miserable?"
"Yes. We tell each other that it won't happen but like I said, because of all this, the fears keep coming back."
"Do you think it is a possibility she would leave you for someone else?"
"No."
"Then ask yourself this, why do you keep feeling this way?"
House left his appointment wondering the same thing. Why does he keep having the same fears and worries? He wondered if it was because he loved her so much that he didn't want to lose her. He wondered if it was because there was a threat out there they did not know. He wondered if it was because he wasn't sure he could protect her himself. Maybe it was all of the above and maybe it was stress. He didn't know, but he hoped that it would alleviate his fears. He loved her too much to allow anything to happen to her but he knew that he could not protect her from everything. She was a grown woman, but he could be there for her whenever she needed him and he would come running. He knew she would do the same because that is what you do to those you love.
House was thinking of the future and realized that he did not want to wait to have Cameron to be his wife anymore. Life is short and despite their whirlwind romance, they seemed to love each other more than anyone he knew. He also wanted to make a statement that she was his and he was hers. What was the best way to do that than marriage? He would be damned if anyone tried to separate them.
He went on the internet and searched for rings and found a jewelry store in New Jersey that sold the ring that he thought Cameron would like. He went there while she was shopping with Rachel and looked at the ring. It was a half carat heart diamond shaped engagement ring in fourteen carat white gold setting. There were small diamonds around a large diamond as it shined brightly in the light. He had it engraved with a simple message 'I love You, Ally Love Always, Greg' on the band. He looked at the men's wedding rings and women's while he waited for the engraving to be finished. He realized that he would rather Cameron be here to help pick the rings out. He paid for the ring as the owner congratulated him. He smiled at the owner and told him he would be back when they were engaged.
He called his mom to let her know, who immediately flew down to spend Christmas and New Years with them. Rachel, Jen, Wilson, Cuddy, and Lucas were ecstatic. Chase was thrilled too despite them being briefly married. He was strangely happy with his cousin. They seemed to fit each other well, having similar temperaments and personalities.
He decided to take her to a nice dinner New Years' Eve and propose before midnight. He wanted to start the New Year with a bright new future. He knew she vehemently did not want a long engagement so he had Rachel secretly look for venues. They were looking at a possible destination wedding since Cameron really wanted to be married in a vineyard villa. According to Rachel, she had been thinking about their wedding just as much as he had and it was what she envisioned.
Rachel, Wilson, Lucas, and Cuddy were in Wilson's office discussing the upcoming event.
"Have you figured out how you are going to ask her?"
"I was thinking of having a private dinner, just the two of us, but I'm not sure where. Then I would slip the ring right before she sips her champagne she would drink for New Years?"
"Aw. That sounds sweet." Rachel hits Wilson. "Why can't you be this romantic?"
"Yea. Jimmy…" cajoled House.
"Well, New Jersey state law states that there is seventy-two hour waiting period for the license to be issued and it is valid for six months. The registrar could extend it to one year, Greg but I highly doubt you want to wait a year to marry Ally. The way you are planning it you are thinking of giving her a plane ticket for Christmas and then she later finds out it is a destination wedding." House thought for a second and then he liked the idea. "Oh crap! I better find a dress soon."
"I still can't believe House is getting married and to Cameron. I mean the whole idea of you in a committed relationship is still surprising," commented Cuddy.
"Hm. I like to surprise people." He looked at her evilly and said. "The twins are looking mighty pretty today."
"Well, at night I like to put them to bed and shove them in a drawer then I take them out of drawers and I water them. Then they look like these. They flourish. All you need is to water and they grow." The group looked at Cuddy after she said this. House looked at her breasts and then back to her face.
"Nah…yours are just not all that appealing. Now, Ally's…right size and supple."
"Ew! How the hell did we get into this conversation?" asked Lucas Douglas
"Are you that surprise Luke? It's House." Before they could answer, the door to the office opened and in came Cameron.
"There you are. I went to your office and you weren't there. This was my first place I looked for you." House turned and walked over to her.
"What's wrong, Baby?" He began scanning for injuries.
"Nothing's wrong, Greg. It's passed noon and you never came for lunch." She kissed him and leaned into him. She looked to the other occupants in the room and back up to House. "What is going on?"
"Nothing. We were just talking. Nothing to worry about. Hm. Okay?" She looked at him and waited with her arms crossed. He sighed. "Your Christmas present okay? Can't I just surprise you?" She nodded and gave him a kiss before dragging him out of the room for lunch.
"Damn. She's good." Cuddy commented. They nodded. "If I knew she would tame him, then I would have played cupid a while ago." They all laughed. "Now, I wonder if she could get him to do clinic duty."
"She did actually, but then he came rushing in here like there was some fire." They filed out as they saw House running to the other direction of the elevator while dragging Cameron with him. They waited for a moment before a small petite old lady came walking briskly after them. They looked at one another and then followed him. The group found House backed up against the wall trying to run away as Cameron smirked at him.
"Come on. One night. One night. Aw! Look at this." She was touching his face and picking up the little hairs on his lip. She pulled onto it like it was whiskers. "Aw! Pussy-whiskers! Come on one night." The group burst out laughing as they walked closer.
"Ally, a little help here." He inched closer to her as he tried to get away from his clinic patient. "Mrs. Robinson, this is my Ally. What are you doing up here?"
"I got lost and I saw you. Come on, Dr. House. One night."
"Hi. Mrs. Robinson, I'm Dr. Cameron. Let me get you downstairs."
"Okay." She turned back to House as she was being led away. "Think about it okay?" House cringed as Cameron led her to the elevator while she met a nurse and asked her to walk the woman back to the appropriate level.
Cameron walked back to the group. They pointed and laughed at House. They were leaning against each other to prevent each other from falling.
"House, is that the reason you came running in here like there was some kind of fire?" asked his best friend.
"Yes. She kept coming near me and kept backing me up against the wall. You saw it." Then turned to Cameron. "And Baby, I thought you loved me, you fed me to the wolves."
"Baby, she's harmless. Admit it you loved it. She's a sweetheart." He nodded. "Come on, I'm hungry and your mom is waiting in the cafeteria. I told her I'll come get you."
"Okay, Baby. Let's go." He took her hand and pulled her away from the laughing group. As they got on the elevator, the couple could still hear them laughing.
And everybody's talking how I, can't, can't be your love
But I want, want, want to be your love
"Want to be your love, for real
Everybody's talking how I, can't, can't be your love
But I want, want, want to be your love
Want to be your love for real
And everybody's talking how I, can't, can't be your love
But I want, want, want to be your love
Want to be your love, for real
Everybody's talking how I, can't, can't be your love
But I want, want, want to be your love
Want to be your love for real
I want to be your love, love, love"
(Rachel Yamagata – Be Be Your Love)
House and Cameron walked into the Cafeteria to find Blythe House talking to Stacy Warner. Blythe saw her son and Cameron. She pleaded with her eyes for help. They reached over as Cameron reached over to give Blythe a kiss on one cheek while House did the same on the other cheek. He took a seat across his mother and yanked Cameron to sit on his lap.
"Hi Greg."
"Stacy."
"Hello Mrs. Warner."
"Dr. Cameron." She said with a sneer that was not missed by Blythe and House.
"Greg, I was just telling your mother here that I was back to Princeton and wanted to know how long she would be visiting."
"Why?"
"I wanted to see if she was free for lunch."
"What's your deal, Stacy? We were over a while ago so why are you trying to be friends with my mom? We all know she never liked you so why bother?" He looked at her snidely. "Now, Ally here she loves. Doesn't she Baby?" Cameron nodded.
"Yes I do." Blythe replied. Stacy looked at Blythe then at Cameron and finally at House before storming out. "She grates my skin. I don't know why you dated her."
"Well, we are never getting back together." Cameron smirked on his chest. "What's funny, Baby?" She began humming the Taylor Swift song as he started poking at her. "What is today? Pick on Greg day?" Blythe looked at her son and saw how happy he was since she last saw him. She smiled, knowing that the reason for that was the woman he was holding tightly to his chest. She was lost in thought and the sound of Cameron's stomach was the only thing that broke them. She smiled as she saw her son nudge Cameron to get up and kissed her forehead before walking towards the food line.
"You make him happy and he makes you happy." Cameron nodded without looking away. She sat waiting for House to come back. He turned back to her and winked and she smiled brightly. Blythe looked at Cameron and House. She smiled inwardly, knowing soon Cameron would his wife and it made her smile.
House came back to the table as he heard the tail-end of the conversation while he carried a food tray with their food
"I get off at five but we can still go shopping if you want."
"Just tell Lisa, Baby. She will understand and let you after lunch if you want." He kissed her head before pulling her on her feet and sitting on her vacated seat. He then patted his knee and she snuggled close to him.
"I know but I don't want to take advantage. I want to be taken seriously."
"She knows you are a good doctor, Baby. Just ask her. Better yet…" He saw Cuddy coming their way. "Mistress, Ally is leaving after lunch."
"Why now House?"
"She and mom are going shopping."
"It's okay, Lisa we can go after work."
"Rach, why don't you go with them?" Cuddy hinted at her other sister-in-law.
"That sounds great. Let's eat first though. I'm hungry." Wilson, Jen, Rachel, and Cuddy went to the food line.
"See. All done." She nodded. "Baby, I got you a chicken Caesar salad." He placed the plastic container in front of her. He gave her a kiss on the head. "Don't worry about it. You're stressed out and you're her family so just relax. Hm?" She nodded. "Mom, I got you a meatball sub. It is to die for." He passed the container to his mom as he opened his own and took a bite of his ruben. He put his sandwich down when he saw Cameron staring into space. He opened her container and grabbed a fork. He forked some of the salad with chicken and fed her some. He gave her another fork full and he continued until all her food was finished. He pushed the empty container on the side and picked up his sandwich, no longer caring that it might have gone stale while he was feeding Cameron. He looked up to see his mom looking at him with a bright smile on her face. He smiled back as he pulled Cameron closer to him while he ate his lunch. Half way through eating, Cameron unscrewed the water bottle cap and drank of it. She handed him the opened bottle to ask him to drink some.
"You'll choke if you don't slow down."
"I'm a swallower. What can I say?" Her face turned red and she looked down. She felt House pick up his sandwich as she saw the others come sit down with them.
"Ally, we meeting in the lobby or you want us to follow you to pick up your bag?" asked Jen
"Ally, why don't I just follow you and Greg back and we'll pick your bag on the way and meet them back at their office?" asked Blythe. Cameron nodded. House and Cameron stood up. He gave her a quick kiss and picked up the empty containers and piled them on the tray. He threw the containers in the trash and placed the empty tray on top of the trash can. He walked back over to the table and stood next to Cameron. He took her hand and caressed the front of her hand as he waited.
"When you two are done, just meet us in your office, Rach?" Her sister nodded.
"Ready?" asked House. She nodded and he took her hand and started to walk to the elevator. Blythe stayed behind for a moment.
"She has no clue what his plans are eh?"
"Not one clue. I can't wait for her reaction." They all smiled. Blythe said her goodbyes and saw that House and Cameron waited for her by the elevator. They got on and on the correct level; they got off and went in Cameron's office. She gathered her stuff and House walked them to Rachel's office where he waited for them to arrive. Fifteen minutes later, Rachel and Jen walked in. As Rachel and Jen were gathering their things, House kissed Cameron goodbye and told her he would see her at home.
The four women were in 'Short Hills' Mall shopping when they saw a music store. Cameron walked in it and started to look. A few minutes later, Rachel, Blythe and Jen followed her as they saw her looking at the memorabilia in the locked display area. She asked to see a signed record of 'Styx' LP album and turned to ask what the girls thought.
"For Greg?" asked Jen.
"Yes." She saw another one for 'Rolling Stones' and decided to take both.
Around five, the four women exited the mall and they were driving back home but something caught Jen and Rachel's eye. Rachel pulled off the intersection and exited. The car stopped and Cameron looked up from her phone.
"What are we doing here?"
"We thought maybe you wanted to have a little fun?" commented Rachel
"But marriage might not be a while for Greg and I."
"You never know with my son." Rachel and Jen agreed.
"Well, out of the three of us here it might be you two." Commented Jen who agreed with Blythe.
"I don't think so. It might be you two as brides." She pointed to Jen and Rachel. "We're not ready yet. I mean I guess we are but I don't think it is in the cards right now with everything happening."
"Well, then what's the harm in looking?" suggested Rachel.
"I guess. Wouldn't this be some kind of bad luck?"
"No. Come on." The two women grabbed each arm and yanked her inside while Blythe held the door open then followed behind them. They started to look at different dresses until Cameron picked one. She pulled it against her to see if it would look nice.
"Oooh Ally. That looks nice. Try it on." Jen looked at Rachel as Cameron went inside the fitting room. She came out a few minutes later with a lace sleeveless couture wedding dress that had a see-through back. It looked beautiful on her. It seemed it was made for her. The girls came over to figure out what her hair might be. "I think over the side bun with a large bow."
"I agree. Though we might need something else for this. This dress is backless and you are not wearing the right bra for this dress." Right next to the fitting room were sets of bridal corsets and bustier. She picked up a set she liked and then picked up toe-less knee high stockings. She went back in. The girls were looking at shoes then picked up silver metallic shoes that seemed to look like diamonds from afar. It had a cross-over fashion in the front. They brought it over and gave it to Cameron over the fitting room door. She grabbed them and tried them on. She came out.
"Wow, Ally. You look beautiful in that dress."
"You do. It is like it was made for you." Rachel commented as she agreed with Jen.
"I do like the cut but what am I doing in a wedding dress? We're not even engaged yet. I'm going to take this dress off."
"Not yet…you will be." Rachel whispered.
"Dress is done. This is too easy. She hasn't even figured it out yet."
"She might. We need to be more careful. Go talk to the manager and tell them we'll be back later to pick it up. Go hurry." Jen hurried to where the sales associates were and asked to speak to a manager. Meanwhile, Cameron was still in the fitting room. "Ally, you okay in there?" She heard sniffling.
"I'm okay."
"We're coming in." Rachel and Blythe came in the fitting room. They saw her sitting on the make-shift bench on the side silently crying.
"I'm okay. I'm just a little sad. I know we're not engaged yet but…"
"You want to be…" Rachel knew then her sister wanted to be married to the man she loved.
"Yes. Is that wrong?"
"No. You two practically act like you're married so it won't be long. Just be patient, okay?"
"Yes. Is it wrong I wanted our family to be there when we do?"
"No but you know it is not the case. It will never be the case, sweetie. Also, when we catch Tyler we might be getting a restraining order on them the way they keep going after you."
"I know but I had hope."
"I know you do. You're a good person."
"When the time comes, I'll be glad to have you and Luke to be there with me. It won't be perfect but as long as I'm marrying Greg, I will be okay."
"We'll be glad to have you in our family, Ally. You know I already consider you as my daughter." Cameron nodded.
"See. How about we get you home, hm?" Cameron nodded as Rachel and Blythe exited the fitting room.
Rachel, Jen, and Blythe were huddled in a corner while Jen was looking out for Cameron.
"So she cried because she is not married to him yet?"
"I think she is tired of all the sadness and wants something else. She wants to be happy with House. She wants to feel like he won't go away."
"My son loves her. He won't do that to her but I get it. I heard what happened and it broke my heart how your own family could do that to their own kin and now they are at it again? It's any wonder she's still standing. She's strong just like my Greg. They make a good match."
"They do. She handles him well. I wonder though is this a little too fast?" asked Jen
"Not really. I mean those two have always had their own time table. I want her to be happy and I think now she's starting to be. She lights up when she sees him."
"My cousin does too."
"There's a difference when I saw my son last. He's happier and seems calmer." They agreed.
"We have to go tell Greg we found a dress." Commented Jen. "Shh…she's coming" Jen grabbed their attention as Cameron started to walk their way.
"You two didn't try anything?"
"Maybe next time, Ally. We need to get home. It's getting late. Why don't we pick up something to eat on the way and bring it home?" asked Jen. Cameron looked quizzically at the two women and then at Blythe before answering.
"Oh okay. Sure thing." They exited the building soon after and pulled out of the boutique. They drove to an Italian bistro and ordered their food. When it came out they paid and drove back to House-Cameron house.
Cameron unlocked the door and turned off the alarm while Rachel, Jen, and Blythe pulled their purchases inside. Cameron went upstairs to pick up some wrapping paper and went to the living room where the rest of them were arranging what presents to wrap. She pulled the blinds and went back to the living room. They then began wrapping. An hour later, Cameron got up to turn on the oven to heat up the food. She heated the food and pulled it out of the oven just as she heard the door being opened. House walked in while Wilson followed him inside. House turned off the alarm then set it back on. He walked to Cameron and gave her a kiss before helping her put the food on the dining room table. They moved together to set the table. House pulled a bottle of wine from the refrigerator and uncorked. He brought it to the table as everyone began filing into the dining room. Cameron began piling food onto plates when a knock on the door came in. She looked at House, unsure what to think. He gave her a smile before moving to see who was at the door.
James Davidson stood outside looking at House unsure but determined to see someone. He saw his son standing before him. His face looked impassive at first but then angry. He saw Cameron come right behind him as he saw House pull her behind him with a protective stance.
"Baby, who was at the door?" She peaked from behind House to see who the guest was. "Oh. Mr. Davidson. What are you doing here? I didn't even know you knew where we lived."
"I found out from Joyce that Blythe was here. Would it be possible to speak to her?"
"Absolutely not! I don't know what you are up to, but you need to leave here now," yelled House.
"Greg."
"Baby, No. This man comes uninvited and to cause problems in our lives and I'm supposed to invite him inside? I don't think so."
"Our neighbors will start talking…"
"Fuck the neighbors."
"Greg, please." He sighed before nodding
"If you think of causing trouble in our house, I will throw you out before you can blink. Do you understand me?" as he towered over the older man.
"Yes. Thank you." House allowed the man in before closing the door. He locked it back up and turned on the alarm.
"Thank you, Baby. I think your mother needs to see him."
"What's my birth father doing here, Ally?"
"I'm not sure but we are about to find out." She pulled him towards the dining room.
Blythe stood up from her seat as she saw James Davidson enter the dining room. She had a mixture of emotions. First it was longing then confusion then frustration then anger.
"What are you doing here, James? I told you I did not want to see you."
"I wanted to see you."
"Why? I made myself perfectly clear after John's funeral that we were long over years ago. You made your choice a long time ago and I made mine."
"But can't you see we could be happy?"
"I was happy. My husband might have been a hard man to love and he wasn't perfect but he was more of a man than you ever will be."
"You don't truly believe that do you?"
"I do. When you found out about Greg, where were you? You ran off the first chance. You got your money from John and left us be. The ones you claimed to love. The only one you love is yourself, so please leave me alone."
"I'll leave you alone now but I'll be back. We need to talk, Blythe. I'm staying at the Marriott by the university. So when you are ready to talk, I'll be waiting for you there." He looked around at the people in the room and turned back to the door. He saw his son open the door for him. He gave him one last look before exiting the house.
Blythe collapsed onto her seat as she burst into tears. She held her head on her hands and hiccupped. Jen came over to her aunt and comforted her as the rest of the people looked on; unsure what to do.
James got into his red car rental and drove around. He stopped in front of a building and got out. He walked in the door and sat in front of the bar. He ordered himself a beer and waited for his drink to be brought to him. When the bartender laid the beer on the counter in front of him, he took it and went to the table closer to the stage. Different women of all different ethnicities danced in front of him. They were barely clothed. Some were topless as they moved around the poll trying to earn their tips. He walked closer to a young brunette woman as she moved her hips seductively in front of him. He reached over and stuck some bills into her strap as she continued to dance in front of him. He drank his beer and when it was finished, he ordered another one.
He spoke to a waitress who was walking around taking orders and pointed at the woman he saw. He asked for her name while he ordered another beer.
"Her name is Dominika. She just emigrated from the Ukraine. I'll tell her to come over to you when her set is over." He nodded and tipped the waitress. Dominika came in her short skirt and low blouse. Her heels elongated her legs as she sat down in front of him. They began chatting about random things and drinking as the night wore on.
House, Cameron, and Blythe stood in front of a hotel room, preparing to knock. They found the door open and House pushed in. They found clothes on the floor as they continued to push through the door. They heard voices as they neared the bedroom.
"God, That's it. Just like that."
"Fuck. That feels so good."
"Harder."
"You like that don't you?"
"Yes. Jesus. Harder!"
James was on top of the bed naked as he kneeled behind a woman. She too was naked in front of him as he fucked her from behind.
"Touch yourself, Baby. Yes, just like that."
"AH…"
"Oh Damn!" They hit their orgasm as they turned to hear a gasp. James turned and saw House, Cameron, and Blythe behind him. House looked livid while Cameron hid her face in his chest. Blythe was openly crying as she saw what James had done. She turned and ran out of the door without looking back. House and Cameron turned to follow her. James looked sadly before turning to Dominika. The sound of the door closing was the only sound they heard.
House drove back to the house while looking in the mirror occasionally at his mother. His mother was still upset but now she had stopped crying. He turned his head to Cameron who gave him a sad look before taking his hand. He took their joint hands and kissed her hands. The car stopped as they reached their destination. Blythe got out of the car and silently walked up to the front door. She remained robotic and quiet as House opened the door. Jen saw them enter and punched in the code. She looked at her cousin for answers as he shook his head. Jen wrapped her arms around Blythe as she guided her to her bedroom. She came back down a few minutes later.
"What the hell happened? She's up there crying her eyes out."
"We got to his hotel and his dick was deep inside this stripper. They were fucking when we walked in. We literally saw them have sex and finish." He shuddered. "It was more than I would like to see."
"Poor Blythe. I know she loved him even though she loved John too. I know John was not perfect but he treated her better than James ever did."
"Jen, you should have seen her face. She stood there in shock and crying before running out of the room."
"Oh no. What do we do?"
"I think we should let her be for now and see how she will be in the next few days." They nodded as they looked up at Blythe's room. They could hear her muffled crying.
"I'm going to head up and go to bed okay?" She hugged Cameron and House before climbing the stairs.
House was laying on the bed as he waited for her to come out of the bathroom. He had stripped into his black boxer-briefs as he thought about what had happened. Cameron came out in a black see-through babydoll that had a 'fly-away' design. It also had a small tie ribbon that connected the lingerie together that was in between the black and cream color of the demi cups. The babydoll had a matching g-string. She went to pick up the clothing that was left on the bedroom floor, the tiny string showed prominently as she bent down. She dropped the clothes in the nearby hamper as she walked over to the bed. The front of the babydoll flapped open as she walked to her destination. She got on the bed and nestled to his chest.
"I'm worried about her, Greg."
"I am too, Baby."
"It's not right what he did to her. He broke her heart."
"I know Baby."
"You know last year I wouldn't have been this upset but now that I am with you, I am so sad for her. How could someone be so mean to the one they claim to love? How could anyone throw away love like that? I just don't get it."
"So do I. I can't believe this happened. I mean I'm an ass but I would never do that to someone I love; especially to you."
"I know you wouldn't and I wouldn't do that to you either." She turned to him and looked at him deeply. "I love you so very much." She stroked his face. He kissed her and laid her down on the bed and continued to kiss her.
"I love you too." They continued to kiss passionately. The sound of Blythe sobbing more loudly stopped them as Cameron looked up at House. She moved to get off the bed and reach for her robe when he pulled her back. "She needs this, Baby. She needs to let it all out. She'll be okay. We'll check on her tomorrow okay?" She nodded. "Let's try to get some sleep." She got back on the bed and got in her favorite sleeping position as he caressed her skin with his fingers while pulling her close. The last thought that came in her head was how glad she was to have the one she loved with her. Thank goodness for second chances.
A/N: Who feels bad for Blythe? Are we getting the premise of the story now? Okay, how did I do? Did you laugh and cry? Like I said some of dialogue I heard first hand while some of them I heard second-hand. You be the judge which parts are which.
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