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''I am sorry.'' House said, putting the papers back in the box as Chase walked inside the room.
''You shouldn't be, you never are and I should have realized that you would go to my stuff when I brought you here...I am not mad.'' Chase said as he took the box from House. He looked inside of it.
''You know that when we go to the house of your dad, we might find even more nasty memories...or a bad secret.'' house said as he didn't want Chase to be upset then, obviously he would be but he just hoped to prepares Chase as much as he could for what could be coming.
''I know.'' Chase said then and he picked up the small dog plushie from the box. House was pretty sure it used to a white dog plushie but Chase ha obviously kept it with him for a lot of years.
''his name was snowy, got him from my grandparents.'' Chase said and he looked at it for a few minutes before putting it back in the box. He didn't want to go back to this time, even if it was only in his mind to the memories...he just wanted to the past to be left behind he also knew with his dad's house he had to go see, that the post would probably still come closer.
''I am tired, I am going to bed.'' Chase said then and house nodded.
''Rest up, you can show me around Melbourne tomorrow.''
''I am going to surf tomorrow.'' Chase said then and House just nodded, knew he wouldn't Chase go into the water like that, scared he would get sick because of it because it didn't seem really warm here now as it was fall. They said goodnight again and Chase walked to his own room. He had wanted to go to the kitchen to get a glass to get some water when he had seen the light was on in House's room...and he wanted to be mad that House had looked in the box. He really wanted to be but he realized he could have expected it...and honestly he couldn't be mad. He was just happy that house was here and that he was not alone in all of this.
In the morning, eh got ready to take a shower when he looked in the mirror, upset because his hair had gotten so thin since the treatment and he got scissors and his trimmer and slowly he started shorten it. It looked better than the thin longer hair and it was about half an inch long when he stopped and walked into the kitchen soon after, House already there.
''Good morning, how are you feeling?'' House said and Chase shrugged.
''Fine, I guess. Don't feel sick.'' He said.
''But you did cut your hair.'' House stated the obvious.
''I figured if you wanted me to pass off as your son in business class again on the way to Byron Bay, I better look like you.'' Chase said dryly.
'''Well, goldilocks, your yearbook picture will miss you.'' House said then. He knew it was just hair but it still made him a little sad.
''Oh did you see that?'' Chase said shocked as he started to make breakfast and House helped him by cutting the vegetables while Chase was getting the eggs ready for an omelet.
''Yes I did.'' house smirked cynical. ''You looked like rapunzel herself.''
''Joke all you want. I got the ladies.'' Chase said as he turned the omelets.
''Just because they wanted to cut off your hair and make a wig out of it.'' House said then and he felt a little sorry for the remark now.
''You know, the short hair looks good on you.'' house said then and Chase was a little surprised as he was bit even joking this time. House also thought it made him look more mature. It made him feel even more for the items he had found in the box, realized that Chase had so many years behind him that had not been easy.
''I know you make better omelets, but I hope you enjoy it.'' Chase said as he put his plate by house.
''I am a little disappointed it is not made from an emu egg.'' House joked and Chase shook his head.
''They are really delicious, but when I remember the eggs are green...it kind of throws me off.'' He said then.
''Talking about off-throwing and green.'' House said as he held up a new surgical mask for the next few hours.
''Come on, give me a fair chance with the beach babes.'' House said then and Chase got the mask on and they went to the rental company to pick up their car and Chase drove to the beach, as the driving on the left side of the road made House so confused he wasn't sure how Chase had gotten used to driving on the right.
They sat outside, on the beach and Chase looked at the waves, wish he could ride them with his surfboard but also knew that it was too cold and House was right about. He didn't want to be sick again. Maybe in a few months, when his immune system was restored just a little more, he could surf again.
They walked to a bar by the beach then and sat down.
''I would kill for a pina colada.'' House smirked as he looked at the menu.
''Take the mojito. It is really good here.'' Chase recommended then and House ordered one while Chase opted for water.
''Too bad you are out with your doctor.'' House said as they put their glasses together to toast on this trip, hoping that they would find out what was at the house, but having a few days of relaxing first now. They sat in the son, enjoying the warm rays of sunshine.
''I feel so much better now.'' Chase sighed as he was enjoying the sun and House just smiled, so happy that he was finally feeling better after all that had happened.
They were getting ready to order a second drink just a little later and house ordered two cocktails this time. One more mojito for him and an alcohol free one for Chase.
''I guess we have to make the best of this trip.'' House said as they were sitting in the sun, raising their drinks now.
''I am sure we can...and thank you for coming with me I know I told you not to come first but I am happy I am not alone in this.'' Chase said then and House let go of a smile now, but not his usually cynical one.
After lunching together they laid on the beach and Chase started to walk on the beach then, his feet in the sea and looking over the waves. He wished he could surf now but House was right, it was too dangerous now. Maybe within a few months, if he didn't relapse.
From the beach Chase took House to one of his favorite restaurants here, when some people were looking at him because of the mask over his mouth and a waiter walked his way.
''Can I take you order...and ask you something?'' He said then and Chase nodded.
''Why are you wearing the mask?'' The waiter said and House started to think of a witty comment but Chase just frowned at the waiter.
''I am sorry, but some customers are worried that you are carrying a contagious disease.''
''No, Suppressed immune system.'' Chase just explained quickly. ''It is only for my own safety...I would like to get the surprise menu...but please make sure there are no strawberries in it.'' He said then and the man nodded.
''I am sure there aren't any, but I will check.''
''You know what, we will eat at home.'' House said then and a little surprised Chase followed him outside as they left the restaurant.
''We will go to the grocery store and I will cook for you...just to make sure the food is okay.''
''You are like an overly concerned dad, before you never cared about your patients.'' Chase said as they walked to the car.
Chase drove home, House still trying to get used to the fact that the car was on the other side of the road after they stopped by the supermarket and parked the car on his driveway.
''What are we going to do tomorrow?'' House asked then as they arrived home and Chase looked the door beside them and they walked on the living area then.
''Maybe we can go back in the best, I really want to see if my old home still exists...''
''Sounds good.'' house said then and wondered why Chase had never looked at the before but House figured it was still painful for Chase, with all the memories of his parents.
''Guess we won't be walking, that is what I get for going on a trip with a cripple.'' Chase said, finally getting House back for all the jokes he had been making before and House smirked.
House and Chase made dinner together, House making sure everything was clean and healthy and that had dinner together.
They sat down on the couch, watching TV just a little before House wanted to ask if they could go to bed because he was so tired.
Suddenly House felt something against his shoulder. Surprised he saw how Chase was asleep, his head tilted against House's shoulder. He wanted to wake the man up, feeling uncomfortable but then the uncomfortable feeling was gone. It was not a stranger, it was Chase, a man he was getting to know better and better. Before he had always thought Chase was a man that had been spoiled in his youth, his father making sure he had everything he wanted but the more he found out, the more he knew he was wrong.
House moved then, Chase slowly opening his eyes and House felt bad, because Chase had been asleep so calm and peacefully.
''Come on, let's get you to bed.'' House said then and helped Chase up as much as he could.
''How long did I sleep?'' Chase yawned as he walked to his bedroom.
''About an hour, drooling on my shoulder, that is what I get for being on a trip with you.'' House joked.
''You cared to much about me to just wake me up or push my head away?'' Chase said but House shrugged.
''You know what, maybe I do.'' House admitted then and they exchanged a short smile before parting ways to their bedrooms. Chase was right, he had been the first patient that House had actually cared about. he wasn't sure if it was because his history was interesting to House and maybe even a puzzle to solve.
Somebody finally cared.
NOTE: Chase saw House sitting looking through his stuff and he tried to be mad with House, but he wasn't because he knew he could have expected it...or does he really just trust House? After spending the day together, did House actually admit he cared for Chase? At least Chase is happy, because somebody finally cares about him.
Upcoming: They fly to Byron Bay and arrive at the house. What will they find there? Is there even a secret?
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