The next week until their control appointment with Dc. Nune was a long one:
Cuddy felt tired and had nausea almost every morning, she couldnt eat much food besides some oat sticks that for some reason was all her stomach supported. She was happy but also afraid so she wasnt enjoying the moment at all.
House on the other hand was trying to be supportive but was freaking out, he had erased the idea of being a father years ago and maybe had started to get excited about that idea again with Rachel but honestly the kid was smart and cute and it wasnt a baby, with 2 years old he luckily had jumped the worst part of no sleeping and crying all day.
Wilson was the only one who knew it because Cuddy insisted in it not being able to handle everyone feeling sorry for her again if she lost the baby which she was sure was gonna happen sooner or later. Wilson was finding hard to pretend he didnt knew anything and that he wasnt excited! After all House and Cuddy were his best friends and he always knew they belong together, and now with a baby in the way he knew it was gonna be harder for House to screw things up and he could see him with a real family in a soon future which made him really happy.
Wilson was in his office when House went inside and sat on one of the chairs without saying anything.
WILSON: Can you start speaking please? I have things to do…
HOUSE: I have no idea what to do!
WILSON: With? (not getting exactly what he meant)
HOUSE: My cousin! (annoyed)
WILSON: I mean with something specific?
HOUSE: She feels sick and tired and I dont know what to do! Im not the supportive sweet boyfriend as you know!
WILSON: There is not much you can do House! You cant stop the nausea or tiredness (being honest)
HOUSE: I really hope Nolan has better advice than you! (getting up not liking his answer)
WILSON: I do it for free and 24/7! I should have study psychology… (rolling his eyes)
It was Tuesday so House had to go to therapy and since Cuddy wasnt feeling very good Thirteen took him.
THIRTEEN: You are acting very weird… its everything ok?
HOUSE: Yeah, all good!
THIRTEEN: You keep stating at nowhere again… Come on whats going on?
HOUSE: Nothing! (He hated that Thirteen had come to know him so well, it was hard to lie to her…)
THIRTEEN: Ok… Im here if you need anything (with a sad face she thought they were friends)
HOUSE: Fine (having no idea why suddenly he felt bad about lying to her) But you cant tell anyone!
THIRTEEN: Sure!
HOUSE: Cuddy…
THIRTEEN: OH God! Now what? (worried)
HOUSE: She is… pregnant (almost whispering not having assimilated it yet)
THIRTEEN: She is what? (Not sure that she had heard right)
HOUSE: Pregnant!
THIRTEEN: WHAT?! (Jumping out of the chair and screaming) OMG HOUSE!
HOUSE: Can you please sit and shut up before the whole state knows!
THIRTEEN: Sorry (sitting again) OMG! This is huge! How are you, how is she?! OMG youre gonna have a baby! Youre gonna be a dad! I mean a real dad! I mean not that you aren't for Rachel! But this one is all yours... You know what I mean (shutting up feeling she was messing things up)
HOUSE: Relax (having fun with her reaction) I know what you mean!
THIRTEEN: A baby!
HOUSE: Yeah, Ive been like that since I found out!
In that moment Dc. Nolan opened the door
NOLAN: House, Remy glad you can come today (smiling)
HOUSE: Shes in shock (seeing that Thirteen didn't answer and getting up walking inside Dc. Nolans office)
NOLAN: Everything ok?
HOUSE: Cuddy is pregnant! (Sitting in the chair like he had just said that the sun is out)
NOLAN: Sorry what? (shocked)
HOUSE: Yep, everyone answers with that or "what" or nothing… (having fun with the reactions)
NOLAN: MM Ok… and how do you feel about that? (Sitting slowly in his chair)
HOUSE: Im… (thinking realizing if there is a word he could use) Im… well is more of a mix of everything
NOLAN: Like?
HOUSE: Afraid, shocked, surprised and happy (feeling weird saying that last word)
NOLAN: Good (smiling)
HOUSE: Don't get too excited Im probably too in shock!
NOLAN: Its good that you are happy! You are gonna be a dad! Again… and from the start!
HOUSE: GG don't remind me that! (Thinking of how much babies cry)
NOLAN: Well, I know you have a story with your father and all that but you aren't him so we will work on that during the pregnancy so we put that trauma behind before the baby arrives! (smiling)
HOUSE: Great (being ironic)
NOLAN: Hows Cuddy?
HOUSE: Pretending nothing is happening… (worried)
NOLAN: What do you mean? (confused)
HOUSE: She had some issues getting pregnant when she tried years ago… she had an abortion… Thats why she got into adoption…
NOLAN: OH, sorry to hear that! (Knowing it was more common than most people think)
HOUSE: She had a big trauma and its sure she is gonna lose it!
NOLAN: Sorry! But how are the numbers?
HOUSE: Her gynecologist told her there are good chances and that she will tell us more next week appointment. Its the 3 month so the chances of losing it are less from now on
NOLAN: That's good! You said "us" so good too! (smiling)
HOUSE: Do you have to do that?
NOLAN: Do what?
HOUSE: Analize every word I say… you may think is normal but is not!
NOLAN: You pay me for that!
HOUSE: No, I pay you to keep me away from drugs!
NOLAN: And for that I have to analyze everything you say!
HOUSE: Fine but don't tell me when you do it! It makes me feel weird!
NOLAN: Ok (laughing) So, how about we do a little recap and look forward. This last months have been challenging and the future is excited so… Please tell me 3 words than summarize the last events and 3 words for how you see your future (ready to write down)
HOUSE: Pizza, pain and no sex… (thinking) Crying, no sleep and mess
NOLAN: Im serious please! Take a moment and think! (With a disapproval face)
HOUSE: Fine… (thinking now for real) Lost, pain and hope (thinking again) Love, family and happiness (shutting up thinking what he just said) OMG you broke me! (getting up) Im one of those idiots now talking about hope and love!
NOLAN: Sit and shut up! (getting mad) You have come from a dark place, a lonely, lost, dark one; find the strength to keep going and now you see love, family and happiness! Thats what we wanted! You are doing great House!
HOUSE: Whats the prize? (resting importance since he was getting overwhelmed)
NOLAN: The prize is your family and happiness!
HOUSE: No, I mean the real prize… Like money, a block of gold? (joking but seeing Nolans face) Fine sorry!
NOLAN: I know you think you don't deserve it and that you are gonna lose it… but we will keep working on that! (smiling)
HOUSE: Great so in other words I will never get ride of you! (smiling with an ironic face) Gosh you really have to find your sense of humor somewhere!
NOLAN: I think we are done for today! (smiling) And tell Cuddy that Im here if she needs someone to talk, I would be honored!
HOUSE: Talk about what? (confused)
NOLAN: Abortion is hard House! You don't just forget about it! And if she doesn't address it, she won't be able to enjoy the pregnancy!
HOUSE: Are you gonna give me a commission or something?
NOLAN: Commission?
HOUSE: Yeah! You keep wanting to or treating everyone I know! (Getting up seeing Dc. Nolan disapproval face again) Fine, I will tell her! But she won't come, she is not very… I will tell her (walking out the door) Your turn! (Looking at Thirteen)
An hour later Thirteen was coming out of Dc. Nolan office and they ride back home. House stopped in front of Thirteens house
HOUSE: Home and safe!
THIRTEEN: Thanks!
HOUSE: You are sure you can be alone?
THIRTEEN: Yes! (getting out of the car) Night daddy! (blinking an eyes making House rolled his eyes)
It was around 8 when House arrived at Cuddys house and stopped outside for a moment just thinking about what Dc. Nolan had told him. He hated how that black idiot had the power to get into his mind.
He entered the house and heard Rachel crying.
RACHEL: I don't want to! (Crying like it was the end of the world)
CUDDY: Rachel please! You have to shower! (Arguing with the little girl)
HOUSE: What is the drama? (Peeking into the room)
CUDDY She doesnt want to shower don't know why (getting up with a tired face) How was today?
HOUSE: Fine (looking at the kid) You look awful! (Looking at Cuddy)
CUDDY Thanks! Just what I needed to hear! (Getting some clothes)
HOUSE: I meant to go rest I can handle her (grabbing Rachel clothes)
CUDDY Its ok (putting her hand on her face) I know therapy is bad for you and today she is… (looking exhausted at the kid)
HOUSE: Let me try!
CUDDY Fine (not having the energy to argue with him too)
Cuddy went out of Rachels room and sat at the couch, then stand up when she heard the water from the bathroom.
CUDDY What did you do? (Surprised since she had been almost half an hour trying to convince Rachel to shower)
HOUSE: I talk to her! We make a deal, right? (Looking at the little kid)
RACHEL: Yes! (smiling)
Cuddy got inside the bathroom and clean Rachel since she knew it was hard for House to knee with his leg. Then she put the pajama on and put her into bed. In that moment he saw House walking inside Rachels room with an ice cream in his hand
CUDDY What? Is 9 p.m.!
HOUSE: We made a deal! Ice-cream for shower! (Giving the kid the ice-cream)
CUDDY: Are you serious? She already had dinner!
HOUSE: So, this is a dissert! Whats the problem? (Not getting it)
CUDDY: I… never mind! (Relieved that at least she got her bath and stopped crying)
Half an hour later Rachel was sleeping and they were in the bedroom.
CUDDY: How was today?
HOUSE: Good! He wants to see you!
CUDDY: Why? Is something wrong? (worried)
HOUSE: No, he just has this challenge of treating everyone I know before the end of the year! (joking)
CUDDY: House! Im not in the mood (lying down and closing her eyes)
HOUSE: Fine, sorry! He thinks he can help you with your state (lying down too)
CUDDY: What state? (confused)
HOUSE: See, right there is the problem!
CUDDY: What do you mean? (Getting mad)
HOUSE: Youre pregnant and you keep acting like youre not!
CUDDY: Thats not true! (Sitting angrily)
HOUSE: It is!
CUDDY: I don't need a shrink!
HOUSE: So… I do but you don't! (Getting mad)
CUDDY: I haven't said that! (Getting more angry)
HOUSE: I just passing by the information… He is available if you want, and I think you need it but.. your choice! (Not wanting to argue)
They went in silence and fall sleep. Next morning Cuddy woke up with a lot of nauseas and felt awful.
The morning went by and around 4 House went to Wilsons office.
WILSON: What now? (Knowing it was something related to Cuddy)
HOUSE: Can't I just sit here because I like the chair?
WILSON: No, House!
HOUSE: Fine if you beg! (Breathing deep) Nolan wants to treat Cuddy for the abortion and pregnancy and all that…
WILSON: And Cuddy doesn't want to!
HOUSE: If you see the future… it will save us a lot of time you know! (Rolling his eyes)
WILSON: I just know Cuddy and how hard that must be for her to talk about! (Rolling his eyes)
HOUSE: So… What do I do?
WILSON: Tell Cuddy whatever Nolan told you
HOUSE: Besides the obvious! (annoyed)
WILSON: Wait and see what she decides! (Like it was obvious)
HOUSE: Wait?
WILSON: Yes, House! Is not like you can force her to go! You should know that!
HOUSE: Fine, thanks for nothing! (Walking out of the office)
"Nolan doesn't gain enough…"
HOUSE: Oh! By the way Nolan has this challenge of treating everyone I know before the end of the year so you may be next! (Walking out again)
WILSON: It wouldn't be a bad idea since I have to deal with you! (Getting back to his fails)
House had been in his private office most of the day and Thirteen was getting worried, so she went inside and sat in one of the chairs just like House did with Wilson.
HOUSE: Im the only one who can do that! (joking)
THIRTEEN: Do what? (Not getting it)
HOUSE: What do you want?
THIRTEEN: Make sure you are ok! Youre off today!
HOUSE: Cuddy… She is angry because I suggested for her to take therapy since she is pretending not to be pregnant at all!
THIRTEEN: And she said no!
HOUSE: Good girl! (Rolling his eyes)
THIRTEEN: And now you don't know what to do…
HOUSE: And now I should… (hoping she would give him an idea)
THIRTEEN: Be there for her and support whatever she decides? (Like it was obvious)
HOUSE: 2 votes so I guess Ill do that… Any ideas of how? (thinking)
THIRTEEN: Go give her something and tell her it's her choice
HOUSE: I already told her that
THIRTEEN: Tell her again!
House wen to the cafeteria and buy a muffin, just by the moment Wilson was buying something too.
HOUSE: He pays! (Walking out)
WILSON: Like always! (Rolling his eyes)
House went to Cuddys office and walked inside without saying anything trying to figure out Cuddys mood.
HOUSE: Peace offering! (Putting the muffin next to her laptop)
CUDDY: Thanks! (Grabbing the muffin) I will think about it (eating it)
HOUSE: Good! (sitting in silence while she ate and surprised she hadn't throwed up.. Since lately almost always whenever she ate something, she had nauseas)
CUDDY: It was good, thanks! (smiling)
HOUSE: Sure! Everything ok? (Seeing Cuddy grab her head)
CUDDY: Yeah, just a little dizzy don't worry! (Closing her eyes)
HOUSE: Must be the weather! Call if you need anything (getting up and leaving her alone since he didn't want to mess things up again and knowing she wouldn't talk about it)
The rest of the week was pretty normal, at least as normal as it could have been… And Monday 12 a.m. they were outside the gynecologist waiting for their call.