Previously on In Mayfield:
A few kisses had been shared before Cuddy felt House’s penis starting to erect. Even with his pants on, she gasped the moment it totally did and even brushed on her thigh. Once he had a hold on Cuddy’s panty, he slowly began dragging it down but halfway between her waist and knees, Rachel began to stir, as if disturbed by the slow movement causing the bed to wobble. Their kiss was broken then as House let go of her underwear underneath the velvet gown before they both looked at the baby who they’re afraid to be awaken.

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They looked at Rachel for awhile as the baby made its slow arm waving while House was still on top of Cuddy. Even if they don’t say it out loud, they are somehow disturbed and annoyed that Rachel was about to wake up any moment now, ending their just starting intimacy.
House: She’s not gonna wake up, is she?
Cuddy chuckled and looked back at him and he did as well.
Cuddy: I don’t know...
She glanced back at the baby, who now went back to a deep sleep, and he took advantage to lean down and kissed her neck down to her collarbone. Feeling the bristle of his beard, she closed her eyes as her hand held his head again. He lifted his head up and met her lips with his before Cuddy pulled him a few centimeters away.
Cuddy: Not a good idea…
House: I was just about to pull down your panty awhile ago, now you’re telling me this isn’t a good idea?
Cuddy: I know but I’m tired, House…
He sighed and got on his feet letting Cuddy sat back on the bed and took the clothes on the bedside table.
Cuddy: I’ll go and change…
House nodded as Cuddy stood in front of him and before giving him a quick kiss and heads to the bathroom to change.

Moments later, Cuddy had her back leaned down on House’s side chest. She was facing outside with her curly hair sprawled on his broad shoulder. Her left hand was being held by his left, which was on the headboard of the couch, as well as the right one was resting just below her navel and she had her legs straight on the length of the couch. House, on the other hand, was beside her, almost behind actually, with his feet touching the hardwood floor as usual. He placed his right arm loosely on the armrest while the left, like what had been mentioned, held Cuddy’s. He was looking straight to the sleeping baby as no words were spoken between them.
Cuddy: How’d you get here by the way? You’re not supposed to be out as easy as that…
House: Pitt got my mom’s call. Worried as he is, got me and we head out using the back door of Mayfield.
Cuddy: Got you?
Cuddy faced him letting her left hand go from his.
Cuddy: Or you begged Pitt to bring you along?
House: Begged? --- Greg House never beg, I forced him to tag me along.
He said it with a cunning smirk matched with a quick eyebrow raise that made Cuddy smile. His eyes followed her as she had her feet touched the hardwood too. She was looking at Rachel with a smile not knowing House was looking at every detail of her face as well. Uneasy with it, Cuddy looked back at him again.
Cuddy: What?
House: Nothing…
Cuddy: Well, I have something…
House: Really? Go on mistress…
Cuddy held his hand and began stroking it.
Cuddy: I’m… bringing in Cate Milton to be your doctor in mental rehab…
House’s face dropped as he removed his hand that was being held by Cuddy and stood up.
House: I’ll better get going… Pitt will be here anytime now to get me back in Mayfield.
Cuddy stood up just beside him before holding his arm that made him turn to face her.
House: You’re going to urge me to fold, aren’t you?
Cuddy: Will you?
House: No…
House tried to walk out but Cuddy pulled him back. As they looked into each other’s eyes, silence owned them but it was disturbed again when a knock sounded up. The door slowly opened and they both looked at Pitt who peeped in.
Pitt: Uhm, got to go…
House nodded and Pitt went out leaving the two alone again. He didn’t bother to say any word as Cuddy loosely let her hand fall before he went out, following his doctor.

Cuddy found herself leaning on the porch rail of Blythe’s vacation house that same night. It was nearly dawn as she watched Wilson used the empty village road away. The front door opened and there was House, about to leave again. He walked straight to stay beside her.
Cuddy: I’m sorry about earlier…
House: I’m sorry I overreacted…
Both turned to face the other before Cuddy found her self under his warm embrace. It was when she realized, she wasn’t the one who pulled him closer but it was House who did it this time.
House: Hey…
Cuddy pulled back and looked straight to his piercing blue eyes.
House: Promise me you’ll see me…
Cuddy: <chuckled> Since when did I didn’t?
House smirked and freed her from his arms when Pitt walked out the house. He made his way to the car letting Pitt be the one standing beside Cuddy now.
Pitt: He’s okay…
Cuddy: I hope so… ---- How was the…
Pitt: <sighed> Declining…
Cuddy: He doesn’t want Cate…
Pitt: I already told you… But if you think she can help him, go ahead. Out of the blue, I now give my trust on you.
Cuddy made a quick glance at House who was now in the front seat of the car. Pitt gave her a tap on the shoulder before heading to his car as well. As the car goes north, Cuddy got her phone and dialed Cate’s number again.