Next morning they wake up and Lisa seems sad. ‘If you’re like this because of what happened last night... there’s no need... I don’t wanna put you in a hurry… I’m sorry if I went too fast…’ He says.
‘No, Lucas... it wasn’t you... I’m sorry.’ She has been thinking the whole night about what she really wants, and it’s not fair for Lucas at all, but she doesn’t wanna lose House again. ‘Lucas I’m so so sorry, and you don’t deserve this, but I have to go. I know you will hate me after this, but I... need him. I’m sorry.’ Cuddy takes her stuff and goes out of the house to the train station.

After her words, House went back home and went to bed immediately. He’s not going to the hospital today, he is lost now and he has to go on alone... again...


When Cuddy gets to the train station, she takes the first train to Princeton, and a few hours later she gets there. Without thinking twice, she takes a taxi and goes to his house. It is still early and she doesn't think he has gone to the hospital. When Lisa reaches the door, she doubts for a moment, but finally knocks.
House is asleep but the sound of the door wakes him up. He doesn't feel like getting up and remains in his bed. It must be Wilson feeling curious about what happened eventually.
Lisa knocks and rings the bell again and again, but he doesn’t answer. She’s afraid he has done something stupid. Cuddy goes to the window of his room and sees a figure in bed. She knocks at the window.
Angry and without moving he answers. ‘Wilson, if you come for gossip you can go now!!! I'm not in the mood!!!’
She knocks again. ‘House…’
When he hears her voice, he turns around and gets out of bed as fast as he can to open the window. ‘W-what are you doing here?’
‘The same you did last night... with a different result, I hope.’
He’s confused and frowns. ‘What... I... I don't understand you...’
Lisa sighs. ‘I love you.’
‘You... but... last night you said... well...’ He sighs. ‘Come in, I'll open the door...’
House goes to the main door and opens it. He is so confused. Last night she made him know that he didn’t have any chance and now she says that she loves him.

Cuddy comes in and looks at him. She doesn't know what to do now. House closes the door behind her and sighs. ‘How come that you changed your mind?’
‘Last night it wasn't fair for Lucas, but if I stayed, it wouldn't have been fair for either of us...’
‘So, what am I supposed to do now? What are we?’ Asks House confused.
‘I guess that... two people who need each other...’ She stares at him.
It's a relief hearing that. It is certainly the best sentence House has heard in weeks.
He approaches to her and kisses her gently.
‘I’ve missed you.’ Says Lisa hugging him.
‘I've missed you too... I'm so sorry, you don't know how much I regret saying those awful things to you... I didn't believe them... I just wanted the best for you.’
‘I know.’ She caresses his face. ‘It hurt so much... I don’t wanna talk about it, let’s forget all those things...’
He hugs her strongly. ‘I guess I just can say: thanks for being here and... I love you Lisa...’
‘I am where I want to be right now and with whom I want to be.’


They remain thus for a while.
‘I should go home...’ Says Lisa. House looks at her and nods.
‘You know this is still your home, too.’
She smiles and gives him a sweet kiss. They go to the door.
‘How did you come here?’
‘By train and then I took a taxi.’
‘Give me a minute and I'll take you home. I lost you once and I won't let you escape again.’
‘Actually you lost me twice...’
‘My fault...’
He goes to his bedroom, gets dressed and takes two helmets.


They get to her home. ‘Are we going together to the hospital?’ Asks House.
‘I still have the day off, but you don’t... so yes, we should go to the hospital. And I should call Lucas... I think I owe him an apology.’
He nods. ‘Right...’ He feels sorry for Lucas 'cause he's lost a great person but, as master Jagger said: you can't always get what you want... unless you're House!!
‘Okay. Let me change my clothes and we can go.’


They go to the hospital and get into the elevator to go to their offices. ‘I’m going to call Lucas... I’ll see you when I’m done.’
‘Okay...’ House gives her a quick kiss before the doors open and he goes to Wilson's office. She smiles, goes to her office and picks up the phone. ‘... Lucas?’
‘Yeah...?’
‘Where... are you?’
‘Apparently... where you left me.’
‘Lucas, I’m sorry... ‘
‘No, you’re not... I guess that now you’re with whom you want to be... I don’t blame you. I tried and I failed...’
‘Lucas... you didn’t fail, it was great to be with you...’
‘All I wanted was to make you happy, and I couldn’t... I don’t know if he deserves you but if House is who can do it I won’t stop him...’
‘Thank you...’
‘It’s nothing... you know where I am if you need me...and if I hear that House does something wrong to you... He will need a good hiding place.’
She smiles slightly. ‘Thank you Lucas... you know I am here for you too.’
‘I know...’



To be continued...



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