House and Cameron lay curled up on the couch for the evening, her laid across his chest as was commonplace whilst at the other side of the room Wilson sat in his lazy-boy letting his mind fester over today’s events. Though he was concerned about the missing narcotics his mind continued to drift to Cuddy and his lost love and the warmth that was missing on his own chest.

Wilson’s phone vibrated again. He sighed wondering what else could go wrong and he was surprised to see Cuddy’s name on his screen.

He opened his cell, “Hi.”

“Hi.” She answered softly and then sighed. “I’m sorry. I’m so sorry, James.”

He could feel House and Cameron watching him.

“Fine.” He said somewhat distantly and still hurt.

“James please you mean a lot to me… and I think… I think I’d like for you too mean more.” She murmured softly.

“Where are you?”

“Still at the hotel.”

“I’ll be round in a minute. See you later.” He said hanging up. He closed his cell and looked over at the couple in the room to see them grinning at him knowingly. “That was…” their smile continued, “…so I’m just gonna…” He stood. “…Yeah.” And with that he was gone from the room.

Cameron giggled softly, “That was kind of cute.” She said into House’s chest.

“Nope, it was excellent because it means we get the house to ourselves.” He said with a grin and pinned her to the couch beneath him.

“You genius.” She said kissing him deeply.

Wilson arrived at the hotel door and knocked gently.

Cuddy appeared moments later with her make up gone and cheeks glistening with tears.

“Hey, hey.” He said hugging her waist and leading her into the room. “I’m here.”

“I’m sorry I just freaked out.” She said wrapping her arms around him holding onto him tightly.

He led her to the bed and sat her down gently. “I’m here.”

“I want to try this. I want to try us properly. If you still want to.”

“I wouldn’t have driven over here in under ten minutes if I didn’t want to.” He said with a smile.

She smiled back through her tears and kissed him softly. They stripped and fell into bed with every intention not to get out until late tomorrow morning.

House slipped from the bed as soon as Cameron had fallen asleep. He stole into Wilson’s study and looked up his contacts.

“Hello?” a voice murmured drearily.

“Did you steal the narcotics?” he growled.

“What?!”

“It’s House. Did you steal narcotics from the clinic to sweeten the deal with your contact inside?”

“Jesus no! I loathe the fact that you even made me talk to the guy again so why the hell would I go to the trouble of dropping back into that dark place again?”

“So you didn’t steal anything?” House asked.

“I didn’t even know anything was missing until you called.” He answered matter of factly.

“So what was the favour he owed you and has he agreed to screw with that dickhead?” he spat down the phone, his loathing towards Brian as evident as when he ask the favour of Foreman.

“If you must know I saved his life, he was shot and I used what little medical knowledge I had at the time to save his life. He got life for killing the guy that shot him so he’s well and truly stuck in there but he still owes me. He said he’ll check with the guys in Brian’s block but there shouldn’t be a problem.” He answered fully.

House nodded. “Right. No problem. And by the way Wilson’s going to ask you about the missing narcotics I kind of spilled the beans when it comes to this arrangement. Allie thinks I’m stupid but I’m sure she’s thankful too. Catch you later.”

“Yeah, sure whatever House. Thanks so much.” He said sarcastically and hung up.

House set down the phone and enjoyed the silence for a moment, listening to the sound of his breathing before he realised that something else was filling the dark night. Standing he hobbled as fast as he could to his bedroom and to the sounds Cameron made in her sleep.

He smiled hearing her moaning his name sweetly. He stood there watching over her with pride in his eyes. Who knew he could turn nightmares into dreams?

As carefully as possible he crept back into bed with her and hugged her tightly.

“Greg?” She asked half asleep.

“I’m here baby. Just had to walk a bit and find my pills.” He said kissing her temple gently.

“Okay.” She murmured into his chest. “Love you.”

“I love you too.” He replied dearly and cradled her until she slept before falling into slumber himself.