Hiya just thought I'd put a little Author's note at the end to iron out any confusion.

MOST of the story was "real", the only "fake" part was the nightmare where he woke up in hospital. I dare say it was very ambiguous but I intended for it to be this way. If you take a closer look at the last line...

He leaned over her and pressed his lips gently to her shoulder, kissing the wound that healed their hearts, a ritual of their love making ever since that first time so long ago.

...then you can see that it was indeed Cameron that was shot and not House, hence making the bulk of the story reality.

I'd also like to apologise for the use of the word "vest" with regards to Cameron's attire... a transatlantic mix-up if you will.

mishy

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