Title: Broken Redux

Rating: T (for now…)

Paring: House/Chase

Summary: A House/Chase fanfic. This is a re-vamp of Season 6. It drops in right when House is trying to get dirt on Dr. Nolan. Slashy goodness to follow, so the whole Chase/Cameron relationship didn't take place during Season 5.

Please do NOT read if you don't like slash, male/male, etc.

Disclaimer: Sadly, as others feel, don't own any rights to House, Chase, or any other characters except for mine, which will show up later.

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~~Chapter 1~~

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House stared at the phone in disbelief. Pieces of the conversation with Wilson still floating around in his head.

"House, he called me…wanted to know about you…warn me that you would call for something…let him do his job…sorry, I can't help you."

He had underestimated Nolan, however, that would not deter him from his plan. A backup immediately entered his mind as he automatically reached for the phone again.

"Hello?" a groggy voice answered.

"I never pegged you as a drooler."

"What?" the voice was becoming more alert now.

"Although the nose twitch is very adorable."

"House?" the voice was now fully awake.

"Miss me, wombat?" he replied smirking, which could undeniably be heard through the phone.

He had a clear image of Chase springing up from his couch, where he was no doubt dozing, scanning the room clearly expecting House to somehow magically appear.

"I…I…how are you?" came the hesitant reply. Chase's brain was focusing, thoughts were now rapid running around.

Firstly, House was calling him. Undoubtedly, this was not the first call of the night made by the older physician. What could House want so badly that Wilson refused and then make him turn to Chase?

"Haven't you heard? I'm King of the Looney bin."

Typically, back in the old days, Chase would've rolled his eyes but this time he couldn't help a small smile from appearing on his face.

Getting the job in surgery was a great opportunity and kept him on his toes for the most part. However, every once in a while, a pang of unease would set in. Chase knew his missed Diagnostics but pushed it away the best he could, figuring that feeling was to be as expected.

He didn't know if this was made better or worse when the new "potentials" started coming to him, involving him again into House's world. Then he began to realize he was missing more than just the mind puzzling cases. Yes, he loved medicine and his career but this was more basic. And, of course, he kept in regular contact with Foreman and Cameron.

Honestly, though, he missed being around House. He'd grown to like the other man's personality, humor, crazy logic, and any other antics he was capable of. After spending all this time away, interacting with career driven doctors, House was a breath of fresh air.

"And the detox?"

A pause and instantly Chase knew something changed.

"Can't say I would love to do it again but I made it through. The leg still hurts but it's manageable with the new meds."

Yes, something changed. The honesty in House's voice confirmed it.

"I'm glad you're better." Chase genuinely replied. After another pause and for some unknown reason, he opened his mouth again. "I've…um, we've missed you."

"Well then" Chase could sense and hear House revert back again "good, I won't be the only one to benefit. I need you to do something and if you help, I can be back there in 24 hours and balance can be restored to the universe."

"House, wait…" he couldn't even begin to know what idea was to follow but knew agreeing was not an option.

"I mean, Cuddy couldn't have destroyed the department already."

In true House fashion, once he is trying to rope someone into his plan, he doesn't allow anytime to pause of consideration.

"House, listen you have to…"

"Here's what I need you to do. There's a know-it-all shrink that I need to know all about. Particularly his extra-marital activities…"

"Stop! Please House, just stop for a moment and listen to me."

Half amazed and surprised, his request was obeyed.

'Well, it's now or never.'

"You know that I've had no issues breaking into patient's homes, offices, and whatever else you've asked for. But this isn't some random case, involving some random person. This is about your life and your well-being. And I know you well enough that before you called me, you called Wilson who obviously turned you down. And it doesn't matter that he said no or even why he chose to. I'm completely willing to help but not like this. You need to get better House. It's too much of a waste if you don't."

While the words were pouring out, he was pretty sure that he would've ended up talking to thin air for a while. After all, House was not known for having patience while listening to motivational type speeches.

"Well, gee golly Robbie, I didn't think about it that way until you said it like that. Is it really that hard for you people just to simply say no without the Danny Tanner speech?" was all that was said before Chase click and a dial tone.

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Remember…be kind…and rewind - oh wait, sorry, I meant review :) (bad joke, I know)

This is my first stab at fanfiction, so some feedback would be cool. Thanks!