"They're late!" House grumbled while pacing in front of Cameron who was sitting on a bench reading a magazine. Both were at the airport waiting for Wilson and Cuddy to arrive.
"It's only been 20 minutes Greg. Sit down, this pacing surely isn't doing any good to your leg." she said attempting to make him stop.
"I'm fine."
"But you're driving me crazy so please sit down."she pleaded him looking up from the magazine.
House did as he was told and sat across from her. After a moment of looking around, House grew bored and began tapping his cane on the floor. Cameron darted her eyes to him in a threatening way.
House didn't notice that and continued to tap his cane until he felt something hit his chest.
"Hey." he growled rubbing the spot the water bottle had hit him. "What did you do that for?"
"Told you you were driving me crazy but you wouldn't listen." she said, smiling innocently.
House glared at her and opened his mouth to reply to her but quickly shut it as he saw Cuddy and Wilson walking towards them with their suitcases.
"Finally." he grumbled and stood up. Cameron looked up and smiled at the pair as she stood up, putting the magazine away and the water bottle she had thrown at House.
"What took you so long?" he asked angrily. "Were you hitting on the stewardess?"
"I can't believe I really missed you." Wilson said in disbelief shaking his head.
"It's okay to miss me. Just don't let Cuddy know about it." he winked.
Cuddy rolled her eyes but smiled when Cameron appeared from behind House.
"Allison." Cuddy exclaimed hugging her. "How are you feeling?"
"Tired." Cameron chuckled and put her hand on her back trying to sooth the pain that was there. "Back hurts like h3ll."
Cuddy smiled a sympathetic smile at her wishing to have to complain about the same aches in the future.
"Then what are we still standing here? Let's get home." House announced limping to the direction of the car park.
"Do you have plans for later? Because I really want to show you the house we bought and the nursery, it's so beautiful. David and Booth helped carrying everything since House and I couldn't lift heavy furniture." Cameron told them as they followed House.
"Sure, we'll come by for dinner if it's okay?" Cuddy answered.
"Perfect." Cameron smiled.
XX
Brooke was sitting on a bench reading a book at the playground while Beth was playing with other children.
Brooke looked up to make sure that Beth was alright and still nearby when someone sat next to her. She didn't bother to look at the person to know who it was.
"I'm glad to see you around here again." he said looking at a girl who was playing with Beth.
Brooke looked at him and smiled. He was, like Brooke would say, hot. He was wearing worn out jeans and a white t-shirt with a blue shirt. His brown eyes matched with the color of his short hair. She had met him a week ago when she had volunteered to look after Beth one afternoon. Since then Brooke came here as much as possible to see him.
"I'm glad to see you too."
"What are you reading?" he asked looking at the book in her hands.
"It's called 'The Gun Seller'." she said showing him the book cover. "It's really good."
He nodded and looked back at the girls unsure of what to so next.
"Your sister and Beth are getting along very well." Brooke commented, breaking the uncomfortable silence.
"Yeah." he smiled. "Katy loves making new friends."
"So listen," he began. "I was thinking maybe we could.."
A sudden honk and someone calling for Brooke interrupted him. Brooke turned towards the car and saw Both waving.
"I'm sorry. I have to go." she apologized.
"Beth! Come on, time to go home." she called for the girl.
"Oh, is that your dad?" he asked, trying to cover his disappointment.
"No." she laughed. "That's Booth. He's my mom's boyfriend."
"Ah."
"Brooke are we coming back tomorrow?" Beth asked as she came running towards them with Katy behind her.
"We'll see." she answered as she gave the little girl her jacket.
Beth put on her jacket and said goodbye to Katy before running towards Booth who was leaning against his car waiting for them.
"Well, I guess I better go too now." she smiled sadly at him. He nodded.
"We'll be here tomorrow." he added quickly, hoping she would be there too. She nodded.
"Bye Brooke."
"Bye Peter."
XX
It was 7 o'clock when Cuddy and Wilson rang the doorbell to House and Cameron's new home. Cameron opened the door and greeted them, letting them in.
"Did you have difficulties getting here?" she asked as they stood in the entry.
"No, not at all." Wilson replied taking off his coat.
"Good." she smiled. "Come on. Greg is in the living room." she said entering the living room and putting Wilson and Cuddy's coats on the couch. The living room was big and there weren't many furnitures yet except for a a white couch, television and a basket filled with DvD's and Cd's with a sliding door leading to the backyard.
"Dinner will be ready in half an hour. How about I show you the house?" Cameron asked excitedly. House rolled his eyes and took another sip of his beer.
"Sure." Cuddy responded and followed Cameron back into the hallway leaving House and Wilson alone.
Wilson sat down next to House on the couch and sighed loudly. House looked at him out of the corner of his eye.
"What's up?" House asked.
"Nothing." Wilson lied.
"Shoot." House pushed knowing his friend was lying.
"I don't want to bother you with this."
"Yeah sure, that's why you sighed so loudly. And since when won't you gossip anymore."
"Just don't tell anyone." he begged. Taking a deep breath, he continued. "Lisa..she wants to have a baby, but..but I'm not sure if I'm ready to be a father. We just married and I thought we'd have a few years before starting a family."
"Why don't you tell her?" House asked.
"I can't!" Wilson exclaimed and got up, pacing in front of House. "You know she's had the wish to get pregnant for a few years now. I..I can't just tell her 'no'. And it's not like I don't want any children, just not now."
House nodded knowing exactly that Cuddy's wish to have a baby was big. She had asked him once for his opinion on a potential sperm donation and giving her shots.
"I'm not the right person to talk to about this." House grumbled.
"Why not? You're going to be a father. You should tell me I should give it a chance and start a family."
"I can't."
"Why not?" Wilson hissed, looking at House.
"Because I had no choice but to accept that I'll have a baby." he hissed back and got up, leaving Wilson alone in the living room. Wilson's eyes widened, having forgotten about how unexpected Cameron had gotten pregnant. He sighed and let himself fall onto the couch, thinking about House and Lisa.