On further reflection, I think it was more that it was hard to envision what Nathanson was like when he and House were together as opposed to how he is now - obviously (attempting to be, at least) more well adjusted and pleasant to people. I find it hard to believe House would hang out with anyone whose well adjusted so showing how Nathanson wasn't well adjusted when he and House were together would be important. Otherwise, he's very 3D in the current situation. He makes a nice foil for Wilson.
I totally feel your pain, though, about showing two other character's interaction from a third party's narration. It's confoundingly difficult.
But MAJOR PROPS for sticking to one POV. I prefer my stories to keep one narrator (unless there is an obvious reason for switching - and an obvious place in which to do it) because it seems to keep a much tighter, clearer focus on the matter. You could have easily jumped narration to make things easier on yourself and you didn't and that's awesome.
So. Heh. Again (and sorry about being long winded) - really lovely story.
I totally feel your pain, though, about showing two other character's interaction from a third party's narration. It's confoundingly difficult.
But MAJOR PROPS for sticking to one POV. I prefer my stories to keep one narrator (unless there is an obvious reason for switching - and an obvious place in which to do it) because it seems to keep a much tighter, clearer focus on the matter. You could have easily jumped narration to make things easier on yourself and you didn't and that's awesome.
So. Heh. Again (and sorry about being long winded) - really lovely story.
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