[HOUSE] Make Me Believe 2/4
Make Me Believe
Cameron, House/Cameron, 940 words, PG-13,
Wasn't this her one chance to leave all of this, including him, behind?
Part 1 |
She steps out of the cab into the bright, crisp afternoon weather and turns to pull her luggage out of the cab. She waves to the cab driver as he drives off, leaving her standing on the sidewalk. She turns to stare at her parent’s brick brownstone, memories of her childhood flooding back to her in cascading visions. She has always loved this part of Boston, with its endless rows of brownstones on shady, tree lined streets. Over the years, the Back Bay has grown busier but it is still one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the city.
Closing her eyes, she inhales the air and sighs contentedly. She really needs to make an effort to come home more often. Here she feels balance, secure. No long days chasing after House, no more second guessing, no doubts. After Danny died she had spent a month with her parents simply coping and she remembers that time as being one the last quiet times she had before leaving for New Jersey.
Picking up her bag, she climbs the steps to the house, pulling out her keys as she went. Opening the door, she swings her head around the door calling out, “Hello, Mom. I’m home.”
He mother sticks her head out of the kitchen into the hallway, “Allison! You’re here.” She rushes down the hallway and engulfs her daughter in a hug. Allison closes her eyes at her mother’s touch and hugs her back. She has missed this.
“So good to see you,” her mother pulls back and stares at her. “You look exhausted, have you been eating?”
Allison laughs, “Yes, I’m eating. I’m fine, Mom, really.”
“Well, you don’t just come home without a reason.” Her mother spoke as she links her arm through her daughter’s, steering them both towards the kitchen “Something’s going on.”
“Well, I have an opportunity that came up here in the area and I thought it was worth checking out.” She snags an apple off a bowl on the counter and bites into it.
“I thought you were happy in New Jersey. Has something happened?”
Allison chews her apple thoughtfully. What was she going to tell her mother? That she has fallen in love with someone who is completely damaged, completely arrogant, and has shown no desire for her, well except for that kiss. He had definitely returned her kiss, no doubts about that. She sighs inwardly, yes something has happened and she’s not sure she can handle the nothing as a result.
“Nothing’s happened. I’ve learned so much from Doctor House but I’ve been asked to interview for a position in my specialty.” She shrugs. “It seems like something worth checking into.”
Her mother nods, satisfied. “Your father and brother will be home soon, wash up and we’ll eat.”
Allison does as her mother ask, wondering if she
really was doing the right thing.
&
House stands over her desk, tossing papers haphazardly to the left and right. Foreman ignores him as he continues to read his newspaper and Chase just stares at the mess that is being created.
“What exactly are you looking for?” He asks, as he sips from his coffee mug.
“Cameron’s lying and I intend to find out why.”
“So you think she just left it lying on her desk for you to find?”
Foreman looks up as Chase said this and smirks before returning to his paper. House doesn’t bother looking up as he makes a face, “See, she wrote down her flight information. She’s going to Boston.”
The paper rustles as Foreman places it on the table. “Considering that she told us that she was going home, I would be surprised if it said anything else. House, why does it even matter?”
House ignores him and continues to stare at the writing on the slip of paper. He picks up his cane and moves toward his office, “I wonder…”
Foreman just shakes his head and picks the paper back up again. He doesn’t care what Cameron is hiding but it is still amusing to watch House scurry around trying to figure it out.
Point one for Cameron.
&
Allison sits in the waiting area of Doctor Stone’s office and smiles as her receptionist indicates that she should go in. Rachel Stone greets her and asks her if she wants anything to
drink. She declines and waits, tucking her hands neatly over the folder that contains her CV.
Doctor Stone outlines the program and gives her a detailed description of the job and the expectations. “I have to say, Doctor Cameron, we are very excited that you would consider us. Now that we understand that you are immediately available, we will do everything we can to accommodate you in your move back to the area.”
Allison stares at her, puzzlement showing on her face, at her words. “I’m sorry; I don’t understand what you mean about immediate availability.”
Rachel looks at her, “Oh, I spoke with your boss this morning, he seemed extremely pleasant. Doctor House told me that he knew how excited you were about moving back to Boston and he was sorry that he was going to lose such a valued member of his team. He wishes you nothing but the best and hopes that we understand what an asset we are potentially gaining.”
Allison wasn’t sure what to say, she feels completely stunned. House knew, he knew, and was doing everything he could to make it easier for her to leave. Should she be so surprised?
And for one moment, things became clear.
“I’m looking forward to the challenge. When do you need me to start?"
&
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Cameron, House/Cameron, 940 words, PG-13,
Wasn't this her one chance to leave all of this, including him, behind?
Part 1 |
She steps out of the cab into the bright, crisp afternoon weather and turns to pull her luggage out of the cab. She waves to the cab driver as he drives off, leaving her standing on the sidewalk. She turns to stare at her parent’s brick brownstone, memories of her childhood flooding back to her in cascading visions. She has always loved this part of Boston, with its endless rows of brownstones on shady, tree lined streets. Over the years, the Back Bay has grown busier but it is still one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the city.
Closing her eyes, she inhales the air and sighs contentedly. She really needs to make an effort to come home more often. Here she feels balance, secure. No long days chasing after House, no more second guessing, no doubts. After Danny died she had spent a month with her parents simply coping and she remembers that time as being one the last quiet times she had before leaving for New Jersey.
Picking up her bag, she climbs the steps to the house, pulling out her keys as she went. Opening the door, she swings her head around the door calling out, “Hello, Mom. I’m home.”
He mother sticks her head out of the kitchen into the hallway, “Allison! You’re here.” She rushes down the hallway and engulfs her daughter in a hug. Allison closes her eyes at her mother’s touch and hugs her back. She has missed this.
“So good to see you,” her mother pulls back and stares at her. “You look exhausted, have you been eating?”
Allison laughs, “Yes, I’m eating. I’m fine, Mom, really.”
“Well, you don’t just come home without a reason.” Her mother spoke as she links her arm through her daughter’s, steering them both towards the kitchen “Something’s going on.”
“Well, I have an opportunity that came up here in the area and I thought it was worth checking out.” She snags an apple off a bowl on the counter and bites into it.
“I thought you were happy in New Jersey. Has something happened?”
Allison chews her apple thoughtfully. What was she going to tell her mother? That she has fallen in love with someone who is completely damaged, completely arrogant, and has shown no desire for her, well except for that kiss. He had definitely returned her kiss, no doubts about that. She sighs inwardly, yes something has happened and she’s not sure she can handle the nothing as a result.
“Nothing’s happened. I’ve learned so much from Doctor House but I’ve been asked to interview for a position in my specialty.” She shrugs. “It seems like something worth checking into.”
Her mother nods, satisfied. “Your father and brother will be home soon, wash up and we’ll eat.”
Allison does as her mother ask, wondering if she
really was doing the right thing.
&
House stands over her desk, tossing papers haphazardly to the left and right. Foreman ignores him as he continues to read his newspaper and Chase just stares at the mess that is being created.
“What exactly are you looking for?” He asks, as he sips from his coffee mug.
“Cameron’s lying and I intend to find out why.”
“So you think she just left it lying on her desk for you to find?”
Foreman looks up as Chase said this and smirks before returning to his paper. House doesn’t bother looking up as he makes a face, “See, she wrote down her flight information. She’s going to Boston.”
The paper rustles as Foreman places it on the table. “Considering that she told us that she was going home, I would be surprised if it said anything else. House, why does it even matter?”
House ignores him and continues to stare at the writing on the slip of paper. He picks up his cane and moves toward his office, “I wonder…”
Foreman just shakes his head and picks the paper back up again. He doesn’t care what Cameron is hiding but it is still amusing to watch House scurry around trying to figure it out.
Point one for Cameron.
&
Allison sits in the waiting area of Doctor Stone’s office and smiles as her receptionist indicates that she should go in. Rachel Stone greets her and asks her if she wants anything to
drink. She declines and waits, tucking her hands neatly over the folder that contains her CV.
Doctor Stone outlines the program and gives her a detailed description of the job and the expectations. “I have to say, Doctor Cameron, we are very excited that you would consider us. Now that we understand that you are immediately available, we will do everything we can to accommodate you in your move back to the area.”
Allison stares at her, puzzlement showing on her face, at her words. “I’m sorry; I don’t understand what you mean about immediate availability.”
Rachel looks at her, “Oh, I spoke with your boss this morning, he seemed extremely pleasant. Doctor House told me that he knew how excited you were about moving back to Boston and he was sorry that he was going to lose such a valued member of his team. He wishes you nothing but the best and hopes that we understand what an asset we are potentially gaining.”
Allison wasn’t sure what to say, she feels completely stunned. House knew, he knew, and was doing everything he could to make it easier for her to leave. Should she be so surprised?
And for one moment, things became clear.
“I’m looking forward to the challenge. When do you need me to start?"
&
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