A clinic of sorts

[arubikscomplex]

There is a white board sitting in the lobby with the following message on it:

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[chapter02]

Wilson wanders by and stops at the sign. He stares at the room number for a couple moments. "Well, that's not *my* room number. So who are you picking on now?"

[arubikscomplex]

"Picking on someone? Moi? I am offended that you would even suggest such a thing." House gives Wilson his best innocent look -- which never fools anyone, but it's fun to pretend anyway.

[chapter02]

Of course Wilson isn't fooled. Anyone who's known House for more than five minutes wouldn't be fooled. "Nice try."

He's still curious, though. "So, who is it?"

[arubikscomplex]

"Cameron. She works for me, she gets to have clinic hours, too. I was going to send them to your room, but the point of diverting them was so I wouldn't be bothered. And since I'm in your room sometimes, too..." He waggles his eyebrows and gives Wilson a leering look.

[justoneheart]

Joan stops to take in the sign. She'd like to do something useful around here, even just to occupy her thoughts-- so she can't think about him.

"Well," she says, wringing her hands in her dress as she turns to House. "I don't suppose you need a nurse?"

[arubikscomplex]

House watches her hands instead of her face, eyebrows raised a little, "Not if you're going to be doing that the whole time. I don't need nervous nurses."

[justoneheart]

She stops immediately, releasing the fabric and letting her hands rest at her sides.

If possible, she stands a little straighter, holds her head just that much higher. "I assure you, sir, that will not be a problem."

[arubikscomplex]

"Whatever. What's your name?" House rests his cane on the ground again, folding his hands over the handle and giving Joan an assessing look. "What experience do you have?"

[born2bebad]

Here's a small bohogirl raising her eyebrow at the sign.

"Free, huh? I'd take advantage of that if there were actually any use for money here."

[arubikscomplex]

House eyes her with some appreciation, "Full body exams are complimentary for new patients. What do you have?"

[born2bebad]

Mimi turns that eyebrow on House, grinning. "I might consider it, then. And I've got lots of stuff."

[arubikscomplex]

"Disease wise, what do you have? And please, make it something fun and interesting and hard to cure. I love a good challenge."

[imyourmummy]

A little head peeks around the doorway, and watches House interestedly as he twirls the cane. A few moments later Jamie is standing near House for a better look, his mother entering a few moments behind him. He grins. "Hi, House!"

[arubikscomplex]

House gives Jamie one of his rare smiles and ruffles the kid's hair, "Hey kid. What're you up to? If you're not making trouble, I haven't taught you well enough."

[imyourmummy]

Jamie laughs and Nancy shakes her head, looking amused despite herself. "Oh, you've taught him well enough." She eyes the flyer before asking, "What are you up to now, Dr. House?"