The Gift

[rslhilson]

Title: The Gift
Author: rslhilson
Rating: M (just in case)
Summary: House gives Wilson a gift...or two.
Spoilers: Please, stop reading here if you've been trying to stay in the dark about how the series might end.  Story is inspired by spoilers for possible Season 8 endings (speficically  this photo, this photo, and this episode title).  Also includes

Comments

[srsly_yes]

If only Shore and Company could come close to writing a script like your story I wouldn't mind if House became terminally ill. This was gorgeous. You hit all the right notes. *mems*

[rslhilson]

Thank you so much for your very kind review! I'm trying to prepare myself for an end in which House dies - I just don't know how I'll handle Wilson falling apart.
(PS - your icon! Guh).

[deelaundry]

This is wonderfully well-written, every reaction of Wilson's just right. Excellent use of the prompts. Though I don't want this to happen, you've captured the essence of how it would be if it did. Bravo.

[rslhilson]

Thank you - I'm so glad you found it IC!

[damigella_314]

What a wonderful story. So smart of House - giving Wilson a puppy, so he can't commit suicide once House is gone. Everything was perfect: Wilson's initial hesitation and his refusal of the dog (hence of House's impeding death), House's needing Wilson's prod about the bucket list to tackle the last hurdle.

A perfect fit with the picture, too.

[luridlurker]

I don't know. Why should a dog hinder one to do that?

And beside that nitpicking: love like that should end in suicide. I would be very disappointed in Wilson if he'd survive House more than two years. And vice versa.

But the heart is fickle and love fades. Fast.

[damigella_314]

Why should a dog hinder one to do that?
It doesn't. But what else can you do? House hopes that Wilson will feel that it is his duty to care for the dog House gave him' a dog like that will last 10+ years, and hopefully at the end of that Wilson won't be suicidal anymore.

should end in suicide
I'm happy that there's someone who shares my deepest thoughts. Long time no see hon :).

Plus, of course Wilson will be dead in his grave not more than two months after House is, dog or no dog. He basically says in the fic he would already be dead if it weren't for House. Two months and not two days since he has to organize a smooth transition for the new Head of Oncology and he doesn't want to start until House is no longer there.

[luridlurker]

he can't care for a puppy when he had a 10 hour work day. I do understand House's motives, of course. Wilson is rightfully angry as well. Also about the why now, why now becoming his lover when it has to end soon, when it will make sure that Wilson's hurt and grief will become unbearable?

About the other, I never thought you could be so romantic, braindriven as you are. Yeah, Wilson was near killing himself after Amber, I always thought so. He survived in coming back to House. Losing House will break him for good. Makes him a good person in my book. Even if it is very unrealistic. But fuck real life.

[writerdot]

I think if this is the way the show were to end, this is how I would want it to, sad as that thought is of House dying. You captured them both so beautifully, as always. Wonderful job.

[rslhilson]

Thanks very much. <3 (Very glad you used the sex stare icon, too :D)

[luridlurker]

that was a very heart-breaking story, rslhilson. Well written, well voiced. Thank you for the good cry. And what a dumb picture on a kennel's website can bring fourth...(and I find golden retrievers totally boring, House would too, I'm sure). If the series would end that way I would cry for days. I would be content because at last they acknowledge the one true love of their lives. But it would break me into pieces as well. Life sucks. Especially if you are House and Wilson.

[rslhilson]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for reading and reviewing!