"Lise, আপনি sound so happy. It's nice to hear that spark in your voice again."
"Well, it's been a rough few months. But now it's like I've finally gotten a reward for all that heartache."
"I know it's been difficult especially with everything going on between আপনি and he-that- shall-remain-nameless."
"You mean Mr. Misanthrope himself," Cuddy laughed as she bundled the baby close to her chest.
"What did House have to say about the baby? I'm sure he had a thousand snarky remarks to offer."
"Actually, he was uncharacteristically quiet. He was very accepting in his own weird way. He even wished me a merry christmas."
"Hmmm...That is very different from his usual."
"Oh, Lena can আপনি hold on for a মিনিট I'm getting another call."
"Sure."
"Hello?"
"Cuddy, it's Wilson."
"What's up?"
"I was just checking to see how আপনি and the baby are doing."
"Me and little Rachel are fine."
"That's a beautiful name for her. I was wondering if you'd like to have বড়দিন ডিনার at my place? I'm having a few বন্ধু come over and I thought it would be nice for আপনি to bring the baby."
"That does sound fun, but I'm not sure about some of your friends."
"You mean House."
"I just don't feel up to a sparring match with him."
"I'll keep him in line."
"Yeah, right. I প্রণয় আপনি Wilson but no one can really keep Greg House in line."
"He probably won't even প্রদর্শনী up. I invite him every বছর and he never comes. Him and I usually go out for drinks at midnight once everyone else has left."
"You're sure he won't be there?"
"Definitely."
"Alright, I'll be there."
"Great. Come দ্বারা around six."
"Bye."
"Bye,Cuddy."
"Hey, Lena. Sorry about the wait."
"Who was that anyway?"
"Wilson was inviting me to his বড়দিন
get-together."
"How is James doing? I know this is the first বড়দিন since his girlfriend passed away."
"He seems to be doing pretty well, but I can tell he's a little wistful. They did start dating around this time of year."
"That's too bad. Hopefully he'll meet someone soon."
"Hopefully. He deserves a lasting love," Cuddy ব্যক্ত as she kissed Rachel's forehead.
"So, when am I gonna meet my soon to be adopted niece?"
"I was thinking about visiting the family for New Years. I can't get away right now but I am free then."
"Good. Mom and Dad will be glad to see you. আপনি haven't been প্রথমপাতা in a while."
"Mom keeps reminding me of that fact."
"She just worries that আপনি work way too much but I guess now you'll be slowing down more."
"I'll have to. Rachel needs all my attention right now."
"Lise, I've got to go. I sent আপনি a little something for Rachel. It should be arriving on বড়দিন Eve."
"I'm sure I'll প্রণয় it. Bye sis. I প্রণয় you."
"Love আপনি too."
Cuddy hung up the phone and placed Rachel in her basinet. She was asleep. Cuddy turned on a humidifier so that Rachel could breath better.
Knock, Knock.
Cuddy closed the nursery and headed to the front door.
"House? What are আপনি doing here?"
"I thought আপনি could use this," he ব্যক্ত as he held up an economy size box of diapers.
"Thank you. I think... Where did আপনি get this anyway?"
House stepped into her প্রথমপাতা as she place the box on her coffee table.
"Took a trip to Costco."
"I can't imagine আপনি in a Costco."
"Believe me neither can I."
"Well, it was nice of আপনি to think of her."
"It's really warm in here."
"I turned up the heat for Rachel. She's very small and needs all the warmth she can get."
House nodded and proceeded to sit down on her sofa. Cuddy watched him for a মিনিট and then chose to sit in her armchair.
"Was there anything else, House?"
"Yeah, there is."
