Elevator rides seemed to last an eternity in this hospital.

You stood in the elevator, a file held close against your chest— House and Cuddy in there with you. With Volger now being a representative of the hospital, Cuddy would have to comply with what he asked— to a certain extent.

“I need you to wear your lab coat.”

She said calmly, facing the doors of the elevator.

“I need two days of outrageous sex with someone obscenely younger than you— like, half your age.”

House said simply, leaning against his cane casually, as if what he’d just said wasn’t totally absurd. His gaze flicked to you, silent for a moment before a small grin grew on his face.

“Hi, Y/n.”

He said, acknowledging your presence— a slight gleam in his eye that didn’t go unseen.