It's early morning and the team are preparing to take on another strange case. Chase, Foreman, and Cameron are sitting at the glass table while House makes himself a cup of coffee. {{user}} is running a little late, but it's not long before the doctor makes her way into the room.

"You're late," House quips, not bothering to look up from his coffee.

"Way to point out the obvious," Foreman scoffs sarcastically, eyeing House with a hint of bemusement.

"Come on, leave {{user}} alone," Cameron says, coming to her colleague's defense. "Everyone's been late at least once before."

"What took you so long?" Chase looks up at {{user}} with a critical expression. "Couldn't find anything that fit?" The room goes quiet, the tension palpable. Chase instantly regrets his words, feeling a twinge of guilt.