Roses in Clover (PG)

[deelaundry]

Posted to house_wilson and housefic

Title: Roses in Clover
Author: Dee Laundry
Characters: House, Wilson, character from "Frozen"
Rating: PG
Words: 849
Summary: It's about making connections.
Notes: Spoilers through episode 4-11, "Frozen." Future fic; dialogue only. Custom written for lilallisun in support of The Robert Sean Leonard Birthday Charity Drive. You too can have your own custom fic, art, or vid; see here for details. Thank you to nightdog_barks for the beta.

Ever since Wilson broke up with Amber, he's been a total pain in the ass.

House, I'll admit I owe you one, but things are a bit busy here at the South Pole. Have you thought about finding a therapist on the same continent?

I don't need a therapist.

Uh huh.

Oh, shut up. This is just a follow-up call to see how my patient's recovery is going.

We're ignoring the facts that I've been recovered for weeks now, and that when I had that fever two days after you treated me, you foisted me off on an internist.

Right.

Got it.

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Ever since I broke up with Amber, House has been a total pain in the ass.

You know, the video feed to Antarctica can't be cheap. Have you considered finding someone local to talk to?

I had someone local several months ago, and then things got better and I didn't need the visits any more.

And now you think you don't need to go back?

I can't go back.

Resistance is --

No, I mean I can't go back. She won't see me as a patient any more.

Oh.

Because House slept with her.

I see. And she thinks it's a conflict of interest.

Not exactly. She says she has too many of her own issues with House now to be objective about mine.

---

Back to Wilson's pain-in-the-ass-ness. Since The Bitch blew the popcorn stand, it's seriously reached epic proportions.

Transitions are difficult periods for people, when they're moving from one thing to the next.

He's always moving; that's the problem. He never stops to just stand still for a while.

Hm.

"Hm"? What does that mean?

Based on what I know about you so far, I would have picked you as a proponent for action rather than standing still.

I act with a purpose. I'm not flitting around in restless dissatisfaction.

Restful dissatisfaction's enough for you.

Hey!

---

Are you still prescribing for him?

Yes.

When are you going to transition that to another doctor?

I wasn't planning on doing that at all. House needs me to write for him. I know his history; I know his pain.

You won't be able to change your relationship with House until you change your relationship with House.

I don't want to change my relationship with House.

Oh, excuse me, my hearing must be going. I thought you said he's being a total pain in the ass.

He is.

And you don't want to change that.

I -- Well, yes, I would prefer it if that were different, somewhat, but --

Do you know why he's being a pain in the ass?

Why?

I'm asking you.

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Are you sleeping any better?

What does that have to do with anything?

I'm curious.

The level in my bottle of Jack may not be falling as fast as it once was.

And that's since when?

Couple of weeks, I guess.

Since the bitch blew the popcorn stand.

What are you getting at?

What do you think I should be getting at?

Don't double-talk me with that crap. If you've got advice, spit it out.

Fine. Get off your ass and do something.

Excuse me?

If you don't want him moving on, and I'm positive you don't, you're going to have to give him a reason to stay.

---

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Catie-kins! It's your favorite doctor in the whole world.

Doctor Seuss or Doctor Who?

Hilarious. You remember my abode? Looky here, I've got something new installed.

Hi, Cate.

Hi, Wilson. Everything going OK?

As well as can be expected.

That's not such a comforting phrase, coming from an oncologist.

I'm cautiously optimistic.

Dork. Cate, we're just calling to thank you for the threesome.

Threesome?

The monkey-in-the-middle action you had going on.

I couldn't possibly share information from any conversations I may or may not have had. I take confidentiality very seriously.

Uh huh. And the matchmaking was totally coincidental.

If friends ask me for advice, I'm going to offer it.

You're totally going pro with the shadchan gig, aren't you?

What's a shadchan? You made that word up.

No! Wilson'll back me up. It's a paid matchmaker in the style of the Old Country.

What old country?

Where your family lived before New Jersey?

New York?

Before that.

Both sides of my family have lived in the U.S. for generations. My mother's in the Daughters of the American Revolution.

One week into this relationship, and already with the lies.

I'm not lying! Her great--

Gentlemen! As scintillating as this is, I have to go.

Aw, c'mon, you're gonna miss the making out.

That bickering was going to lead to making out?

In about forty more seconds, is my guess. Wilson?

Unlike some people, I have a modicum of restraint.

Fine. Fifty seconds.

And on that, I think I'll go.

Give our regards to Sean.

Who's Sean?

House. The guy who set her toe?

Oh yeah, him. Hey, Cate, I never got matchmaker points for that one! You owe me.

I'll put it on your tab for when you two call me back for couples' therapy.

Comments

[phinnia.livejournal.com]

Oh god, so much love for this. I ADORED Cate. I hope they bring her back again ...

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Cate was one of my favorite POTWs, and she seemed like the perfect go-between here. : )

[roga.livejournal.com]

Hee! Loved. Cate was awesome, and I love the way you wrote her. And you sure know how to bring the dialogue - every single voice was distinct.

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Thanks. (I almost braved it and didn't italicize Cate's lines but decided to keep the formatting help.) I found it interesting in "Frozen" how quickly both House and Wilson seemed to trust Cate; she seemed like a great choice to mediate here.

[alsaurusrex.livejournal.com]

Ohh, this is fantastic!! I absolutely love it. I love your dialogue-only fics, so this is a very special treat. =)
I am pleasantly surprised that you included Cate. You write her voice very well, too!
Yep, I am extremely satisfied. Thank you. <3

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

I'm so pleased you liked it! Thank you again for donating to the Charity Drive. ♥ ♥ ♥

[fry-addict.livejournal.com]

Hehe, that's fantastic! I loved "Frozen" and the interaction between House and Cate, so bringing her back was about perfect for me. And your dialogues - priceless!

"What old country?
- Where your family lived before New Jersey? -
New York?"

LOL - so much fun :D

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I love it when Wilson confounds House, like he did with his family here. Heh.

[vitawash24.livejournal.com]

Hee hee! I have joked that Cate should come back and do couple's counseling for House and Wilson. I like this version even better. The voices are so perfect, too. *squee*

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

In the episode they both seemed to trust her so quickly -- it was definitely interesting. I'm pretty sure the producers made her an adjunct to the hospital so they could leave open the possibility of her coming back... which would be fun.

Thanks!

[bohemian815.livejournal.com]

This wins at life forever and ever.

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I liked Cate too, much more than I thought I would. Mira Sorvino definitely sold it. : )

[cadeira.livejournal.com]

That was incredibly funny, beliveable and adorable. Your Cate really has the wry sense of humour both guys get along with fine.
This piece worked from the very beginning... so chaste, almost cute ;)
*memed*

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Thanks! lilallisun had wanted slash that wasn't established relationship, and this seemed like a reasonable (fun!) way to get them together.

Fic: Rose in Clover

[secondsilk.livejournal.com]

Ah, very good.
Cate is awesome.

Re: Fic: Rose in Clover

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Cate is very cool. I'm glad she got Sean at the end of "Frozen." Thanks.

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[shambolicasfuck.livejournal.com]

That was awesome! Funny. Adorable!
I loved it soooo much.
Every line was well chosen .. uhhh you're great!
Keep it up, can't wait to read more.

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much. It was fun to write.

[datsun99.livejournal.com]

Haha, this is brilliant. I think dialogue only can be hard to pull off, but this was spot on, and sweet and witty as well. Thanks for posting!

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

I have a special fondness for dialogue only; so glad you thought it worked. Thanks!

[cindy-lou-who8.livejournal.com]

That was wonderful! You had the characters nailed! :)

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Thanks! : )

[silsbee329.livejournal.com]

Fine. Fifty seconds.

Heee! Most enjoyable. ;)

*uses scary icon, just for you*

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[iamnotnormal.livejournal.com]

This fic is a little bit of perfection.

The Cate go-between rocked my world.

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much!

[genagirl.livejournal.com]

LOL! Just what I needed today. I am totally going to pretend this happened.

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Maybe over the break! Between then and April...

Thanks.

[idonmatrix.livejournal.com]

One of the fanfic master brings a totally, totally awesome fic. Loved every moment of it.

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It was fun to write.

[oliviazaratinga.livejournal.com]

I adored Cate in "Frozen" and in this. There are so many good lines, it's impossible to copy and past them all. In fact, the H/W was great too.

I bet that Mira Sorvino becomes at least a semi-regular. She said she wants to, and they'd be crazy to turn her down. She's brilliant (Harvard grad cum laude) talented (won an Oscar and Golden Globe), and I see all sorts of buzz about her being sexy from men. Besides, the character would be PERFECT for the role you just made for her. Let's hope.

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

I'd really enjoy having Cate back. It'd definitely add something to the show. : ) Thanks.

[chase-austenfan.livejournal.com]

Oh... this was a treat. Spot on with the characters and I just loved her dry humour. And I could tell who she was conversing with so easily because of the wonderful way that you wrote it, where her tone of voice changed ever so slightly between the two (which it did in the show too)

Brilliant job! :)

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Cate took a bit of a harder line with House, but obviously that's what he needed. Thanks!

[dropthetowel.livejournal.com]

Do you know why he's being a pain in the ass?

Why?

I'm asking you.

This joke is as old as Vaudeville but I'm still laughing. I loved Cate. I hope they bring her back.

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

It'd be fun to have her around, I think. I'd been suspicious of the character, but Mira Sorvino really pulled it off. Thanks!

[alemyrddin.livejournal.com]

awwww!
Love love love

Cate, we're just calling to thank you for the threesome. LOL.

And in the end, she really owed them one, since House acted as matchmaker for her.

this was adorable. :)

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It was fun to write.

[namasteyoga.livejournal.com]

What a great way to bring back a great character (Cate), without losing sight of the characters that we're most interested in (House and Wilson, of course).

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Have you seen any other fics with Cate in them? She was intriguing to me. The long-distance connection was also a great device, as Wilson pointed out in the ep.

Thanks!

[poorfrances.livejournal.com]

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

I am delighted to hear it, madam. : )

[xaipw.livejournal.com]

This is great! I love the idea of Cate acting as a matchmaker for Wilson and House. She is such a fun character.

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I had been leery about her, but Mira Sorvino sold me. (Cate staying in Antarctica probably helped, too.)

[daisylily.livejournal.com]

I like this a lot - and Looky here, I've got something new installed. makes me very happy :D

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I liked that line, myself. : )