"No, she's interested in passing moral judgments," Cuddy said. Once she'd berated the two doctors for their behavior, Cameron had sneered at her and pointed out she was being a hypocrite given her relationship with House. Cuddy had damn near lost her temper at that. She had worried from time to time that a situation would arise which could possible cause a conflict of interest between her personal life and her professional responsibilities. Cameron's accusation had hit a sore spot. Fortunately, there was no conflict this time. As she'd pointed out to Cameron--in a tightly controlled but very angry voice--she wasn't telling Cameron and Chase they couldn't have a relationship. She was telling them they couldn't screw in her hospital which was something Cuddy had never done so Cameron could just get off her moral high horse and get back to work, thanks very much.

Cuddy didn't get a chance to explain all that since Wilson's would-be girlfriend dropped a dish and House nearly jumped out of his skin. She put her hand on his shoulder to calm him, giving Wilson a small shrug when he looked at her. She'd seen House react to loud noises before as part of his PTSD. This wasn't the same, though. This was more like a generalized irritability where anything or everything could provoke an over-reaction.

"Why don't we go outside?" Cuddy suggested, gently rubbing House's shoulder. "Maybe a walk would make you feel a little better."

"That's a good idea," Wilson agreed quickly. He got up from his seat. "In fact, I'll go find whoever's in charge and tell them where we'll be. I'll meet you at the entrance."

Cuddy watched Wilson set his cup in the sink, noting he didn't miss the opportunity to say something to the girl. She turned back to House when Wilson left the room.

"You going to be okay?" She hesitated, then added, "If my presence, or Wilson's, is bothering you, it's okay to ask us to leave."