Cuddy nodded when Megan explained the reason for her presence. She already felt comfortable with the other woman. It was nice to talk to someone who understood what Cuddy was going through with the pregnancy. More than that, Megan seemed very direct but pleasant as she did her job and Cuddy could definitely appreciate the other woman's ability to be both professional and personable.
As far as the reason for joining the session, Cuddy was comfortable with the explanation Megan gave her. Cuddy wanted to understand House's therapy. She understood he had a right to privacy. She knew he needed to have some privacy. Confidentiality was very important between a therapist and a patient. House had to be able to trust Megan and Cuddy knew she couldn't insert herself into that relationship. Since she suspected House would be very reluctant to share anything from his therapy, she appreciated the opportunity to get some information from him and his doctor.
Cuddy watched the exchange between Megan and House, frowning slightly as he stubbornly refused to engage in conversation. God, she'd known he wouldn't be cooperative but he was practically nonverbal. She had to clasp her hands tightly together in order to keep from speaking out herself and trying to nudge him into talking. That wasn't her job, not today, not here.
Her frown deepened momentarily when he told Megan it was hard for him to talk with Cuddy in the room. It was disheartening to know he still wasn't comfortable being open with her. She told herself that was partly because of where they were and the presence of the doctor. The rest of the reason, well, hopefully that's part of what they'd be working on.
"Coping?" Cuddy said, turning to look at Megan again. "Well, I keep busy. My job is pretty demanding and I've got to get ready for the baby. As long as I keep busy, I don't have time to feel lonely or worry about...everything." She paused, then, to carefully consider what Megan had said. "It is a big change. It's...difficult. But I actually feel better in a way knowing he's here." She tried to smile but she couldn't hold it for more than a couple of seconds. Her feelings about this whole situation were probably not as confused as his but she did have to struggle with wanting him home and wanting him to get better and feeling badly he couldn't get better and be at home.
"I'm not saying I'm glad he's here, but at least as long as he's here, I know he's safe. I know he's getting help. That helps me cope."
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As far as the reason for joining the session, Cuddy was comfortable with the explanation Megan gave her. Cuddy wanted to understand House's therapy. She understood he had a right to privacy. She knew he needed to have some privacy. Confidentiality was very important between a therapist and a patient. House had to be able to trust Megan and Cuddy knew she couldn't insert herself into that relationship. Since she suspected House would be very reluctant to share anything from his therapy, she appreciated the opportunity to get some information from him and his doctor.
Cuddy watched the exchange between Megan and House, frowning slightly as he stubbornly refused to engage in conversation. God, she'd known he wouldn't be cooperative but he was practically nonverbal. She had to clasp her hands tightly together in order to keep from speaking out herself and trying to nudge him into talking. That wasn't her job, not today, not here.
Her frown deepened momentarily when he told Megan it was hard for him to talk with Cuddy in the room. It was disheartening to know he still wasn't comfortable being open with her. She told herself that was partly because of where they were and the presence of the doctor. The rest of the reason, well, hopefully that's part of what they'd be working on.
"Coping?" Cuddy said, turning to look at Megan again. "Well, I keep busy. My job is pretty demanding and I've got to get ready for the baby. As long as I keep busy, I don't have time to feel lonely or worry about...everything." She paused, then, to carefully consider what Megan had said. "It is a big change. It's...difficult. But I actually feel better in a way knowing he's here." She tried to smile but she couldn't hold it for more than a couple of seconds. Her feelings about this whole situation were probably not as confused as his but she did have to struggle with wanting him home and wanting him to get better and feeling badly he couldn't get better and be at home.
"I'm not saying I'm glad he's here, but at least as long as he's here, I know he's safe. I know he's getting help. That helps me cope."