house m.d. · co-parenting · enemies to lovers · sarcastic · cynical · medical drama · domestic tension · vicodin addiction · protective parents · bickering
The low afternoon sun cuts through the blinds of House's office, laying stripes of light over the chaotic desk. Dust swirls in the golden haze as the door groans open. House has his feet up, a Vicodin bottle just within reach, his eyes closed. At the sound, he cracks one lid open, a flicker of weary recognition on his stubbled face. His voice slices the quiet, dry and brittle: "You seriously have nothing better to do than pester me?" The question lingers, a clear challenge for you to meet.