Gift of Screws, Chapter 23.2

[lieueitak]

Title: Gift of Screws, Chapter Twenty Three, Part Two
Author: Duckie Nicks
Rating:  NC-17 for sex
Characters:  House, Cuddy, Rachel Cuddy
Author's Note:  This piece takes place in the future when Rachel is five; House and Cuddy are in an established relationship.
Warning:  This fic also contains sex.  If that bothers you, don't read. 
Summary:  For a

Comments

[jwhite2199]

Yikes, what a night. I really feel for House on this one, because he is right, and even Cuddy knows it, despite being unwilling to admit it. I have to think that part of his sleep-fogged second-guessing of treating Rachel has to do with this bigger issue- that even if he does everything right, Cuddy will refuse to see that as enough. He's in an unenviable spot- he doesn't want to be Rachel's father any more than Cuddy wants to let him have that role- but without some type of clarification on where he stands, he's absolutely correct that things won't work between them.

Despite his reluctance to be involved, the situation has demanded it and House has stepped up; it's time for Cuddy to put her misgivings aside and do the same. And I'm very much looking forward to seeing where you take this, and if she can. You've built up a very realistic, very complex set of circumstances here and it's been a wonderful read throughout.

[lieueitak]

Thank you. It has definitely been a long night, hell, a long weekend!

even if he does everything right, Cuddy will refuse to see that as enough. Yes, that is probably true. When it comes to Rachel, House can only lose in Cuddy's eyes. The best he can do for himself is make sure that he doesn't screw up to give her a reason to be upset with him.

Anyway, I appreciate you sticking with this piece for all this time. I really have tried to create a complex relationship and story, and it's nice to hear that I haven't completely fucked it up, lol. Thanks for taking the time to read and review.

[julessunshine82]

I loved every part of this chapter, especially the quiet, angry moments you depicted between House and Cuddy. I loved how House finally called her out on it, and I love when House said he loved both of them.

I can't wait to see where you take this, and if Cuddy will finally make a decision and let him be a clear choice in her life.

[lieueitak]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked the angry moments between them. Those scenes were not originally what I'd envisioned for the chapter, but they seemed necessary. So I'm glad that you responded to them. Thank you for taking the time to read and review. :)

[anonymous]

Long time reader, first time commenter.

Love this whole series so much, it truly made my day today to come home and see this waiting for me! You have a gift. Really.

This chapter particularly showed House and Cuddy's more tender moments. That he said he loved Rachel...a little out of character, but I dig it nonetheless.

[lieueitak]

Thank you for taking the time to comment. :) It's nice to know that there are readers out there who may not comment but still appreciate and enjoy my work. It means a lot that you came out of the shadows to tell me that.

[serinde]

I'm not going to lie, I was so scared about what you were going to do with this chapter I skipped to the end just to make sure Rachel was still alive! I was relieved but am still on tenterhooks for the next chapter. I suspect I'll be on edge now right up until the end (bites fingernails).

I love the parenting dynamics in this one, ugly at times but truthful. I especially liked the way you showed House/Rachel.

[lieueitak]

Don't worry. I'm not gonna kill Rachel, lol. It's nice to know that there was sufficient suspense to make you worry about it though. Thank you for taking the time to read and review.