I love the way Cuddy's pangs build up, until she finally just kisses him to make them both feel better. They were sitting by the window . . . . I wonder if anyone saw them.

I also find Zach oddly compelling. He feels like a real character, not just a prop to get House and Cuddy together. But they ARE going to get together, right? flutter goes my fangirl heart.

Oh, one more thing. I like it that Cuddy may think she simply took advantage of a friend, and House may think she's just not satisfied in bed . . . but any reader fangirl can clearly see that kisses like those are symptomatic of a deeper caring. Getting House and Cuddy to see that should be interesting.

Amazing chapter!