To start off I absolutely LOVE this fic, and I know that I reviewed once on the FOX message board, but now I've had time to go back and really get my thoughts in order and write you a nice long review!

Chapter 1- This chapter is amazing. I know that you hadn't seen a lot of the episodes at the time that you wrote this, but the insight that you had into the mind of House is amazing! I also really liked how you addressed the whole 'cane on the wrong side' issue. A lot of people complained about this, but I haven't once seen a cane used properly by a main character on TV or in the movies (SeaBiscuit, The Dead Zone, Frasier), but the fact that you addressed it made me happy! :)

I also especially loved the line "If they were off balance they wouldn't ask questions, and they certainly wouldn't feel sorry for him." This is so true! It's also the reason that he gets so pissy with Cuddy. He has a bit of an ego (ok a lot of an ego!) and he hates for people to look at him and want to feel bad. He is bitter because of someone else's mistake, but he doesn't feel sorry for himself, and I know I can't stand people feeling sorry for me. I'm sure that House is the same way. I do see a lot of House in myself (except for the angry bitter pompus cripple part...lol) and I have a feeling that I would be a lot like him if I was in the same position!

I also LOVED your reference to Hamlet! Shakespeare is GOD! lol!

I also like how you have House messing with Cameron! Even though the show messed with your ideas a little, it's still really funny, and I do like your way better then the show's way!

Chapter 2- I really like the whole thing with the parents. I know that stuff like that happens to me too. I have a hearing problem, but I still sing and play in the band, and go to 'regular' school, and people try ot make me the poster child for a well adjusted deaf person (even though I'm not really deaf...heh) It really makes me mad too, even though I am kinda well adjusted, that they would assume all that stuff about me. I know that House would be beyond pissed.

Chapter 3- I love the whole teasing Chase scene. Not only do you have House's 'voice' down to a science, but all of the Duclkings as well!

Another thing that I like about yout story is taht you aren't afraid to play with teh character's pasts. TV shows hardly ever give us all the history that we want, and it's great to see another person's idea of 'what might have been'

Chapter 4- I like how you compare the Duclkings to an experiment. I can so see House doing this.

House: Hmmmm, three very different personalities, and three 'damaged' people, if you put them in a room with clues and coffee what do you get?

LOL! I can so see him doing that!

"She had balls. He liked that..." Great line! He does like a challenge!

Also thank you for planting that idea that Chase might have been abused by his father. That is going to play a big part in the fic that I am trying to write. (Trying being the operative word there)

Chapter 5- OMG! This whole chapter had me on the edge of my seat reading as fast as I could! I'm a major H/C lover and this chapter had me bounching so bad I almost fell off of my chair. It also made me want to scream "Help him you morons!" So well written. Here we are how ever many days later and I'm still thinking about your wonderfully crafted lines!

"The D R infront of my name doesn't stand for Disabled Retard."- Another GREAT line!

Ok well that's all I have for now, I'm anxiously awaiting the next chapter, but no hurries! I can wait (maybe)!

I'm very glad that you like it! Since you have been so kind to me I'm glad I could make you happy.

The cane thing bugged me to, I hated all the whiners so I thoguht I'd address that right off. I was kind of suprised that I didn't still get some complaints but I don't think the complainers are interested in reading FanFic thank the good Lord!!!

Ah Shakespeare!! What more can you say? Hey have you ever see Mel Gibson's Hamlet? My Shakepseare Professor had not and said he had no interest in seeing it, I think it's one of the best. He does go a little over the top in some spots but it is very good.

I really didn't get any feedback on Chapter Three, I thought that it was my weakest chapter but it moved the story.

Oooo more FanFic!! I'm sure yours will be great. You are a very creative person. On the Chase front (I don't want to put any spoilers in here) it'll be interesting to say the least especially with the way it looks like the show is going to take it.

I'll tell you, I sat down to write something completely different on Chapter 5. I wanted to kind of get a little background on other methods to control chronic pain and how they had lectured him on that when he was recovering. How they would tell him that he'd have to really limit his drug intake.

That was my intent and this is what came out. I read it through and thought 'Whoa!' Not to blow my own horn but I scare myself sometimes!! I just had to post it and then... Well we all know what happened!

As soon as I'm done here I'm going to go make some changes and run it by my Medical consultant. Once I get the okay there it's yours. Maybe sometime late tomorrow.

I didn't want to start my own topic so i thought i would just add to this one. First of all-BLOODY BRILLIANT story. I am dying for the next chapter just as much as i am dying for the next house episode. The story is so freaking awesome...and so well written- no critisism from me. Do you know what I like best...I dont really know how to explain it but when i read it (over and over again) espeically the last chapter, i get this weird feeling in my stomach...you know the feeling when your stomach drops or something like that or it feels like your falling or that feeling of dread perhaps?...well that happens all the time when i read it. Its sooooo awesome... especially when a fan fiction can get me that excited :unsure: :) But yeah totally cant wait for the next chapter and i dont want to seem greedy but HURRY UP!! Im withering away waiting. And i hope you dont mind but i printed off the story (did you know it ends up 16 pages when printed?) so that i could read it when i'm not on the computer and so that i could show my friend who really likes house. I promise i'm not stealing your story its just so great that i have to read it everywhere...and yeah...Keep up the fantastic work!!!!!!!! *giggles childishly*

Wow, Thanks! No problem share with as many people as will have it!!!

I'm very glad others are enjoying it, that's kind of why I've taken so long with the next chapter. I really wanted to be on key and it has taken some medical research. Auditrix has graciuosly offer to help me with the medical stuff as well as a little grammer correction. I was hoping to have it done Saturday night but I still have some bumps. It's the longest yet so I hope it's worth the wait. I think I'll have it edited and ready to go by Monday morning.

Thank you again for your high praise!!!

I can have it up by no later then 4:00 on Monday then! Yay! It would be sooner, but evil school doesn't let us get on e-mail....blah....Also Tripod doesn't like MACs and well that's all we have at school...heh.

*Bounces up and down happily* I can't wait though!

I love this story and am looking forward to more chapters. Such well-rounded and intense depictions of the characters. Mesmerizing!

-pradon

Thanks Pradon (lucky 13 eh?! :huh: )! Love your avatar, That is my favorite Hugh Laurie picture. You just want to knock her down and kidnap him!!

The number 23 has popped into my head as far as the number of chapters. So there will be plenty more. I hope to maintain the quality level so please if you spot anything that bothers you please let me know. I am open to constructive criticism. I may not apply all of it but I am open to suggestions.

Auditrix mentioned some thing and ended up actually being a big help on Chapter 6. I didn't use all of her suggestions but alot of what she said helped and influenced that Chapter.

I have three of the last five chapters written but it's going to take me a while to get there. As I said in the disclaimer I have a basic plot in mind and will stick to it.

Things that I haven't covered are open to be added but areas like Chase's father, who I've depicted as a jerk, I won't change even if the show puts him out to be the Pope.

I console myself that the woman he's holding is his, er, niece. Yah, that's it.

Another comment on your work though - I like that you don't rush the plot. You spend the right amount of time with the characters and go just as deeply as you need to to give the reader a sense of what's made them who they are. Again, thanks, and thank you for sharing your gift with us.

-pradon

Niece heck, I'd still knock her down and kidnap him!!!

Poke her in the eye too for letting her uncle hold her that way!! :D

And he'd get a smack too for holding her that way <_< .

Yeah, everyone tells me I drag things out but I just love suspense so you all get to suffer with me!! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and your welcome!