I figured I'd start up an "Ask Ausiello" thread, so there would be somewhere to place the spoilerish House info he has in his column from week to week. There were a couple of questions this week, with the below question the most interesting one...

There is a God!


...and yet I fear Cameron is doing this only to make House jealous.

*bites nails nervously*

Can her dead husband come back from the grave or something? C'mon!

Well, if my counting is right, the name of that episode is called 'The Mistake' so read into ti what you will.

I am not thrilled at the idea of Cameron working her way through the team because that also feels inconsistant for who she is (if anyone knows, Mr Tree Maker?) but if it puts the brakes on her House thing I'm happy. Surely she can't then go back to House because that just seems poor to me and although the train wreck has entertainment value I could cope pretty damn well. Especially if it means House stays in his cold hell rather than being thawed by the rays of Cameron 'niceness'.

Conflict and unresolved sexual tension are key elements to ratings success in series television. If all else fails you damage a lead male character which triggers the Nightingale Factor. In HOUSE the lead character is pre-damaged therefore we can expect a fair amount of unresolved sexual tension.

Remember this exchange from DETOX?

Now isn't unresolved sexual tension a winner in the hands of an accomplished writer?

Cameron's character seems to be in danger of boiling over so if the writers didn't hurl her into the arms of Chase they would probably have to stab him and that is way too ER for me.

All things are possible but House's primary relationship is with his team. So it will be interesting to see how a Cameron/Chase relationship effects the dynamic here.

It will also be interesting to observe Cameron/Chase united view of House. Up to this point he has pretty much been able to play each one of the team of against each other. How will this effect the objectivity of the team? Will there be 'differential diagnosis' or will Cameron/Chase act as a pressure group.

The character of House cannot be moved on until the Stacy strand is over and even then it will probably left with unresolved feelings. Cameron/Chase could act as a mirror through which House sees his relationship with Stacy.

Seeing Cameron with a younger and healthy man could hurt House deeply. It was interesting that when Cameron asked out right if he liked her, he clearly lied.

Boy doesn't it take a wonderful actor to have his face say 'yes', his empty arms say 'yes' while his lips say 'NO'

The problem for someone living with chronic pain is that it is time consuming. Outside of his job he probably doesn't feel he has enough 'good' hours to include another person. Therefore I suspect House is trying to save others from the person pain has made him become.

I think the "Of course I've changed" scene between House an Wilson at the end of DETOX was the first to really expose the tragic result of the muscle-death. 'I pay my bills, I make my meals ... I function'. Then he said that the Vicodin let him work because 'It takes away my pain'.

'My pain'. Yes House has taken ownership over his pain and he seems concerned about inflicting it on any other person so he tries to push away those who care.

This offers endless story opportunities, character exploration, and serious drama well into the future.

Very interesting thoughts and observations.

Not that this has anything to do with sexual tension but in the last few episodes it seems House's trust and confidence in Foreman has grown and been openly shown. In light of that and your question on how a relationship between Chase and Cameron will affect the group dynamics, I wonder if the writers are leading to a two on two showdown? Very interesting thought. House will win of course but what will that do to the group. Something to contemplate in the layoff.

I agree that he does try to save others from his pain and who he has become by pushing them away. But I also believe that part of it is 'that one thing' JHG talked about in DNR.

Before the infarction there may have been a sliver of himself that he could have dedicated to another person. Just a pinch left over from his pursuit of that one thing that he could allow himself to offer to another. (remember Stacy saying in Honeymoon that 'There is room for her with Mark'? Seems to indicate she felt there was no room for her with House).

Once the infarction happened, like you said it probably consumed that last little bit he had left over and then some. But I believe it is that knowing he can never have that which causes the pain. If he hates himself he can justify others hating him and it won't hurt as much. When it does, there's always the Vicodin to 'take away my pain'.

I'm also begining to believe that is why he didn't want the amputation. maybe he felt he would be unable do that 'one thing', be unable to work, if they amputated so he would rather die than not be able to pursue it. I'll have to rewatch that scene with that in mind and see if it fits.

rtlemurs,

I fully agree with you ... this is the speech from DNR with a link to the episode transcript.

Written by David Foster, I think John's speech was one of the most beautifully speeches ever scripted for American television. Hugh Laurie's unspoken reaction reached equal dramatic heights.

Regarding amputation. I suspect that the reason the character Gregory House has against amputation is that given the damage present and the size of the muscle involved the amputation would be extremely high leaving very little if any stump.

This would mean a painful, fairly unmanageable prosthesis, likely to land him in more pain and worse shape tban he is now. I think both Cuddy and Stacy made their middle ground decision for him out of love and not from sensibility. House would have know absolutely just how compromised his life was going to be with further surgery and who knows, maybe the coma would have worked.

I worked with JAMES STACY the American actor, who lost an arm and a leg in a motorbike accident, when he visited Australia to promote his film which was called I think 'Just a little Inconvenience'. He could not wear prosthetics because without viable stumps they were too unweildy and hurt like hell.

Before Jim's arrival I had organised a visit to the major limbmakers in Australia. For Jim and the limbmakers it was hate at first sight. The amputees hailed Jim as a hero and told their own horror stories.

It was damn near a revolution. One guy threatened to bash up the limbmaker, who had said he'd better get used to it and stop complaining, with the offending limb which had ripped the flesh from his stump.

I also ran a special preview of the picture for Amputees, Para's and Quads. One guy paralysed from the chest down with a clean spinal break which happened in the days, when they did an alcohol spinal block to stop any pain or feeling, told me even though he could not feel his legs and they were often a damn nuisance and bone growth had to be regularly cut away ... nothing filled him with more horror than the suggestion of amputation.

One thing I found out was that removing the limb seldom removed the pain. Instead it often created it's own pain. And sadly few people have a choice or are in possession of detailed knowledge as was House. Knowledge which is part of his tragedy.

Also the production problems involved in have an able-bodied actor play an amputee are appalling. CIG costs a bomb so the character could seldom be seen to remove his clothes or the prosthesis. Also it is so much harder to explain phantom pain than real pain.

Dr David Foster covered that too, with elegant simplicity in DNR.

New Ausiello info (10/12):

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Yikes! I hate when they tease us like that! And in the middle of the lay-off!!!

Interesting :) - We should start a book on which 'law' House is going to break. Rule out breaking into her home because he's done that and he has already stabbed Mark so... kidnap? Or maybe he's going to stick her in the MRI scanner because bad stuff always happens in there.

Sounds cool- this is the first year I haven't been looking forward to Halloween just because its cool biscuit time, it will be nearly Houseeen! :)

Good idea Benj!

I'd bet on something stupid and dangerous like speeding through town, running red lights. Something that would put his life in danger to see how or if she reacts.

Maybe we'll get the 'bar fight' hinted at last season?! Thre are just so many possibilities.

I wonder what episode this is supposed to take place in?

My theory on the law-breaking is that maybe House will get her personal medical files and see if she's seen a psycologist or something.

I don't know. But I'm betting it WON'T be breaking and entering or assault.

Illegally obtained files seems more like it

I'm siding with Dr Xreader and Rt. I don't think House would put himself in any physical danger (besides the danger one faces while incarcerated) He's damaged but not brain damaged. :blink:

Wouldn't it be wild if he drugged her with that stuff that made you tell the truth? Maybe he'll fake a life threatening illness. Guess we'll just have to wait.

Nice PPD- l'd have a fiver on that one! And House going to jail has potential - I read somewhere that Foreman is in charge for a couple of eps- so maybe House gets suspended? He is supposed to be one complaint from a disciplinary according to Wilson. Or hijack a monster truck and do some spins over her garden? Let the tyres down on Mark's bike, spike her cookies <_< ? Sorry I forgot this wasn't Dallas- looking forward to it anyhow.

Two questions this week (11/19):

What's with the rats scenario?! <_< Why would she ask House to kill a rat in her home? :huh: Why would he be in a position for her to ask? :blink: Maybe after his "illegal" incident he feels he owes her? :( What?! :blink: :blink: :blink:

They just make these spoilers sound so strange and when you see the episode it all makes sense. Damn them for leading us on and filling our heads full of ideas!!! <_< :angry: ;) :)

On the upside though, RT, at least House is increasing his friends list- he has Wilson, Kevin/Karl and now SickRat. Better start writing out those holiday cards now <_<

Benj -- hee!

Benj -- :lol:

Okay, time to stretch the imagination, might SickRat be an old college friend?! I'll bet it is. Have they been reading our modest little site?! :huh:

Oh the shamelessness of it all!!! :rolleyes: :lol:

Sorry, long strange day!! No it's not a Grateful Dead reference.

<crawls back into dark hole> :ph43r:

House cures a rat? Wow. I have a friend who has kept pet rats and loves rats and loves House who is going to FREAK OUT with excitement at seeing Hugh being nice to a rat.

Will this launch a spinoff, House DVM?

As for Cameron "embracing life, specifically, Chase" I have this funny mental picture of her going <GLOMP> around Chase's neck and Chase looking very confused, but deciding to roll with it.

Aussie accent, take me away!

TPTB seem to be into thier 'Musical montage' scenes in a big way this season and I'm hoping the rat will get his turn. Bob Geldof should stand by his phone because 'Rat Trap' would be perfect :) .

Truth serum! Truth serum! ;)

New info (10/26):

As great as it would be if Cam was in charge, even I have to agree Foreman is the best choice.

Gotta be Wilson because.... you can't have enough Wilson. Plus he'd be great doing the supply teacher bit, it will really handy with the balcony and he spends most of his time in there anyway.

Will be Forman though and will be interesting. If Cuddy sends House to Clinic Hell for a couple of weeks I'll love her more than usual. :)

Waugh! Rats??? They can't mean actual, physical rats can they? :blink: :blink: :unsure: :(

I want these next eps so very very much. It could be Wilson...(which I would adore), but he's already so busy with the oncology stuff (granted he's in there a lot helping) but...nahhh. Foreman probably - he doesn't have that name for nothing. And it's temporary, so it probably won't be forever. What would House be without House?

:D :D :D :D :D Oh my. I love it. ROTFL. On the other hand, PLEASE don't let this one last forever. Cameron is great, but Cameron and Chase? Hmmm. It might grow on me...but I thinks not.

About the rats - If Foreman forgets to give House back his name tag they should make him a new one that reads 'Dr Dolittle' - covers his Clinic prowess and his affinity with rodents.

11/09:

11/23:

***from 10/26:

Can y'all say 'Foreman'? <_<

12/14:

Sex Kills, eh?

I'm reminded of season one, when Cameron asks Chase "If a woman could do something in bed that could kill you, wouldn't you want to know what it was?" and all the other comments about sex until Chase is completely flustered and pouring coffee on himself.

Good times :D

12/21:

01/18:

two questions for 1/25:

GAH!!! I hate teasers in the middle of a break like this!!! Is it February yet? :(

I had heard rumours about the MRI. The part about Stacy is very, very intriguing. Not that I expected them to be all buddy buddy when it was over. I thought that since she is friends with Wilson they would leave open the possibiltiy of a brief one episode here and there appearence, even if House weren't involved. Like the Wilson/Stacy dinner in Sports Medicine, which we didn't see but knew about.

I guess my feeling is that whatever happens, Stacy is still a part of House's life albeit in the past. I can't believe there will never be a mention of her again or, like I said above, that she would removed herself from others lives just because of House.

Well, remember, before Stacy even came on the show, we had a lot of hints about her, I don't think it will require that Sela comes back for the character to be mentioned. I think that there will be small mentions about her, kinda like with Jack O'Neill on Stargate, now that the actor is no longer on eht show, but the character is still in the world.

Taru

More Wilson? This reminds me of the 'Where's Wally?' books as a kid- come on, we want Wilson!

Great that Foreman is getting some time but I'm itching for Wilson backstory.

As for Stacy- I'll miss listening to her talk - realise I'm probably in a single figure minority - but I could listen to that voice all day. Even yelling made her sound cute. So I'd vote for her to come back on occasion, even if it's just phoning House to shout at him.

House/Leg - the new ship? Maybe there will be a big ship war -House/Arm (the man has fine arms) VS House/Leg (they are pretty hot too) shippers. Quick, someone start a comm!

Benj, you're a stinker! I like the way you think! Bets;)

<<House will undergoe and MRI of his leg>>

Could it be his healthy leg?? Has all his limping hurt his good leg? :o




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