Leave of Absence (1/1)

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Title: Leave of Absence
Author: heledren
Characters: House/Wilson, friendship
Rating: G
Word Count: 166
Warning: Angst, 5.24 spoilers
Disclaimer: Don’t own.
Summary: What’s going on in there?
A/N: betad by srsly_yes.
 

 

  Wilson stands with his hands on his hips, staring at his best friend while his best friend stares at nothing.  He wants to know that House is still capable of hearing him, is still in there.  He tries calling House’s name, shouting at him, shaking him gently.  House’s head cocks slightly to one side at that, and Wilson’s heart leaps into his throat as his blue eyes finally track towards him.  They slide on past his gaze without catching, though, and House whispers Dad, and crosses his arms over his chest, doubling over to rest his torso on his legs.

 

  House has been at Mayfield for three weeks.  Wilson doesn’t know whether Vicodin withdrawal is responsible for this current state of affairs, or if House has just wandered away, gone down the Yellow Brick Road for good.  One thing is sure: there’s no use in being here right now.

 

  House doesn’t notice the door shut amidst the hustle and bustle of his empty, overcrowded cell.