This week's House continued to stick to its tried-and-true show recipe and our favorite doctor was there pulling the strings—even if he isn't technically in charge. The episode answered one or two of my previous questions, and while the writers quickly tied up the dilemma involving last week's death of the dictator (breathe a collected sigh of relief), I highly doubt that Chase and Foreman's shared secret is just going to be swept under the rug for good. 
I'm curious to see how everything plays out, but for now, take a look at my questions (spoiler alert!) from this week's episode and share your thoughts.
- Foreman brings up a good point: when will House get back his license? I'm interested to see how long they drag it out for, although I do kind of like to see him play the annoying backseat driver to poor Foreman.
- Why isn't Chase a little more nervous about the M&M presentation at the beginning? He seems a bit too cocky about getting away scot-free.
- Thirteen! Man, I love seeing her and House spar. Wilson is right—she's the only one who doesn't get sucked into the "House vortex." I know she's boarding a plane at the end, but I think she'll be back, don't you? Once Jennifer Morrison leaves, it would be strange to have just Chase and Foreman debate the odd medical scenarios.
- Speaking of Cameron's departure, it definitely seems like the writers are going to use Chase's secret to cause a rift in their relationship. First, they keep showing her alone in bed night after night. When she asks him what is going on, he continues to dig himself even deeper into the lie. When she does learn the truth—I'm thinking soon—there's going to be a huge blow-up.
- Why is it that House's pervy comments always make me laugh?! I love this one that he said to Thirteen: "I wasn't talking to you; I was spying on the MILF in the running shorts." Ha!
- I think this episode really shows a softer side to House. It started when he tells Foreman, "You're going to be a good boss, Boss." Awww, is that an actual tender moment from the crotchety doctor?! And then he goes on to save Chase and Foreman from their M&M review and he tries to bring back Thirteen? House may say his heart is "three sizes to small," but he is spreading good will all over the hospital—well, good will for House at least.
- Anyone else find the "Midas" dad kind of annoying? I don't dig his cocky attitude and I was actually more interested in how things were playing out between the doctors than the actual medical case in this episode.
- Here's a real philosophical question for you: Do you think that in some karmic way, the father getting rid of his fortune really does help his son? House seems to be deep in thought over it at the end of the episode—or maybe he's questioning taking over the team again?
- I love the moment where Chase tells House that he will always be the guy in charge, though perhaps House is doubting his leadership. He does tell Cuddy that the combination of puzzles and power proved to be a bad mix for him. Still, I'm ready to see him running the place again, even if he pretty much already does.
What'd you think of the episode? Do you think House may be turning into a softie? Will he take over the reins from Foreman? And how will Thirteen finally make her return (if she does)? I want to hear all your hypotheses!
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* I don't really think it matters when he gets it back.
1* I guess he was very confident.
* I don't really care. I like the Ducklings.
* Because they're hilarious.
* I love House.
* He annoyed me, but I enjoyed everything about this episode. The dad was just stupid.
* I don't think giving away his money helped his son.
* I think House is becoming soft. I think it is good. He can be soft, but still act the way he was. I'm like that all the time. The only problem will be convincing people he doesn't care when he actually doesn't care.
* I have no idea if he will take over. They might just keep it this way. I also don't care about 13.
As far as the scenario is revealed, I should be truly honestly and deeply disappointed and disturbed by the way things are running for Chase. This is soap opera style, not House-worthy. There must be more to this than torturing Chase for the rest of the season with guilt and angst.
Heck, who wants to see an abandoned husband who spared the world an evil man and is therefore left by his hippocrite wife because she didn’t have the guts to do it herself? It was so obvious that Cameron would have gladly let Dibala die. Chase would do it on her behalf, and she’s upset and is running away from him? I mean, hellooo?
I do hope we'll be getting a flashback episode on The Tyrant a la The Mistake. The ep was hiding a lot more than it was actually showing what was going on.
Jesse Spencer is an extremely fine actor and is always a joy to watch. I love the chemistry between him and Hugh Laurie.
If Chase now goes down because he’s haunted by what he did, he might as well be a goner as Cameron - who IMHO acted way more suspicious in The Tyrant. I would have suspect her to have actually put Dibala to his death. Chase finds out and is protecting and covering for his wife by taking the blame. It would make sense, considering his fear of being left. Also, he has a background which should prevent him from taking decisions such as killing a man, even if it is for the sake of others. That would be so much more Cameron-like.
I only almost hope it turns out this way, considering the many nasty comments from fans that I read on House message boards these days. People see Chase as a cold blooded killer already who needs to be inprisoned or at least go through personal hell and experience a mental break down. Hey. It’s a show, and it wasn’t exactely Mother Teresa who died.
With all due respect, it makes me sick to think how they could ruin the Chase character, and if he turns out to be guilty, he’ll be doomed and will likely leave the show, too. Consider me gone by then, because I won’t watch the show without way-too-gorgeous Mr. Spencer anymore.
2People see Chase as cold blooded killer? Well, he made a mistake, but I still think he's awesome.
The only thing I've read these days about the subject was some people complimenting Jesse's performance.
I mean, he was bad what make him do, but hey, at least we see Chase. I'm glad with that.
3Technically, Chase did just become a murder, but a cold blooded killer? Really? If anything, he did what had to be done, though some people may not think he should have been the one making that call.
It's not the hypothetical question of 'will you kill baby Hitler?' This is a murder who has killed and is proudly announcing that he will kill again as soon as given the chance. The guy should be died, preferably a slow and excruciating death, murdered or otherwise. Rooting for this tyrant's life is rooting for the deaths of thousands he promised to kill.
I must admit that I may be slightly biased, just because I like seeing Chase in conflict and pain. Not a huge fan of the 5' o'clock shadow though.
4what is this secret that Chase is hiding from Cameron? i dont no yet
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