Last year at this time, House was exhibiting the early signs of a complete mental breakdown.

Whats his emotional journey asthisseason winds down?

Hes living with Wilson, and I think thats helpful.

And hes really making an effort to hold it together.

It sort of seems like in every episode theres a new revelation about how well hereallyis doing.

How is he faring just taking ibuprofen for the pain?

Wilsons ex-wife returning being one of those things?

Does he stay or does he go?

Everybody but House is sort of taking a step toward, coupling up or at leasttryingto.

Wilson with Sam, Cuddy with Lucas, and earlier in the season there was Foreman with his brother.

And little by little House is going to find that hes pretty much on his own again.

Lets talk about the Huddy of it all.

Back in February, David Shore confirmed that House and Cuddy would eventually hook up.

Fans, of course, are growing impatient.

What I think fans are responding to is that they dont feel that relationship provides everything Cuddy can have.

Because its a lot of good things but its noteverything.

But no relationship is.

How long will that work for Cuddy?

Will it work permanently or will itnotwork?

I cant tell you how many emails I receive a day from fans who just want Lucasgone.

JACOBS:They dont want her to settle for anyone less than House.

And thats something she has to wrestle with.

Is this really going to work for her?

Is this going to betherelationship?

And we know thats on everyones minds.

Its on our minds as well.

Can I stay with Lucas?

It is going to be addressed by the end of the season whether or not she thinks she can.

You hinted earlier that someone from Houses past comes back.

Is it a former love?

JACOBS:I wont address that.

Just because hes been out of the hospital doesnt mean that he doesnt have regular therapy session.

We havent shown that, and youll see that.

Thirteen and Taubs three-year fellowships are due to expire at seasons end.

Will that be addressed?

JACOBS:Boy, youre so smart.

I really dont know.

I will say theres a mystery at the end of this season with one of our characters.

Oh, thats so vague.

Can you be alittlemore specific?

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