I love the way you put the accent on House's need for knowing, trumping (to his own unhappiness) everything else he cares for. I think this is probably the thing I most like about him as a character, and one that had gotten lost in Season 7.

This isn't really a fic, is it? More like a little glimpse in House's head, written by someone who has been in there. Thank you so much for this perfect vision.