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She watched him from across the room and smiled at what she saw. House stood in a crowd of people, talking, animated, entertaining even. She's sure she even caught him smiling.
"He has a great smile, doesn't he?" James asked her as he stepped up to her right shoulder.
Stacy laughed. "He really does. And one of these days, the whole world will get to see it."
James frowned. "I don't know if the world is ready for that."
"Maybe not, but more people should get a chance to see it."
"Is that it, or do you really want him to be happy?"
"I'd love for him to be happy. But I think he's immune."
"You've noticed that too?" James asked.
Stacy could only shake her head. "He's complicated and stubborn. But he'll get you every time with that smile."
"It's that magical, huh?" James tossed back.
She laughed this time. "Some days? Yeah, it really is. Some days, you'd never know he was an ass."
"Must be the days when he's asleep."
She slapped his arm lightly. "He's not that bad, James."
His turn to laugh. "No. No, he's not." A short pause, then, "I think he's happy with you.
Stacy blinked and turned to face him. "Thanks, James."