I'm a bit flummoxed as to why lots of people seem so depressed right now.
Is it because people actually don't like this storyline?
Or is it just because it's heartbreaking?
Or is there something else that I'm missing?
I was very nervous TPTB would get House and Cuddy together last season or this season, which I Did Not Want. It would have been a simple response to fans' calls to get them together, and it would have had NO chance of lasting. NONE.
Last season, House and Cuddy both knew they desired each other, and cared about each other. But neither actually wanted a relationship with the other (and they both stated as much).
- Cuddy wanted a Perfect Life, with Nice Man, Beautiful Baby and Nice House. House didn't fit The Plan.
- House had major isues with commitment, vulnerability and, uh, everything. And especially with Rachel.
Any relationship they had jumped into would have been based entirely on desire, rather than any considered commitment or understanding of what would be involved being in relationship together. They were not ready.
Once I heard that Cuddy would be dating Lucas, I was OVERJOYED. I took it almost as concrete evidence TPTB intended to get House and Cuddy together by pursuing their storyline long term.
- Cuddy needed to have a relationship with a Nice Guy to get over her desire for a perfect life. She cannot be with House until she chooses him for herself, with all his complications and pain and frustration.
- House needed to understand that a relationship with Cuddy must involve more than snark comments and lots of sex. And that he can't just continually sabotage her relationships to keep her for himself. And that Rachel is incredibly important. And... well, heaps and heaps of stuff.
They have so much to work through. Which they're DOING!
And, OF COURSE, this will involve lots of heartbreak.
I mean, did people expect anything else?
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