House arched an eyebrow, and tried his best to ignore the way those words sent a flush of warmth straight to his cock. Way, way too long.

"I have a great appreciation for directness," he said, and led her up the short set of stairs to his front porch. As soon as he opened the door, the big black lab came bounding out. House patted him on the head. "Go chase some birds for a while, Fucker," he said.