[This is how easy it is for Jim to shed his skin: he tilts his head at Eddie, purses his mouth in such a fake, understanding way and nods. He says: ] You just wanted attention. It's not your fault.

[Then House is speaking, and Jim's a new creature. He's something else entirely when he leans back, looking at House over his shoulder, and says: ] It's my fault, you know? I haven't been stern enough with him. He doesn't know any better.

[He withdraws his hands, nods towards House. ] You want to take care of him? Get yourself warmed up?