(This story contains characters form the 5th television season of House, including Remy Hadley and Lisa Cuddy.)
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Dr. Lisa Cuddy stood alone at the nurses' station. The clinic of Princeton Plainsboro teaching hospital was, as always, frantically busy, but Lisa took no notice of this, apparently absorbed in her work.
The Woman leant on her elbows against the counter, pretending to read a patient's file on its surface. In reality the Dean of Medicine was lost in though. An issue had become apparent in the last few weeks that, if she did not deal with it appropriately, could lead to major problems amongst her staff.
Her authority within the hospital meant everything to Cuddy and she believed it was only ever gained by respect, in all of its forms. If you respected yourself and what you sought to achieve, than the people around you would recognize your achievements as well. For example, she was a woman to whom genetics had been kind. To hide that would have been dishonest to herself, so she didn't even try.
So today, as always, the Dean looked amazing, her long black hair cascading around her neck and down the curve of her back. Cuddy was dressed in another of her tight short skirts, combined with what many people agreed was an inappropriately low-cut top. This ensured her still tight yet curvaceous rack was fully on display.
Cuddy was fine with being viewed in this way because she believed any asset's potential should be maximised. For another example, the Doctor was most proud of her butt, hence she used high heels chosen specifically to raise and make more prominent an already impressive rear. This confidence in her appearance created an air of authority and power, all of which she backed up with her success.
Now however, she detected a threat within her hospital, another doctor taking advantage of the Dean's system. As far as she was concerned her own unwavering authority was essential when running the hospital, so this created an issue. All blame for this problem ultimately belonged to a single employee; Dr. Remy Hadley.
Known as 'Thirteen' amongst her contemporaries, the young Doctor was a likeable Internist employed by House as part of his miraculous diagnostic team. She was a valuable employee, operating well in a crisis, dealing with a lot of House's crap and carrying out her work effectively. So what was the problem? Thirteen's personal affairs within the hospital had begun effecting the performance of her fellow Doctors. Cuddy paid particular attention to situations like these as they often resulted in failures in patient care.
The Dean had first become aware of the issue when rumors of Thirteen's lesbian exploits began to surface around the hospital. At first she had dismissed the strange stories of sex occurring within the workplace, House's team tended to create controversy and this seemed minor in comparison to his life threatening practice. However, when a young female Nurse, no older than 21, stormed into her office crying, Cuddy found herself with no choice other than to hear her out.
The Nurse was a cute redhead named Lucy Applegate, who tried desperately to explain her apparent unwilling seduction. This had involved participation in a series of increasingly elaborate flirtations with Dr. Hadley, all of which had been harmless. However, her ultimate seduction and sodomy within a broom closet was not. The story was graphic; the broom itself had been involved. The girl was adamant that she was straight and found lesbian sex and anal abhorrent. Yet later, when the hospital's security cameras were checked, they clearly showed the Redhead almost frantically dragging a smirking Thirteen into the closet, appearing fully consensual.
Yet Cuddy believed the girl despite the evidence, recognizing the power Thirteen had over the Nurse. Yet there was nothing she could do. The Dean knew further disciplinary action would draw House's attention, which could only exacerbate the situation; it was in House's nature. So Cuddy was forced to dismiss the accusations. However, Thirteen's attitude had been careless and she had shown no signs of guilt when questioned, nor did she even apologize for her inappropriate conduct. This annoyed the Dean greatly.
Sadly this had not been the end of the matter. When going through Dr. Hadley's medical reports she found a recent rectal examination file on Dr. Allison Cameron, perplexing, as the notes were vague and the procedure seemed unnecessary. Lisa had also noticed changes in the demeanor of Doctor Cameron. In the days after the procedure the head of the Emergency Room staff seemed distant, and agitated. The Blonde was quieter, yet she winced audibly when she sat down and her gait was off, practically a limp. It didn't take the Dean of Medicine to figure it out.
Cameron was vague and embarrassed, averting her eyes when asked, insisting that the procedure had been executed fine and that Thirteen had been professional. Cuddy knew the Doctor was not a lesbian and was usually reserved and uptight. Something had changed; the girl was practically submissive now.
All of these factors suggested to Cuddy the young brunette had stepped over a line and begun dominating her female colleagues. After all Dr. Cameron was the Dr. Hadley's superior. But now the young Doctor's actions had weakened two major departments. This was unacceptable and simply could not continue. However, Thirteen was still part of House's incredibly complex and fragile ecosystem, leaving the Dean at a loss. How could she carry out appropriate disciplinary action and maintain in control?
Her thoughts were interrupted when the subject of her dilemma entered the Clinic, files in hand.
Thirteen noticed the Dean instantly, her eyes drawn to the woman's reclining form. The senior Doctor looked good, so at home and confident in her domain. And her ass simply didn't quit! The girl momentarily distracted, soon realized Cuddy had caught her starring and feigned a friendly smile before quickly disappearing into a nearby patient room, attempting not to become flustered as she went.
Cuddy watched her go, inspecting the young, beautiful brunette as she strode forward with purpose, almost arrogantly. The Dean grimaced, the Doctor had to be taken down a peg.
Now however, the Dean recognized her only advantage. Thirteen was attracted to her! It had been obvious and, luckily for the hospital administrator, the girl was not in a position to act on her lust. This development had potential. Cuddy had used sex as a method of achieving her own ends for years now; hell it had gotten her into this position! And the woman had no problem with their age difference. The only issue was that, other than in a few brief experiences in college, Cuddy had never had sex with a girl.
Lisa knew the triggers on the female form, the art of seduction and believed she could even reverse engineer these skills to put this girl in her place. It would require great initiative on her part to dominate a strong willed Doctor like Remy though. Cuddy smiled, leaving the station and heading after Thirteen into her patient's room. She always liked a challenge.
Some time later the Dean of medicine arranged the papers on her desk, Dr. Hadley sitting opposite her, obviously perplexed and a little anxious. Thirteen had been told Cuddy wished to discuss further disciplinary action for her previous in-digressions with Nurse Applegate. Thirteen knew recently her affairs with other staff hadn't exactly been in the hospital's best interests. Was she about to get fired?
