5x16 The Softer Side - House M.D. Episode Guide

House M.D.

- Episode 05x16

Episode: 05x16
Title: The Softer Side
Type: Regular Episode
Production Code: HOU-516
First Aired: Feb. 23, 2009

Season 5 » Episode #16 - The Softer Side

Summary: The team encounters a teenage boy who collapsed from severe pelvic pain after playing basketball. The boy was born with a condition called genetic mosaicism, or both male and female DNA, and the boy’s parents inform House and the team that the boy is unaware of his condition. They chose a gender for him when he was born and raised him accordingly. However, when his condition worsens and his life is threatened, the parents wonder whether they made the right decision. Meanwhile, Cuddy and Wilson suspect something is wrong with House when he starts acting way too nice.

Who appeared in this episode?

Guest Stars:

Thirteen - Dr. Remy Hadley	played by Olivia Wilde (II)
Jackson Smith	played by Dominic Scott Kay
Melanie	played by Julia Campbell
Joseph	played by Ben Reed
Ian	played by Nick Puga
Doctor	played by Fred Kronenberg
Young Woman	played by Meagan Gordon (II)
Nurse Helen	played by Nicole Cannon
Nurse	played by Bobbin Bergstrom

Season 5 / Episode 16: - The Softer Side

Dr. Lawrence Kutner: [entering Wilson's office] I think there's something wrong with House.
Dr. James Wilson: Who's he making miserable now?

Season 5 / Episode 16: - The Softer Side

Dr. Gregory House: I created a case. I played nice because I was in a good mood. Because I didn't hurt.
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: You don't need your pain to be a good doctor.
Dr. Gregory House: I'm not interested in good.
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: You're afraid to be happy.
Dr. Gregory House: Why do you care if I'm happy?
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: [Long pause] You're afraid to change. The one thing you have is your intellect. You think if that's compromised, you have nothing. [Offering House some methadone] Just take it.
Dr. Gregory House: No.
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: Don't do this.
Dr. Gregory House: [Tosses the methadone in the trash] It's already done. This is the only me you get.

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