Damn! I just wanted to take a short look and read it later, but I just couldn't stop, because your story sucked me right in. It's heart-breaking and chilling to the bone at some points. House's attempts at not caring are frighteningly in character. At some points I really wanted to hit him over the head (as usual). I love the sort of open end, nothing is really solved, but it looks like the light is visible at the horizon. I love it very much and I can see why this fic feels so personal to you. ♥