House immediately grabbed her free arm. "Phedre, I'm sorry. I..."

He dropped his head and swore under his breath. "I just can't believe I... christ, after I've given James so much shit. Damnit, I keep saying over and over how I have the self restraint that he doesn't, feeling so superior - and now he's the one staying faithful while I'm... I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that."