Margaret hears someone in the house, then collapses
Home alone, Margaret finds the front door open, phones Billy to say it's nothing, and is suddenly doubled over in pain.
S7E4 · Massage Therapy
19 moments · 27 min of essential viewing in a 44-minute episode.
Moments, in order
Chase introduces Kelly, and House sees Cameron
Chase's new hire Kelly blurts out a compliment, and House announces a theory about why she was hired.
House and Wilson shop for motorcycles and talk Cuddy
House brags about how the relationship is going, explains why he doesn't sleep over, and calls Cuddy's toddler boring.
Cuddy leaves the video game, and House's massage arrives
House begs Cuddy to stay for one more round, then sends her off because his masseuse is coming, and Cuddy sees who shows up.
Margaret tells House about the abusive ex she fled
Caught in a stolen identity, Margaret describes years of abuse, her escape, and finally gives her real name.
House's one-on-one differential with Kelly
House seats Kelly alone at the board to put her at ease, then feeds her the poisoning answer with heavy hints.
Foreman says Chase hired Kelly because she's hot
Foreman dismantles Chase's case for Kelly, her middling grades and the newspaper credit Chase was impressed by.
Cuddy learns House's masseuse is a hooker
Cuddy asks about Brandi, gets a frank answer about the happy ending, and refuses to see House until he stops.
Wilson says every relationship runs on putting up with irrationality
House asks Wilson about the massage standoff; Wilson tells him to give in, while dinner burns.
Billy goes after the wrong Carl
Billy comes back beaten after confronting a Carl from the address book, only to learn the poisoning theory is dead.
House unveils Kelly's doppelganger: Chase's mother
House turns the differential into a slideshow comparing Kelly to Chase's mom, then exposes Chase feeding Kelly an idea.
Chase tells Foreman he's not on a different level
Foreman objects to Chase prepping Kelly; Chase says Foreman's only distinction is his attitude.
House sends Cuddy a male masseur
Felipe arrives with House's apology massage and scripted rebuttals, until Cuddy asks him a direct question.
Cuddy calls out House's sabotage, and he calls out hers
Cuddy sees the male hooker as sabotage; House counters that she won't let him sleep over or meet her daughter.
Billy's questions meet Margaret's confused speech
Billy tries to ask Margaret about Trenton, but her words break apart and she starts seeing danger.
House reveals the secret behind Margaret's symptoms
House works out the drug she stopped taking and the lie about her past, and Margaret tells Billy she is schizophrenic.
Billy asks House for a reason to leave
Billy wonders if he can stay with his wife; House sardonically offers him the reason he wants.
Chase admits a mistake, and House gives Kelly a shot
Chase concedes Kelly isn't ready, but House says she led to the answer and leaves it to Chase, with one last jab.
Closing montage: Cuddy's place, Kelly's exit, and a dinner invite
Over a closing song, House gives up Brandi and Cuddy invites him to stay over, while Kelly quits and is asked to dinner.
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