I agree that he was trying to reinforce Amber's lesson, but I don't quite see an element of healthiness in his withdrawal. I rather see a reflection of his not-quite-stable state of mind and the very complex situation he is in, which is *not* healthy. Amber taught him to take care of himself, but if there's one thing Wilson has learnt is that he can't always take care of himself alone. That's why we've seen him cultivate his friendship with Cuddy more than ever in this season. Because at the end of the day, House actually has more people who love him and will take care of him than Wilson (or Cuddy, for that matter). And Wilson's snapping at her is a simple reminder of the basis of their relationship: House. That, at the end of the day, they'll pick House over the other person. House, who is the neediest person in the history of neediness. And where does that leave them (him)? Alone, despite the fragile relationship that they've built up.
Which is why, when Cuddy claimed that he needed a friend too, and therefore he should go to House (as though House is somehow going to make Wilson feel better), Wilson calls her on her crap. Because 'you need a friend too' is a platitude, and a bad one at that, carefully calibrated to push Wilson into seeing House—and Wilson, who is the king of platitudes, knows better than to fall for that.
Does Cuddy not care about Wilson? Of course she does. But does Cuddy not care about Wilson at that moment? No, because House is more important to her, and will always be; and also because House has lost Kutner on his watch—Wilson hasn't. And Wilson knows it.
I have no doubt he would have gone without Cuddy's request.
But when would he have gone? We're splitting hairs here (sorry), but I do think the timing is important. Her prodding (which, of course, had an ulterior motive) speeded up his reaction, and I do think that's important in times like this. Because, putting aside every other history of House's neediness and Wilson being there for him, this was a moment of genuine need. And just because House is incapable of being there for Wilson does not mean that we must hold Wilson to the same standard. House is not a standard.
That Wilson did go is why I heart House and Wilson; that he withdrew initially and required some prodding marks House's tragedy (for me) in this season—he's *faked* neediness so that Wilson will be there (which lead to Amber's death), and ensured that Wilson will not respond instantly in a moment of genuine need.
Pt II
I agree that he was trying to reinforce Amber's lesson, but I don't quite see an element of healthiness in his withdrawal. I rather see a reflection of his not-quite-stable state of mind and the very complex situation he is in, which is *not* healthy. Amber taught him to take care of himself, but if there's one thing Wilson has learnt is that he can't always take care of himself alone. That's why we've seen him cultivate his friendship with Cuddy more than ever in this season. Because at the end of the day, House actually has more people who love him and will take care of him than Wilson (or Cuddy, for that matter). And Wilson's snapping at her is a simple reminder of the basis of their relationship: House. That, at the end of the day, they'll pick House over the other person. House, who is the neediest person in the history of neediness. And where does that leave them (him)? Alone, despite the fragile relationship that they've built up.
Which is why, when Cuddy claimed that he needed a friend too, and therefore he should go to House (as though House is somehow going to make Wilson feel better), Wilson calls her on her crap. Because 'you need a friend too' is a platitude, and a bad one at that, carefully calibrated to push Wilson into seeing House—and Wilson, who is the king of platitudes, knows better than to fall for that.
Does Cuddy not care about Wilson? Of course she does. But does Cuddy not care about Wilson at that moment? No, because House is more important to her, and will always be; and also because House has lost Kutner on his watch—Wilson hasn't. And Wilson knows it.
I have no doubt he would have gone without Cuddy's request.
But when would he have gone? We're splitting hairs here (sorry), but I do think the timing is important. Her prodding (which, of course, had an ulterior motive) speeded up his reaction, and I do think that's important in times like this. Because, putting aside every other history of House's neediness and Wilson being there for him, this was a moment of genuine need. And just because House is incapable of being there for Wilson does not mean that we must hold Wilson to the same standard. House is not a standard.
That Wilson did go is why I heart House and Wilson; that he withdrew initially and required some prodding marks House's tragedy (for me) in this season—he's *faked* neediness so that Wilson will be there (which lead to Amber's death), and ensured that Wilson will not respond instantly in a moment of genuine need.
Erm, does any of this make sense?