Parker bit her lips at that "yet", and pinched the bridge of her nose. "Okay. Okay. Point made, understood." She sighed, wincing. "I just like my vices, damnit."

She took a couple moments to think, then uncovered her face. "Right. I'll... try. I guess. Starting tomorrow. Do you have Nicorette, or one of those patches, or something here?"

Parker crossed her arms and pouted. "I want a lollipop. One of Dr. House's red ones, damnit."