[She's noticed, if only because her share has shrunk in proportion. She's not sure how to take it now, his attempts to curry favor; whether he's looking for forgiveness, or just trying to be nice. The former is unnecessary, the latter-- not quite what she expects. Not that Chase is a bad person, or that he can't be nice; but this sort of thing usually means he wants something, and she isn't certain what he wants from her anymore.]
I'm sure someone will pick up your slack.
[Probably her, though that's hardly a favor. Not to him, at least. Going through House's mail is admittedly less interesting here than it was at home, but it's become habitual.]
Maybe we'll have a quiet day or two.
[It's too much to hope. It's also the equivalent of talking about the weather, here. She doesn't have the strength for more serious topics, especially with the way those conversations have gone lately.]
☞ But there's nothing there to see, no one in sight
I'm sure someone will pick up your slack.
[Probably her, though that's hardly a favor. Not to him, at least. Going through House's mail is admittedly less interesting here than it was at home, but it's become habitual.]
Maybe we'll have a quiet day or two.
[It's too much to hope. It's also the equivalent of talking about the weather, here. She doesn't have the strength for more serious topics, especially with the way those conversations have gone lately.]