House considers him a moment too long, as if he's maybe waiting for him to back down. But he doesn't. He doesn't really need to answer, but he does. He half answers, anyway. House knows there's more, knows that he doesn't just want to watch but wants to dance with him. Otherwise he wouldn't be here, wouldn't have gotten caught, wouldn't have refused to leave at the first challenge. House knows that sometimes when Chase rehearses alone, he doesn't rehearse the role he's assigned, but ties into pointe shoes and dances the female lead.

Chase isn't the only one who likes to watch.

"Go get your stuff," he says, almost dismissively, but there's a hint of a warmth around his eyes that gives him away. "I don't offer free shows..."

If Chase wants to watch, he's got to earn it. He's got to offer something in exchange.