"He estimated (by powers of ten) how much better he’d feel after those two pills. The number was large enough to put in scientific notation."

Loved that line. It shows just how high House's pain tolerance is because of his leg, and how much the others just don't get it.

"had the emotion not already been claimed by House, she would’ve professed her undying love for asphalt, too."

Loved that one too. It really conveys their relief at making it, Excellent chapter!