Ruminations About House, Life and Suicide

"Shit."

That was my reaction when I watched the latest episode of House.

"Shit", because it was so random... so unnecessary. "Shit", because I didn't see it coming. "Shit", because I didn't understand why it happened.

"Shit"... because it didn't have to happen.

First and foremost, I am relieved that it wasn't Wilson. Or Cuddy, for that matter. Obviously very thankful that it wasn't House. But they wouldn't do that, would they? Why would they kill off the main character of a hit TV series? Not now at least, when the ratings are so high.

Although, a tiny part of myself wouldn't have minded if it turned out to be Wilson or Cuddy. Of course, I would react violently and grieve for weeks, but hey, if you're going to kill off someone, at least make it matter. It would've been perfect as well:

Scenario A: Wilson

Wilson dies/offs himself. House is lost, attempts suicide. House sees Amber in his near-death delusion. That private detective becomes his new best friend.

Meanwhile, in the real world, thousands of fangirls cry themselves off to sleep. I know I'll be one of them.

Scenario B: Cuddy

Cuddy dies (she'll never off herself... or will she?). Wilson adopts Rachel. House attempts suicide. He meets Amber in his near-death delusion. Cameron fills in for Cuddy's job.

Meanwhile, in the real world, thousands of fanboys mourn the loss of Cuddy's cleavage. At the same time, thousands of fangirls are busy petitioning the writers to make HousexWilson *the* official pairing.

(*notice the mention of Amber in both scenarios. This is because the powers-that-be have sort of confirmed that she will be in fact, returning.... in a vision of sorts.)

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It would've worked, right?

The more I think about it though, the more I agree that... they did it right. No one saw this suicide coming. No one. Not even House. Not even the brilliant, omniscient House.

Isn't that pretty much what happens in the real world? More than half of suicides come totally unexpected. Family, friends and loved-ones all thought that everything was going well until the person did the deed.

And the death was pointless. It was... it totally was. It affected everyone - but it was pointless. He didn't have to die. It's the same story for every suicide. The survivors are all impacted by it; all of them wonder why they didnt' see it coming. Most of them blame themselves, and are left wondering if they could've done something to prevent it. But at the end of the day, the death was pointless.

But eh, who are we to judge?

As for me, all I can say is that the episode couldn't have come at a better time.

Damn you, House writers. Damn you all for your impeccable timing.

Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends.
- Gandalf

[UPDATE: So the dude who did the deed... Turns out he left House to work for the White House. Can't say I blame him for that... Good luck, man!]