[s5e6] Joy -

Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) . House realizes the family is of Arab descent (having changed their name from Hamood to Harmon), which makes them genetically predisposed to the condition. Cuddy’s Adoption Heartbreak

Information on the , including the song "Fire" by Daniel Lanois used in the final scene

The episode concludes with a major development in the relationship between House and Cuddy. [S5E6] Joy

The birth mother, Becca, suffers a placental abruption while at the hospital. Cuddy must choose between the mother's safety and the baby’s survival.

A grieving Cuddy confronts House at her home, accusing him of negating everything in her life. Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)

Instead of arguing back, House kisses Cuddy passionately before abruptly saying "goodnight" and leaving.

The baby is born healthy after a C-section, but after seeing Cuddy hold the child, Becca decides she cannot go through with the adoption and chooses to keep the baby herself. The birth mother, Becca, suffers a placental abruption

The episode’s title "Joy" refers to both the name of the baby Cuddy loses and the medical "joy" (emotion) the patients regain after treatment. The "Huddy" Milestone