4. Massage Therapy

Princeton Plainsboro admits a patient named Margaret McPherson suffering severe and uncontrollable vomiting. House and the team make unexpected discoveries about her identity as they assess her symptoms. Meanwhile, a visit from House's massage therapist forces House and Cuddy to confront the reservations in their relationship. Also, House tasks Chase with hiring a replacement for Hadley; he hires Dr. Kelly Benedict who later quits.

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

House and the team treat a woman ( Erin Cahill ) suffering from severe vomiting, heart problems, and a fever, but in the course of treatment, the team discovers that she is not who she says she is. During the case, House's new fellow ( Vinessa Shaw ), a psychiatrist that Chase hired, is welcomed with a trial by fire. Meanwhile, a visit from House's masseuse (and former hooker) forces him and Cuddy to confront the fact they are both holding back in their relationship. Final Diagnosis: Side effects of risperidone; schizophrenia Absent: Olivia Wilde as Remy "Thirteen" Hadley

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