House: Lines in the Sand

House takes the case of Adam, a 10-year-old severely autistic boy who screams loudly for no apparent reason. The team wonders why House is taking the case. House claims he just wants a patient who can't lie, but it seems he relates to this kid. In fact, House actually envies him; living in a shell has its advantages. But when Cuddy makes a minor change to House's office and House refuses to use the office until it's returned to its original state, he finds himself wandering the hospital in need of a temporary home, crashing in Cuddy and Wilson's offices. Meanwhile, teenager Ali from the previous episode still has a crush on House and is becoming a nuisance around the hospital.