"I do," said House.

And he did suspect. He also appreciated that most men weren't like him. He didn't give a rat's ass if anyone knew he had sex with men sometimes. It was the benefit of being powerful and useful and not caring if people liked you. Hannibal, however, had a reputation.

"John seemed pleased enough with Phedre, too," he added. "It's not a bad idea to have a Hellblazer on your side."