Ep 10. Failure to Communicate

In House season 2 episode 10, entitled "Failure to Communicate," a father and son arrive at Princeton Plainsboro with mysterious symptoms, but House and his team struggle to diagnose them due to the family's inability to communicate with each other. The father, Mark Warner (played by Currie Graham), is a workaholic businessman who spends very little time with his son, Jack (played by Patrick Fugit). Meanwhile, Jack is a talented musician who feels neglected by his father, leading to a strained relationship between the two.

House initially suspects that Mark and Jack's symptoms may have been caused by exposure to a toxic substance at the father's workplace, but after ruling that out, he and his team are forced to dig deeper. However, their efforts are constantly hindered by the lack of communication and honesty between the two patients and their family members. As a result, House and his team must resort to unconventional methods to get to the root of the problem.

As the episode progresses, the strained relationship between Mark and Jack becomes more apparent, with tensions rising between the two as they struggle to connect with each other. However, House's team begins to unravel the mystery behind their symptoms, leading them to uncover some surprising secrets about the Warner family.

Ultimately, House's team is able to diagnose and treat both patients, but not before some difficult truths are brought to light about the importance of communication and honesty in familial relationships. The episode ends on a poignant note, with Mark and Jack finally beginning to bridge the gap between them and work towards a healthier relationship.