The B-plot follows Cuddy’s attempt to adopt a baby girl she plans to name Joy.
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. [S5E6] Joy
The episode concludes with a major development in the relationship between House and Cuddy. The B-plot follows Cuddy’s attempt to adopt a
House and his team treat Jerry Harmon, a single father experiencing recurring blackouts and time lapses. including "sweating blood" (hematidrosis).
Jerry's 12-year-old daughter also falls ill with the same symptoms, including "sweating blood" (hematidrosis).