Chase was watching the water, so he didn't hear Kristin come up. There was something calming about the water for Chase. It's probably why he spent time surfing after House abandoned them, not that he was bitter or anything.

He looked over his shoulder sharply, just about ready to snap, that is until he took her in. He made no bones about letting his eyes rove over Kristin before he settled finally on her face.

"I guess it depends on what you're thinking about?" Chase returned with a friendly smile.