Yes, that's what I meant: He does stand up to House when he's convinced he's right. I actually like the fact that Chase genuinely likes House and finds House amusing - because I also like House and find House amusing. Plenty of identification potential there. And like you, I do identify with Chase: if I don't see a point in arguing, I don't do it. Which is why Chase appeals to me as a character so much.

Rowan has a lot to answer for. Being distant and emotionally unavailable is bad enough, but going into smug-bastard mode when your son is being set up against you and mind-fucked with, is unforgivable.