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From: Shane Concepcion

To: Callie Torres

Date: Feb 11, 2010 10:05PM

Hey girl, sorry for the late reply I was too busy with my two rascal twins in their JS Prom, and I had huge surgery last weekend but anyway here I am. Cal, I know that you are having a rough time right now, and it seems that you want to give up on her, but let me ask you one thing, how sure are you that you'll be ok when you ended up your relationship with her? You love her damn much Callie; we both know that. You will only be miserable if you give up on her. Running away from the problems will not solve anything; talk to her, meet her halfway and compromised if you can. You know her better than me, so you know how to deal with her and make her listen to you. I do believe in you, you are a great person and you deserve to be happy and she makes you happy Callie. It just happened that you two have different points of view but do not dwell on the stupid pride, she has a point as well as you do, argument is part of a relationship, and it keeps the relationship stronger. You've been with her for almost 2 years now and you had gone through a lot more huge arguments before you survived them all so why give up now?. Just think about it Cal, take one day at a time. Don't make a harsh decision that will lead you to be a broken hearted one.

Take care and Godspeed.

Shane

Callie closed the lid of her laptop after she finished reading Shane's email, she knew that Shane is right she'd be miserable if she breaks up with Arizona, but their recent argument was a huge one. Both did not want to admit their mistakes, Arizona keeps ignoring her and starts sleeping in the hospital's on call room. Callie just goes with the flow and lets Arizona do whatever she wants to do.

Callie made a big sigh, closed her eyes and she reached her phone.

"Hey"

"Yup, what do you want Calliope" She seems not interested or excited to hear Callie's voice.

"Just want to ask if you have a plan to go home later?" Callie asked, somewhat dismayed that Arizona's still mad at her.

"What for? To have another hot verbal fight with you, I am tired of having arguments with you Calliope" She said sarcastically.

"Nope, I am planning to cook your favorite dish and have a nice dinner with you. I miss you Babe" She said in crack voice.

"Ohh Callie, please don't cry. I am sorry if I'm being a big headache to you but you are a pain in the ass sometimes. You don't accept mistakes, even if it's obviously your fault," Arizona frantically said. She feels tense.

"Can we stop pointing fingers at each other, I made a mistake but as my partner you should be supporting me, giving me advices and guides me not ranting or yelling at me." Callie said in calm voice, she feels exhausted.

"Ok, I am sorry if I yelled at you, it was wrong. Conrad has a critical case, you have almost killed the kid, and if it has happened, you will lose your license Callie for malpractice. I freaked out coz I care about you, I love you can't you see that?" Arizona cried on the phone.

"I love you too Babe, please come home soon"


From: Shane Concepcion

To: Callie Torres

Date: May 17, 2010 9:40 PM

I attached in this email the detailed surgical technique of a modification to the original Brostrom procedure using three suture anchors it will help you on the case you are dealing with Callie. Do not hesitate to call me if you have inquiries.

Btw, Thanks for the photos you've sent last time, you looked

fantastic in the picture where you were wearing red cocktail dress while Arizona was wearing yellow midriff dress, both of you were stunning my dear.

Take care and Godspeed.

Shane

"I thought you were busy that's why you turned me down earlier" Arizona's first remarked when she saw Callie sitting on the carpeted floor of their living room.

"I was, I just read an email from Shane, I asked her some pointers for my new research, and she didn't fail me, she really gave me her own research. Man I am glad that I have met her. The woman is amazing" Arizona discerned a smile crept on Callie's face.

"If I didn't know that she's a straight woman surely I'd get jealous on her Honey, today is our second year anniversary we should be celebrating it, but you are stuck with your research. Please promise me that after this surgery we will go out of town, you owe me Calliope." Arizona slammed her body in the couch; her gazed never leave Callie's face. She is still upset that her girlfriend declined a candle lit dinner that she prepared.

"You are not serious right..about jealous thing? Babe even if Shane's a gay, I don't think I'd be attracted to her, there is only one woman that I really love more than my money, and it is you Arizona." Callie scooted in the couch and pulled Arizona, she didn't give her a chance to react or reply and she kissed her hungrily.


From: Shane Concepcion

To: Callie Torres

Date: July 10, 2010 7:07 PM

Lot's of people are thinking of you on your birthday; I just wanted to let you know I'm one of them.

Happy 33rd Birthday Callie, although I couldn't wish you a happy birthday in person; I will spend the whole day with happy thoughts of you.

Go and have fun girl, say my regards to Arizona and to your family.

Take care and Godspeed.

Shane.

Callie was still smiling when she slid her phone in her bag as she continued walking in her apartment. She was surprised that Shane didn't miss her birthday, and the thought that Shane greeted her on her birthday, gave her a wonderful night even she was exhausted from 3 surgeries she had done earlier.

"Happy Birthday" Callie was open mouthed when she opened the door and saw her parents in her living room.

"Mom, Dad" She threw her keys and her bag in a corner and run towards her parents.

"It is Arizona's idea to surprise you Mija, and we're glad that she really invited us, my goodness, I've never seen you for ages" Cassandra kissed Callie and gave a motherly hug.

"Oh Mom I am sorry if I was too busy with my work. Arizona and I are planning to pay you a visit on Thanksgiving Day, it's a promise that I would keep, and I am totally happy that you've come on my birthday." Callie gave a coy smile to her Mom, and glanced to her father who's comfortably sitting in the couch.

"You think you're special because it's your birthday today. That's a complete nonsense... you're special every day." Aria said with a big grin, she pinched Callie's cheek. She came out from the kitchen with Arizona, who's holding a big cake with 33 lighted candles.

"Ouch, so I am special huh, is that a compliment, Sis?" Callie teased back to her sister.

"No it is far better to say that you're another year older, old fart" Aria mocked her sister; she hugged Callie fiercely.

"Your sister is just like a fine wine. She grows better with the years, and she's not getting older, just more distinguished." Carlos rose from the couch, pulled Callie in his arm, and gave her a fatherly hug with a kiss in the forehead.

"Err maybe it's my turn to greet my girlfriend?" Arizona interrupted.

"Happy Birthday Honey, not a day goes by that I do not think of you and how empty my life would be if you're not here." Arizona said with full of love. She let Callie blew the candles.


From: Shane Concepcion

To: Callie Torres

Date: Aug. 18, 2010 11:07 PM

Callie, would you calm down for a minute, don't freak out yet until you are really sure that Arizona is cheating on you. I am not sure if she is doing nasty things behind your back, but I am sure that you are being over reacted on everything. Don't jump on a conclusion until you have concrete evidence; it will only worsen the situation if you rants at her pushing her hard to tell you if she was doing it or not. Don't let your jealous monster over rule you.

P.S. Errmm next time around, don't give me the details' bout your sex life routine, just simply say that she's kind of cold in bed it will be enough for me to understand it.

Take care and Godspeed.

Shane.

"Why you are packing your clothes?" Callie said in confusion. It seems that Arizona doesn't hear Callie; she keeps putting her stuff in the duffel bag.

"I am leaving Callie. I can't stay anymore. I am sorry" Arizona paused and sat in the edge of the bed. She looks like distressed and exhausted. Callie sat beside her, she feels nausea and can't breathe, and she thought that the world stopped for some minutes, all she hears is her heartbeat.

"Thou I don't want to hurt your feelings; you deserve to know the truth. It's happened so fast Callie, I tried everything to the best I can but my heart belongs to someone else now." Arizona couldn't hold her tears and her voice is shaking. The guilt is all over her.

"You cheated on me Arizona, and it is not forgivable that you dumped me because you have someone new. Even so, I need to let you go and set you free, cause I know that you won't be happy anymore with me, and you are totally in love with someone else." Callie is holding her tears, she doesn't want to show Arizona how broken she is.

"I deserve every curse and hatred that you'll bestow upon me," She weeps more after saying her last remark.

"You fell in love with someone else while we are still together and now you have guts to tell it to my face, and yet I can't hate you. I love you so much; it is the kind of love that's so unselfishly. I always think what is best for you and put aside what I am feeling". Callie snatched Arizona's hand and squeezed it. Her face is unreadable.

"I don't know what to say Cal, I just hope that you will forgive me and can easily move on" She pulled back her hand and start packing her stuff again.