So, this is my first ever fic! I think I'm going to make it into a two part story. Keep in mind, writing isn't what I do for a living and it's just something I wanted to try out for a bit of fun. Hope you enjoy.

None of the characters in this story are mine. I have borrowed them from the evil genius that is, Shonda Rhimes.

It had been six months to the day since Arizona had shown up on Callie's door step and given her and Sofia the plane tickets that she thought would better their future. Even if it made her miserable and alone in the long run, she knew they deserved their chance at happiness even if that happiness was with someone who wasn't her.

To say Arizona didn't often regret her decision showing up at Callie's house that night would be a huge understatement. She did. She regretted it every minute of every day but when she spoke to Sofia over the phone every night or saw her beautiful, bright smile over their video chats, which reminded her so much of her ex-wife, she knew that even though it wasn't the right decision for her, it was the right decision for her daughter and for Callie too.

So now, after six, excruciating long months of missing her daughter and on occasions Callie too, if she was being completely honest with herself, Arizona finally realised that maybe she needed to start building a future, a future that still included both the girls but not in the way that she truly wished for. Of course, she had women giving her their number and offering to take her on dates but since Callie and Sofia's departure, her heart just wasn't in it.

That was until Dr. Eliza Minnick came along, the woman who wouldn't take no for an answer. At first it was a bit of shameless flirting, more so on Eliza's behalf than Arizona's. Then that flirting somehow turned into, "Hey, go for dinner with me?"

Eliza was a beautiful woman with bright blue eyes much like herself and long dark hair, which reminded her yet again of Callie. She needed to stop comparing everyone to her ex-wife but how could she when the woman in question had such a huge impact on her life? Could Eliza be the one to stop her having these thoughts and feelings? Could she be her future? Agreeing to this dinner would sure be the way to find out.

Arizona had just finished a 48 hour shift and the last thing she wanted to do was attend a fancy restaurant and act like she wanted to be there. She wanted to go home, take the pressure off her leg and relax in a nice, warm bath with a glass of white wine in hand. Maybe even video chat Sofia if the time difference allowed for that but she knew if she cancelled, Eliza would only keep asking her out and she owed it to herself and also to Eliza to go to this dinner. It could be the start of something new, something fresh and even exciting for her. Couldn't it?

Rushing through the entrance of the downtown Italian restaurant where Eliza had made a reservation, Arizona hoped she didn't look as flustered as she felt. She had got caught up at the hospital, even though she was still running on fumes after the deadly shift and if that wasn't enough, she had then gone and got caught up in the evening traffic on her way to the restaurant. Walking at a fast pace towards the table where the waiter had directed her to, Arizona could only apologise when her and Eliza caught each other's eye.

"I'm so sorry I'm a little late, Dr. Minnick. Being a double certified surgeon isn't as glamourous as it sounds."

Eliza gave a friendly smile and could only let her eyes greedily look the stunning woman in front of her up and down.

"Don't worry about it. Fellow surgeon here, remember? And please call me Eliza, when you call me Dr. Minnick it only fuels the fire!"

Oh wow, she's gonna go straight in for the kill then? "Okay .. Dr. Minnick!" Arizona replied, throwing in a teasing wink for good measure when she spoke her name.

Alright, I can do this. Maybe this could actually be a fun evening after all. Arizona thought to herself whilst the two ladies stared intently at each other over the rim of their wine glasses.

Little did Arizona know, Eliza wasn't the only person who had been staring intently in her direction, since she had entered the restaurant 20 minutes ago. Callie had flown into Seattle that afternoon, for only reasons she alone could understand but could not yet process. She never even got in contact with Penny when she arrived in the city as she knew accepting those plane tickets from Arizona was a mistake the minute she touched down in New York but her embarrassment wouldn't allow her to fly straight back home and apologise profusely to her selfless ex-wife. She just hoped when the time came, Arizona would forgive her and allow her back in her life.

Unfortunately for Callie, that time was now and she was nowhere near ready to face the beautiful blonde sitting only three tables away from her. To make matters worse, her companion for dinner was none other than their daughter and if Arizona was to catch them here, she knew she would be deeply upset that she hadn't let her know she was in town, along with Sofia.

Shit! Just as that thought crossed her mind, those clear blues she had been longing for soon caught her staring eyes and that's when Callie knew she couldn't get out of this one.

"Calliope?"

Arizona whispered to herself a little stunned. When? How? If she wasn't shocked enough, Sofia had finally caught on who her mother had been staring at most of their 'mommy/daughter date' and went charging towards Arizona with her arms open wide.

"MAMA!"

Sofia shouted, gaining not only the attention of the other diners in the restaurant but also the attention of a very confused Eliza.

"What are you doing here little miss? Callie, what is she doing here? What are you doing here in fact? Why didn't you tell me you would be bringing her?"

Arizona could only question whilst clinging onto Sofia, her focus now fully being lost on Eliza who was sat confused on the other side of the table taking in as much information as she could. "I don't think now is the right time to discuss this Arizona. Not in front of my daughter and your new .. friend."

Wow, okay! What the hell is her issue? She's the one who didn't tell me she was going to be in Seattle, let alone with OUR daughter. "Now, is a perfect time to discuss this, Callie."

Turning to Eliza, all Arizona could do was apologise and hoped she would understand. "Eliza, I'm so sorry but it seems my ex-partner forgot that HER daughter has another mother who would have appreciated if it she had the decency to let her know when they would be in town."

"Oh spare the dramatics Arizona, you know she's your daughter too and ex-PARTNER? It seems like someone forgot about those wedding vows, yet again." Fuck! Callie what are you doing? That was a low blow, even for you.

Callie had never seen Arizona's eyes look as cold towards her as she did in that moment as she stood up from the table with Sofia still securely around her tired body. Eliza could sense the tension between the two fiery women and decided to diffuse the situation herself.

"I can see you two have a lot to discuss. Arizona, I'll see you at the hospital Monday and hopefully we can re-arrange soon?"

Callie scoffed at Eliza's mention of a re-arranged date and could only watch as she placed a gentle kiss on Arizona's cheek, almost smile sympathetically at Sofia, before paying the bill and walking out of the restaurant.

Looking sheepishly towards the reunited mother and daughter, Callie regretted the awful words she had just used.

"Arizona, please can we talk about this?"

"Don't you think you've said enough for one night, Callie? Not that I need your permission but if it's okay, I'd like to spend the night cuddled on the sofa with my daughter seeing as though I've not seen her in the past 2 months except for over the internet. Come by tomorrow and maybe then we can talk."

Callie nodded politely, with a small smile on her face as she watched Arizona gently stand Sofia back on the floor and take hold of the smaller hand.

"I'll see you tomorrow princess. Be good for Mama. I love you." Callie called out to Sofia as the two most important women in her life departed the restaurant.

"I will, Mommy. Love you too."

Callie set off to spend the night at Meredith's and all she could do was hope that Arizona would forgive her. Not only for not telling her that she and Sofia were in town and for the words she had spoken towards her tonight but she hoped she would forgive her for ever leaving Seattle in the first place.