I'm new at this so please be kind. I hope you like it. If not then please let me know what I can do to improve. I will try to continue and not keep people waiting forever for an update If people like it. This is just the beginning so it may be a little slow. Again, let me know what you think: If you like it, hate it, etc. It's rated T just because I'm paranoid and also...you never know...I may change a few things. Ok, that's it. Enjoy...

Chapter 1

A 15 year old girl with tan skin, dark eyes, and long wavy black hair pulled into a pony tail, walked into the Seattle Grace Hospital with two younger boys in tow. The older of the boys was 9 and had black hair cut short, yet just long enough so that there was a bit of waviness to it, not unlike the older girl's. The youngest was 5 with his hair cut the same as the older boy's hair.

Each of these kids had a stuffed full backpack, though the girl had a duffle bag on her shoulder as well. It was clear they were not here for any medical purposes, though no one paid them enough attention to truly wonder. Once the teen got the two boys settled in the waiting room, she walked up to the desk.

"Excuse me" she said. Once she realized that the lady was paying attention she continued.

"Could you possibly page Dr. Calliope Torres for me?" she asked.

"Who should I say is asking?" the lady asked looking slightly annoyed.

"Catalina Torres" Catalina answered firmly, ignoring the interested look the lady
now wore. "If she doesn't want to come, can you tell her that Miguel and Rico are here as well?"

"Ok" the desk lady said. Catalina could have sworn she heard her say something about things getting interesting around here under her breath, but she shrugged it off.

Catalina went back to where her brothers were. Miguel, being the older of the two boys, was trying to help Rico get his stuffed bunny, hoppy, out of his bag, and was not succeeding.

Catalina began to help as Rico began crying. "I'm trying, I'm trying" Catalina said as she pulled things out of the bag in an attempt to loosen whatever was holding the darn thing in place.

"What's the problem here?" a kind voice said behind her. Catalina twirled around to face a blond with short hair with loose curls in it. From her outfit, she looked to be a doctor, and from the little animal on her shirt, Catalina would guess her to be a children's doctor.

"I'm sorry, we don't mean to cause a disturbance, I'm trying to get my brother's toy out of the bag, and it's stuck on something." The explanation popped out.

The doctor gave her a kind smile, "Don't worry about it." She knelt down in front of Rico as Catalina watched, knowing it would do no good. Rico never did anything without hoppy. The lady whispered something in the boy's ear, causing him to produce a big smile. Catalina looked at the lady in amazement. "How did you—?" She started to ask. She stopped when the Lady Doctor shook her head.

"Sorry, I never reveal my secrets, but here, let me help you." After about a minute of struggling, they managed to produce Hoppy. Rico hugged the raggedy rabbit tightly and gave the woman a hug.

"Catalina!" came a call from down the hall. It was Callie. "Aunt Callie!!!" exclaimed Catalina as she ran to hug her. There was worry on Callie's face when she looked up. "What's wrong? Did something happen to your dad? Or Rico? Or, or…" her thought faded.

"Aunt Callie, I'm ok, we're ok, and Dad's ok? OK?" she watched for the nod and saw the relief wash over her aunt's face. "So then why…?" she stopped and a look of understanding came across her face. "Manny has another assignment right? A big one?"

"Yeah, Dad says it'll be about a year again." She looked up with a sad face. "You know you're the only one he trusts for long periods of time. You can take us right? Please say yes. I don't want to have to live with Aunt Aria again, she just too controlling." She cringed. Callie looked at her and said "ok, but it's going to be tight. I'm going to have to find a new place, or at least get some blow up beds or something."

Catalina showed her where they were sitting and that's when Callie noticed Arizona. Her eye widened. "Arizona! What are you doing here?"

"Well I kind of work here too you know."

"No, I mean here as in with my niece and nephews"

"Niece and….?" Arizona trailed off and looked at her in surprise. Before she could say more there came an: "Auntie Callie!" and a small blur jumping on Callie.

"Oof! Rico! You've gotten so big! Last time I saw you, you were only 4 years old. How old are you now? 20? 25?" she said with a laugh in her voice and a twinkle in her eye.

"Nope!" he said proudly. "I'm not ancient like that but I am 5 already! I'm in kindergarten."

Callie laughed. "Oh I see. And I also see you still have Hoppy"

"Of course. Hoppy's my best friend" Rico said. Callie put him down and opened her arms to Miguel. He hugged her cautiously at first and then harder. "Hello Mickey. How's my little mouse been doing?" Callie asked. "Good" Miguel said, his voice a little muffled by the hug. "I've missed you"

"I've missed you too." Callie said softly.

Arizona watched all this in amazement. This was a side she rarely saw of Callie. She was almost maternal. These kids seemed to bring out the best in Callie. It was nice to see.

Once all of the formalities were over and Arizona was introduced as well, Callie said, "Now all I have to do is decide where to put you guys."

Arizona was about to share her input when Callie's pager went off. "Dang! 911!" she hesitated a bit.

"I'll take them home with me. They've been traveling their going to want rest and food." Arizona offered

"Are you sure? I mean, I don't want to burden you."

"Go, I'll be fine. I'm off already and it'll probably be hours before you're off. Besides, do you really want them with Christina tonight?"

"Ok. But I will pay you back later." Callie said firmly.

"Count on it" Arizona said, giving Callie a peck on her lips. "Now go save some lives."

Catalina watched this exchange with a surprised look, Miguel watched with confusion, and Rico just giggled.

Arizona took a deep breath, turned around, put on a bright smile, and said, "Ok then, let's go find unpack, eat, and talk"