So, this is a combination of two of my favorite things: North Korea and Callie and Arizona (I guess that's three things...). Anyway, it involves lots of Grey's characters, but it's mostly about Calzona. Let me know what you think!
"According to our sources, reporters Callie Torres and Arizona Robbins are still being held in an unknown location in North Korea. The two women made it to Pyongyang before losing connection with the outside world. National Geographic, which sponsored the investigation into the Hermit Kingdom, has declined to comment on the situation. The State Department has said only that 'the situation is being handled, but at this time we cannot comment.' There should be more to come on this issue, but for now, let's go to Justin Chiu with the weather."
-At National Geographic HQ-
"Dammit Richard, what have you gotten us tangled up in? You told me that this was 'a routine look into China's growing economy', or some bullshit like that! Robbins and Torres weren't supposed to be anywhere near the border."
"A level of deception, Mr. Jennings, was necessary."
"Deception?" Mr. Jennings whispered, his anger barely contained. "No Webber, this isn't deception, this is insanity and if you think I'm going to pay for your mistakes, you've got another thing…"
"The only thing I've got is a meeting in five minutes. If you'll excuse me."
And with that, Richard Webber calmly walked out of the room. Karev better have some answers, dammit, or this ship is sinking…
-Seattle, Washington-
"Senator Avery? I've got Richard Webber on line 1 and the president on line 2. I think they're calling about the same thing…you know, the—"
"The North Korea thing, I know." A sigh. "Alright, give me two minutes with Webber and then I'll talk to the president."
It had been a rough week and a rainy one. Usually, Jackson liked the rain. Sure it made getting to work a pain, but he felt safe in the rain. Each fat droplet that hit his window seemed to be telling him that life was waiting for him, even calling to him. Still, the ball remained firmly in his court. If he wanted to take a risk, he would have to make the first move.
"Richard, I know what you're calling about and I'm—"
"Don't say you're sorry, Jackson. Don't say it. I bet right now, you're staring at a memo from your mother. It's probably telling you to wait for her before you answer me."
Jackson stared at his e-mail and pinched the bridge of his nose. Webber was being an old, arrogant, insightful ass, yet again. "Look, sir, I know that you need my money and I also know that I can't give it to you. If I could help out Robbins or Torres, you know I would. But at this point, it's asking for too much."
"Just think about it for a moment, before you hang up. Think about who you are. Think about who you want to be."
His e-mail pinged. From: Catherine Avery/Subject: Wait on NK. For one second, his mind went blank.
"Alright, I'm in."
-Somewhere in North Korea-
Her hands were white with cold and her teeth chattered as wind blew across her face. So this is a Korean winter. I thought Yang was exaggerating.
She had known the risks, had made an extensive (if not exhaustive) pros-and-cons list, had discussed it at length with Bailey, though she wasn't supposed to. And in the end, she had chosen to investigate North Korea.
It had gone well, at first. They crossed the border without issue and hopped onto a train that they believed would take them to Pyongyang. She had been on difficult international missions before, but none with this level of confidence. Perhaps therein lay her trouble. She knew she was arrogant; she knew it; she knew it. But one of them needed to stand strong and unafraid. Stupid.
They had kissed softly in the forest, before boarding the train. Callie's cheek had been so warm against her hand, so pink. Her eyes had fluttered like snowflakes the moment before they hit the ground. Oh God it's cold. Her stomach growled and she felt like throwing up. Why did I leave her? She needs me. And I left without looking back.
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