Just a note before this story starts , I don't know what it is like to lose a limb and I don't know anyone who has. But, I had this idea for a story and I had to write it.

I'm trying to write this as a general POV but I'm finding it quite hard for some reason so it might change to individual POV but it'll be clearly labelled if that happens

This isn't going to be a long story btw but I hope you enjoy it anyway :D

Chapter 1: Start of Something New

Arizona walks into Joe's bar, regretting giving into Teddy and accepting her invitation to go out drinking with colleagues. But Teddy had been asking her for months, ever since she'd been back at work and she had been worn down. This is the first time she has been into Joe's since the plane crash a year ago, which resulted in her losing her leg. Pausing at the door, she debates walking out and going home but just as she is going to turn around, Teddy grabs her arm, dragging her into the bar "Oh no you don't Arizona, you aren't ditching me"

"I don't think I can do this Teddy. I've had a stressful day and my leg is killing me so I just need to go home. So, I'll have one drink, alright? And then I'm going home."

"Two drinks and then I'll let you leave ok? But, in the future I am getting you to come out more because I miss spending time with my best friend."

"Deal" Arizona replies and the two shake hands in agreement.

The two of them sit at the bar and order a drink each. "So, how have you been Arizona? I mean how have you really been? And don't give me any bullshit answer because I know what you're like"

Arizona chuckles slightly "I've been worse"

"I need more than that Arizona, I'm not having you shutting me off again. I've just got you back and you used to tell me everything and anything and often you overshared but I miss that"

Arizona shifts awkwardly on her seat, she knows that she's treated Teddy poorly over the past year and she's been told, by her therapist that she needs to stop pushing people away.

"Fine, my leg still hurts like a bitch at times but I've got better at managing the pain and know when I need to take breaks, especially during long surgeries. And mentally, I'm better at accepting that my leg is gone."

"Thank you for being more open with me Arizona, I know it's hard but it means a lot to me"

They continue to drink their drinks and talk about work and cases that they have had until suddenly, Teddy stops upon seeing a brunette woman walk into the bar. "Hey, Arizona. Subtly look towards the door and check out the hot brunette. She's just your type and I think she's hot and I'm as straight as a ruler."

"Teddy!" Arizona, playfully punches her friend "I'm not really looking for a relationship Teddy"

"Seriously Arizona, just look at her"

Reluctantly, Arizona slowly turns her head to see the brunette by the door and her jaw drops slightly. Wow. Arizona thinks to herself, Teddy wasn't kidding that woman is drop dead gorgeous. The woman is wearing a tight fitting, low cut purple top with a leather jacket. Her jeans are dark and all of her clothes emphasise her curves and I can't help but stare at her.

Teddy snaps Arizona out of her trance like state "Arizona" she says, clicking her fingers, causing Arizona to jump slightly "I think you like what you see. Why don't you go and talk to her?"

A look of fear sets on Arizona's face at Teddy's words "I can't. I don't know what I'd say"

"That's not the Arizona Robbins I know and love"

"Yeah, well that Arizona lost her leg and now doesn't have confidence when talking to women"

"Well, I am going to get that Arizona back because as much as I thought you overshared when talking about your sex life but you need to get back on the horse so to speak"

"One step at a time Teds, this is big thing for me to even be out here"

"You're right Zona. I'm sorry that I got so carried away, I'm just excited that you're out and it feels like old times…"

"It's ok Teddy, but I do agree with you in that she is really hot, like dirty hot"

Teddy smirks at Arizona as she can see parts of the old Arizona shining through and her heart fills with love. Her friend has had an awful year and she almost lost her, first physically in the crash and then mentally as she had to come to terms with losing her leg and she slipped into a depressed state and reclined inside herself.

"Right, I'm going to excuse myself whilst I go to the toilet. Could you order me another drink whilst I'm gone?"

Teddy walks off to the bathroom, leaving Arizona sitting by herself at the bar. With the two new drinks by in front of her, Arizona waits for Teddy's return.

"Mind if I sit by you?" A voice interrupts Arizona's thoughts "A pretty woman like yourself shouldn't be sitting by herself"

"I'm not by myself, my friend has just gone to the toilet"

"Well, that is a shame because I was hoping that I could buy you a drink" the woman smiles.

"If you had been more observant, then you would have been able to notice that I already have a drink in front of me"

"Well, maybe I could buy you another?"

"I was taught not to accept things from strangers" Arizona retorts.

"I'm Callie" the brunette introduces herself "There, now we aren't strangers so now can I buy you a drink? The queue for the toilets is rather long so your friend might be a while"

"Oh alright, if you insist" Arizona finds herself saying before she could even think about saying no but something about this woman is making her say yes.

"Might I know the name of the beautiful lady that I am buying a drink for?" Callie says with a wink.

"My name is Arizona"

"Were you conceived there or something?" Callie chuckles.

"That's not the first time I've heard that one, so wow, very original" the blonde chuckles. Usually, she'd find anyone who said something like that really frustrating, but with the brunette for some reason she doesn't mind when she does it. "But no, I wasn't named after the state. I was named after the USS Arizona because my grandfather dies saving nineteen men when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbour so, when my parents knew they were having a girl, they named me after the ship to honour his memory as they couldn't name me after him."

"Wow" Callie says, her voice showing how impressed she is "That's impressive. Now, what can I get you?"

As Callie orders their drinks, Arizona can't help but smile because of how the brunette is making her feel. She feels like she used to; before she lost her leg. Callie is bringing back the old Arizona and Arizona is scared, but also excited.

"Here is your drink" Callie says with a beaming smile which causes Arizona to blush in response.

They start to drink and Callie keeps flirting with Arizona and Arizona even flirts back, which surprises her.

Teddy finally gets out of the toilet and sees a sight she thought she wouldn't see for ages; Arizona flirting and flashing her dimples at a woman. Teddy watches for a few minutes before walking up to the two women and tapping Arizona on the shoulder "Hey" she says, "Sorry I took so long, but the queue was massive, it seemed as if everyone in the city wanted to go to the loo at the same time"

"Hi, I'm Teddy" she says, putting her hand out for Callie to shake.

"Hello Teddy, I'm Callie" she responds, shaking Teddy's hand "I'm sorry for stealing your beautiful friend here"

"No worries"

Callie's phone starts to ring "Sorry" she says, look at who is calling her "I'm going to have to take this"

"That's alright" both of the blondes say.

Callie steps away from the two ladies and answers her phone. "So…" Teddy says, breaking their silence "I told you that you'd like her"

"She just bought me a drink, that's all Teds"

"Oh, that isn't all Zona. I saw your dimples when you were talking to her, that's how much you were smiling. So, don't bullshit me. I know that you enjoyed talking to her, I can tell by how you were looking at her"

"Shhh Teddy. She's coming back towards us"

Callie reaches the two blondes with a smile on her face "I'm sorry Arizona but I am going to have to leave your beautiful self here with your friend, there's something I have to attend to. But, feel free to call me some time and I'll buy you another drink and maybe take you out dancing" She says, slipping a piece of paper into Arizona's hand and gives her a quick kiss on the cheek before turning around and walking out of Joe's.

Arizona cups her cheek and can't help but smile. She feels a familiar tingling in her core, something she hasn't felt since the crash.

"Are you sure that you don't like her?"

"I mean, she's nice and she's gorgeous. What's not to like?"

"What does the paper say?" Teddy says, trying to grab at the paper in Arizona's hand.

"How can I know? I haven't opened the paper, idiot" Arizona retorts, before starting to open the paper, her heartrate racing with anticipation.

Call me some time Battleship Arizona

(555) 444 333

I look forward to hearing from you and hopefully seeing your beautiful face again soon

- Callie xxx

Arizona smiles after reading the note and places it in her pocket, away from Teddy's prying hands.

"Sooooooooo" Teddy draws out "What did it say?"

"She gave me her number"

"You are so going to text her and if you don't text her then I will take your phone and will do it for you"

"You will do nothing of the sort Theodora" Arizona teases, causing Teddy to cringe at the use of her full name.

"Arizona Robbins. You are going to text that girl"

After at least twenty minutes of back and forth between the two friends Arizona finally caves and agrees to text Callie.

"I'm doing this because I'm tired Teds and you won't let me go home unless I text her…"

"Not true" Teddy cuts in "But, I think that doing this will be good for you and you mentioned the other day that your therapist said you should do things that you would do before the crash and you would be all over Callie. So, I'm not making you go and stalk her to try to sleep with her because I know that is too much but the good thing with texting is that you can wait as long as you want before you respond if you get uncomfortable. So please, do it for me?"

"Fine" Arizona grudgingly responds. But, she is secretly happy that Teddy is making her text Callie.

Together, Arizona and Teddy come up with a text to send to Callie that is fun, slightly flirty and will leave a good impression on Callie

Arizona: Hi Callie, this is Arizona. I'm assuming that you could guess that, unless you go giving your mobile number out to multiple random women in one night :P Anyway, now you have my number so now we can work out when you are going to buy me that other drink – A xx

"There" Arizona says with a slight smile "And now I wait I guess"

As the friends are ready to leave the bar, Arizona's phone buzzes with a text from Callie.

"Ooh what does it say? Tell me tell me tell me!" Teddy asks, clearly enjoying the events that are unfolding in front of her. "I'm really glad you decided to come out tonight by the way, I've had a great time and it's almost like old times, only you haven't abandoned me to leave with some woman which I appreciate" She chuckles.

"Thank you for making me come Teds, this is honestly the best night that I've had since the crash"

"Ok, now enough of the sap, tell me what Callie said" Teddy says, playfully punching Arizona on the arm.

Callie: Hello there Arizona. Only you got my number tonight, don't worry! Can I take you out for a drink tomorrow? I'll have just completed my first day at my new job and I think that causes for a celebration. See you at Joes at 8pm? – C x

Arizona: Well, I'm glad to know that I'm the only one lucky enough to get your number – I feel special! 8pm at Joe's sounds great; I'll see you there. Good night Callie – A x

Callie: I look forward to it already. Sleep well Arizona – C x

That night, Arizona doesn't dream of the crash or the loss of her leg for the first time since the crash. Instead, she dreams of Callie.

Hopefully you enjoyed the first chapter of my new story and please leave reviews to let me know what you thought!