AN1 – Well here we go guys…. Let's see where we can go with this one…

CHAPTER 1

GENERAL POV

Callie and Arizona Robbins met in a dirty bar bathroom. After dating for a while, they knew that the connection they shared was something that story tales are made of. Callie had come from a broken marriage and sadness while Arizona had survived her fair share of heartache as well, but once they found each other, they realized what love was truly supposed to feel like. After falling madly in love with one another, they decided to take the next step and buy a home together. Life seemed perfect for the two women, having so many things going right for them.

As in any other loving and committed relationship Arizona proposed to Callie. Making Callie feel like she was on top of the world. Instantly saying yes they began their journey into marriage. Even though they both loved their lives the way they were, completely happy with one another they had a long heartfelt talk about adding a baby into the mix. Which is where their perfectly handsome son Haden Bryce Robbins came into the picture. Neither woman was prepared for the amount of love they could possess for someone so instantly. But they went through the motions of live with a child and found that it was a complete dream come true for them both.

After a while, the conversation of adding another Robbins baby to their family, Callie and Arizona agreed to try for an addition and were surprisingly shocked to find out that they were not only expecting one new baby, but twins. Hannah Michelle Robbins and Hunter Bradley Robbins were both delivered via cesarean and were healthy, happy babies. Now, 3 years later the Robbins family is a busy one. Two surgeon mothers, a 5 year old fixing to start kindergarten and twin 3 year old toddlers makes for a hectic, but happy life. This is where this story begins. Looking into the lives of Callie and Arizona's family down the line and in the mix of their expanded family life.

FLASH FORWARD 3 YEARS…

CALLIE'S POV

"Haden and Hunter Robbins! You both better get in here and pick up these toy soldiers or I am throwing them away. I mean it boys!" Arizona yells from the family room.

I look over to my two sons and both of their heads snap up upon hearing their mother yelling for them. Both wearing matching 'oh shit' looks on their faces before they both jumped down from the table, and rush to the living room to save their toys from the wrath of my wife. I simply laugh before looking at my daughter Hannah, who is sitting at the table coloring in her princess color book.

I am finishing up lunch for our family when Arizona comes into the kitchen, opening the refrigerator pulling out a bottle of water. Arizona has been going crazy cleaning the downstairs and I am in charge of the upstairs this weekend. Splitting the household chores has been a real lifesaver since we have now become outnumbered by our children.

"I do not understand it Calliope. I get one room cleaned and move on to the next, only to walk back into the first one and it looks like a tornado went through it." She says before taking a long drink of her water.

"Babe, you have to put your food down with them. Don't let them run behind you and make another mess. You're the mom here… so stand up to your children." I say while fighting back the urge to laugh.

"Why can't your brothers be as well behaved as you are Hannah?" Arizona asks our daughter before kissing the top of her head, and heading back into the other room.

A little while later, I am setting lunch on the dining room table and Arizona joins me with 3 little Robbins kids fast on her heels.

"Haden, after lunch is over, Mommy is going to take you to get the rest of your school clothes. So make sure you eat enough because you won't have a chance to eat later son." I say to Haden.

"Do I have to go? I wanted to play in my club house today mama." He says, batting those long eyelashes at me.

"Don't even try to whip out those eyes Haden Bryce. You have less than a week before you get to go to big boy school, and this is our last day off before mommy and I have to go back to work." I explain to my son.

"Yes ma'am." He says before smiling and getting back to his lunch.

After lunch, Arizona and Haden left to finish up his shopping and I took the twins out to the back yard to play. When Arizona and I bought this house, the back yard was elegant. The yard was beautifully manicured and it served as a relaxing place for us and our friends to enjoy drinks after rough days at work. Now… looking into our back yard you will see a huge play area with swings, little tricycles and huge colorful balls. Yes, it's safe to say that our lives have changed drastically. But in a very good way.

Watching Hunter play in the sandbox and Hannah pushing her baby dolls in the mini stroller I sit back and smile. I cannot get over how truly blessed my wife and I are to have 3 beautiful and healthy children. I am pulled from my daze when I hear Hunter yelling "Pawpaw.. Mamaw" over and over. Soon to be joined by Hannah and her excitement.

"Hey Callie. Sorry that we just let ourselves in. But we knocked and rang the doorbell. Daniel heard the kids in the back yard so we headed back." My mother in law Barbara says to me.

I stand with a smile and hug my in laws. They have been out of town on vacation for two weeks, and the kids missed them greatly. Arizona, me, Tim and Lexie all pitched in to send them on a cruise for the 40th wedding Anniversary. The night we surprised them with the tickets, Barbara cried and Daniel even looked a little teary eyed. But needless to say the grandkids missed them like crazy, and are obviously very happy to see them back home.

"Oh, that is fine Mama B. How was the vacation?" I ask them.

"It was beautiful dear. We enjoyed the cruise very much. I still cannot thank you kids enough for sending us. We had a great time and Daniel even took a nap.. in the middle of the day!" she says with a laugh.

"Wow. That is a shock." I play while my father in law scoops up Hannah and gives her a hug.

"How is Papa's little princess? Are you being a good girl for your mama?" He asks, and Hannah just eats up the attention. Being the only girl she has become everyone's little 'princess' and at times she even refers to herself and such.

"Hey there partner." He says to Hunter who I standing with his arms wrapped around his grandfather's legs. "I missed you both. Where's Cowboy?" He asks referring to Haden. Since the day Haden was born The Colonel has called him his "cowboy". Where that name came from, I have no idea. Because Arizona nor myself are remotely country, but it is his name for him so it stuck.

"He went with Arizona to finish up his school shopping. He should be back really soon. Can I get you anything to drink? We were just getting ready to go in for a snack before nap time." I say to my in laws.

"That sounds great. We will help you wash them up." Barbara says as we head inside.

Once the kids were cleaned up and finished their snacks, I put them down in their rooms for their nap. Returning downstairs I sit in the living room enjoying a glass of lemonade listening to the stories about my in laws vacation when Arizona and Haden entered.

After the front door opened, all we saw was a flash of 'Haden' go by running straight towards the back door when I called for him to stop. "Haden, come see who is here." I say to my son.

Haden walks into the living room and then his face lights up at the sight before him. He runs and jumps into his grandfather's arms before switching to his grandma and being covered in kisses. Arizona enters shortly behind him, with several department store bags in her hands.

"Hey mama. Hi daddy. You're back! How was the cruise?" She asks while setting the bags down and walking over to greet her parents.

"It was wonderful dear. Looks like you have had your hands full." Barbara says looking at my wife's appearance.

Arizona is wearing blue jean shorts, a light pink v-neck tshirt and her sneakers. Hair pulled up into a tight ponytail. Complete 'shopper mode'. I think it's adorable though, and Arizona knows it. Especially when she is wearing shorts. Her legs go on for days. I especially like them wrapped around my head… but I have to save that image for later when we are alone…

"Oh yeah. We are officially finished school shopping, and Haden is set." Arizona says.

"Great. Well your father and I are here because we missed the kids, and because we have other motives.." Barbara says with a smile.

"What is it mother?" Arizona asks crossing her arms waiting for her mother to ask the question we are already sure she will ask.

"Well, your father and I were hoping that we could steal our grandkids for the night. We wanted to have a night with them before Haden starts school Monday. Your brother is bringing Tj and Callista over later as well." She asks.

Arizona looks over at me for an answer, and I smile and nod. Knowing that our kids would have a great time with their grandparents, as they always do.

"Ok mama, but NO SUGAR. I'm serious. Calliope and I do not let them have sweets and last time Hannah came home talking about doughnuts for a week." Arizona says seriously to her mother.

Barbara raises 3 fingers and says, "Grandmas Honor… no sweets." And we all laugh.

"Alright, we will get their bag ready and then you can kidnap our children for the night." I say before taking my wife by the hand, picking up the bags from the store and heading upstairs to pack for the 3 kids.

ARIZONA'S POV

Shutting the front door, I lock the deadbolt and lean my back against it. Callie is standing a few feet in front of me as we just told our 3 children goodbye for the night. They are now headed to spend the remainder of the day, and the night with their grandparents. Leaving my wife and I all alone in our house. Something that does not happen very often what so ever.

Callie starts to say something when I stop her. Placing my finger over her lips.

"Shhh… do you hear that?" I ask while my eyes move to look around the empty room.

"I don't hear anything Arizona." She says in a whisper. Playing along.

"Exactly Calliope. It's quiet… completely silent… no police sirens of toy cop cars going off, no cartoons playing, no crying or arguing over toys…. Just….complete…silence…" I say with a smile. "It is just you.. and me.. in this big house… ALL..ALONE…" I finish.

Callie steps forward, wrapping her arms around my waist and leans over to whisper in my ear.

"What do you say we go upstairs and break the silence? I wouldn't mind a little screams or moans.." she says, her breath hot against my ear.

"Well Calliope.. I say.. why are we still downstairs.. and why do you still have so many clothes on?" I reply to my wife before slowly kissing her lips softly.

"I can do something about that." She says before reaching for the hem of my tshirt and lifting it over my head. Throwing the shirt down onto the floor, leaving me in my shorts and bra.

"Bedroom… now.." I say before my wife playfully smacks my ass and takes off running up the stairs. "Oh you want to race?" I yell before chasing her up the stairs and disappearing behind our bedroom doors.

Grandparent sleepovers are AWESOME!