For 2 months now, Callie walked the halls of Sloan-Grey Memorial Hospital with a heavy heart. She heard the whispers, she saw the sad looks, the pity. Everyone knew, there was no point pretending they didn't.

Her heart was still shattered over her wife's infidelity. How could she forgive the betrayal? Even for Sofia's sake, it was impossible for her to even contemplate forgiving her wife at this time. She was just grateful for the friends she had in this place. They had bonded together and helped her get somewhat through this time. Especially one Alex Karev.

"Alex!" Callie called to the peds surgeon. She really hoped she wasn't pushing her luck with Alex. He was her only link to her wife, her only way of keeping tabs without looking like a pathetic loser.

"Yeah Cal. What's up?"

Callie pulled up next to Alex and wrung her hands nervously. "How is she?"

"Same as yesterday. Look, why don't you just call her? Talk to her yourself. I know she'd jump at the chance."

Callie sighed. "You know why I can't. It feels like if I make the first move I have forgiven her and that isn't happening anytime soon."

Alex sighed as well. "She's still in the attic. She comes to work, hides in the on call rooms and cries herself to sleep every night. The only time she seems to even resemble the real Arizona I know is when she is with Sofia. It's just lucky for both you and hers sake Jo is very understanding. How am I supposed to get this relationship going if I'm busy with you guys?"

Callie was grateful for Alex letting Arizona stay in his attic. At least she knew where she was and that she was safe. Callie's head hung low. She knew she was pushing it. "I'm sorry Alex. I'll back off." Callie turned to walk away when Alex called her back.

"Look, i'll let you know if anything changes Ok?"

Callie smiled one of the rare smiles over the last 2 months and said, "You're a good man Alex. Please tell Jo I appreciate what she is doing too. Better yet, tell her to come see me tomorrow, I have a surgery she would love in on."

Alex smiled too. "Will do Cal. Talk to you later."

Alex walked away while Callie sighed again and turned back towards the elevator. It was then she looked up. There stood the love of her life. One Arizona Robbins. Arizona looked scared, like Callie would start yelling, or worst still, keep giving her the silent treatment. The only time Arizona had any contact with her former life was when she picked up Sofia from the day care. Callie had at least allowed her to see her daughter a couple of nights a week. Sometimes, she felt like it was the only time she was truly alive. Sofia didn't judge her or give her death stares, she was just her Mama.

Arizona stood on the spot staring at Callie and waited for her to make the first move. Arizona was pulled out of her staring contest when her phone sounded with her fathers ring tone. She knew better than to ignore the Colonel. "Hey dad."

Callie slipped away while Arizona went into the nearest on call room, which just so happened to be the site of her biggest mistake. "What's happening with you and Mum? Are you still coming to visit later this year?"

The Colonel let out a sob. Arizona's face scrunched up in confusion. Her father, Mr Marine, was crying? What the hell was going on?

"Arizona, sit down honey."

"Dad what's going on?"

"Arizona it's your Mum."

Arizona's hand went to her face, her mouth went dry and her already broken heart pounded in her chest. "What happened Dad?"

"Arizona, she's gone. She had a massive heart attack, there was nothing anyone could do." The Colonel sobbed again as Arizona slumped back on the bed of her betrayal.

"No, No, this is not happening. She was fine 2 weeks ago when I Skyped you guys with Sofia! She said she was tired, but fine." Tears poured out of Arizona's eyes as the reality hit her.

"I'm sorry honey. I can't explain it myself. I'm at a loss here too."

Arizona starred at the wall. "Dad, I have to go. I will call you when I get my head around this. Bye." Arizona hung up before the Colonel could react. She stared at the phone for what seemed an eternity. Arizona dialled a number. "Alex, can you come to the Peds on call room, I need to see you ASAP."

"Sure thing, just be a minute."

"Thanks Alex." Arizona hung up the phone a laid back on the bed.

Alex came in to find Arizona slumped on the bed, looking even more despondent that he had ever seen her. "What's going on?"

Arizona sat up, lifted her head and looked her student in the eye. "My father just informed me my Mother has passed away." Arizona breathed deeply and carried on. "Could you please take care of the rest of my surgeries for the next week. You can postpone anything non urgent and I'll catch up when I get back. I need to go pack and say goodbye to Sofia before I get on a plane."

Arizona sounded so distant if frightened Alex. "Sure thing boss. I got ya, you just do what you have to."

"Thanks Alex, you're a good man."

Alex walked out of the room, gently shutting the door. There was only one thing on his mind and only one person who could help him in this situation. Callie Torres was needed by her wife and he wasn't gonna take no for an answer.

Alex took to the lift to the Ortho floor and looked around for Callie. He found her updating a chart at the nurses station.

"Callie"

Callie looked up. "Hmm"

"Dude, you need to come with me. Its Arizona" Alex looked at her with pleading eyes.

Callie scoffed, "I think you forget, dude, that anything to do with Arizona is something I am in no hurry to address." Callie looked back down at her chart and continued on.

Alex leaned into Callie's ear. "Dude, its her Mum. She's passed away. She didn't say how or why but she looks more hopeless than I have ever seen her, and believe me, I have seen her pretty hopeless lately." Alex put up his hands before she could say anything, "Not that she didn't deserve it, but she needs you Callie, its her Mum. She needs you."

Callie sighed for what felt like the hundreth time today and turned on her heal to the peds floor. Alex followed close behind. The elevator ride was silent as Callie contemplated what she was going to do. She loved Barbara Robbins like her own Mother. She accepted Callie with no reservations, spoiled Sofia every chance she got. She even threatened to smack some sense into her daughter for Callie when she found out what Arizona had done. She loved that woman and it was only that love that was compelling her to the Peds floor, nothing else. At least that's what she kept telling herself.

When she got to the Peds floor she asked Alex which room she was in. When Alex pointed to the 'Room of Doom' as she silently refered to it, she sighed for the 100th time today. She quietly opened the door to find her wife facing the wall, sobs racking her body. With hesitation, and a quick internal pep talk, she climbed into the bed behind her wife.

Arizona's body reacted to Callie presence and she stilled.

"Callie..."

"Shh, just let go Arizona. I got you, I got you."

Her wifes comforting presence calmed Arizona like no one else ever could or ever did. She let her beautiful muse hold her in those strong, loving arms. She had lost her mother today, but only time would tell if the beautiful lady behind would be lost forever to her as well. Only time would tell.