This is the second part to If I Let You Back In so if you haven't read that please do so first so that this all makes sense. For those that have read the first part here's the Calzona we all know and love.
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Love and peace to all.
In the weeks since Callie's nightmare she had done her best to forgive Arizona for cheating on her. She allowed her wife to fully move back into their home, meaning that the blonde no longer had to sleep in the living room on the couch. Callie also gave up the heavy drinking; only sharing a glass with her wife on their date nights or celebrations. Date nights were something that they implemented into their relationship to help them reconnect and get to know each other again since both women are now different from whom they were when they first started dating. So every Friday after their couple's therapy session they would go out to dinner or to a fun activity they enjoy doing together while Sofia stayed with Derek and Meredith. The two women had learned so many new things about each other that their relationship did feel new and each time they left their session they had butterflies from the excitement of their date.
Callie and Arizona sit hand in hand in their therapist's office smiling and nodding at the list of achievements they've made so far in the weeks of seeing Dr. Warren. While they both really like her and usually hung on every word she said neither woman was paying much attention now as they thought about the next 5 minutes, they would be in the car on their way to their date. For Callie she had kept the plans for the evening a surprise for Arizona so she was excited for Arizona to finally know and she couldn't wait to see the look on her wife's face or the twinkle in her blue eyes. Arizona had somewhat of a goofy grin on her face as she day dreamed of all the things she would like the date to be. First she picture at romantic dinner and then a drive in movie, then it was a weekend getaway to somewhere exotic which she knew it wouldn't be but they had talked about it. Both women were so engrossed in their own thoughts neither of them heard Dr. Warren's question.
"Ladies?!" Dr. Warren reached over and waved her hands in front of their faces with a small chuckle. "Excited for date night?" Although it was her who gave them the idea of reconnecting this was she saw the positive outcome it was having.
"Yes!" Arizona squealed. "I can't wait to find out what it is since someone kept it a surprise" She gave Callie her best dimpled smile while slightly nudging her with her elbow.
"It'll be well worth the wait, I promise." Callie said as she got lost in those sparkling blue eyes she loved so much.
"Great, so before I lose your attention again I want to remind you both that next session we will be digging deeper into the plan crash and its aftermath. Arizona this will be hard on you because I'll be asking to relive some of those events and Callie, I want to hear from you what it was like for you while Arizona was missing and how you handle everything. " Dr. Warren paused for a moment giving the ladies time to register what she said. "I don't want you to dwell on the things too much this next week but it was only fair to warn you. If any bad feelings or overwhelming anxieties come up for you this week feel free to call me. Now go enjoy your date."
Both women smiled at the mention of their date and stood to leave. "Thank you Dr. Warren."
The two women walked silently out of the office and to their car, both trying to ignore the fear and anxiety they felt about next week. Callie opened the car door for Arizona but before the blonde could get in Callie pulled her into her arms. "We can get through this together."
Even though Arizona wanted to ignore everything and focus on their date she was glad for the comfort of being in Callie's arms. "I know, it's just I don't want to go back there again. Callie it was awful and I was so scared."
"I know sweetheart but I'll be with you this time." Callie gently placed a kiss on Arizona forehead. "You won't be doing this alone."
"You're right. We can do this." Arizona let out a content sigh letting all her worries wash away and soon she was giving Callie another dimpled smile. "As much as I love being in your arms can we please go on our date now? The suspense is killing me."
Callie couldn't help but giggle at how cute her wife was. "Sure babe. I'm excited for you to see it." Callie helped her into the car and hurried to the driver's side and jumped in. As Callie drove to the top secret location the two fell into an easy talk about work and ideas for Sofia's birthday which was coming up soon. One of Sofia's favorite things to do was go to the zoo so they were thinking of ways to give her a animal themed birthday party. Callie wanted to have real animals there but Arizona didn't think that was good for toddlers her age or the animals plus neither of them liked the idea of having to look after animals. Arizona was bubbly talking Callie's ear off when the car stopped. "We're here"
Arizona's mouth hung open mid-sentence as she took in the scenery of their date. She couldn't believe her eyes. "Calliope!"
Callie smiled in wonder as she watched Arizona's face light up, her eyes looking bluer than ever. "I thought you would like it, I know how much you loved them as a kid and since our dates make me feel as giddy and nervous as a teenager I thought tonight we could be teenagers again." Callie knew she was rambling but she couldn't help it, the butterflies were getting to her.
"I love you Calliope" Arizona quickly stole a kiss from her wife's soft lips. "This is perfect, thank you."
"I love you too." Callie quickly exited the car and went around to open the door for Arizona.
"What should we get on first?!" Blue eyes slowly took in each light and amusement ride as they walked to the ticket booth. She excitedly pointed out her favorite ones from when she was a kid and told Callie different stories about each time she was at a carnival. "Ohh! The high swings! Callie can we please do those first!" She gave her a little pout even though she knew she didn't have to.
Callie laughed at her antics and nodded. "You play dirty. You know that I can't say no to that pout."
"Not sorry." She said with a cheery smile. "Now come on before the line gets long."
"Yes babe."
Arizona's excitement never faltered during their date. Both women were having the time of their lives. Callie loved watching Arizona enjoy her and she didn't even mind going on the spinning rides which Callie usually avoids from fear of throwing up. It was turning out than Callie ever expected, not only were the rides fun but so were the games. She had even managed to win Arizona a stuffed panda which of course would end up belonging to Sofia. They talked over corn dogs and cotton candy, not as classy as the picnic Callie had packed but Arizona insisted on eating carnival food for the authenticity of being there. The night really was perfect and it was getting a perfect ending. Arizona smiled to herself as she felt her wife pull her closer. Their carriage was almost at the top of the Ferris wheel .
"Baby, you okay?" Arizona rubbed comforting circles on Callie's back trying to soothe her. She knew Callie was afraid of heights but she refused to let her go on this ride alone and Arizona appreciated that. This was by far the most romantic part of the evening.
"Y-yes." Callie hid her face more in the crook of Arizona's neck, trying not to shake.
"Callie, look at the view. It's gorgeous. "
"Not as gorgeous as you" Callied mumbled from her place on Arizona.
Arizona giggled knowing that Callie meant what she said but it was still a cover for not looking. Arizona slightly scooted away from Callie. "Callie you're safe, I won't let anything happen to you."
Callie sighed and sat up straight taking in the view. Not only was the remainder of the carnival beautiful from this angle but she were all the city lights. She had never seen Seattle this way before and as usual her wife was right, it was gorgeous.
"Isn't it stunning?" Arizona beamed looking at the city.
"Yes but nothing compares to how breath taking you are."
Arizona blushed feeling Callie's eyes on her. "You're just saying that so that I'd let you hid again" She teased.
"Am not. You take my breath away every time you look at me." Callie smiled brightly. "I am so in love with you Arizona. You're the best thing that's ever happened to me. I am so lost without you."
"You'll never be without me again, I will never make such a stupid mistake again. You're the love of my life- you are my life. You're all I want. Thank you for giving me another chance."
"I will never give up on you. It's you and me forever and if I survive this Ferris wheel I'm going to prove how much I love you." Callie winked at her blushing wife, finding her even more irresistible than ever. She needs to make love to her, not because of the way her body reacted being so close to Arizona but to make her wife feel loved.
"I will definitely make sure you survive now." Arizona teased as she pulled her wife into a loving kiss thanking for another perfect date.
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