Disclaimer: My first story. I don't own anything except my love for this couple. I think they are awesome. Hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed writing it.
The sky was quickly becoming a dark gray, the sun dwindling becoming hidden by the growth of the dark clouds. A roar of thunder could be heard in the distance. The weather went unnoticed inside the Seattle Grace-Mercy West hospital as people scrambled around the E.R. No one noticed the man who entered the building in the mist of the chaos. He was an older man, in his mid forties judging by the gray that was laced throughout his dark brown hair. His hair was unkempt, sticking in all directions. His face was etched with age, wrinkles marred his face surrounding his eyes which were bloodshot and weary, filled with exhaustion. His shirt was wrinkled and slightly wet, his arms crossed in front of his waist, his jacket covering them.
"Can I help you?" A nurse questioned noticing the man.
"Yes, I'm looking for Dr. Arizona Robbins."
"She's in the nursery, on the third floor."
"Thank you." He replied, turning to leave and headed to the elevators.
Callie Torres stood behind the glass admiring the blond woman inside the room. Arizona had her attention focused on the baby in front of her. Her blue eyes were filled with warmth and happiness. Her smile seemed contagious as Callie found herself grinning. She sighed in content enjoying the scene in front of her.
"Excuse me?" An unfamiliar voice spook behind her.
"Yes?"
"I was wondering if I could talk to Dr. Robbins?"
"Of course, let me get her."
"Thank you."
Callie entered the nursery, gently closing the door behind her.
"Hey." Arizona spook softly.
"Hey, how is he?"
"He's doing great, he should be able to go home tomorrow." She replied.
"That's good." Arizona nodded in agreement.
"What are you still doing here?" She asked.
"I'm waiting for you." Callie answered.
"Thank you but you didn't have to," Callie shrugged, "I'm almost done here."
"Actually there's a guy out there who wants to speak with you." Arizona turned to face the glass and sighed when she saw the man.
"Ryan." She whispered sadly.
"You know him?" Callie questioned.
"He's a patient's father," She answered and paused, "A father of a patient that I can't save."
"I'm sorry." Callie told her, her voice filled with sympathy and understanding. Callie placed her hand on her shoulder, rubbing it softly.
"You should go home, I'll be done after this." Callie nodded and both woman exited the room.
"Dr. Robbins." The man jumped from the small bench that he was sitting on when he saw her exit the room. Callie began to walk down the hallway.
"Mr. Williamson."
"It's Annie, she's getting worse." The man told her, his voice breaking from strain.
"I know, Mr. Williamson we've talked about this - ."
"You have to help her!" He shouted, resulting in stares from the surrounding hospital staff and Callie to stop.
"Maybe we should talk in private." Arizona suggested.
"No," He replied taking a breath, "No, we can talk here."
"Ryan, we've had this discussion before we've done everything we can there's nothing left for us to do."
"No, please." His voice cracking. "You have to try."
Arizona sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose.
Callie watched the scene unfold down the hallway, watching her girlfriend try to console the man but could see that she was failing.
"There's nothing more that can be done, I know this is very hard but you need to prepare yourself and Annie for what's to come."
"They said you were the best, that if anyone could save her it would be you."
"I-I sorry," She said her voice catching in her throat. "We did everything we could, medicine can only do so much."
"What do you suggest I do?" He asked agitated.
"I would go home and spend time what time you can with her."
"No, that's good enough! You've wasted my time and my daughter's and now you're giving up on her, everyone is giving up on her, I'm the only one that is fighting for her!"
"Ryan I - ."
"No!" He growled at her, "I don't need anything else from you, your useless, a terrible doctor. You don't give a damn about her." The man backed away turning to leave. Arizona watched helplessly, her heart breaking for the man. She turned away and saw Callie waiting for her by the elevators, slowly she began walking down the hallway.
"Dr. Robbins." Ryan called to her and she turn to face the man, she saw his hand come from underneath his jacket. Her eyes widened at the object in his hand and the sound of gunshots echoed down the hallway.
First try, what do you think? Please review.
