Missing Pieces
Summary: Callie Torres is a brilliant Ortho Surgeon with a dark past, she moves to Seattle and joins the Seattle Grace team, but will her past catch up to her or will she be able to keep running. I suck at summaries, but read along. This will be Calzona at some point, but it won't happen right away.
AN: I don't own the characters they all belong to Shondaland and I'm just having some fun with them. I always appreciate and love feedback. Let me know what you think!
Chapter 1
It was a beautiful day in Seattle. Well a little chilly but any day without rain is beautiful to me. Up until today it had rained for 17 straight days, a break was definitely in order. I was sitting outside on the bench enjoying my coffee and the sun as well. Looking down at my watch I notice I have about ten minutes before I need to get to the departments head meeting. "Hey Zo" I hear off in the distance, I look down the walk way and smile at my best friend Teddy.
"Hey Theodora" she glares at me as I start to laugh. "Fancy meeting you here" I bump into her shoulder as we start walking inside "how was the super Super hot date last night" Rolling her eyes. I try to keep my laughter in as much as possible. She had seriously described her date in words like "beefcake, studly adorable", and my favorite "robust"
"well for starters, he couldn't put his phone down…like seriously I'm a surgeon and I didn't even get paged" she looks over at her best friend "then he was a total Jerk to the waiter" She exhales as they enter the elevator "seriously he was a giant dick." She sighs " Zo it's just one bad date after the other" laughing hysterically "maybe I need to give women a try" she laughs with a wink"….."anyway how's Sara doing?"
Coming out of my fit of giggles "just say the word Ted's and I have the perfect woman for you and she's gorgeous. " I would know "she's doing great" taking a sip of my coffee "We have finally got all of her stuff settled into my place."
Smiling "I still can't believe you made that step Zo" I walk over and put my arm around her "look at you all grown up and stuff, next thing you're going to tell me is that we need to go ring shopping" I can't help but laugh as I see her face.
Eyebrows raising "WHOA their Teddy" giving her one of my best glares "baby steps, I'm not 100% sure she is the one, more like 75% sure" I still have this tiny bit of doubt that I am having trouble shaking. Shaking my head.
Laughing at her friend "I just better be the best man or whatever it is your gonna have" shit… " come on let's get into the room, where gonna be late" We get into the conference room and take our seats, followed quickly by the chief.
"Alright people settle down" glancing around. Everyone is here. "I have some very exciting news"
"what's this all about chief, I have an Aneurysm Repair in 20" says Teddy.
Glaring annoyingly at her "I'm aware everyone has better things that they need to be doing right now. I got a phone call this morning from Northwestern,"
Knitting her brows together "why would Northwestern be calling us?" turning back to face the chief Bailey stares at him impatiently.
"their chief of Ortho is looking for a change of scenery" standing up excitedly "and she wants to come to Seattle Grace" Smiling brightly. this is just what we need to get back to number one.
"wait isn't that Callie Torres" Arizona asks, why would she want to come here.
"yes" suddenly racking his brain "she got published a few months back for her work in Metabolic Bone Disease, she was literally able to reverse the loss of bone in an Osteoporosis patient." Derek says smiling "this is exactly what this hospital needs, I hear she's on the short list for an Harper Avery" I can't wait to work with her.
"Why does this big shot want to come here? Mark says as he shoots a grape into his mouth "no offence chief we are currently ranked 12, Northwestern is number two" looking across the room to the chief "what are you offering her?"
Throwing his hands up in the air "absolutely nothing, the phone call was a pleasant surprise" Webber says smiling "We have the need as Chang left us high and dry and we have been struggling to get someone else in here. With Callie Torres and her ground breaking research I know we will be back to the top" looking at his table of surgeons "now I will be introducing her to each of you personally when I take her on tour of the hospital, I expect all of you to make us look good" frowning "and control your interns" looking over at Bailey, "I don't want to hear about anyone cutting themselves open today" turning to face Mark " AND I don't want to see the two of you naked EVER, now go save lives" he says exiting the room.
Getting up and pacing around the room "I find this a little too good to be true, like what's the catch? They must be paying her more money, but how much more it's Ortho for God's sake "I would literally run to Northwestern if I could" Hunt sighs in frustration.
"they better not be promising her my funding" Dr. Bailey also getting up and heading to the door "I have worked too hard to let some big wig Ortho God come in and take what's mine" slamming the door behind her.
"well I hope she is as hot as her reputation" a smiling Mark Sloan says as he steps out.
"It can't be…..ugghhhhh not already" I sigh as I roll over and shut off that annoying alarm clock. I literally only got about three hours of sleep. After moving in all my crap, getting a late-night pizza, I passed out on my floor in the living room as my bed is not yet delivered.
I must be at the hospital for orientation in less than two hours….as much as I wanted to get the hell out of Chicago, I'm not looking forward to spending my day filling out boring HR paperwork, and listening to everyone tell me how great this place is. To be perfectly honest I would have gone anywhere that had a decent Ortho department, hell I didn't even have to be in charge.
I head to the kitchen and get some much-needed coffee "OW, OW, SHIT" I groan in frustration as I smashed my toe into the kitchen island. I make my coffee and head towards the bathroom to try and get myself ready for what I am sure will be a very long day.
I feel like I have been waiting for my cab for what seems like forever. At least it's not raining. I called 40 minutes ago. I like to get to the hospital early, start my day at my own pace, but now it's 7:30 and I must be in at 8.
"You must be our new neighbor that moved into 22B" I look up surprised to see an elderly woman smiling at me and offering her hand. "hello dear I'm Rose, I live in the apartment above you, I saw you last night moving in," smiling "I like to keep an eye on things"
She must be the neighborhood watch, I giggle a little "Hello Rose, I'm Callie, it's a pleasure to meet you. I hope I wasn't making too much noise last night."
"You were no problem at all dear. I couldn't help but notice that you were out here for quite a bit?"
Pulling my jacket tighter around myself "It's my first real day in the city and I'm trying to get to Seattle Grace Hospital, the cab I called is running behind" I say as a gust of wind blows by and I can feel the chill all the way in my bones.
"Oh child, please come with me. I am going in that direction to visit my sister and it's a little chilly out" shuffling in her purse for her car keys "besides if you are not feeling well this weather will only make you sicker"
"No please you don't have to go to any trouble, my cab should be here any minute" I say looking around. It better be here quickly, I so don't have time for this today.
"Nonsense, now I will not take no for an answer…I maybe old but I am as stubborn as they come" looking over expediently. "Now Callie let's get you out of this cold" she says as she starts walking over to her car.
Sighing in defeat and because I'm not sure how much longer I want to be standing outside. I follow Rose to her station wagon, we get in and I can't wait for the heat to kick in. "thank you for this, it's very nice of you…I can't wait until my car gets here tomorrow"
Pulling out into the busy streets of Seattle "It's quite alright, I am driving right past there" looking at the time "what time is your appointment?"
"Oh, don't worry about that" I say warming my hands together "I'm not going to be seen, I'm a doctor and today is my first day. I say smiling.
"Well that is exciting, I don't think we have ever had a doctor in the building before" Rose stops at a light and looks over to Callie "Your parents must be very proud, you can't be any older than 28. what kind of a doctor are you?
I laugh out loud, instantly shaking my head. "I couldn't make my parents proud if I walked on the moon and cured world hunger" I settle myself down "but thank you I am an Orthopedic surgeon, one of the best actually" I say smiling to myself.
Making a face "you fix broken bones? She asks as she turns into the hospital parking lot"
what did she just say, "Oh dear Rose," I gasp a little offended "it's so much more than just fixing broken bones" I smile over at her "I have made people walk again. They were told by everyone else they would never even be able to stand" raising an eyebrow at her "I save lives, it doesn't get all the big fame as Cardio or Neuro but it's what I love." I look up and see the hospital doors "thank you for the lift Rose" I say exiting the car. "I'll have to find some way to repay you"
"Don't worry about it Dear, have a good day at work" Rose says with a smile and then pulls off.
"Ok Torres let's get this day going" I say to myself as I enter the building. Here I am, in a new place where no one knows me, my past or who my parents are "I just have to keep it that way" I whisper to myself as I step onto the elevator…thinking about the day ahead.
Coming out of the room with a sigh. Well that was two hours of my life that I won't get back, rubbing my temples I need coffee ASAP. Looking around, I know I saw a coffee cart around here earlier or was that downstairs? "This hospital is so much bigger than what it looks like on the outside" I turn the corner and run right into someone. Wow they really came out of nowhere.
"I'm so so sorry" I say looking down "here let me help you up" I also start picking up the discarded charts.
Dusting myself off "oh no I need to be more careful on these things" I finally look up oh shit it's Callie Torres. "Hi, I'm Arizona Robbins chief of pediatric surgery" flashing my dimples and holding out my hand.
Taking her hand and shaking it lightly "Callie Torres" scrunching my brows together "Wait are you the same Robbins that went off to Africa and opened up the clinic for children." I smile bright as I remember "You won the Carter Madison Grant "
Blushing slightly "Wow you know my work" I can't even believe she's heard of me.
I laugh a little, seriously everyone has heard of Arizona Robbins. "Of course, I know your work, you did amazing things while you were in Malawi," realizing that I am still shaking her hand, I blush a little and let go. "Because of you so many children are alive" it really is remarkable work.
"Thank you, it took a lot of work but I am very proud of the things that I accomplished while I was there. You are quite the Rockstar yourself."
Laughing "I do alright…so Dr. Robbins, I have looked all over this floor and can't seem to find the coffee cart"
Smiling "well that's cause its one floor below" as I point downwards. Looking into very expressive brown eyes "I'm guessing your first day, not going so well" I ask frowning and walk us towards the elevator.
"it's not so much as today, yes it's all very boring but I had a long night of unpacking" rubbing my hands through my hair, I sigh in frustration "I'm completely exhausted" there's a brief silence as we wait for the elevator doors to open and let us off.
"well you should have a short day today" walking toward the coffee cart "come on, what's your favorite?" poor thing does look like she can pass out at any moment.
"A caramel macchiato with an extra shot please" I say to the barista behind the cart. "thanks for showing me the way Dr. Robbins, I would not have made it through the rest of my day" taking a sip of the coffee that was just handed to me. it's so good.
"No problem at all," smiling "I'm happy to help" The sound of a pager takes my attention.
"That's my cue, off to the tiny humans" she smiles bright dimples popping "I'm sure I will see you around Dr. Torres" as she takes off gliding through the halls on her Heelys.
"HEY YOU CAN KILL YOURSELF ON THOSE THINGS" I yell after her but she just turns her head, smiles and disappears.
"Ah Dr. Torres, how has the day been treating you so far?" Chief Webber approaches.
"Chief its extremely better now that I have this coffee" taking another satisfying sip.
"Great let's head into my office and we can discuss some things" we take the short walk across the corridor. "Have a seat please, now I just wanted to start off by saying how glad I am that you chose Seattle Grace to continue your career." He takes a seat behind his desk. "you are a brilliant surgeon and your continued research will do great things for so many people in the future."
I try to hide the blush I feel on my cheeks. "Thank you, I truly do love what I do, and you have a beautifuil hospital here. I look forward to showing the kids a thing or to" I smile brightly.
"Great now I just want you to know that I spoke to your last Chief as well as the chief of police in Chicago, and I just wanted to assure you that all of your personal details are sealed and not even HR has all of the information." Looking at her sympathetically. "You will be safe here Dr. Torres and no one will find out anything from me"
I sigh in relief, it was something that had crossed my mind as I know how hospital gossip can get crazy. "Thank you chief I really do appreciate it and thank you for taking me aboard even with all of my extra baggage"
"You do not need to thank me, you are more than worth it. Now you know where your lab and office is, here is your pager. Do you have any questions for me?"
"No sir, I just really can't wait to get to work and try to get back to normal again" standing up "thank you for the opportunity"
"Nonsense, now let me introduce you to everyone" he smiles as we head out of the office.