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Chapter 2

Arizona's POV

I'm slowly being pulled from unconsciousness and roll over to feel cold sheets. Being brought to reality to remember the fight I walked in on last night. I have never heard Sofia talk to my wife like the way she did. Something is going on with her and I need to get to the bottom of it. Sofia has been constantly fighting with Calliope tooth and nail about every little thing but I could ask for the same thing and she would obey me. I get that being a teenager everything seems like the end of the world and the need to rebel against your parents nags at you but this seems different.

Anyways, the hurt in Calliope's eyes last night was so heart breaking that I felt my heart ache for her. Those words definitely left a mark. We've had our fair share of people throwing their opinions of our family down our throats but to have your own daughter tell you, you're nothing is a deal breaker. None of the kids have ever said anything so hurtful towards me so I can only imagine what's going through Calliope's head. I don't know what she would have been doing at the hospital at almost 3 a.m. but I know she'll be sleeping in her office until her shift starts this morning.

I throw my legs over the side of the bed and get ready for the day. After a fresh shower, I walk down stairs to start breakfast for the kids. I hear a few doors open. As I'm about to flip a pancake when I feel strong arms wrap around my waist. I smile.

"Morning Mom." Greyson says.

"Good morning baby boy. Where's everyone else?"

"Hayden was just waking up, Peyton is in the bathroom, Adam is about to come down and I have no idea about Sofia."

"Oh. Okay. Breakfast should be ready in 20 minutes. Will you make sure everyone is down here by then?"

"Sure. Where's Mama?" He asks.

"She's at the hospital but she has a short day though."

"Okay." Grey goes into the living room and watches to tv.

As surgeons we don't always have the luxury to have family breakfast regularly but during the weekends we make it a point to schedule our mornings free. Knowing my wife purposely staying at the hospital because she needs space makes it a little less perfect.

"Hey guys! Breakfast should be ready in a couple minutes! Get down here!" Grey yells.

The stampedes of 8 feet are hurdling down the stairs and come into the kitchen and get themselves seated at the table. All the kids are chatting except Sofia who is keeping to herself right now. I serve everyone pancakes and leave the jug of orange juice on the table up for grabs.

"Mom. Where's Mama?" my youngest daughter asks.

"She's working princess. But she doesn't have a busy day so she should be home in a couple hours. What do you guys think about spending the day at Uncle Tim's and Aunt Kara's today?"

"Yay!" All my younger kids cheer, as for the older two they would rather spend the day with their friends or significant others.

"Grey, are you going with them?"

"Yeah, I told Uncle Tim I would come hang out with him."

"Okay, so you can drive you guys over there after you guys get ready."

"What about you Sof?" He directs to Sofia.

"Uhm…" She doesn't know.

"She's staying at home with me. Don't worry about her Grey." I tell him.

All the kids put there dishes in the sink and go about getting ready for the day. We've had these plans with my brother for a while now. The kids love going over to their uncle's when they get a chance. They all have a great relationship with my nieces and nephews. The huge Robbins' clan is a force to be reckoned with. I hear my phone go off, telling me I have a new text message. Ones from Tim and the other from Callie.

Hey sis. The kids can come by whenever. Can't wait to see them!

Hi baby. I'll be a little longer then I said I would but I should be home at 5. I got pulled into a few consults and a short surgery barring no complications. Love you. -C

I reply to Callie. Hey you. Alright, no problem. Grey is going to drive the kids over to Tim's soon. Are you okay? Love you too. -A

I'm fine. Talk to you later. About to scrub in. -C

She's lying. I know she isn't okay. I wouldn't be after what Sofia said. Speaking of her, I need to talk to her. But I'll wait until the other kids are gone. I'm to walk to my bedroom when I hear Grey talking to Sofia. I shouldn't listen but I can't help it.

"Grey, what do you want?" I hear Sofia ask.

"Don't think I didn't hear your screaming match with Mama early this morning."

"Shut up."

"Come on. Talk to me."

She sighs. "I don't know what happened. She wasn't even trying to fight with me. She was so calm. All she wanted to know was why I didn't call or text her to tell her where I was and when I would be home."

"Okay. That's just the rule."

"Right. She asked me if I was drinking and I lied. I knew better than to lie but I did anyways. I know the rules. It's just Mama."

"Can I ask you something without you getting mad?"

"I guess."

"Would you have said what you said if it was Mom that was here waiting up for you? And why didn't you just ask me to take you home? You know I was hanging out with Zack."

"I don't know. I wasn't thinking. But to answer your question, I don't think I would have said anything or gotten mad if Mom was the one waiting for me."

"Look, you were wrong. Mama wasn't even coming at you harshly. You need to apologize. I think you don't want to tell me what you're actually holding against her. But I know what you said really hurt her."

"Stay out of a Grey. You don't know anything." She snaps.

"Then just tell me why."

Now I have to stay because I need to know why too.

"Fine… But you don't tell anyone!"

"Abeulo and abeula were at the hospital one day and ran into me. They recognized me because you know I look like Mama. Well then they talked to me for a little bit asking about Mama. I wanted them to stay but they said they had to leave. So I gave them my number so I get some answer that Mama won't give me."

"Wait, you're talking about Mama's mom and dad?"

"Yes. And don't interrupt me. Well I asked them why we don't get to see them and they told me that Mama cut them off and didn't want either of them to know us. How could she do that? They're her parents! Abeula started crying when I told her what Mama was doing now and stuff. She doesn't know anything about her."

"I don't believe that. Maybe, she had a good reason for cutting them off. You only got one side of the story Sof."

"Mama won't tell me anything. It seems like she's ashamed of all of us if she wouldn't introduce us to our grandparents. Don't get me wrong, I love grandma and grandpa but we don't know our other side of our family besides Aunt Aria."

I can't stand to hear anymore. I need to talk to Calliope right now. For as long as I've known her, we don't talk about her family. She said there were reasons why she cut off her family. It's what she needed to do and doesn't regret her choice. She told me it wasn't because she didn't want me to know the story it's the matter of her not being dragged back into a dark place especially now. I can understand and respect that. I don't like talking about my experiences with the people who were cruel to me just because I'm a lesbian. But I still have to talk to Sofia.