Re-post. Bold Italic is text conversation.
Several weeks had past since that day, Arizona had moved into Amber's place, and everything was going great. Sofia loved not having to hang out in a hotel room and enjoyed the nights that she got to spend playing with Amber when Arizona had to work the late shift. Tonight was one of those nights.
Amber: (sitting in the middle of the living room floor building block castles with the child) Want to order some pizza tonight Sof?
Sofia: Momma?
Amber: She will be home soon little one. (picking Sofia up and walking to the kitchen to grab the phone) We will get one cheese and one pepperoni so Momma can have some when she comes home.
Amber picks up the phone and makes the call. She also puts Sofia in her highchair and gives her a graham cracker and some milk to hold her over til the pizza gets there. Minutes later there is a knock at the door.
Amber: (opening the door) Wow, that was...Dr. Torres? What are you doing here? Arizona said you wouldn't be picking Sofia up until later tonight.
Callie: (a little nervous) I, I got off early tonight and was hoping to go ahead and pick her up.
Amber: (opening the door wider and inviting her in) Arizona isn't home yet, so it's just me and Sof here right now. We ordered pizza, you are welcome to hang out for a while if you want. (both women walking into the living room, the child noticing her Mommy was there)
Sofia: (with her mouth full of cracker, crumbs flying out of her mouth) Mommy!
Callie: (walking into the kitchen toward her daughter) Hey baby girl! (kissing her forehead) You having fun with Amber tonight?
Amber: (joining them in the kitchen) We have been playing with blocks and watching movies today. (looking at Callie) Can I get you something to drink? Beer? Glass of wine? (opening the fridge)
Callie: (sitting at the table) A beer would be amazing, thanks.
Amber: (handing Callie a beer and opening her own) I'm gonna go give Arizona a call to see how much longer she is gonna be at the hospital and get Sof's bag ready. (walking toward her room)If the pizza man shows up, the money is on the counter.
Amber decides to just shoot Arizona a text so Callie couldn't hear the conversation she wanted to have with the woman. While waiting for a response she walked into Sofia and Arizona's room to pack a bag for the girl. She heard the knock on the door and Callie thanking the guy for the delivery.
Amber: (looking at her phone, whispering) C'mon Arizona...I need to know what to do...
Callie:(shutting the door and yelling down the hall) Pizza's here!
Amber: K, be out shortly! There are paper plates on the kitchen counter!
Arizona: What do you mean Callie is there? I will probably be another hour or so, just finishing up some post-op charting. Don't let her take Sof til I get there.
Amber: I ordered pizza, so there will be food for you when u get home. I got a pepperoni pizza just for you.
Arizona: Thnx! :) See you guys soon.
Amber: (walking back to the kitchen, shoving her phone into her pocket) Alright, let's eat. (taking the six pack out of the fridge) Another beer?
Callie: Sure, thanks! (cutting up a slice of pizza for Sofia) What did Arizona say?
Amber: (joining Callie at the table) She is just finishing up some charting, an hour tops she said. (taking a slice of cheese from the box) So, any amazing cases today?
Callie: (nibbling on her slice) Nope, just a couple of routine knee replacements and a few broken bones. Had a lot of time to catch up on some paperwork in my office though.
Amber:(reaching for another slice) Well, that sounds...boring! (laughing)
Callie: (smiling) Well, had you been at work today, that paperwork would have been all yours...(grabbing a slice
of cheese and another beer) You start back on my service tomorrow, right?
Amber: Yep! (cutting more pizza for Sofia) I'm glad Arizona prefers wine, cuz this six pack is about to be a goner...
The rest of dinner was spent talking to Sofia and about what was on the Ortho schedule for the rest of the week. Once dinner was finished and everything was cleaned up, they went back to the bedroom to play with Sofia while they waited for Arizona to come home. They were so into playing that they didn't hear Arizona open the door. The blonde stood at her bedroom door just watching them play until the little girl spotted her Momma.
Sofia: Momma home! (she gets up and runs into Arizona's waiting arms)
Amber: (getting up off the floor) Hey Ari, how was work?
Arizona: (holding Sof and looking at Callie) Exhausting. Just ready for a hot bath and sleep.
Amber: (walking toward Arizona and Sofia, kissing Sof on the cheek) Well, I will go pour you a glass of wine and heat up a couple slices of pizza for you. (purposefully leaving Callie and Arizona alone with their daughter)
Arizona: (putting Sofia back down with Callie) Thanks, Amber. (watching Amber leave the room, sits on her bed and removes her shoes) Hey Callie, sorry I was late. I just wanted to see Sof one more time today before she leaves with you.
Callie: (getting up off the floor) That's okay. I got out of work early and wanted to see her as soon as possible. Amber seems to be great with her. (noticing Arizona wincing in pain) Are you okay?
Arizona: (a little shocked that she cared) Once I get this prosthetic off and soak in the tub, I should be fine...and yeah, Amber is amazing with Sof. This living situation is really working out great.
They looked at each other with love in their eyes, but didn't say a word. Finally Callie broke the stare and started to clean up the toys they had been playing with.
Amber: Arizona! Pizza's ready!
Callie: (watching Arizona get up and move toward the bedroom door) I guess that's my que to get out of here. (to Sofia) Tell Momma goodnight, Sof.
Callie walks to the door with Sofia in her arms and allows Arizona to give her goodnight kisses and hugs. Out of habit, Arizona unintentionally kisses Callie's cheek as well. Arizona begins to feel the blush in her cheeks and wants to say something, but she keeps her mouth shut. Callie just gives her a weak smile and walks out of the bedroom and out of the apartment. Once Arizona hears the door shut, she emerges from the bedroom.
Amber: (handing Arizona a glass of wine) Hey, you okay? (pulls out a chair for her) She seemed to leave in a hurry.
Arizona: (slumping down into the chair, letting out a sigh) I just kissed Callie. (noticing Amber's shocked face) On the cheek. Just like I do to Sofia. I didn't mean for it to happen, it just happened.
Amber: (sitting a plate of pizza in front of Arizona) I think you guys really need to sit down and talk. She seemed to be a little sad that you weren't here when she got here. (opening the last bottle of beer) I'll go and start running the bath for you while you eat. If you wanna talk afterwards, I'll be in my room.
Arizona refilled her wine glass before walking into the bathroom. She set her glass down on the edge of the tub and turned off the water. After removing her clothes, she then sat down on the toilet to remove her prosthetic. She couldn't help but laugh when she realized Amber had used her favorite vanilla scented bubble bath and had lit a few vanilla scented candles as well. Her best friend was so good to her. Hopping her way back to the tub, she gently sat down on the ledge and lowered herself into the hot, steamy, bubbly water. So many thoughts were running through her brain. Does she really have a chance at getting her family back together? Will Callie be willing to work through this? She loved and missed her wife. She was gonna do whatever it takes to get her back.
Amber's room is the closest to the bathroom and she realizes that Arizona is still in the tub. She has either fallen asleep or she was upset. Either way, Amber knew she should check on the woman. When she stepped out of her room she gently knocked on the bathroom door.
Amber: (opening the door just a crack) Arizona? Are you okay in there?
Arizona: (wiping tears from her cheek, voice a little shaky) Yeah, I'm okay. Just have a lot going through my head right now, and trying to process.
Amber: Want me to bring you the rest of the wine? Sounds like you might need it...
Arizona: Sure, thanks. (listening to Amber's footsteps down the hall)
Amber: (opening the bathroom door, one hand covering her eyes) Ok, I'm back. Make sure all your bits are covered before I walk in there. (smiles then jokingly says) I'd rather not see all that sexiness, I may get flashbacks to our early friendship years.
Arizona: (laughing) I'm all covered up, c'mon in. (watching Amber reach for her wine glass to refill it before sitting on the floor next to the tub) You think you are so funny, don't you?
Amber: (grinning ear to ear;grabbing a towel from the floor) You should get out of there soon. Pruney is not the new sexy, Arizona. (laughing as Arizona sticks out her tongue) Need help or are you okay getting out on your own?
Arizona: I'll be fine. (pulling the plug in the tub) Go to bed Amber, you have done enough for me for one night.
After Arizona got herself out of the tub, dried and into her pajamas, she realized that she forgot to bring her crutches into the bathroom so she could get back down the hall to her room. Just as she was about to ask Amber to help her, she noticed that apparently Amber had brought them into the bathroom with her and they were resting against the door. She owed Amber big time for all her help tonight. She decided to take her out to Joe's in a couple of days and find her a hookup. She knew her friend was in need of some fun.
Just a few blocks down the street Callie was also enjoying a hot bath after putting Sofia down for the night. The only thing on her mind was the embarrassed/flushed look on her estranged wife's face when she instinctively kissed her on the cheek. God, she was so irresistible even though Callie was still so mad at her. All she wanted to do was take her wife into her arms and tell her that everything would be okay. Most nights were sleepless for her because of the empty spot next to her in her bed. Their bed. She needed to know that the spark was still there. The next time she saw her wife, she was going to try an experiment. She had to know if there was still a chance for them.