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Chapter 3

Arizona felt something strange within herself. She could not place the feeling but she was questioning her motives for kissing Callie. It was just a kiss on the cheek but she had never done that before with a female friend. She undressed slowly and let her mind wander. Pete had told her that Callie was a lesbian a long time ago but she had never seen her with another woman. She didn't have a problem with it but that wasn't a subject that they talked about. She pulled the stiff gown on and walked over to the door. Knocking very quietly, she hoped that Callie had heard the small sound. Walking over to the bed, she climbed onto the mattress.

Callie wished she could tell Arizona the truth but the way things were right now, she was afraid to. She knew Arizona was strong and had held things together but she also thought about yesterday. How long had Arizona been sitting there on the couch before she had gotten there? She was keeping up appearances when Callie was around but what happened when she wasn't? Was everything still OK then? Callie decided the best thing she could do right now was keep things quiet about Pete. Arizona deserved to think he died a hero. Her thoughts were silenced when she heard the small knock on the other side of the door. Gathering her strength, she took a deep breath and walked back into the room.

"Are you ready for this?"

Callie didn't want to be over-the-top with her happiness and excitement but at the same time she wanted Arizona to be excited. This was something special and she was so glad she was getting to share it with her. But looking at Arizona's face she knew something else was going on.

"Callie, about that kiss..."

The conversation never got to start because the moment was broken with a sharp knock and then the door opened.

Callie watched as a tall thin man walked into the room. He was looking down at Arizona's chart and did not look up at first. Callie knew the lady from the front desk probably put a note about Pete in the chart. She could tell from his expression that he must have seen it.

"Mrs. Robbins, I am so sorry about your husband. I will do everything I can to make this as comfortable as possible. And please, do not hesitate to call if you ever need anything."

Arizona heard the doctor's words but instead she was focused on Callie. She should not have said that about the kiss. It did not matter that Callie was a lesbian, she was her friend and that's what was important. She hoped that Callie could read the apology in her eyes and reached out her hand. Hoping that Callie would take that as an offering.

Callie watched the assurance spread across Arizona's face. She knew that she knew she was a lesbian and had always thought it didn't matter until today. Maybe Arizona just didn't want her to get confused about her feelings. It was a simple kiss on the cheek not some heated battle of tongues. They were OK. She reached out and took Arizona's hand.

"Dr. Benson, this is my dear friend Calliope Torres. She was also Pete's partner."

"Nice to meet you Detective Torres. I'm glad you could be here with Arizona today."

Callie shook the doctor's hand and stated matter of factly. "No where else I would rather be."

Arizona felt relief at Callie's words. She was so thankful that things were going to be OK between them.

"Arizona, have you had any concerns?"

"No sir, everything has been fine. Well, with the pregnancy that is."

Callie saw the pain flash across her face and gave her hand a tight squeeze. Callie saw Dr. Benson pause and look at Arizona with compassion, he almost looked uncomfortable but continued with his spill.

" Your blood pressure is very good. It's lower this appointment than it was your last. Your weight has not fluctuated yet, you're holding steady at gaining only five pounds. That's a great start and just think you're already halfway there. If you don't have any concerns, I'm going to do a quick exam and then we'll start the ultrasound."

Callie felt herself panic as she watched Arizona lie back and fit both feet in the stirrups. This was going to be very uncomfortable. She didn't realize there would be an exam. She was prepared for the ultrasound but not this. Callie knew if Arizona had not been holding onto her hand, she would have bolted out the door.

Arizona knew Callie was very uncomfortable but still she held onto her hand. She knew she would be covered the whole time and she did not want to take the chance of letting Callie's hand go and her bolting out the door. She did not want to be here alone. She squeezed Callie's hand hoping to ease her nerves.

Callie felt the little squeeze and focused on the picture hanging on the wall. She was trying hard not to think about what was going on. Was Arizona as embarrassed as she was?

"OK, Arizona, everything looks fine. No dilation or anything. Let me know if anything changes. If you have any cramping or bleeding especially. I'm going to pull the bottom of the bed out and you can put your legs flat."

Callie was so thankful the exam was over. Now she could focus on Arizona instead of the crappy painting on the wall. This was the first time she had ever seen Arizona's creamy skin and seeing the little bump of her belly made her eyes grow misty. This was going to be a tough road for Arizona but she knew she would do whatever she could to make things easier for her and the baby.

"OK, Arizona, the gel will be cold on your belly but otherwise everything else should be comfortable for you. Are you ready?"

"Yes, let's find out what the little peanut is."

Callie smiled at the term of endearment from Arizona. She watched intently as the doctor spread the gel across her belly with the ultrasound wand. Callie could feel a slight tremor in Arizona's hand and she squeezed her hand wanting her to know she was still there.

"OK, there's the uterus. The cord is full and healthy and the baby looks great. See there's a foot and an arm."

Callie told herself she was moving closer to Arizona so she could see the screen better, but she knew that was a lie. She darted her eyes between the screen and the beautiful woman lying on the bed, this was all so amazing.

"Arizona, I'm going to push down on your belly to see if I can get the baby to change positions. Right now the little peanut isn't cooperating."

Callie watched as Arizona forced a smile. She wanted to see the twinkle in those blue eyes again. She had not realized, up until now, that the small things like that were really getting to her. She should not be noticing even the smallest changes in Arizona but she did.

Arizona felt Dr. Benson pushing on her belly and closed her eyes. How long had she been holding her breath? Releasing her breath, she opened her eyes and glanced to her right and caught Callie's gaze. She moved her hand and felt Callie start to withdraw hers. Not wanting to seem desperate, she let their hands separate and immediately felt the loss.

"OK, Arizona, are you ready to know what you're having?"

Callie waited with tears in her eyes. She had to have the connection back. This time she picked up Arizona's hand and laced their fingers together.

"Yes, I'm ready."

"You're having a girl, Arizona. Congratulations."

Callie leaned over and pressed her cheek to the top of Arizona's head. Everything was going to be fine, she could feel it.

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