Story background: Arizona and Calliope split up five years ago when she got offered a job 3000 miles away and couldn't turn it down, and with Callie not being in the position to leave with Arizona it meant that they had to part. the story is set now five years after the break up with Callie telling us how she is trying to find her way back her head chef. constantly having flashbacks remembering how they were before all this happened and how they got here so far apart from on another.

The Plaza hotel - New York... that's where I am... sat in my room staring out the window from the sofa... Wrapped up in a blanket with a mug of hot chocolate in my hands... I was supposed to have gone home weeks ago... I only came for a quick visit with work... Gave them some excuse about the new office saying that I would have to stay here longer... That was a lie... Just because of a chance meeting...

- FLASHBACK -

In the airport waiting in line to check in... I couldn't wait to get home... Gosh there has been a lot of organizing and paper work... I just want my own bed... as empty as it always feels it's mine... in the big apartment that I share with nobody but myself...

Passenger: Can this go any fucking slower

I hear from somebody at the front of the check in Que.. 'That voice sounds familiar' I shake of the fort and get back to checking that I have everything that I need... Passport, tick...

Passenger: Well, what is this country coming to, did I re…

Cut of by the person stood next to him

Female passenger: Shh Colonel... The plane won't leave any sooner

Colonel? Did I hear that right? No it can't be... I moved my head around the people in the Queue... I'm at the back I cant really see I lean a little further I almost lose my balance,

Callie: OH MY GOD IT IS YOU

Okay not only did I say that out loud but I also said it loud enough for him to hear.. I know that because I see him charge towards me

Colonel: So it is still you then

he rages at me pointing his finger in my face

Callie: W-what?

Was about all I could manage, as I see Barbara pull on his arm

Barbara: Common before you get us in trouble

she mouthed the word 'sorry' too me as she pulled him away

Callie: What do you mean it's still me...

I say as my feet Independent of my body started to follow their direction... why? I doesn't fucking know but they did... And here I go I've just pulled on his coat

Colonel: Don't act like you don't know, that's why you're here

He screamed turning to face me...

Colonel: You always did have a hold on her

Security guard: sir were going to have to ask you to calm down

He said as he stepped between the three of us

Colonel: Why should I?

Security Guard: Please step this way sir

He said as he started to lead Colonel off in the opposite direction... My mind was in turmoil what the hell did he mean then I looked up and I saw Barbara trialling behind... I ran up to her... I don't know why but I did

Callie: Wait, Barbara please, what did he mean

Barbara: Oh come off it Sophie we know that your the reason she is... is...

Callie: GAY!

I screamed I know I shouldn't I felt like a teenager all over again, that was a long time ago now... her face crested at my words and I realised I wanted information form her I shouldn't be arguing with her I saw her turn to follow the guard to find the Colonel.. I placed my hand on her shoulder

Callie: I'm sorry I am... please what did you mean

Barbara: Oh... She wasn't lying..."

All of a sudden she seemed to take an interest in her feet

Callie: Please Barbara... what have I missed?

Barbara: Arizona... she's here in New York... she said you didn't know... she got a job offer... we thought you knew, you were still in contact I... I'm... I...

Security guard: Ma'am can you come with me, your husband is asking after you

Barbara: Sorry

She turned and walked away with the security guard

Callie: Where is she?

I shouted out but it was too late she'd turned the corner she couldn't hear me, and even if she could I doubt she would tell me

Callie: she's here

- END OF FLASH BACK -

That was it... all I needed to drop all, I had to find her again, and I had no choice... This is the one, I can't pass up that chance, not when she's all I ever wanted... so here I sit... in my hotel, tired alone, and wishing that maybe just maybe I would have found her by now.. But no... I'm supposed to go home in 3 weeks, 14 days, 42 meals..

But only 3 places I haven't eaten at in the whole city... I've eaten at all the restaurant's big, small, fancy, dead beat, only 3 more places, and I have made a promise to myself, that if I don't find her.. I bury her in my past... i leave and i start a new life... 3 more places, 3 more meals, 3 more chances.. 3 more lives... thats it and then i'm done, i go home either having found her... and put her back in my life... or without her..

Forever.

Meal for one... it's not so bad. Right?