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Ok so this is chapter four. It would have been up a few hours ago but my mom was hogging the net...(we have to log in one at a time. -.-;). This one was a little harder to write because I didn't want to bore you with too many details. Callie talks for a while, and this chapter is longer than the rest but I hope you like it...enjoy...

Happy Turkey day for those who celebrate Thanksgiving. :D For those who don't: just plain old happy day! :P

Chapter 5 coming soon. I might take a break tomorrow, and put up two chapters the next day. Not sure yet. Again...enjoy and thanks for all the reviews :D


Chapter 4

Arizona's mouth dropped slightly. "What?"

She's thought of family issues, of criminal acts, but not once did she think that this had anything to do almost directly with the government.

"Manny, joined up right after college. He was recruited for some of his test scores I think. And it was in training that he met his wife, Lisa. They married within a year and things went great. Once the kids came she gave up life in the field for a desk job and took care of the kids. But about 6 years ago, when Catalina was 9 and Mickey 3, something happened; she got a field assignment she couldn't refuse. So did Manny.

The details are classified, and I only know a small bit of it. But the kids were sent to me—because Manny doesn't trust anyone more than he trusts me—not many people knew he had a sister anyway. It was tough. I was struggling my way through med school.

At first they were this nuisance, but over time, I grew to love these kids like my own. They stayed with me for almost a year. That is…until…well, let's just say, there were some people who didn't like Manny, and they cooked up a plan. When our situation…stabilized…the kids went home to their father. After that I only saw them birthdays, Christmas, and other occasions.

Manny took up a desk job and stayed home like Lisa. They both would take little assignments, but never any longer than a week or so, so the kids were always left with Aria or my parents.

During one of their assignments, about 2 years after Rico, Lisa never came back. Manny never talks about it. But since then, he hasn't taken another field assignment.

Until now I guess. I don't know why. But I do know that if he makes it out of this one alive, I'm going to beat the answer out of him. Those kids have gone through so much, and he swore he'd be there for them no matter what, ever since Lisa…"

Callie trailed off and started again.

"Look, what I'm trying to say is that, if Manny took this job then it's important. And I have a feeling that it could be dangerous for me and the kids. And if you stick around, then it will be dangerous for you too.

I would never jeopardize my relationship with you, but for my niece and nephews, I will if I have to. It's going to be tough, Zona, and our relationship will be strained. I'm going to seem paranoid at times, and it's going to just get so chaotic that you'll want out.

So, this is your chance to get out now, before any of the freaking out, the yelling, and just other stupid stuff start. If you want, the kids and I can be out of here tonight."

Callie looked at Arizona. Searching for something in her face that may tell her what she may be thinking, but Arizona gave away nothing. Perhaps she had practice, from being in a family with such a hard ass dad.

"Stay" Arizona stated simply.

"What?" Callie said still studying her face.

"Stay. I want you and the kids, to stay. I've said this before and I'll say it again. Calliope Iphigenia Torres, I love you. I am not going anywhere, and neither are you. I will stick by you, no matter what." Arizona said, putting an emphasis on you and not.

"I love you too" Callie said with tears in her eyes.

Arizona put her hand on Callie's cheek and pulled her in for a kiss.

She pulled away after a bit and said "Besides, what would you ever do without me here to wake you up in time to get to work? Well I guess now it would be to get the kids to school."

Callie laughed softly and pulled Arizona in for another kiss.

The next few moments were spent exploring each other's bodies and mouths. They had just lain down, Callie on the bottom, when they heard the squeak of the door.

"Aunt Callie" came a small voice.

Arizona pulled herself away from Callie as she sat up.

"Yes Rico?" she replied.

"Can I sleep with you tonight? I had a bad dream."

Callie looked at Arizona for a second, when she nodded she said, "Of course sweetie" as she held out her arms.

Rico hopped up on to the bed and into Callie's arms. "Thank you"

"No problem. You want to tell me your dream?"

The five year old shook his head no silently.

"Was it about your dad?"

He lowered his head. Callie took that as a yes. As she lay down next to him, he cuddled up to her and Callie placed an arm around the small form. It was such a sweet moment that Arizona just wished she had a camera, but instead she, lay down next to Callie and said "good night Calliope. Good night Rico."

"Good night" came the soft replies. Arizona kissed Callie on the cheek and turned out the light.

She hoped she would be this sure of herself in the morning.