Title: The Joys of Parenthood
Rating: T
Disclaimer: Let's just assume that I don't own anything since my name is not Shonda Rimes and I am not at all affiliated with ABC studios.
Author's Note: I'm sorry that it took so long to update. Unfortunately, I spent the week figuring out how to declare bankruptcy and let me tell you that without an attorney it is hell on earth. Anyways, if I can get myself motivated after that episode on Thursday then the updates should continue to come. Thanks for the reviews, they really make me feel awesome. Hope you like the chapter enough to continue the trend. :)
This chapter is dedicated to letsgolaughing03 since I was amazingly surprised by the message in my inbox.
Chapter 4:
"Its official. I'm not going." Callie stated, turning away from the mirror to look at her friends.
Mark sighed, got off the bed and walked over so that he could stand in front of her. He gently turned her back so that she was facing the full body mirror again. "Yes you are. You look beautiful and I promise she'll love it."
Callie gave herself one more look over in the mirror. The text that Arizona had sent her told her to make sure she 'dressed up' nice. After thirty minutes of looking through her very large wardrobe, with absolutely no help from either Mark or Cristina, she had decided to wear a maroon dress that barely covered her knees. In the back, the dress went down in a v shape, but in the front she was modestly covered.
Cristina had of course pointed out that if she expected to get laid she'd want to wear the black dress that showed off most of her cleavage. However, that was not what she wanted tonight to be about. This date was about getting to know one another, not about getting each other naked.
"Wow, Mark, when did you turn into such a girl?" Cristina asked from her spot on the bed.
"I'm just trying to help her - unlike you, Miss 'just ask her to skip dinner and meet you in the bedroom.'" Mark turned to her, making air quotes with his hands.
"Whatever. I was trying to help her. Not only would she not have to deal with her parents coming over, she would also be able to do the McNasty with the hot teacher."
"Well you would know what it is like to sleep with teachers, wouldn't you, Yang." Mark smirked, knowing that his comment would annoy her.
"Whatever." Cristina responded. "Anyway, this is about Callie and the fact that she wants to end her dry spell."
Opening her mouth to try to respond, Callie realized that her friends were right and simply nodded.
"Mommy! Mommy! Look!" Parker ran into her mother's room completely ignorant of what the adults were discussing. "It's a picture I drew of Ms. Robbins."
Callie took the paper out of the little girl's hand. Looking at the picture her daughter drew, she smiled. "Wow, she is pretty." Callie knelt down next to her daughter and handed the picture back.
"I know. See there's her hair. It's yellow. And she is smiling. She always smiles." Parker told her mom while pointing out the details on the picture.
"Wow, if that's what she looks like maybe you shouldn't invite her in. Her head is way too big to be on that body. Not to mention that one arm is way longer than the other." Cristina commented from right behind the pair.
"Cristina! Be nice." Callie warned, standing back up so that she could get back to getting ready.
"Fine. Come on, Parker. Your grandparents will be here soon and I owe them for giving you cotton candy before I babysat last time."
Callie watched as the two girls walked out of her bedroom before she turned back to Mark. "Do you really think I'll be fine?"
Before he could respond, they heard the doorbell ring. However, realizing that she wasn't going to move until he answered her, he grabbed her shoulders and looked into her eyes. "You will blow her freaking mind."
Callie laughed and pulled away from him. Taking one last deep breath, she turned around and headed down the stairs. When she got to the door, she hesitated for a second. She then reached for the door knob, and pulled the door open to reveal the most beautiful sight she had ever seen.
"Good evening, Calliope." Arizona said, wearing a smile that showed her dimples in full. Callie opened her mouth to try to respond, only to find that her throat was suddenly dry. "You look really pretty."
Finding her voice, Callie smiled, "Hey, Arizona, I love that dress."
"You don't think it's too much?" Arizona asked, looking down at her outfit. She was wearing a royal blue dress that went straight down her body showing her minor curves. As Callie followed down her body she stopped at the two curves of her breast. Arizona definitely had not been afraid to show a little cleavage. However, she was not going to complain at the sight.
"Not at all. It... and you... look stunning."
Arizona smiled at the compliment and took Callie's hand. "Let's go, m'lady. Your carriage awaits."
The couple walked to the car. When they reached the vehicle, Arizona let go of the brunette's hand and opened the passenger door. Callie smiled at her and got in before Arizona went to the driver's side and turned on the car. As soon as the car started, the radio started blasting 'What a Feeling' by Irene Cara. Arizona quickly reached to turn the volume down. "Sorry about that. I like to listen to inspirational music before a date."
Callie laughed when she saw the blush appear on the blonde's cheeks. "It's okay, that is cute."
"Thank you, but I think I'll let you choose what we listen to." Arizona told her, trying to rid herself of her flustered feeling.
Callie reached over to the radio and turned the volume back up, restarting the song. "Let's listen to this."
The ride to the restaurant was filled with the two women singing along to the radio. The song had played twice by the time that they arrived at El Gaucho. As Arizona parked the car the two women started laughing.
"I haven't had that much fun in a long time." Callie told Arizona as they headed into the restaurant.
"Me neither." Arizona added as she walked ahead to open the door for the other woman.
The couple got seated immediately and were placed in a table in the corner of the dining area. Fortunately, the tables around them were empty so they had a bit of privacy.
"This is nice." Callie said, taking in the atmosphere.
"Yeah, they have the best steaks." Arizona replied. "Oh my god, you;re not a vegetarian are you?"
Callie laughed at the look of nervousness on the blonde's face. "Trust me, I am definitely not a vegetarian. I eat lots of meat."
"That's good. Really good." Arizona smiled. For just a moment the two of them stared at each other. Feeling suddenly brave, Callie reached in front of her and grabbed Arizona's hand. "I'm glad you agreed to come, Calliope."
Before Callie could respond, the waiter came and took their order. After they ordered their specific steaks, Arizona ordered the best bottle of white wine that they had. The waiter poured them each a glass and set the rest of the bottle on the table.
Arizona watched as Callie took a sip of the wine and smiled. "What do you think? It's my favorite."
"It's okay." Callie replied, setting the glass back down on the table.
"Oh, no. You don't like it. I'm so stupid." Arizona rambled until Callie started laughing.
"I do like it, Arizona. I prefer red wine, but this is nice."
Arizona sighed and wiped some of her hair behind her ear. "I'm sorry. I don't know why, but I'm nervous."
"Me too. This is my first date in three years. So I'm nervous too." Callie once again reached over and took the blonde's hand. "Tell me something about you, Arizona Robbins."
Arizona took in a deep breath and closed her eyes. "You have to stop doing that, Calliope."
"Doing what?" Callie took her hand back and looked at her concerned.
The blonde sighed and began stretching her hand. "Taking my hand. I can't think straight when you do."
Callie laughed. "I'll try. You just have such a beautiful hand and I don't know if I can stay away. But I'll try."
The two women continued to laugh to themselves when the food came. Throughout the dinner, they settled on small talk and playful banter. As they took bites of their food, they both stole glances at each other. After Callie finished her first glass of wine, Arizona took it upon herself to get the brunette woman the red wine that she preferred. When Callie protested, Arizona explained that she was driving and that one glass of wine was more than enough.
Once they were done eating, the couple decided to sit a little longer and prolong their time together.
"You have got to be kidding me, there is no way that a kid ate a whole container of play-doh without you noticing." Callie laughed.
"I'm serious. I turned away for ten seconds to tell two kids to stop fighting and when I turned back the snowman we made was gone."
"And you're sure he ate it?"
"Yep." Arizona replied, joining in on Callie's laughing. "Let's just say that I will never buy the stuff again."
"Wow, you must love working with kids all day." The brunette said after she had calmed down.
"It's awesome. I love how kids see the world. If adults saw the world as kids do, life would be better, simpler." Arizona replied. "So tell me about your job. You have to have some awesome stories."
Callie nodded. "I do, but I think I'll save those for our second date. I wouldn't want to give up everything too early."
The waiter came and put the bill on the table between the two women. Arizona went to grab it, but Callie quickly pulled it out from under her hand. "Let me get this."
"No, I asked you out. I'm paying." The blonde tried to take it from her. Before Arizona could grab it, Callie used her other hand to take Arizona's hand in hers. When she finally let go of the blonde's hand, the waiter had already taken the bill to be processed. "Hey, what did I say about that?"
"You showed me your weakness. I used it to my advantage." Callie laughed as she stood up. Once she was up, she put her hand out in front of Arizona. "Shall we?"
The car ride home was more laid back then the ride there. The two women listened to the radio while they were lost in their own thoughts. Neither of them were ready for the date to end, but they both knew they'd see each other again. Arizona was Parker's teacher for the whole year after all.
Time flew and before they knew it they were back in front of Callie's house. Both of them slowly got out of the car and started walking towards the house. As the couple reached the door, the two women turned to look at each other.
"I had fun tonight." Arizona said. "I want to do again... soon"
Callie smiled and nodded. "Me too."
Finally giving into her desires, Callie looked down at Arizona's lips, Subconsciously, she licked her own and began to lean forward. Knowing what Callie wanted, Arizona was more than happy to oblige and began to lift her head towards the brunette's.
Just as their lips were about to touch, they heard the door open next to them. Turning to see her father looking at the them, Callie immediately straightened her back and looked down. "Hey, Dad."
"Calliope, don't you want to introduce me to your friend?"Carlos Torres asked.
Before she could look up at him she heard the blonde next to her speak up. "Arizona Robbins, Sir. It is really nice to meet you."
Callie watched as her father and Arizona shook hands. It was obvious that the older man was trying to be intimidating, but it didn't seem to even falter the blonde woman. She simply remained smiling at the man.
"Dad, how's Parker?" Callie asked, causing the two to finally end their stare down and the man to look at her.
"She is fine, she is in with your mother. I swear that friend of yours must have given her pure sugar with the way she is bouncing off walls." Carlos responded, seemingly more happy than a few seconds ago. "She is waiting for you so that you two can play Candyland."
"Thanks. Tell her that I'll be in soon and you and mom can get ready to leave." Taking the hint after seeing the glare that his daughter was giving him, Carlos turned around and walked back into the house.
Callie looked between the now empty doorway and the blonde on the other side. Giving herself a few seconds to consider the options she turned and smiled at Arizona. "Would you like to join us?"
