Yoohoo, its me again with another lovely update. Well, maybes not so lovely...

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Chapter 4

It wasn't long before Henry left, taking the note with him. With no word from Adele yet, Arizona decided to get an early lunch herself. She had to talk to Callie. It was stupid, she felt stupid for even thinking it but at the same time she had to hear from Callie that there was nothing to worry about.

Pulling into the drive she stopped in front of Callie's car.

*Good, she's home*

As she got out of the car and wondered over to the porch, the front door opened.

'Hey baby' Callie beamed. 'You come home for some sugar?' she joked.

Arizona smiled weakly as she closed the gap between them. She leaned in and kissed Callie before replying.

'I've had an awful morning Callie…'

Coming into the house Arizona put her bag on the floor and sat herself on the couch. 'I've been given my new office. There were some notes left for me...and a letter.' She stopped for a second, bringing her hand up to massage her temple. 'I think I received a letter from the killer.'

Callie froze.

'What?' she gasped.

Arizona nodded. 'The letter said ''I did it for you..'''

'I did it for you?' Callie mimicked. 'Is that all it said?'

The blonde weakly nodded again.

'Jesus. Why would the killer be involving you?'

'How the heck do I know. I can't believe it. It's just unbelievable…'

Sitting herself on the couch, Callie began to rub her hand up the blondes thigh. 'So someone says they've killed Erica and possibly Reed for you.' She said it out loud, but it was to herself then anything else.

Arizona looked up. She saw the Latina trying to process her thoughts. Every inch of her body told her not to do this. It was stupid, she was stupid for thinking this. But she had to. She just had to know.

'Callie?'

Callie looked at her thoughtfully. 'Yea'

'You know last night. I woke up and you weren't there? Where were you?'

Callie furrowed her eyebrows, unsure of why Arizona would ask her again.

'I was at the toilet. I told you…'

'Yea..' Arizona replied, trying her hardest to let that tiny bit of uncertainty disappear.

'Do you not believe me?' Callie asked.

'No, I just. I don't know why I asked. I knew already…'

Anxiety washed over Callie. Did Arizona think she was lying? Did she think that she'd gone out and killed Erica last night? She could see Arizona struggling with her thoughts.

'Do you think I'm lying Arizona?'

Arizona moved closer to her, reaching out to stroke her arm.

'Calliope please, I didn't mean for it to sound as though I don't believe you. Henry was just asking…'

'Henry?' Callie retorted, standing up.

'Yea, he came to the office just after I'd opened the letter. Stroke of luck..'

Callie put her hands on her hips.

'Well that was handy. Why was he coming to your office?'

Arizona's brow creased. 'I don't know. Maybe he came to talk about last night. What does that matter, the fact is…'

'Maybe it does matter' Callie interjected. 'I mean he seems to be hanging around you a lot lately.'

'What?' Arizona asked. 'What are you talking about?'

'You know what I'm talking about. It's beyond obvious he has feelings for you Arizona. So what's he doing? Setting me up for murder to get me out of the way?'

Arizona watched Callie in amazement. She couldn't believe how this had turned out. Did Callie think she liked Henry?

*Am I spending too much time with him? No, I've just got back in touch with an old school friend…*

'Callie, all I asked was where were you last night. It's got nothing to do with Henry.'

'But it does Arizona' she replied, her voice getting louder. 'He's put it in your head that I got out of bed and went in search of Erica. I went to the toilet for Christ sake!'

'Ok, that's all I asked…'

Callie shook her head. She felt hurt and angry.

'How close did the 2 of you used to be?'

'Huh?' Arizona asked, shrugging her shoulders.

'In school, how close were the 2 of you?'

'He was one of my best friends. What's that got to do with anything?'

Callie moved away, turning her back to Arizona she walked into the kitchen.

'Did you ever go out?' she asked, opening the fridge.

Arizona stood up and followed the teacher in to the other room. She stood watching her from the doorway.

'What? No. I never looked at him like that.'

Callie nodded in response. She took the juice from the fridge door then grabbed a glass from the bench. Pouring the liquid out, she drank some before speaking again.

'And how about now?'

Arizona looked at her dismayed. A few moments later she let out a laugh.

'Callie, I'm gay. Henry's a guy. Even if I was single I wouldn't be interested in him like that.'

The teacher continued to look at the blonde. The jealousy running through her was clouding her better judgement. She couldn't help feeling a pang of resentment towards Henry.

'You sure about that?' she asked.

Shaking her head, Arizona decided she'd had enough and went back into the other room. Picking up her bag she swung it over her shoulder and opened the front door.

'You know something Calliope, maybe you should dig out that article. You've obviously forgot how I feel about you…'

Stepping out she slammed the door behind her.

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It was just after 4 when Arizona was making her way back to her office. She'd just been to the meeting with Adele where, Joe, Henry, Alex and 2 other reporters had also been invited.

Apart from the evidence given by Arizona herself about the letter and the knife in her door last night, there had been no other leads on the killings.

They all worried that Arizona had perhaps got herself a stalker. The mere speculation of it made Arizona very uneasy. Henry had offered to take turns patrolling the area, especially near her house. 'To be on the safe side' he'd said.

This hadn't made Arizona feel any better. She hadn't been able to concentrate all afternoon as the argument with Callie kept playing in her mind. It was the first 'real' argument they'd had. The fact remained that she couldn't believe Callie didn't understand how in love with her she was.

*I'm gay for god sake, and I love her. I would never be unfaithful to her. Why can't she understand that? Well you did practically call her a murderer…*

Walking into her office she went over to the desk and flopped in her chair.

*How could I ever think that Callie would do something like that? She's the most caring, generous, law abiding person in the world. God I love her….*

A knock at the door brought her back to reality.

'Hey, thought I'd see if you fancied a chat?' Henry said, coming into the room.

'Oh, anything in particular? I was thinking of getting away early..' she told him.

'Ahh, making a quick get away ehh? He smiled, settling himself in the chair opposite her. 'I remember you would always be the first in the class and last to leave.'

She returned the smile, thinking back down memory lane.

'Yea, I had to make sure I had everything done…'

'You were always the first to finish. I'm sure you had it all…' he laughed.

'Yea, yea..' she replied, rolling her eyes.

He looked at her cocking an eyebrow.

'So are you OK? You seemed really….pre-occupied earlier.'

She nodded, not sure she should go into any details of why her head was somewhere else.

'I'm fine. I guess I'm just a little on edge about this whole thing.'

He leaned forward. 'Don't worry Arizona, I'll protect you as much as I can.'

'It's very kind of you Henry, but I have Callie…'

Just as she said that, Callie was walking along the corridor, a big pink teddy bear in her arms to apologise for her over reacting earlier. Just before she rounded the corner she heard her name, followed by Henry's voice. She stopped in her tracks just out of sight.

'I know you do' Henry replied. 'But I'm a policeman. I have authority.'

Arizona took a breath and pondered what to say. 'I know you do Henry, and for you to be extra vigilant around our streets would be great. But Callie is my true protector. She's my rock. I can't….I can't even begin to explain how I feel about her.'

Outside the office Callie leaned against the wall, listening to the blonde.

'When we first met it was as though my life had been completed. Like the last piece of a jigsaw being fitted into place. She makes me feel whole. I love her more than I could ever say. We're soul mates.'

He watched her straight faced. 'Wow, that was deep Robbins. You've turned into a soppy cow…' he joked.

The blonde laughed. 'I have. She melts me with just one look.' She stared into space for a few moments remembering the last look they had exchanged.

'We've had a slight disagreement today though. That's why I'm leaving early. I owe her an apology. I was a real ass.'

'Oh, you want to talk about it?'

She shook her head. 'No thanks, but this is between the 2 of us. I think I just feel a little scared what with the knife and letter. I was irrational.'

Henry stood up. 'Well, if she's any bit as much in love with you as you are with her, I'm sure you'll make up soon enough…'

'We will' Callie said, rounding into the office. 'But I'll be the one apologising…'

'Calliope?' Arizona exclaimed.

Walking over to the blonde, Callie knelt down at her chair and extended the bear to her.

'A peace offering?'

Arizona showed off her dimpled smile as she took the bear from the teacher. Leaning forward they kissed lightly.

Adjusting his hat Henry backed away to the door.

'I'll leave the 2 of you now. You have my number if you need me…'

Looking to him, Arizona smiled. 'Yea, thanks Henry.'

As he left Arizona shuffled forward on her seat and embraced Callie. They squeezed each other, glad the argument was over.

'I've decided I hate arguing with you' Arizona said into Callie's shoulder.

'Me too…'

'I'm sorry Callie' Arizona said, pulling back. 'I don't know what got into me. Of course I don't suspect you. I was scared I guess…'

'I'm sorry too. I think seeing and hearing how close you 2 were made me a bit angst. I know you love me. I love you too…'

'Good!'

Bringing her hand up to caress Arizona's cheek, Callie asked 'So what's the latest and why are you being involved?'

'Ugh, lets go home babe, I'll tell you there!'

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Over the last few hours they'd talked things through, including the possibility of the killer involving Arizona. Though Callie felt quite edgy, she didn't show it. She vowed to take care of Arizona in every way possible.

Henry had been brought up again, but this time Arizona had kissed away any lingering doubt Callie had. They'd spent the last hour in bed, making up - twice!

Now, refreshed and dressed they walked hand in hand on route to the Crane, where the rest of the gang were waiting. Arizona had spoken to Cristina after her argument with Callie at lunchtime, so she already knew about the letter. Cristina had told Mark who in turn had told Lexie. So as you can imagine it was the hot topic.

'I could have done with a nice, peaceful night in with you' Arizona said squeezing Callie's hand.

'We don't have to stay long babe. You know if we hadn't come out they would have come to us..'

'Then we'd never get rid of them!' Arizona finished.

Callie nodded. 'Its good that we keep together though. We all need our friends at a time like this.'

Agreeing Arizona added. 'I know we complain but we have ourselves a good bunch!'

'But don't tell them that!' Callie winked.

A few minutes later they arrived at club. They spotted the other's at a far table.

'You want a drink?' Callie asked.

'A beer, thanks babe.'

The kissed before heading in different directions. Reaching the table Arizona was greeted by them all.

'Hey sweetie, how are you?' Cristina asked, embracing her friend.

'I'm OK thanks..'

'Where's Callie?'

Cocking her had to the bar she replied 'Getting some drinks…'

'How are the 2 of you now?'

Arizona smiled, looking down a the table as she remembered their make up session. It had been very passionate, yet soft and loving. It was as though they had sealed their love. Make up sex was definitely awesome!

*Maybe we should argue more often* she thought.

Cristina waved her hand in front of the blondes face.

'Your face tells me you've made up' Cristina laughed.

Arizona nodded. 'Twice' she said, a smile still playing at her lips.

Cristina laughed even more, squeezing Arizona's shoulder.

'I love how Callie's made you so open and happy. The old Arizona would never have gone into details…'

'Details of what?' Callie asked, arriving with 2 beers.

'Of the 2 of you bumping uglies, twice today if I'm not mistaken' Mark shouted from the other side of the table. The others laughed.

'I never said anything about that. All I said was ''twice'' The rest came from Cristina…'

'Thanks for offering like Callie' Mark mocked, holding up his empty glass.

'You're welcome' Callie smiled before putting her bottle down and taking hold of Arizona's hand. 'Now if you'll excuse me, I want to dance with my girl.'

With that, Arizona put her bottle down and followed Callie onto the dance floor.

'So fucking cute' Teddy retorted as she picked up Arizona's beer and proceeded to down it in one.

'Come on, let's join them' Mark said, grabbing onto Lexie.

The rest followed suit and made their way to the centre of the crowd.

Half an hour later they all came back to their table, sweaty and out of breath.

'I think I'm getting old' Arizona sighed as she wiped her brow.

'Nonsense' Callie said, pulling the blonde into her. 'You just need to come back to my gym classes…'

Arizona grinned, bringing her face closer to her partners.

'I'd prefer some private lessons…' she asked before kissing her lightly.

Pulling back slightly, Callie grinned.

'That can be arranged' she whispered.

Their lips met again, this time it was harder, with more passion. They forgot about everyone else. All they could feel was each other. The feel of the other's hot, sweaty body pressed up against them was making their lower stomachs begin to tingle.

'Get a room you 2' Mark said.

Callie looked at him and smiled. 'We have one..'

'Actually babe' Arizona said. 'We have several…'

They smiled at each other knowingly.

'OK, eww' Teddy said. 'Remind me never to sit on any of your chairs again. Or touch anything for that matter!'

Everyone laughed, enjoying the joking.

'You want a drink?' Callie asked the blonde.

'I'd love one' Mark said.

'I wasn't asking you…'

'But if you're going….be a sport coach' he winked.

Callie shook her head amused.

'I'll just have a beer.' Arizona told her.

After getting everyone's orders, Callie made her way to the bar.

'I'm just nipping to the loo..' Arizona said.

Entering the toilets she went into the first cubicle. Unbuttoning her pants she sat down on the cold toilets seat. She heard the door open, the music from the club becoming louder until the door slid closed again. Her bladder gone shy, the flow of her peeing cut off, much to her disappointment. She'd always had a problem peeing with other people around.

Sighing she pulled at the toilet roll and tore a few sheets off. After wiping she got to her feet, pulled her pants up and flushed the toilet. Once out of the cubicle she went to the sinks.

As she washed her hands she thought she heard someone whisper her name. Looking up into the mirror, she checked behind her. There was no one there.

*It's probably the wind* she thought, looking over her right shoulder at the large, slightly open window.

Shaking her hands she grabbed a paper towel and looked back in the mirror.

*You're so unfit! Maybe I should join Callie's gym…*

'Arizona…'

She spun around. It was as though she'd had an electric shock. The hairs on her neck stood on end. There was no mistaking it. Someone had said her name.

'Is someone there?' she called.

Nothing….

After the initial shock and the silence afterwards, her heart began to settle.

*You heard someone come in before. It's probably one of the guys messing around*

A smile played at her lips. Stepping towards the 6 closed cubicle doors, she bent down, cocking her head to look underneath the doors.

There were no feet in any of the cubicles.

*Standing on the toilet ehh? Too many scary movies for you…* she chuckled inwardly.

Standing up straight she moved to the cubicle that was next to the one she'd used. Pushing it open she shouted 'BOO!'

*Damn* she thought, looking at the vacant space.

She did the same to the next and still there was nothing.

'Arizona' she heard again.

The hushed voice was low and raspy, chilling the blonde to the core. She no longer found the situation funny. She looked around the rest of the room.

The lock being slid out of place on the furthest cubicle door brought her attention back to the cubicles. The last cubicle door was opened from within.

Her heart thumping, she began to back away slowly. No one had come out yet.

Movement to her left caused her head to turn and look in the mirror. There, in the last cubicle stood a figure, dressed head to toe in clown attire.

'Fuck' she gasped, turning on her heel and running to the door.

She pulled at the big door but it didn't move.

'Noooooo' she cried, her heart almost beating out of her chest. Seeing a lock under the handle, she slid it the other way. Just as she did this, an arm locked around her neck, pulling her back.

'NOOOO' she screamed. 'GET OFF ME, HELP SOMEONE….'

Her hand was still grasping the door handle so as she was pulled back, the door opened. The clown saw this and pulled away, releasing their grip around Arizona.

The blonde wasted no time in fleeing the scene. Just around the corner she bumped into Callie.

'Hey beautiful' Callie beamed. 'The guys said you'd been…'Zona? What's wrong?'

'The killers in there. They grabbed me!' Arizona panted.

Callie looked up towards the restrooms. Moving swiftly, the teacher ran around the corner.

'Callie, NO!' Arizona shouted.

Entering the toilets Callie was just in time to see a pair of legs attempting to exit the far window. Dashing over she grabbed them.

'Oh no you don't you son of a bitch!'

She pulled on the kicking legs. Eventually she won the battle and the rest of the body came back in. As the clown turned around, a knife gleamed under the light before it was slashed across Callie's stomach.

'Shit!' she gasped, staggering back, clutching at her stomach.

Turning quickly the clown climbed on the bin and slipped out of sight. Just then the restroom door opened and a swarm of people came in.

'Callie!' Mark gasped seeing his friend leant against the wall, blood seeping through her cream top.

'I'm OK' Callie winced, though the growing patch of blood on her midriff said otherwise. People began to gather around, gasping and covering their mouths in shock.

'Where's Callie? Can I get through…' came Arizona's voice.

Upon seeing her girlfriend propt up against the wall, Arizona's whole body shook. She felt weak at the knees, but her shriek could have been heard miles away.

'CALLIOPE? Oh god no!' Her eye's glistened as fresh tears poured over her lids. She ran to her girlfriend, putting her hand over Callie's, which was still held to her stomach. 'Nooooo, this can't be happening!' she cried.

''Zona, I'm OK….it's OK..'

The clubs security came in, clearing those that were not involved out.

'Baby, please don't die' Arizona sobbed, putting her other hand on Callie's face.

Callie lifted a hand, which was now covered in blood and placed it on Arizona's cheek.

'Arizona….I'm...fine….'

Those were her last words before everything went black….

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