Callie climbed out of bed slowly. She didn't want to wake Sofia. She went to the kitchen and started a pot of coffee. She looked around to see what Arizona had in the pantry and refrigerator to make for breakfast. She started to cut up some fruit when Barbara walked in. "Good morning Callie, how did you sleep?"
Callie said "About as well as can be expected I guess" She paused "Barbara, did Arizona ever tell you about the day Sofia was born?"
Barbara replied "She did, why?"
"Did she tell you anything about Mark?" Callie didn't know how to approach the subject without letting the older woman know that she had betrayed Arizona's trust by reading her journal.
"No, I don't think she mentioned him. She was in awe of that little girl in there. She really fell instantly in love. I never thought Arizona would want kids. I guess I should thank you for that." She patted her on the arm and poured them both a cup of coffee.
After breakfast, they all got ready and drove to the hospital in the rental car that Daniel had picked up when they arrived. Sofia had an arm full of books. "I'm going to read to Momma, maybe she will wake up?"
They walked into her room and it was empty. Callie walked to the nurses station and was informed that they had taken Arizona for scans. Callie asked her in laws if they would keep an eye on Sofia? They agreed. Callie wanted to find Bailey. She walked to the chief's office and knocked.
"Come in." Bailey said. She looked up and when she noticed who it was she asked "Torres? Everything okay with Arizona? I haven't been by there yet today."
Callie said "No. I mean nothing has changed. We haven't seen her yet this morning, she's having scans done."
Bailey said "She's in good hands, Amelia has been consulting with some of the best neurosurgeons across the country regarding her treatment."
Callie said "I know,she is being taken care of. Bailey? Do you remember the day Sofia was born?" Bailey nodded.
"Can you tell me about the fight that Mark had with Arizona?" Callie asked.
Bailey said "Well, they were arguing about your treatment. Arizona told Mark that they should do everything to save the baby because it was what you would have wanted and Mark said he didn't care about the baby, that they needed to fix you first and then if you still wanted a baby he would uh, sleep with you again and make one. He told Arizona she had no say in any of this because he was the father and she was nothing. I stepped in at that point and made him leave. I told him to walk it off. Arizona was quiet. I think she was in shock. She was injured in the accident too but everyone went to work on you, it was hours later when Alex finally cleaned her up, she probably had a concussion but no one actually examined her. He just stitched her up. I made her sit. I held her hand and she said that he was right. That she was nothing. I didn't have a chance to tell her any different because you started coding and we had to rush you back into surgery. She was the one who saved Sofia. Lucy couldn't get a heartbeat. But that little one, she came alive for her. Why do you want to know all this?"
Callie said "Why didn't Arizona tell me about it? I would have put him in his place."
Bailey laughed "That's exactly why she didn't. She knew it would cause tension. There was already tension between the two of them and I think she was afraid if you had to choose between the two of them that you would choose him."
Callie said "That's ridiculous, I would have chosen her."
"She didn't know that" Bailey replied shaking her head. Luckily her pager went off.
Callie walked back to Arizona's room and Barbara and Amelia were standing by the door talking. Callie looked in the room, the Colonel and Sofia were sitting next to Arizona and Sofia was reading. Callie smiled Sofia was so much like Arizona. She turned to Amelia and Barbara "What's the latest?"
Amelia said "I was just explaining to Barbara that her scans look really good. The swelling is down, but as you know, she has had several head injuries in the past and that may be the reason for the delay now."
Barbara asked "Do we know what the long term effects are going to be?"
Amelia said "Until she wakes up, we don't know if there are going to be any long term effects. I don't want to tell you all that could happen because that will just worry you unnecessarily. We will know when we know. Okay?"
Barbara hugged her "Thank you Amy, you have always been a good friend to Arizona."
Amelia left but told them to page her if they needed anything. She told them she was leaving early today and maybe she could take Sofia to play with Zola later. Callie thanked her and said "Sofia would love that."
They spent the morning listening to Sofia read to Arizona. She finally said "Does Momma not miss me? Is that why she won't wake up?"
Callie pulled the little one in her lap and said "Of course she missed you. More than anything. You are her favorite person. She just needs to rest. She will wake up and she will smile her magic smile when sees you. Okay?" Sofia nodded.
Daniel stood and offered to take Sofia for pudding. Sofia jumped up and held her Grandpa's hand.
Later in the day, Amelia came by to get Sofia. Callie told her in laws. "You two need a break too, why don't you go home and rest and I will stay. I will pick up Sofia on my way home and we can order take out or something."
Barbara said " Daniel and I will go to the store, Arizona doesn't have much food at her place. I will have dinner ready around 6 is that okay?"
Callie smiled " That would be perfect." Callie turned her attention to her ex wife. She studied her face trying to see if there was any indication that she would be waking soon.
Her cell phone beeped and she saw a text from Penny asking when she was coming home. Callie sighed. Seattle was home. She just didn't know how to tell that to Penny. She finally replied that their stay was indefinite. She needed to make sure Arizona was okay. Penny replied that Arizona was in a coma and someone could let her know if that changed, she told her girlfriend, that she could wait for news in New York just as easy as she could in Seattle. This angered Callie. She dialed her girlfriend's number and stepped into the hallway. "Penny, you don't understand. I can't leave Arizona while she is in this condition. She needs me and I won't abandon her. She is Sofia's mother."
Penny replied "Oh I know that, I have been reminded daily. Callie tell me one thing. Are you there because Sofia needs Arizona or because you do?"
Callie didn't answer. She honestly didn't know the answer. Finally Penny replied "Callie, why don't you make arrangements to have your stuff packed up and shipped back to Seattle. It's obvious that you would rather be there with Arizona than in New York with me." Callie started to protest. Penny interrupted her "Callie, don't. It's okay, I understand. You two have a connection. Something that you and I never had. No one is at fault here. It's better if you don't come back. Just send someone for your things." And she disconnected the call.
Callie stood in the hallway and looked at the familiar surroundings. This was home. She should start to make arrangements to get Sofia back in her old school, and talk to Bailey about getting her old job back. Gosh she had so much to do.
Meredith came up behind her and scared her, she was deep in thought. "I'm sorry Callie, I didn't mean to startle you. Tonight is my night with Arizona. Everything okay?"
Callie replied "Yes, everything is fine. I was about to go pick up Sofia. I'm sure the girls are having a good time together."
Meredith replied "Zola has missed Sofia, just like we all have missed you."
Callie said "I'm back, we're back. I think we are staying. I um, just broke it off with Penny. Or she just broke it off with me. I'm not sure. But we are staying. Arizona needs us here."
Meredith placed her hand on Callie's arm "I'm sorry, is there anything I can do? "
Callie replied "Just take care of our girl in there." Callie left to get Sofia. She needed to talk to Barbara about her decision to stay. She needed to find a place to live for the two of them.
Later that night. Meredith was in Arizona's room going over some paperwork from the board when she heard a sound coming from Arizona. She jumped up and went to the blonde. "Arizona?" She said as placed her hand on the blonde's cheek. Arizona opened her eyes and blinked. Meredith turned down the lights. Arizona tried to speak but couldn't with a dry throat. She poured Arizona a glass of water and held the straw to her mouth. Arizona took a long drink and said "Meredith, where's Cristina? What about Mark and Lexie and Derek?"