Arizona sat in her bed clutching Sofia, the baby had been crying due to the noise but had now settled down and was sleeping soundly. She heard her door open and close she prayed to God that it wasn't Lauren again, when she looked up her eyes fell onto an old friend. Instantly sobs started to crash out of her again, Alex took off his jacket and sat down beside her and wrapped his arms around her.

"Where did she go?" Alex asked, he had been asleep when his cell phone went off he couldn't understand a word Arizona said all but three words Lauren, hit, and please. And just as quickly as he answered he ran out of his place and to Arizona's, so now here he was holding his boss, his friend.

"I…" Arizona couldn't speak she just kept sobbing, before Alex could say anything he heard the door open again and another man stood in the doorway.

"Who are you?" Alex asked with a rough but yet protective voice.

"I am Dr. Alexander, Arizona's friend I was on the phone with her when this happened. The police will be here shortly, I saw them pull up as I walked in." The doctor walked up to Arizona and sat down in front of her, extending his arms Arizona placed Sofia in his arms so her sobbing wouldn't wake her. As the three sat on the bed they heard the knock at the door, Alex stood up and went to answer it.

They kept asking questions all of which Arizona didn't want to answer, she just wanted to go to bed after taking a pain pill. The EMT was checking her bruises and cleaning what needed to be, as she started to daze out she looked up and saw a flash of red before she found herself enveloped in Callie's arms.

"Oh my God, Arizona what happened? Where's Sofia?" Callie asked hurriedly as she looked for their daughter, Dr. Alexander stepped up and handed the little one to Callie who smiled and thanked him. "Arizona, what happened?"

"Everything." That was all Arizona said as she zoned out and ignored everything around her.

The last week and a half went in a blur, Callie went to the hospital searching for Lauren but had been informed she had resigned and nobody knew where she was. Alex had taken time off while he stayed with Arizona, everyone at the hospital was on guard and on Arizona watch duty. Nobody knew what Arizona would do after this latest incident which meant everyone in the hospital knew that Arizona was being abused even the coffee cart ladies.

"Alex?" Arizona whispered as she sat on one of her bar stools while Alex made dinner.

"Yeah?"

"Thank you." Alex stopped and stared at the empty looking woman he once knew to be full of rainbows, relationships and crap, sadness hit the tough looking man. He stopped what he was doing and moved to sit down on a stool next to her.

"Arizona, I don't make friends well. I push people away but you, you didn't run you pulled. You are a strong, brave, smart, loving woman Arizona Robbins and you are my friend. I am not here out of pity I am here out of friendship because I know you would be there for me. And if you tell anyone I said that I will deny it!" Alex replied, the last part got a chuckled out of Arizona who instantly winced as she grabbed at her bruised ribs.

"You are an amazing friend Alex." Arizona replied before she gently hugged him, Alex tensed at the contact but quickly returned the hug with a gentle one of his own. As he hugged Arizona he swore if he ever saw Lauren Boswell he was going to make her pay for hurting Arizona, he never believed in hitting women but for her he was willing to make an exception.

Callie knocked on Arizona's apartment door, which sounded weird to her since it used to always be Mark's shaking her thoughts she looked down at Sofia who was all smiles and playing with two of her toys. Alex opened the door and smiled at Callie and nodded for her to come in, stepping inside Callie set Sofia down who instantly walked to the couch where Arizona laid asleep.

"Boo boos." Sofia said in that baby voice as she pointed to Arizona's arms and stomach.

"Yes, mama had an accident Sof." The baby looked at her mother in confusion but then nodded as if she knew what was being said right before she went over and got out more of her toys to play with.

"How has she been?" Callie asked Alex as she sat down next to him.

"Silent but we talked a little bit today, Torres don't tell anyone I said this but…I am worried about her. And I know what she did by kissing Lauren was wrong but that night a therapist showed up undoubtedly she has been going to him for the last few weeks, I am not making excuses for her but I think Arizona has a reason why she did what she did. I don't like cheating I am against it I am especially shocked that Arizona would cheat on you which leads me to believe…"

"There is something going on." Callie finished.

"Yeah, the therapist wouldn't tell me anything doctor patient confidentiality crap but…I know it Callie. She is my best friend and I know that she needs help, she needs friends right now Callie. Let go what happened because right now she needs you, she came to you for that reason." Alex finished right as he grabbed his coat and walked out of the apartment leaving Callie in her thoughts.

Stirring awake Arizona opened her eyes slowly, her ears perked up when she heard Sofia giggling and Callie chuckle. As she awoke she begun to think everything was just a horrible nightmare but when she took a deep breath and pain shot through her lungs she knew, it was no dream. Sitting up Arizona looked down on the floor at Sofia and Callie, tears started to roll down her face she missed this she missed these moments. Callie looked over and saw the tears in Arizona's eyes, making sure Sofia was okay Callie stood up and sat down beside Arizona.

"Arizona?"

"I miss this." Arizona whispered, Callie looked at her ex-wife and saw that Arizona was in a daze and far away in her thoughts.

"Arizona, what can I do for you?" Callie whispered breaking Arizona from her trance, Arizona turned her head. As Callie looked at Arizona she saw the healing bruises that were around her eyes, the red mark on her throat and the most bruised and broken part the depth of her eyes. Arizona's eyes weren't sparkling like they used to they were dull and lifeless.

"Just hold me." Arizona replied weakly, without a second thought Callie wrapped her arms around Arizona the two sat and watched Sofia play animatedly with her toys. Standing up on shaky legs Sofia walked over to Arizona and pretended to doctor up Arizona's bruises, tears dripped from Arizona's eyes at this. Picking Sofia up Arizona held Sofia to her the same way Callie was holding her, looking on anyone would see them as a loving family minus Arizona's bruises.

Callie was sleeping on the couch when she heard a light scream, sitting up quickly she listened closely. The noise was coming from Arizona's room, getting off the couch Callie ran in and saw Arizona thrashing on the bed. Running over Callie held Arizona closely as the smaller woman hit, kicked, scratched and screamed.

"No…please…no…Callie help…"

"Arizona I am here, wake up please…wake up." Callie replied finally Callie shook Arizona roughly which caused Arizona to bolt up as she awoke, Arizona was breathing deeply and choking on air. Sitting up Callie sat so she was in front of Arizona, taking Arizona's cheeks in her hands she made sure they were looking into each other's eyes. "Breathe…in and out…steady. Breathe for me Arizona."

Arizona started breathing gently, her panic attack settling little by little. As her body continued to shake, tears spilling out and vomit rising into her throat she felt out of control. Looking into Callie's eyes Arizona felt her breathing continue to settle, Callie let go of Arizona's face slowly and just held the blonde's hands that were bruised as well.

"I…I'm sorry."

"Don't apologize, you had a nightmare that lead to a panic attack…"

"No, for everything I should have opened up if I had…"

"Arizona, it is in the past this is the present let it go okay?" Callie replied sadness in her eyes as she watched her wife, no ex-wife beginning to crumble.

"Okay."

"Come on let's get you covered up." Taking the blankets Callie made sure they were how Arizona liked them as she laid back down.

"Callie?" Arizona asked as Callie started to walk out of the room.

"Yeah?"

"Could you, would you stay with me. Please, I don't…I don't want another…nightmare." Callie's heart started breaking at the weakness in Arizona's voice, without saying a word Callie went over and climbed into the bed and pulled Arizona into her arms and held the smaller woman.

Four hours later Arizona awoke to the smell of eggs, bacon and pancakes wafting throughout her apartment. Sitting up Arizona put on her leg and started to get dressed, she decided on long jeans and a long sleeve shirt. Looking in the mirror she saw her bruised face was almost healed, putting on a little bit of makeup Arizona walked out and saw Sofia and Callie cooking. Well Callie was cooking while Sofia assisted by doing some sort of sitting dance as Play That Funky Music played through the stereo. Watching Arizona crossed her arms and saw Callie dancing which caused giggles to come from Sofia, the two were like two peas in a pod always dancing whenever music was on.

As Arizona continued to watch Callie picked up Sofia and set her on the ground where they held each other's hands and started doing what a little kid considered dancing. Covering her mouth Arizona silenced her laugh, when the chorus hit Arizona lost it when Callie started really getting into it. Callie looked up and saw her and burst into a laugh, before Arizona could say anything Callie took her hand and pulled her over towards her and Sofia. Not thinking twice Arizona started dancing with her ex-wife and their daughter, the two adults sang along to the song and moved like they didn't have a care in the world all the while Sofia laughed and clapped.

When the song came to an end the three laughed but it was Callie and Arizona who stopped and stared at the other, it felt like old times as if nothing had happened but they both knew so much had actually happened. Before either one could speak the DJ on the radio announced another song, breaking eye contact Arizona picked Sofia up and placed her in her seat so she could eat breakfast. Callie plated up the food and mentally started kicking herself, her feelings for Arizona were still there and on top of it the date she had with Tahlia was amazing. Setting the plate in front of Arizona and the little Disney plate in front of Sofia she glanced at Arizona who happened to be looking at her at the same time.

Quickly they both looked down at the plates in front of them it was going to be a long day. Sitting in silence as they ate Arizona took a bite of her eggs before she spoke, swallowing the food then drinking from her milk she decided to finally speak.

"I think I am going to go back to work today." Arizona looked to where Callie was sitting which quickly turned into looking into Callie's eyes.

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, I need to move around I can't hold up in here forever. Besides I have an appointment anyways, so I will be at the hospital anyways."

"The therapist?" Callie asked as she set her fork down.

"How did you.."

"Alex." Arizona rolled her eyes at the reply knowing Alex would mention something.

"Callie…"

"I am proud of you, it takes a lot to go and get help. It doesn't make you weak, it makes you stronger."

"You think so?"

"I know so." The two smiled at the other and allowed a welcomed silence as they continued to eat.