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Double posting tonight since this one is a bit of a filler chapter.

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Chapter 7

I haven't seen Callie since we had coffee on Tuesday. She had meetings all week and has been busy organizing her schedule. We have texted back and forth every day and talked on the phone a few times but that isn't enough. I miss Calliope. Buck luckily today is Sunday and the day I get to take her as my date over to Teddy and Henry's. I check my watch and see that I have thirty minutes before I need to head down to Callie's apartment. I'm freshly showered and now I just need to pick something to wear. Looking through my closet I grab a pair of dark wash jeans and slip them over my boxer briefs making sure that I take time to adjust my extra package. Finally, I just decide to grab a black t-shirt and throw a casual blue Oxford over it to complete the look. I grab some desert boots from their shelf and lace them up.

Looking to my watch once again I see that I have fifteen minutes and just decide to head down to Callie's. She might not be ready but I'd much rather wait around for her in the same apartment. I'm knocking on her door one short elevator ride later and she answers in nothing but a silk robe. Her long legs are on display and my mouth runs dry. It's been far too long since I've had those legs wrapped around my head. Don't go there, Robbins. But Callie and I came to an agreement the other night that we should try to take things slowly. A far cry from the first two nights in which we started.

"Callie, wow. I'm sorry I'm early. I was just excited to see you. I'm not trying to rush you or anything." I ramble out in one breath.

"It's ok, I'm almost ready I was just trying to decide on what to wear. You look great, by the way. I didn't want to over dress but I didn't want to underdress either." Now she's rambling.

"It's ok, Calliope," I smile. "You can wear whatever makes you comfortable. However, I would suggest wearing more than just the robe. You look gorgeous in it, but I'm not sure how I feel about people being able to see that much of my girlfriend." I'm about to correct my statement when Callie just simply nods and says, "You're right. Plus, I don't think it's that warm. Come with me, you can help me get dressed."

I'm relieved that she didn't object to my slip up. Calliope Torres is my girlfriend. "I know we decided to take it slow, but I don't know if I like thought of putting clothes on you. It just seems so wrong." This makes her laugh.

"Yes, I agree with that as well. But get your mind out of the gutter. If we are going to be taking things slowly I'm going to need your help. After all, I'm only human." She winks and we start sorting through her closet. I'm not much help because all I can do is stare at her legs in that tiny robe. Every time she reaches up to grab something from a higher shelf more of her incredible legs are exposed.

"Arizona, did you hear what I said?" I must have zoned out because I have no ideas what she just said.

"Hmm, I'm sorry. What?"

"You're being bad again. I said what do you think about this shirt? With those jeans on the bed."

She's holding up a red shirt with a swoop neck, "I think you'll look incredible. But that's not because of the shirt. Would you like some privacy?" She blushes at my compliment, "Nothing you haven't seen before. Besides, I'm already wearing panties."

"Just my luck." At that she tosses her now empty hanger my way and give me a look telling me to behave.


It takes us about forty minutes to drive up to Teddy's. We took my car since I know they way and she's technically my guest. Along the way I fill Callie in on Teddy's family. It's just going to be the five of us and I've already shared with her the names of Teddy's husband and daughter. But I tell her a bit about how they met and what Henry does for a living.

"So, he's a sniper in the Army?"

"He was, yes. Now he's an instructor at Fort Lewis. He's been home for about three years now."

"I think I've met more people from the military this month than I have in my entire life. It's an honor, really."

"Wait until you meet my brother, honorable might not be the first thing that comes to mind," I laugh.

"Will I? Be meeting your brother?" That gets me sitting up straighter in my seat. "Well, I don't know when he is going to be home again. I talked to him this week but he said he doesn't have his leave scheduled. It could be months and um I don't want to assume anything, you know, 'count my chickens before they hatch' sort of thing. But I would like him to meet you. I have told him I was seeing someone and he's going to start getting very nosy."

She is smiling and chuckling at my rambling, "Well, I'm sure I will be honored. No matter what you say."

I pull up Teddy's driveway and park behind Henry's car. "Okay, we're here. Are you ready?" She nods and we hop out. I grab the bag out of my backseat that contains a bottle of wine and a couple of six packs. I walk around to Callie's side and grab her hand. She smiles at me and we walk to the front door. Before I can knock Teddy yanks the door open.

"Finally! Callie, it's good to see you. Please come in. I promised myself one glass of wine before lunch and I wanted to wait for you. So, let's pop that baby open." At that Teddy grabs the bag from me and all Callie and I can do is follow her to the kitchen. Henry is there keeping an eye on the stir fry and making sure Ellie doesn't choke on any Cheerios.

"Arizona, I'm so glad you could make it. Who do you have there?" The way he winks at Teddy tells me that he knows who Callie is but I answer anyway, "Henry, this is my girlfriend Callie Torres. Calliope, this is Teddy's husband Henry Burton."

"Girlfriend? Why is this the first time your best friend is hearing about this?"

"It's recent," Callie winks at me, "Henry, nice to meet you. Thank you for having me." Callie is going to fit in so well. She doesn't let Teddy's antics embarrass her or throw her off course. And if Teddy can't throw her off I'm not sure anyone else will. My best friend has only my best interest at heart and she's very protective because of that.

"No more of that, Teddy. How are things coming with the wine? Who wants a beer?" I get answers in the affirmative from both Callie and Henry so I take three out of the bag that Teddy had snatched from me and then I place the rest in the fridge.

"Lunch will be ready in about five minutes. Honey, will you get the plates down for me?" Henry heads to the cabinets so I make sure to take over keeping an eye on Ellie. Calliope is with me and I can see her watching me with amusement. I make faces at Ellie and play peek-a-boo for a few minutes until Teddy calls that the food is ready. I grab Ellie out of her high chair and head out to the patio where Henry has placed lunch. Teddy takes her from me so she can hold her while she eats and she gives me a nod and a wink toward Callie. Who was still watching me while I carried Ellie outside. I roll my eyes and turn back to Callie.

"Where would you like to sit? Sun or shade?"

"I'll sit in the sun, I wouldn't want you to burn," she winks.

"Oh please, I spent six years in the sand. I can tan!"

"Sure, sweetie."


Lunch carries on simply after that. Callie is winning over both my best friend and her husband. Not that I ever had any doubt. She is wonderful after all. We stayed for a few hours before I made the decision to call it a day. Tomorrow is the last Monday before classes and it's the start of my week of meetings. I consider Friday to be the start of the semester since it's mandatory we all be on campus even though students and classes aren't back until next Monday.

"Thank you again for inviting me, Teddy. You have a beautiful home and a wonderful family." Teddy smiles at Callie and then turns to me, "She's great. Don't fuck it up, Robbins."

Callie laughs at that. And I groan, "Goodbye, Teddy. Henry, thank you for having us." Henry laughs and Teddy glares. I take Callie's hand and lead her back out to my car and we are headed back home.

Forty-five minutes later we are standing in front of Callie's door, "I had a wonderful time today, Arizona. Thank you."

"It was absolutely my pleasure, Calliope. I hope to see you again soon." She leans in and kisses me. It's not a peck goodnight. It's a promise and it's quickly heating up. I step closer to her and press my hips into her. She moans at the feeling of my bulge gently pressing into her. I pull away, if I don't do it now I won't be able to. We stand there with our foreheads pressed together breathing heavily.

"You can count on it, Arizona."

Fuck me. I'm definitely counting on it.


A/N2

Aw, Callie likes the way AZ looks with a baby.