The train to Florence was fast and wove its way through the most beautiful country into the heart of Tuscany. There were beautiful pockets of green and you could see all the grape vines that were full of grapes. Arizona knew they would not have time to see all of the museums but she did want Callie to see the Galleria dell' Accademia, home of Michelango's statue. Shehad managed to get them tickets online.

Callie found Florence breathtakingly beautiful just like the other places in Europe they had visited. It was like stepping back into the time of the Renaissance. The red roofs, fine architecture, and gardens - no wonder Arizona loved Florence. Arizona knew it would be a long day so she had a driver meet them at the train to take them around the city and save a bit of time plus once she and Callie started shopping they would need a place keep all those packages.

They first toured the center of town in the Piazza della Signoria with its clock tower and café's surrounding this huge plaza. They enjoyed coffee and snacks before heading to see the works of Michelangelo.

The Galleria was tucked away on a small street and not the place you think you would find this kind of art. Seeing the David took their breath away and they had the same response of tears in observing it's physical and spiritual beauty.

"Ari, that was something I have waited my whole life to see. I cannot believe never we never came here before" Callie said in awe. "I know Calliope, let's not wait to travel again like this. I want Austin and little Calliope when they are older to experience all this too. I came here for my study abroad year in College but I should have come back more often" Arizona said seriously.

Callie started giggling at the mention of little Calliope who had not even been conceived yet.

"Now how about that shopping?" Arizona looked so excited; she knew that the shopping in Florence was to die for.

"You are going to love this next surprise" Arizona said knowing Callie might faint when they arrived. Arizona covered Callie's eyes as the car started to slow down and led her inside with eyes closed. "Ok open them Calliope" "Ferragamo!" "That's right Babe they are going to measure your foot you can pick out some styles, and colors and in 6 weeks hand made shoes" Arizona explained excitedly as she knew Callie loved shoes.

Arizona was enjoying every moment of seeing Florence through Callie's eyes. It felt new to her all over again but the afternoon was coming to a close and it was time for the highlight of the day. It was close to sunset
and the perfect time to visit Piazzale Michelangelo, the park with the most amazing view of Florence, a view of the Arno River and the Ponte Vecchio Bridge below, Arizona could not think of a more romantic place and she was grateful that the person sharing it with her was Callie.

They huddled together for a long time enjoying the view and keeping warm. "Dimples this has been a wonderful day thank you so much" Callie said with a soft smile "It's not over Baby" Arizona said with a wink. Callie could see that twinkle in Arizona's eye but she was not sure what was going on.

Arizona's heart was beginning to pound in her chest and she felt a bit nervous but she pushed her nerves aside and
reached into her pocket. She pulled the small black velvet box from her pocket. She turned to Callie and pulled out a gold chain with a gold and platinum locket with the design of Madonna holding baby Jesus.

With teary eyes Arizona presented the gift to Callie " You are my strength, my refuge, and my family. Sharing a family with you is the thing I treasure most and is my biggest gift. Let us promise to raise our son and daughter together with same devotion and care. Honor me Calliope Torres by us having a baby girl together. I know our children will be blessed to have you as a mother."

The tears were streaming down from Callie's face. She had never felt more loved or cherished. She took Arizona's hand in her own "Once we get back it's time to pay Addison a visit. I want nothing more than to have a little baby girl with you".

They sealed the sacred moment with a passionate kiss..

As they gasped for air and wiped away one another tears Arizona placed the chain and pendant around Callie's neck and then they just stood quietly watching the sunset.

They enjoyed dinner in a small romantic cafe. Their eyes hardly left one another the entire evening. They had the car drive them back to Rome so they could catch a flight back home and go home to their son.

Austin was a very happy boy. His moms had come home last night. He had enjoyed spending time with his grandparents but he had missed his mothers terribly.

"Remember, Grandma's, we have to be VERY quiet. My moms are still sleeping." Austin whispered.


Katie and Maria quietly entered the house and they and Austin tip-toed to the kitchen. Austin had wanted to surprise his moms with a nice breakfast in bed this morning, but since he was still young and small, he needed help with some things. He couldn't ask his moms for help because that would ruin the surprise, so he had called his Grandma's for help.

"Okay, Austin sweetheart, what are we cooking?" Katie asked as she started looking around the kitchen.


"Um, let's see. How about pancakes, bacon, and eggs?" Austin said.

"Oh that sounds delicious! Let's get to it," said Maria, and with that they whipped up a nice little Sunday breakfast for Callie and Arizona. When they were finished, Katie placed the two plates on a tray with two cups of coffee and Austin added two daisies, one for each of his moms. Katie and Maria picked up the tray and off they went along with Austin to wake up the sleeping mothers.


Austin lightly knocked on his moms' bedroom door to see if they were still asleep. When he got no answer, he quietly opened the door and snuck into bed with them while trying not to wake them with his giggling. He gave both of them a kiss on the cheek and a few pokes in the side to wake them. Callie and Arizona bolted right up in the bed and Austin burst out laughing.

"HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!" Austin happily exclaimed.


Callie and Arizona both pinned Austin down on the bed and began tickling his neck and ribs and covering his face with little kisses while he laughed and squealed. Once Austin had admitted defeat and caught his breath, he called for his grandmothers to come in with breakfast.


"Happy Mother's Day, girls!" Katie and Maria said as they sat their breakfast down on the bedside table and gave Callie and Arizona a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

"I hope you like your breakfast. Granny K and Granny M helped me make it!" Austin stated proudly.


"Awww, munchkin, that's so sweet!" Arizona said while wiping away a tear.


"Come here, Champ" said Callie and she and Arizona hugged Austin tightly.

"Mama ! Mommy! I can't breathe!" Austin said while laughing and trying to wiggle from his mom's bear hugs. "Now, you just stay here and enjoy your breakfast. Grandma's and I are going to go clean up. Holler if you need anything!" Austin gave his moms another kiss and then wheeled of with his grandmothers in tow.


"That boy is a pistol, right, Calliope?" asked Arizona while looking at her wife with a grin.


"He gets that from you, Dimples" replied Callie and followed it up with a kiss on Arizona's lips. They toasted the sunny Sunday morning with a sip of coffee and a smile.


That afternoon their close friends all gathered out by the pool at Callie and Arizona's house for a barbeque to celebrate Mothers day as well as Callie and Arizona coming home .

What they didn't realize was that Austin had gotten everyone a little gift to go along with Mother's Day. He had saved his allowance money, along with what the others had given him for odd jobs, good grades, and bribery, for a long time to be able to do this. Afte r his past he knew he was unbelievably lucky to have so many people in his life who loved him and he never took them or their love for granted.


After everyone had enjoyed barbecued chicken, burgers, hot dogs, and all the fixin's, Austin quickly went into the house to get the gifts. When he came back out he said, "Could I have everyone's attention, please?" A chorus of "Yeahs" and "Sures" followed along with smiles.


"Since today is Mother's Day, I wanted to get everyone a little gift because you've all been like parents to me...even Uncle Mark" said Austin with a little giggle. Everyone else laughed too, Cristina laughed the hardest and made some snarky comment about "Manwhore turned Daddy"


"I hope you got a muzzle for Aunt Cris, champ," said Callie with a wink.


"Calliope!" admonished Arizona with a playful slap to Callie's thigh.


Austin winked back at Callie then asked, "Aunt Cris, do you want to find out if this is a muzzle?" as he handed the gift to Cristina. Cristina carefully picked at the wrapping with the precision of a cardio god in training. Once she got the gift open she smiled and high fived Austin.


"Why thank you! And it even has my name on it!" Cristina exclaimed as she held up her new coffee mug for everyone to see.


"That's so you can have coffee anytime. Mommy once said you are like a robot and that coffee was your fuel" Austin explained.

Stifled giggles from the others followed as Cristina playfully punched Callie in the arm.

"Okay, Aunt Meredith and Uncle Derek, you're next!" Austin said and handed their gift to them. Once they got their gift open, they gave Austin a big hug and kiss and showed off a cute bear riding a ferryboat. "


"He's so cute! Thank you!" Meredith said and gave the bear a hug with a smile.


"You're welcome, Aunt Meredith. Okay, let's see. Uncle Mark and Aunt Lexie are next!"


Austin handed their gift to Mark. Mark opened it and before showing it to everyone, she looked at Austin with a puzzled grin. Austin motioned with his hand to go ahead see what was inside. Mark opened the small black book and flipped through the pages. Every page was filled with Lexie's name, cell phone number, and their home address.


Mark knew exactly how Austin came up with his gift. A month or so ago Mark was worried he might slip back into his old ways and break Lexie's heart. One night he came over to talk to Callie about it and Austin overheard Mark say jokingly, "Maybe I should buy a little black book and put Lexie's name on every page as a reminder that she's the only one for me.


Mark gave Austin a tight hug and ruffled his hair, winked at Austin and whispered to Lexie, "This should be the last nail in that old coffin," then told everyone as he showed off his gift, "He has excellent hearing." he joked.


"And most likely a massive hand cramp from all of that writing," quipped Lexie and she took Austin's hand and kissed it. Austin let out a small giggle.

"Okay, this last one is for Mama and Mommy." Austin handed the small box to his moms and anxiously waited to see if they liked their gift. They opened the box to reveal two matching angel pendants which both had "Mommy, you are my angel. Thanks for saving me" inscribed. Both Callie and Arizona had tears in their eyes as they looked at the pendants and then at their little boy.


"Come here, munchkin" Arizona said and she and Callie gave Austin hugs and kisses until he couldn't breathe.


"Air! I need air!" laughed Austin and sat down on Callie's lap after he was let loose.


Arizona asked, "Babe, will you pin mine on me?"


"Only if you'll pin mine on me," replied Callie and they pinned the angels on each other and exchanged a brief loving kiss.


"Oh! one more thing," said Austin as he grabbed his little camera. "Could I get a picture of everyone please?" Everyone gladly got together for a group photo. "Okay the first one can be silly, then we'll do a more serious one." Arizona set the timer and then jumped in with the group. Everyone struck silly poses and it took a lot of strength to not crack up, but they got through it, then they did a "group hug" photo with Austin holding Brownie in the center.


After the back yard was spotless their friends left Callie, Arizona and Austin to themselves for the rest of the evening. Tomorrow was the start of a new work week for Callie and Arizona and a new school week for Austin. All three would be ready to face the world as they were all exhausted from the day's events and turned in early.


"I know I'm 6 years old which makes me a big boy, but could I sleep with you two? Just for tonight?" Austin gave the patented Torres pout to both of his moms.


"I can't believe you taught him that look," Arizona nudged Callie with an amused look.


Without skipping a beat, Callie replied, "I can't believe I can't resist that look." She looked at Arizona for confirmation, then picked up a sleepy Austin and the three of them quietly retreated to the bedroom for a few hours of rest and dreams of their family's future.