Callie was just exiting the hospital when she received a text from Amber. 'Getting Sofia fed and bathed then we will be over.'
After walking across the street to her building and entering her home, she decided that she would have enough time to shower before they got there. Leaving the warmth of her bathroom, Callie then searched through her closet for the perfect outfit. Arizona was coming over, so she wanted to look good, but not too sexy since she would be spending the evening with Amber and not her wife. Once satisfied with her appearance, she went on to dry her hair and put on a bit of makeup. Grabbing some ballet flats from the floor, she heard the doorbell ring.
Sofia's big toothy grin was the first thing she saw when she opened the door. She couldn't hold back the smile that came across her face when she saw her daughter. She greeted Amber with a quick hug and then her eyes met the ocean blue eyes of her wife. Noticing the super magic smile that was on her face, she gave a smile of her own then immediately stepped aside so Arizona could get into the living room. Sofia was already at her toy box deciding on what to play with. After closing the door, Callie walks over to her daughter and squats down next to her and pulls her into a hug and kisses her forehead.
Callie: Mommy is gonna go out with aunt Amber for a little while. You be good for Momma and I will see you in the morning.
Getting up from the floor, Callie walks over to the coat closet to grab her beloved leather jacket. Walking back toward the couch where Arizona and Amber are sitting, she places her hand on her wife's shoulder and immediately feels the electricity flow through her arm.
Callie: (looking down at Arizona) Once you get Sofia down, there is leftover Chicken Piccata and a bottle of white in the fridge. Help yourself. (removing her hand from her wife, she moves to the door; looking back at Amber) Ready to go?
Rising from the couch, Amber also went over to give Sofia a hug and kiss before walking over to Callie at the door. Before letting the women leave, Arizona got up and gave each of them a quick hug.
Arizona: Have fun ladies. Oh, and no drunken, embarrassing stories about me from either of you...Got it? (giggling and pointing at Amber)
Amber: (scoffs) Me? C'mon, Zona...You know I won't give up our crazy secrets.
Arizona: (arms crossed on her chest) Mmhmm...I know how you get once you've had a few drinks...You know what they say about loose lips...
Amber: Yeah, yeah...(opening the door) See ya later Zona. (closing the door behind her)
Once Amber and Callie were gone, Arizona went into the kitchen to heat up some of the leftovers that were in the fridge. After she had her fill, it was bedtime for Sofia. Taking her daughter into her room, she sat down in the rocking chair and softly began to sing a lullaby. Laying Sofia in her bed, she placed a soft kiss on her head and left the room. Hoping Callie wouldn't mind, Arizona went to take a shower and grabbed an over-sized t-shirt from one of her drawers. Making her way back into the kitchen, she poured herself a glass of wine and moved back to the couch to watch a movie.
Meanwhile, downstairs, Amber was making small chit-chat with Callie as they made their way to Callie's car. Amber couldn't wait to tell Callie the good news, but she was gonna wait til they were at the restaurant. The drive to their destination was filled with stories from work, laughs, and singing along to the radio. They pulled up to the restaurant hoping there wasn't going to be too long of a wait.
Amber: Wow, Callie...If you ever tire of being a surgeon, you should definitely sing. You have a great voice. (getting out of the car)
Callie:(blushing) Thanks. Arizona used to tell me that all the time. (nudging Amber's side) You're not so bad yourself.
Amber: (holding the door open for Callie) Eh, I'm not that great. Singing is just something I've always loved to do.
Luckily they hit the restaurant at a good time and only had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. Once seated at their table, Callie ordered a Margarita and Amber ordered a Corona. After looking over the menus and placing their orders the conversation turned into sort of a 20 questions game to get to know each other better.
Callie: When did you realize you wanted to be a surgeon?
Amber: Not until my senior year of high school. I figured I'd give it a try. Never thought I'd make it through my intern year, but here I am. (motioning the waitress for another beer) Arizona told me that you have been married before?
Callie: (thanking the waitress for bringing their orders) Yes, I was a resident and he was an intern. (finishing her first Margarita) Got married in Vegas. Only lasted a few months. He cheated on me with his best friend.
Amber: I'm so sorry to hear that. None of my exes ever cheated, but I certainly understand heartache.
Callie: Have you ever been married? (putting a bite of food in her mouth)
Amber: (stabbing her fork into her taco salad) No...but I was engaged once...She was the love of my life...or so I thought.
Callie: You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to
Amber: No, it's fine. I've gotta get over it sooner or later, right? (finishing her beer and food) I never thought I'd find love. I had been through such a string of loser guys before I found her. (pulling out her wallet to take out her half of the bill) Not to change the subject, but I have some amazing news...
Callie: (signing her credit card receipt) And what would that be? (finishing her second Margarita before standing up from the table)
Amber: Well, I have decided on a specialty...(pushing in her chair and following Callie to the exit) I chose Ortho. If you'll teach me, that is...
After exiting the restaurant, Callie began to squeal in excitement and grabbed Amber and pulled her into a hug. The sight made Amber giggle. When they were back in the car, Amber sent a text to Arizona to tell her how excited Callie had gotten when she told her the news. Looking up from her phone, Amber noticed that they were in front of Callie's building. Getting out of the car, she began walking over to the sidewalk but before she took a step up onto the curb, Callie's strong hands were pulling her in the opposite direction towards Joe's bar.
Amber: Callie, what are you doing?
Callie: We are celebrating...let's go.
Monday nights are karaoke nights at Joe's. All the tables were full so they grabbed the last couple of open stools at the bar. Seeing them take a seat, Joe immediately put a beer down in front of each of them.
Amber: (to Callie) You wanna sing tonight?
Callie: (smiling) Sure, if you're gonna sing with me. What did you have in mind?
Amber: (taking a drink from her beer) Hmm...how about 'I Kissed a Girl'?
They both laughed and Amber went over to the DJ to put their names on the list. On her way back over to the bar, she scoped out the crowd hoping to get the attention of someone tonight.
Callie: Okay, I've got to know the story. How did you and Arizona meet? (finishing off her first beer and signaling Joe for 2 more)
Amber: (settling back down on her stool) There really isn't much of a story. We met in Med school. I caught sight of her in one of my classes and thought she was beautiful. (noticing she had Callie's full attention) Blonde's were never really my thing, but there was something about this girl that made me want to talk to her. We went out a few times but decided we were better off just being friends.
Callie: (taking a sip from her beer) So...did you guys ever...
Amber: Have sex? (blushing) Honestly? (looking at Callie, gets the 'go ahead' nod) Twice.
DJ: Next up we have Callie and Amber!
During their performance, Amber was hoping Callie wasn't mad at her. Having her as a mentor will be an amazing step in her career. While looking into the crowd, she makes eye contact with a brunette sitting alone in a corner booth. The woman gives a flirty smile then looks away. 'This is gonna be a good night', Amber thought to herself. Soon their song had ended and they went back to the bar and started talking about working together.
Four shots of tequila, 6 beers, and 3 games of darts later, Amber decided it was time to broach the subject she really wanted to talk about...Arizona and their marriage.
Amber: (taking another shot) So what's going on with you and Zona? She told me about your little tryst in the on-call room...Hot, by the way.
Callie: (finishing a beer) She told you? Of course she did, you are her best friend. (sighing) I honestly don't know what is going on...I mean, yeah, I want her back but I don't know if I can trust her. I have never stopped loving her, though. Never.
Amber: (turning to look at Callie) She misses you. Sometimes I hear her crying in her room. I've never seen her this sad...and I don't know how else to help her. She needs you and Sofia. (spotting the cute brunette looking at her) Now, if you will excuse me, (draining the last of her beer) I have some healing of my own to do...Tell Arizona not to wait up. I'll find my own way home.
She may be drunk, but Callie took in every word that Amber said to her. She and Arizona definitely had some talking to do. They needed to decide whether they were gonna try to work through this or just call it quits. Deciding on a plan of action, she decided that she couldn't live without the love of her life. Throwing money onto the bar, she finished her drink and made her way back over to her apartment hoping that Arizona was still awake.
