Shattered Chapter 10
***************Two weeks later***********
Callie knew Arizona had been a bit off for about a week now. She wasn't her usually perky self, she seemed preoccupied, and Callie felt like she pulling away a little bit. They had spent almost every night together but today, Arizona had said she wanted a night to herself.
Callie was at home contemplating the issue curled up on the couch. She had poured her second glass of wine and felt her mood start to darken. Her cell phone beeped indicating an incoming text message.
"Hi Calliope. I just wanted to let you know I miss you. -A"
Callie read the message and got a pang of pain in her chest. She missed the blonde more than she wanted to admit. She felt stupid, it was only one night. She sent a message back.
"Hey, I miss you too Hun. I hope everything is ok? -C" she sighed as she hit send.
"It's ok, I just needed time to think. -A" at this Callie did start to worry and allowed feelings of insecurity seep into her mind. Think about what, them, maybe how fast they were moving. She had no idea what was going on and thought maybe she was just overreacting. She couldn't pin down what had happened a week ago. She knew Arizona had a meeting with the Chief, but when she asked the blonde, she simply stated "just work stuff".
She sent another message to her girlfriend.
"Ok, well, sleep well and I'll see you at work tomorrow. -C"
"Goodnight Calliope :p -A"
Callie decided she was going to look into that meeting with the Chief, Arizona had a week ago.
Little did she know that wouldn't be necessary as her fears would be confirmed tomorrow anyway.
Callie was full of anxiety as she stepped off the elevator on the Ortho floor. She just couldn't shake the feeling something was wrong. She went to her office to get some paperwork caught up on. She was deep into her charting when there was a knock on the door.
"Come in." She said and smiled when the door opened. "Hey Mark. How's it going?"
"It's okay. I slept with Little Grey." He said, as he sheepishly looked up waiting for his friends reaction. Callie looked up and arched an eyebrow.
"Meredith is going to kill you. You couldn't just keep doing nurses? What is wrong with you?" Callie put her head in her hands and then rubbed her temples.
"It's not like that with her Torres, I haven't thought about anyone else for weeks. I like her, I think I really like her." Mark said with a puppy dog look on his face. Callie looked at her friend and saw genuine sincerity in his eyes.
"You're growing. It's scary, but treat her right and be honest with Derek and Meredith. You'll be fine." Callie smiled as Mark thanked her and left the office. A few minutes later there was another knock on the door.
"What Mark?" Callie said without looking up from her charts. The door opened and Callie looked up. Erica stood there with a smirk on her face.
"Dr. Hahn, unless this conversation is going to be about an Ortho consult, you can leave." Callie blurted out and looked back down. Erica smugly went over to the couch and sat down crossing her legs. Callie again looked.
"What do you want Erica?" The brunette asked sternly standing up behind her desk, crossing her arms.
"I was just checking on you. To see if you were ok. From the look on your face you're not taking the news very well." Erica said looking sarcastically concerned.
"What are you talking about? Actually, I don't even give a shit. Get out of my office." Callie said as she crossed the office and held open the door. Erica got up and stopped right in front of Callie, their faces were very close and Callie tensed up.
"Don't worry Cal, I'm sure you and Blondie can make a long distance thing work, if she gets the grant. It looks like she's the forerunner to win." Callie's face showed only confusion.
Erica looked at Callie and knew right away. Blondie never told her about the grant. This greatly excited and amused the blonde. A huge smile appeared on her face.
"She never told you. Maybe your perfect fling is just that. I told you she gets around." Callie slammed the door in Erica's face and sat on the couch. Her head was swirling. Arizona had been off this week, Erica obviously knew something, and she was in the dark about it all. She decided to find Bailey, she usually knew everything about the hospital. She left her office and headed for the Pit.
She found Bailey behind the nurses station reading a chart. She had just assigned her residents to their services for the day.
"Torres, you look a little pale. Are you okay?" Bailey asked concerned. She sat Callie in a chair and stared at her.
"Miranda, have you heard anything about Dr. Robbins lately? Something about a grant?" Callie asked petrified of the answer. Dr. Bailey looked at her friend and put a hand on her shoulder.
"Listen Callie, you know I don't do personal stuff. I especially don't get involved in two peoples relationship. I will say this, I think you need to talk to Arizona and soon." Bailey looked at her friend with empathy.
"Erica told me it involved long distance something or other. but you're right I need to talk to Arizona. Im just so confused. I'm sorry I involved you." Callie said with a look of anguish. Bailey immediately put up a hand.
"Wait, how did Dr. Hahn have information about this? No one was privy to this information." Bailey asked, the anger building within her knowing what Erica was doing.
"I don't know." Callie said as she walked away.
"Well I'm going to find out." Bailey said to herself as she headed for the Chiefs office.
Arizona had been in surgery for over six hours when she looked up and saw Callie in the gallery. She was standing in the door and had a look on her face that made Arizona very concerned. She looked incredibly sad. Arizona held her gaze, and watched as Callie smiled and then waved. She turned her back and walked Arizona could react. Something was wrong and Arizona had another two hours in surgery. She knew Callie was off in an hour and was going straight home. Arizona was supposed to meet her there after her shift ended. It was going to be a long two hours.
"Sir I understand rumors get around the hospital and people talk. They talk a lot. It's unavoidable, but this person seems to have inside knowledge of Dr. Robbins grant. How could that happen?" Bailey asked the Chief. She crossed her arms and refused to sit down.
"Who are we talking about Bailey?" The older man asked clearly annoyed.
"Dr. Hahn sir." Bailey gave up the name.
The Chief looked at Bailey and removed his glasses. He rubbed his eyes and stood up. "Actually Miranda, I found out today that Dr. Robbins did in fact win the Carter Maddison Grant, and from what I'm told Dr. Hahn played a role in it. She not only gave an incredible recommendation, but she also contacted a friend who sits on the board. She had nothing but positive things to say about Robbins. I think it was an olive branch for the incident in the hall. Robbins should be thankful."
"Chief, she has ulterior motives for her generosity. They are personal but vindictive none the less." Bailey said.
"Well this grant is a once in a lifetime opportunity so whatever she did, with whatever intentions, it is a positive for not only Robbins but the hospital as well. We should all be proud." Richard said shutting whatever Bailey was insinuating down.
"Yes Sir." Bailey said as she turned and left the office.
Three hours later the Chief saw Dr. Robbins in the hall. He walked right up to her with a huge smile on his face.
"Dr. Robbins, the letter we talked about the other day. Well the board has made an early decision. Congratulations Robbins, you have been chosen for the Carter Maddison Grant. I'm proud of you." Richard said as he squeezed Arizona's shoulder.
"Thank you Sir." Arizona said with a shaky voice. She couldn't believe this was happening now. As the Chief walked away he looked back.
"Robbins, I don't know why this wouldn't be a good thing, but you should thank Dr. Hahn. She sent in a hell of a recommendation for you and put a good word in with one of the board members." He shook his head. "One of my attendings, a Carter Maddison winner. Amazing!" He said as he walked down the stairs. Arizona stood dumbfounded at what she had just learned.
"That bitch!" Arizona said as she then came to the realization if Erica knew, she could have told Callie." She remembered Callie's look in the gallery and decided to leave early and rush to Callie's.