Chapter 9
Callie POV
I'm exhausted after my long shift yesterday. Getting paged in at 3 am and staying until midnight made for a long day. But today is my day off and it's also karaoke night! Also Arizona is coming out tonight as well. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Just as I make it to the kitchen to start coffee and make some breakfast my front door opens and 3 of my favorite people walk in.
"Hola mami!" My 4 year old says as she wraps herself around my legs. I pick her up and give her kisses.
"Hola mija. Were you good for Coop and Auntie T?" I ask as I smile at my 2 best friends as they sit down at the breakfast bar.
"Si mami. Zona too." Sofia replies as she squirms to get down. I smile at her mentioning Arizona.
"Good baby girl. How about I put some Dora on while I make us all some breakfast?" I ask her. She nods her head. After I get her set up I head back towards the kitchen began pulling out items to make omelets for everyone.
"So how was your night Cal?" Teddy asks as she thumbs thru a magazine at the counter.
"It was long but good. Nothing to exciting. How about you guys?" I ask.
"We had a good night. You will never guess who Bug wanted to have read to her?" Coop says with a sly smile.
"Who?" I ask as I watch my 2 friends grinning.
"Arizona!" they say in unison.
"Really!? Wow she never let's just anyone read to her. So she likes Arizona huh?" I say. Inside I'm melting at the thought of Arizona reading to my daughter.
"Yep she does. Coop went to go get her to bed and she asks Arizona to do it. It made Arizona's night." Teddy replies.
We sit around drinking coffee and eating our breakfast. We laugh at the antics and stories of the 4 year old sitting with us. As Coop and Teddy are clearing the dishes I hear my phone ring and my caller ID tells me that it is my dear friend Addison Montgomery calling me.
"Well hello Dr. Montgomery. What do I owe the honor of this morning phone call?" I say cheerily as I answer the phone.
"Hey Cal." Addison replies back. I can tell instantly something is wrong. Addison sounds like she has been crying. I walk into my bedroom signaling to Teddy that I'm going to take the call in private.
"What's wrong Addie?' I ask my friend with concern.
"I was wondering if you could pick me up from the airport this afternoon. I'm taking some time off from work here in L.A. and I decided I wanted to come to Seattle and spend some time with you and Sofia. I figure you guys always come here so it's my turn to come to you." Addison replies.
I know that she is not telling me everything so I reply, "of course I will come get you. Just text me you flight information. Don't think for a minute that I don't know that there is something wrong Montgomery and you and I will be talking when you get here."
"Yeah I know Cal and I want to talk to you but I would rather do it in person plus I have to get to the airport soon. Thanks and I will see you soon." Addison replies and we say our good byes. I head back out to the living room with Coop, Teddy, and my daughter.
"Everything okay Bones?" Coop looks up from the couch and asks.
"I'm not sure. That was my friend Addison. She is coming to visit for a while and needs me to pick her up from the airport. She seemed upset but didn't want to talk about it over the phone." I reply with concern in my voice.
"I'm sure Addison will talk to you Cal. You guys are close and obviously she is coming here to you. I'm excited to see her, it's been forever. Sadly I think the last time I saw her was Mark's funeral. You and Sof usually go to California to see her." Teddy says.
"I'm looking forward to meeting her finally. You and Teddy have always spoken so highly of her." Coop states.
"You will love her Coop, she is great. While I'm worried about what is going on with her, I'm excited to having her coming." I state. We lounge around for a bit longer and then both Teddy and Coop head to their own places with us agreeing to meet up for dinner before we head to Joe's tonight. I spend time with Sofia since I didn't get to see her last night and tonight she is having a sleepover with Zola at Meredith and Derek's house. Soon it's time to head to the airport to pick up Addison.
"Aunt Addie!" Sofia exclaims as she points to the redhead beauty headed towards us.
"Sofia baby! Look how big you are now." Addison bends down to hug and kiss Sofia. She then stands and hugs me in greeting.
"Hey Ads I'm so glad you are here. Let's go grab your luggage and get out of here." We had already arranged for Addie to stay with me tonight then she would check in to her hotel tomorrow.
After we dropped Sofia off at Meredith's house and we get back to my apartment I throw together the lasagna that will be dinner tonight into the oven and join Addison on my couch with a bottle of wine and 2 glasses.
"So are you going to tell me what is going on Ads?" I ask my friend.
Addison takes a deep breath and starts to talk. "Sam and I are official over. It has been rocky for some time now. It's over having kids. He doesn't want anymore, especially now that he is a grandfather, and I want kids. I went ahead and started the process of being able to adopt and I recently got the clearance to start actively looking for a child. That was when we officially ended it. I'm speaking with Bailey this week about coming back to Seattle. I'm going to sell my part of the practice in L.A. I need a change and I figure you and Sofia are here and Derek and I are in a good place as far as being on friendly terms, so yeah I'm coming back. There is also a chance that a young woman here in Seattle may want me to adopt her baby. She is 4 months pregnant and there are some things that have to be sorted but right now she has narrowed her choice down between me and another couple."
I sit there for a minute trying to absorb all that she just told me. "Wow Ads. I'm sorry about you and Sam; I know you tried hard to make that work. I also know how badly you want to be a mother and I'm sorry he didn't want that with you. I'm not going to lie, as much as I'm sad for you and Sam ending, I'm excited that you are moving back to Seattle, and the possibility that you might become a momma. I have missed you so much!"
"I have missed you too Cal. So enough about me, what's going on with you?" Addison says.
"Not a whole lot, you know working and raising a child. Oh and Arizona is back." I say the last part in a rush.
"I'm not sure I heard that last part right because I think you said that Arizona is back!" Addison questions.
"No you heard me right; Arizona is back in Seattle and working at the hospital." I reply taking a sip of my wine.
"Okay you win. You totally trump my drama. How are doing with this? Have you talked to her?" Addison asks.
"Honestly at first I was all kinds of confused. I had some many emotions going on. I was angry, sad, happy, excited all at once. But mostly I was relieved to know that she was okay, she was healthy. Yes we have seen each other; we have worked together a few times now. We also had a pretty emotional talk yesterday morning." I tell Addison.
"How did that go?" Addison asks with concern.
"It was really emotional but also really healing for me. I got some answers and I got to express how much it hurt me, her leaving me. She also explained her reasons and while I don't agree with them, I could see why she did what she did." I tell her.
"You still love her don't you Cal? Even after all this time." Addison states.
"I don't think I ever stopped loving her Ads. She has this hold on my heart. Seeing her again brought all of that back. I just don't know what that means. She hurt me so much Ads and I'm not sure I can trust her again." I reply quietly.
"I can understand that, and I'm sure she understands that too Cal. Do you think she still loves you? Addison asks.
"I haven't outright asked her, but yeah I think she does Addison. She looks at me like she use too. Anyways she will be out tonight at karaoke." I tell Addison.
"Well we will make sure you look smoking hot and she will definitely have a taste of what she missed out on these last 5 years!" Addison states with a gleam in her eye. I just laugh and shake my head at my friend. We spend the next hour just catching up then she heads off to shower while I check on dinner, then head to my bathroom to shower and get ready. I just put the finishing touch on my hair. I decided to wear a black form fitting dress and red pumps. I wear my make up a bit smoky and I have straightened my hair. I may have taken Addison advice and went for some hotness to show Arizona what she has been missing. I walk out to the living room and Addison gives me her approval.
"You look hot Cal! Arizona is going to pass out for sure!"
I laugh and reply, "You looking pretty hot yourself Montgomery! We just might get you laid tonight!" And she did look amazing. She was wearing a jade green halter top dress that hugged her in all the right places. The color complimented her red hair and fair skin perfectly.
"Thanks Cal. So when is Teddy getting here, and when do I get to finally meet this Dr. Cooper that you are so fond of?" Addison asks. Just as I go to answer her my door opens and in walks Teddy and Coop.
"Did I hear our names? Addison it is so good to see you!" Teddy exclaims as she takes Addison in her arms for a hug. I notice Coop stop and just stare at Addison.
"It's good to see you too Teddy. And you must be Dr. Cooper." Addison says as she approaches Coop with her hand out.
"Uumm yeah that's me. And please just call me Coop, everyone does. It's nice to meet you Dr. Montgomery." Coop replies somewhat flustered. I have never seen Coop react like this to a woman; I will have to question her about this later.
"Well you and Teds look amazing." I say to my 2 best friends. Teds is wearing a stunning red dress with black heels, and Coop looks very striking in her dark wash boy jeans that sit low on her waist, grey button up with vest and red skinny tie. She has one of her Paige boy grey hats on with it tilted a bit to the side.
"Thanks. You look dirty hot Bones! Any particular reason for that? You look gorgeous as well Dr. Montgomery." Coop states with a grin towards me.
"Yeah Cal, you wouldn't be trying to catch anyone in particulars eye by chance? And thank you Coop, you can call me Addison. You look quite handsome yourself." Addison says. I notice the look Addie gives Coop; she is totally checking her out!
"Whatever, I don't know what you 2 are talking about. I just wanted to dress up for once! Anyways let's eat." I reply as I grab some plates. We all know that I'm lying and that this is all for Arizona's benefit. The 4 of us sit down and enjoy dinner and conversation. I notice that Teddy has noticed the interaction between Coop and Addison as well. Addison is flirty and Coop is shy, which is weird. I get up from the table and I ask Teddy to come to my bedroom for a minute.
"So tell me it's not just me imagining things Teds but is there some serious chemistry happening between those 2." I say as I motion towards the other room.
"No I totally pick up on it as well. I have never seen Coop stumble over her words or be shy around a woman, but the minute she set eyes on Addison she was like a blushing teenager. And then Addison, Mrs. I Love Penis, has been flirting like nobody's business!" Teddy states.
"Well let's just see how the night goes but we need to talk to both of them for sure. Let's get out there and see how they are doing." I say as I head back towards the living room. I notice that Coop and Addison are sitting on the couch together and are deep in conversation. Teddy and I pause for a minute just to observe, there is definitely something going on there but I will question it later, I'm ready to head to Joe's and I'm excited to see a certain blonde.
"If you 2 can tear yourself away from each other Teds and I are ready to go." I say with a smirk as I watch them both blush and stand. As we enter Joe's we see April, Avery, Jo, Karev, and Arizona in the corner with a couple of tables pushed together. As we approach I lock eyes with Arizona and the rest of the room just disappears. She is stunning! She is wearing a form fitting blue dress that is just above her knees. It accents her 2 best features, her eyes and her legs. God that woman's legs have always been my weakness.
"Hello Calliope. You look amazing." Arizona says to me.
I reach for her and pull her into a hug and whisper in her ear, "So do you. Blue has always been a favorite of mine on you." I feel her shiver as my lips brush her ear. I smile to myself knowing that I still affect her like this. I pull back and notice her eyes have gone a shade darker and she gives me her magic smile.
"Alright before we all get this party started let me get drink orders, first round is on me." Coop calls out. Everyone gives her their drink requests and she heads toward the bar. I figure this is a good time to talk to her about Addison so I go to follow.
"So do you want to tell me what that was about at my apartment?" I question Coop as we stand at the bar.
"What was what about?" Coop asks confused.
"Addison." Is all I say in reply.
Coop blushes as she replies, "I have no idea what you are talking about Bones. What about Addison?"
"Nicole Cooper don't play dumb with me. I know you pretty damn well and I have watched you this last year with all kinds of women and I have never seen you react to one the way you reacted to Addison Montgomery!" I say to her.
"It's nothing Bones. I was just caught off guard on how striking she is, that's all." Coop says as she pays for the drinks and hands me the tray with the shots on it as she grabs the tray with drinks.
"I know there is more to it than that Coop but I will let it go for now. But we will revisit this conversation later." I tell her as we make it back towards the group.
"What about you? Arizona looks ridiculously hot and don't think I didn't notice that lean in and whisper move there Bones." Coop states with a smirk.
"To use your words, I have no idea what you are talking about Coop!" I respond with a laugh. I notice Addison, Teddy, and Arizona all in a conversation and head towards them with their drinks. Coop hands out the shots to everyone, Arizona eyes hers with trepidation.
"It's kind of a tradition for this group to start our nights out with a shot. We do it to honor Mark. I know that you aren't a big fan of shots so we will only make you take this one." I tell Arizona with a smile.
Arizona smiles back, "well if it's to honor Mark than I'm honored to take it." She replies sincerely. I raise up the shot glass as does the rest of the group and we all down our shots together.
"Okay it looks like Joe has the karaoke ready to go, let's go get our songs in." I say as I grab Coop and Jo. Arizona winks at me as I walk away and I feel my insides warming up. Tonight is going to be interesting!