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ARIZONA'S POV

I'm standing in the front of the Police Station holding a coffee cup in each of my hands. I figured since Eliza and I had a late night last night, she would've been exhausted throughout her early shift today. Now, it's a bit past noon and even though I had the opportunity to sleep in today, I didn't so I'm hoping a cup of caffeine in my hand would be able to work some miracles.

"Dr. Robbins?" A male voice says from the staircase in front of the door to the main entrance. Turning to face where the voice came from, a man in uniform is walking down the steps. "Never thought I'd see you here. Is everything okay?"

"Yes, everything is good. It's nice to see you again, Officer Cabrera, and on much better circumstances."

"Agreed," he says with a nod, now standing in front of me. "And please, call me Mateo. I would offer you a handshake or a fist bump or something but you know.." He motions towards the cups of coffee I'm holding in my hands.

I let out a slight chuckle. "Oh, it's no problem. Actually, would you like a cup?" I ask, holding a cup out to him.

"No, thank you. I've had more cups of coffee today than I normally intake, but I do want to thank you for taking care of my partner. It sucked seeing her in that state."

"Well, let's hope you won't have to see her like that again."

"She's a stubborn one, so I wouldn't doubt it."

A police car pulls up beside us causing both our heads to turn. The driver's door opens and everything from then on, I swear, happened in slow motion. A female wearing a dark blue, long sleeve uniform shirt that looks like it's been pressed ten times last night, gets out of the car. The reflection of her nameplate and six point star badge shines in my eyes and I'm suddenly grateful I'm wearing my shades. Her hair's tied tight in a bun and her aviator sunglasses are dropped over her eyes. Damn, I'm more than certain that I've just fell in love.

"Hey, what are you hotties talking about?" She asks with a smile while approaching to where Mateo and I are standing.

Mateo's eyes widen as he swivels his head to switch his gaze between Eliza and I. "Uh, I was just thanking Dr. Robbins for taking care you that day."

"Oh, this is for you." I hold out a cup of coffee to her and she takes it between her hands.

"Wow, perfect timing. I'm just about due for another cup. Thank you." She takes a sip and I turn towards Mateo who looks beyond confused at the exchange that is happening in front of him.

He lowers his lids and a smirk curls on his face. "Alright, someone care to fill me in?"

"What do you mean?" Eliza asks.

"What do you mean what do I mean?"

"Okay, well if you must.. Arizona and I like each other. I guess you would consider us to be, what?" She looks at me and shrugs her shoulders, "dating?"

"Dating is correct," I back her up. I can tell in her voice that she's being sarcastic and if they are as close as I think they are, then I know she's just giving him a hard time.

"Yeah, so Arizona and I are dating."

"Shut up," he says, surprised. "Dating as in, more than just a hookup, more than just a one night stand, and dating as in possibly settling down with just one person?"

"Exactly what I mean." Standing next to me, Eliza wraps her arm around my waist and pulls me closer into her body. The smile that she has settled on he face is a completely genuine smile.

"Wow, I never thought I'd see the day. As a matter of fact, Arizona, if you're still offering the other cup of coffee, I could sure use one."

"It's all yours." I hold up the coffee cup and he takes it, bringing the opening of the lids to his lids. I try not to notice the fact the he isn't sipping his coffee, but gulping it.

"Thanks for being here," Eliza turns her head towards me and I can feel her tightening the hold she has on me. "It really does mean a lot to me."

Turning my head to meet hers, I give her a dimple showing smile. "I'm glad to be here, Eliza. I wouldn't turn down an offer to spend more time with you." I press the side of my body further into hers and lean in for a kiss. She presses her lips against mine and I can tell she's smiling halfway through the kiss. I pull back and bring my lips to her ear, "and you looks sooo hot in uniform. Any plans for later today?"

"Nope. I was going to ask you the same thing." She lifts her sunglasses from her eyes and I'm instantly drawn into her green, mesmerizing eyes.

"Let me take you out to dinner. It's your Friday and I have tomorrow off, so it's perfect."

"Sounds good to me. When we come back here I'll change out of my uniform and we'll leave together."

The thought of her changing out of her clothes fills my mind with inappropriate thoughts and I can tell she's caught on to it when she looks at my lower lip that I have between my teeth. Her cheeks quickly blush and the sound of her partner faking a gag reminds me that we aren't alone. "Are you done with your reports?" Eliza asks Mateo. "Chief wants it all turned in to him by the end of shift."

"I still have to make sure I've included everything from my field notes and proofread it before even considering it finished." He says back to her.

"Well, you have a little less than three hours to finish."

"I know. Are you going to be okay patrolling by yourself?"

"Of course. Well, I'll be taking Arizona for a ride along until the end of shift. It's been approved with Chief and I've already notified dispatch, so I won't be out looking for problems like you think I do."

"I don't think you do, Minnick. I know you do." He turns his attention towards me before he walks away. "If I can't hold her back, then maybe you can." He begins to run up the stairs towards the main entrance door. "Eliza's got more balls than most men."

"Screw you, Cabrera!" She yells back, playfully. "You ready to go?"

"I'll always be ready to go anywhere, as long as it's with you." My eyes widen and my cheeks blush. I have no idea why I've just admitted that to her and honestly, I had no idea I've said it until after it already came out of my mouth. "I'm sorry. I don't know why.."

"Hey," she looks at me smiling and her lips press against mine, once again. "I'm ready for any and every adventure with you and only you, Arizona. Just trust me, okay?"

"I already do, Eliza." I say with a nod.

"Good." Drinking what's left of her coffee, she takes my hand in her own and laces our fingers together. "Let's go, but first, dad wants a word with you."

"Dad?" I repeat after her. "As in Chief?" We head up the steps and a rush of nervousness fills my body. I can feel my heart beating through my chest and my palms starting to get sweaty.

Damn you, authority issues..

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