I hope you all like this chapter. I may not be able to get the next one done until next week, but I will try to make it sooner. Again thank you for the reviews...they are very encouraging :) Happy Holidays!

As Callie left the apartment she knew exactly what she needed to do and who she needed to be with. Arizona was the love of her life and she couldn't go another second not being with her. Callie knew that she had made a huge mistake by not being honest with her feelings. When she first met Arizona she remembered how beautiful she was, especially those eyes of hers. And Arizona's bubbly personality was infectious…you couldn't help, but be in a good mood around her.

But when they had met Callie was with Erica and being with her and any woman was new. So she decided that friends would be best, which they quickly became. People would look at them and she knew they were jealous of the tight bond the two women shared. They just got each other. Callie now knew that that feeling she had for Arizona wasn't just that for a friend, but for the woman she loved. She was upset at herself for not being true and for letting herself get lost. She became the woman she hated…those that stayed comfortable, but not fulfilled just so the boat wouldn't be rocked. Callie was a risk taker and she was bold. She was not one to shy away from a little controversy. However, she had fallen into the rabbit hole, like so many women do. Not anymore…I'm going to do what I should have done a long time ago, Callie thought to herself. As she thought more about Arizona and the desire to kiss her, hold her, make love to her, Callie's legs went from a fast walk to a jog. She hoped that Arizona was still at the hospital.

As Callie made it to the hospital she almost couldn't contain her giddiness. She had a huge grin on her face as she made her way to the peds floor. Callie was excited about what this meant for her and for them. Not many people can say that they fell in love with their best friend and that the feelings were reciprocated. It was as if once Callie finally was true to herself about her feelings for Arizona and finally getting rid of Erica, she could see her future so clearly. Before when she thought about her future Callie couldn't quite see Erica fitting in that. Now though she could clearly see Arizona in her future with kids and then grandkids and taking amazing trips and just always being there for one another.

When Callie got off the elevator the butterflies in her stomach were going crazy. I don't think I've ever been this nervous or excited about something. She looked around, but didn't see Arizona anywhere. Maybe she went home, she thought. As she was about to leave she spotted Alex going over a chart.

"Hey Alex, is Arizona here or did she head home?"

Alex looked at her like she was speaking Spanish to him.

"Did Arizona go home?" Callie asked again.

"Um…she didn't tell you?"

"Tell me what?" she asked starting to get concerned.

"Torres, today was her last day. She's leaving to go work at Duke Hospital and her flight leaves tonight.'

"What? This is not happening!" Callie yelled in a state of panic and shock.

"Oh, it's happening."

"Shit! What airline is she on?"

"Torres, maybe you should just leave her alone. She told me how you turned her down. I mean, that's why she's leaving. She can't be around you and not fall apart. She loves you!"

"I know Alex! That's why I broke up with Erica. I came here to tell Arizona that I love her too."

Alex didn't need to hear anymore. "She's flying Delta. Go get her!"

Callie kissed Alex's cheek, putting a smile on his face.

She sprinted towards the stairs, determined to make it to Arizona in time. As she was running towards the exit she ran into Mark and Teddy.

"Torres, slow down! What's going on?" Mark yelled.

"Arizona's leaving tonight to move to North Carolina. I'm going to fight for her Mark. I can't let her leave without telling her how I feel."

Mark and Teddy looked at each other and smiled.

"My car's out front Cal…I'll drive you."

As Callie and Mark made their way to his car, Teddy caught up with them.

"Hey, you're not going without me!"

As the three climbed into the car, Mark looked at Callie with a smile on his face.

"What?" she asked.

"I'm glad badass Torres is back!"

"Me too!"

As they peeled out of the parking lot Callie hoped she wouldn't be too late. She had let Arizona go once before and she'd be damned if she let her go again.