Chapter 9

It's been a week since the Date and Meredith is being discharged today. The group of friends have all taken up some task to make sure Meredith is comfortable when she gets home.

Over the last couple of weeks the group of misfit doctors became really close and got to know each other better. Addison had taken the role of best friend to Arizona and being as nosey as she is known to be, always pestered Arizona for Juicy stuff regarding her love life. And Arizona loves them all.

When Meredith got home they all chilled in the living room with beer (Christina, Derek and Arizona) Orange Juice for Amelia and Meredith (Since she hasn't been cleared for alcohol yet) and Wine for Sandra and Addison.

"So now that we are here. You want to tell us the dirt on you and what all is in the play moving forward?" Christina said to Arizona.

"Hmm. Ok let's get all this out of the way so we can move on and have fun. So as you all know I own the hospital. Like literally own father as I told you before is the Secretary of Defence and he comes from Old Money so his is like loaded. So he used his power and got me the hospital and roped in the Avery's to play spokesperson on my behalf…." Before she could continue Amelia interrupted her

"We know all that. We wanna know what's your story with Torres. We know her side but we wanna know your side and what you plan on doing moving forward."

"Ok so…" with that Arizona told them everything from the beginning of the Torres-Robbins encounter in the dirty bathroom of Joe's bar to the end of their marriage.

"I loved her so much. Yes my first love was someone else, someone I never got the chance to love. But I did love Callie. More than I ever imagined I could. I was a commitment phobe but after Callie came into my life I wanted nothing more than to be with her forever. But at every turn I had to make sacrifices, I had to change who I was. I was always second to everything else for her. And that hurt so much that I was never enough. I am never enough for anyone it would seem. Because I lost everything after the end of us. I had no one to talk too no one to share my feelings with. I was alone and so I became what you all have seen me be in the last 18 months. The cold hearted bitch. You have all come to know." She took a breath and let what all she had said sink in before continuing

"As for what I will do well that's where it gets tricky. I have spoken to my lawyers and my parents over the last 2 weeks. And we have a solid case but it would ruin Callie's career that is something I do not want. Yes I have the power to do it with just the flick of my fingers but I care for Callie. I may not be IN love with her anymore but she was once my wife and is the mother of my child and I care for her greatly. She will always have a place in my heart. But I need to protect my family now. And she needs to learn a lesson. I can't let her think she can walk all over everyone and take them for granted." Arizona paused, got up and went to get more drinks for everyone.

When she came back Derek asked "Ok. So what will we do how will we play this? What's your plan?"

"Well, I am filing for sole custody of Sofia, for one. She and Sloane may return to work at the hospital but they will be on probation. One wrong move and they will be demoted then after that they are out of my hospital." Arizona replied.

"You do know that Callie is going to fight you for Sofia? She will use the DNA card on you and Sloane is going to pull that card too" Addison pointed out.

"I am well aware of that. But I have to do this. I can't let my daughter be around the environment that Callie and Mark are surrounding her in. the contestant rounding of men and women, my daughter is being subjected to seeing her mami and daddy with is not good for her mind. It's confusing to her. I am not going to take her away from seeing her mami and daddy I will give them time with Sofia, no matter what they are her parents but I want her to be with me. She needs stability in her life and I can provide that. With Sandra and all of you by my side Sofia will be loved and taken care of." Arizona said.

"We are with you every step of the way Arizona." Meredith said

"Yeah we got your back" Amelia added.

"What about you Chief? What's your stand in all this?" Christina asked Sandra

"I am here to stand with Arizona and support her through anything. Arizona is my family now and so are all of you. And Sofia is my family to through Arizona. And I will do everything I can for both Arizona and Sofia." Sandra said honestly

Arizona leaned into her and gave her a heart stopping kiss. Pulling back she said "thank you" to Sandra softly.

"Ok now tell us your story. How the hell were you able to get McPerky back in one day? She has been an unfeeling McRobot since the divorce than you come sweeping her off her feet and she is ready to bring out the Heelys" Christina exclaimed which made everyone laugh.

"Well we have known each other for years. Were at Hopkins together. We worked together for a few years. When I first saw her, she took my breath away. And she had the same effect on me every time I looked into her eyes. But it was a complicated time then. We both had so much going on in our lives. Long story short – there was a lot that went unspoken between us. I know I fell in love with Arizona the moment I saw her but again life got in the way and we were never able to speak our hearts desires. Anyway life went on I got married but my marriage dint work coz my ex and I wanted different things in life so we got a divorce and now I am here. And when I saw Arizona again I couldn't let the opportunity to be in her life slip away." Sandra said. And added "and Arizona's dimples are just hard to resist" winking at her girlfriend

Just then there was a knock on the front door. Derek answered and Lexi walked in and behind her was Mr. Torres (Callie's father)

Derek ushered them in and announced Mr. Torres to the room

Arizona tensed at the sight of him and everyone stood behind her in support. Before anyone said anything Carlos Torres spoke:

"Arizona I am not here to fight. I just want to understand what is going on. I know my daughter an I know she is very impulsive with her life choices. So please explain things to me so I know whats going on."

"Ok Mr. Torres please sit down and we will tell you whats going on." Arizona said.

Once they were all settles again with Lexi sitting beside Meredith with her beer Arizona explained everything that happened after Meredith's accident.

"Arizona first please call my Carlos and second I understand now that you have no fault in this and I think whatever you decide to do I will stand by. I knew my daughter getting involved with that Sloan was a mistake. He isn't a good influence in her life nor is he a good influence in Sofia's either. You have my word Arizona she maybe my daughter but she needs to learn a lesson and I won't get in your way." With that he hugged Arizona and walk out of the house than drove off.

After that the night went on. Lexi was filled in with everything that was discussed before and then they all joked around and played games and simply had good ol' family fun.

The next few days flew by and Arizona was busy dealing with lawyers and filing custody papers and making arrangements for Callie and Marks employment.