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Chapter Ten

Callie's POV

My internal clock wakes me up. Even though Sofia spent the night with Mark, I still can't shake her sleep schedule from mine. I wish I could because mornings like this I just want to sleep in and not have to face reality. Yesterday I had one of the most interesting Thanksgiving's I think I've ever had. Besides working I met my girlfriends parents as well as got into a little riff with Arizona. I just wish should would've told her parents about Sofia, I feel like that is something you tell your parents. If you are going to tell them that you have a girlfriend, you might as well tell them everything, right? Maybe I've overreacting, but I just didn't like being put in that situation. She texted earlier in the morning, but I haven't responded. I can't shake how I'm feeling, but I know I won't feel better until I talk to her so I reach over to my nightstand and grab my phone

Hey, I'm up now. You can come over to talk if you want. The door should be open; I'm in my bedroom.

Okay, I'll be over soon.

I get up and go the bathroom and bush my teeth and put on a robe, still slightly tired I sit on my bed against the headboard waiting for Arizona. My front door opens and I hear footsteps coming towards my door.

"Can I come in?" She asks while knocking.

"Yeah," I say softly and she comes into my room in yoga pants and a white t-shirt. I can tell she doesn't know what to act around me so she just sits on the foot of the bed.

"Hi" I say looking at her.

"Hi"

"You should really start locking your door at night. I mean I know we live in a relatively nice area, but still." She says deflecting.

"Arizona..."

"What? Okay, sorry, never mind." I don't know what exactly to say, but I just start with something to get us talking about yesterday.

"You're parents were really nice. Thanks again for having me over." I say shyly.

"Of course, Calliope. I wanted you there. My mom can be a little much sometimes, but she means well. My dad is just a quiet man, but my mom was right. That slight smile he gave you yesterday did mean a lot."

"I have a feeling that's going to change once your mom tells him about Sofia. He doesn't seem like the kind of man that wants his daughter dating someone with a kid." I say back sharply.

"Callie, stop okay? I'm sorry, but that's not fair to him or me. Look I spoke with my mom this morning and told her about Sofia. Of course she had some questions, but overall she is okay with it. She loves kids; she always says she wished she had more then my brother and me. She would love if you and Sofia came to lunch with us today, and I would love it too. I miss, Sof. I haven't seen her in a few days. They leave tomorrow, but they just want a chance to meet you some more."

"What did you tell her, I mean…what kinds of questions did she ask you?" I ask nervously.

"The basic things, how did she get here? Who is her father? How are you handling everything? All I told her was that Sofia's father is Mark and you guys all get along and he's very involved in her life. I told her that I've met Mark and we get along. I didn't want to get into too much detail because I think you should have the opportunity to say what you want." Arizona says honestly, and I can tell she honestly means well.

"Okay"

"Okay, what…"

"Okay I hear you, and thank you. I'm sorry about yesterday. I may have overreacted yesterday, I just didn't know what I was walking into and I felt like I dropped a bomb on your mom and I can tell she didn't really like that."

"Yeah, I understand. I'm sorry too, I really should've told them. I don't want you to feel like you have to hide Sof around me or my friends or anything. I'll shout it out it to the moon that I have a wonderful girlfriend and she has a daughter, a very adorable one at that." She says with a wink and a little laugh.

"I mean that's not really necessary, but thanks for the grand gesture." I say pulling her closer to me on the bed. We are both facing each other cross-legged. I lean in and cup her face to give her a kiss.

"I missed that, and I missed you." She says in my eyes. "I know, me too. I just needed space to think, but we're all good now." I say with a big smile after releasing our lips from each other.

"Great! So does that mean you'll come to lunch with us? Arizona asks with her usual perkiness coming back.

"Of course me and Sof will go to lunch with the Robbins family." I saw with a mega-watt grin.

She claps her hands together and starts bouncing up and down like a little girl, "Yay! I can't wait, Calliope!" She says and leans in to give me another kiss, but this one is deeper and more serious. I pull her down on top of me to get more comfortable, and start moving my hands under her shirt. Before we can get my pager goes off and I know it must be an emergency because I was scheduled off today because I worked on a holiday.

"Crap, babe I gotta go. I shouldn't be that long. I will text you and see where you are once I'm done." I say sitting up again in the bed.

"No, don't goooo" She says with a pouty face.

"Hey, look on the bright side, I got called in early should I should be down around lunch. If not I will see if I can leave and have someone cover for me. Trust me, I will be with you at lunch." I say while looking around the room for some pants and shirt to put on.

"Fine, okay. Well what about Sof?"

"Um, if it's an emergency I'm sure Mark got called in and she will be in daycare. I will text you with updates, but I have to go"

"Well I still don't like it"

"I know, but I'm sav—"

"I know, I know, you're saving lives. Still doesn't mean I like it, but I respect it." She says after playfully rolling her eyes at me.

"Thank you." I say before giving her a quick kiss and heading out and living her on my bed.

A little over four hours later I'm leaning against a nurse's station in the hospital finally able to catch a break. I've been texting Arizona all morning with quick, little updates. I told her that I should be back at my place in a few minutes with Sofia for a fast change and then we are all headed over to the restaurant to meet Arizona's parents.

"Sending dirty texts at work to you girl, Torres?" Mark says coming up behind me.

"Ahh, you wish, Mark but no. We are just finalizing some details about meeting up with her parents for a late lunch." I say putting my phone away and writing a few last minute notes in a chart.

"I see, so how was last night?"

"It was okay, her parents are nice. We had a little hiccup, but we're all good now. I'm actually on my way to pick up Sofia and heading out."

"Well I hope everything works out. Me and Sof had a good time last night at Derek's."

"I'm glad, I'm sure it had everything to do with spending a first major holiday with our daughter and not the company of one Lexi Grey." I say suggestively and raising an eyebrow at him.

"Look, everyone had a good time." He says with a smug grin.

"If only Sof could talk. I'm sure should would have some stories to tell me" I say walking towards the elevator.

"Well it's a good thing she can't yet" Mark says loudly after me.

I'm getting off the elevator and see Arizona coming out of her place.

"Perfect timing!" She says referring to the text I just sent her saying that I would at my place soon and she come over. She comes up to me and takes Sofia's diaper bag from me and picks up Sofia, "Well hello my little angel, I've missed you." She says to a smiling Sofia. We head into my place and I go about getting ready for lunch and heading out.

"I have to change real quick, change Sof, then get her bag ready and we can head out. Fifteen minutes tops!" I say heading into my room.

"Well I could change Sof and pack her bag if you want…" She offers, and I can tell that she really wants to do this. Maybe to make up from earlier or not, but it's nice to have her help.

"Uh, sure. You can pick out her outfit. Just put a change of clothes, some diapers, baby wipes, a small toy, and anything else you can think of in the bag."

"Great! Come on, Sof let's go get you fresh and clean." She says walking into Sofia's room with my kid on her hip. I take a mental note of the image I see before me. I like seeing Arizona more in a parent role helping out. Mark and I are more then capable of caring and providing for Sofia, but it's nice to have her help out some especially when Mark isn't around.

Ten minutes later I come out of my room changed into some jeans and a nice button up shirt. I see Sof sitting in her baby carrier and Arizona checking the baby bag to make sure we have everything.

"Ready?" I ask walking up behind her at the counter. I give her a kiss on the neck and grab her hips.

"Uh, yeah, just checking the bag once again. I checked it three times, but I want to make sure we have everything. I mean if not we could buy something when we are out, but that would kind of defeats the purpose of packing a bag. I packed two changes of clothes because what if she spits up twice. Maybe I should pack a third? Let me just go grab—"

I turn her around and make her face me, "Arizona, relax. I'm sure you have everything. We won't even be out that long. Now if you keep rambling we will be even more late." I say giving her a quick peck on the lips. "Now let's go." Giving her a small tap on her ass.

"Okay, you're right. Sorry."

"It's okay, nervous Arizona is kind of cute," I say throwing her a wink and picking up the baby carrier.

We arrive at the restaurant and see Arizona's parents already seated.

"Mom! Dad! We're here," Arizona says greeting her parents. They get up and each give us hug. "I'm so glad you made it. Oh my gosh, that little girl must be Sofia. She's beautiful, Callie" Barbara says after we sit down and I put Sofia in my lap.

"Thank you. I'm sitting next to Arizona with her mom and dad sitting on the other side. I'm directly across from Barbara and Arizona is in front her of dad.

"Have you guys been here long? Did you order yet?" Arizona asks.

"Just a few minutes. I just got us all come water." Barbara replies. Arizona leans over to me to whisper something in my ear, "Should I get her a high chair?" I smile at her thoughtfulness, "No it's okay. I'll hold her in my lap. That way I can feed her a little."

"Okay, well if you get tired just pass her over to me." She says before giving me a quick kiss on the cheek.

After our waters come we order our meals and get into some light conversation. Sofia is cooperating and being her delightful self. It's really just us girls talking with Mr. Robbins putting in a few words here and there.

"Callie, I really respect your work ethic and you being able to do everything as well as take care a little girl, but being a parent I know that your main priority is your children. My question to you is, can you balance a relationship with my daughter as well as taking care of yourself and Sofia?" Mr. Robbins asks and we are all kind of taken back by how direct he is.

"Daniel."

"Dad." Barbara and Arizona say. I put my hand on Arizona's thigh underneath the table to reassure her.

"Um, to answer your question sir, yes. Your daughter is very special to me and she is a priority to me. Like you said, Sofia will always come first, but that doesn't mean I don't care or look out for your daughter. I hope to have her around for a long time." I say glancing at Arizona with a smile.

"Dad, I understand the position I'm in. Sofia will always be first and I fully understand that and I'm here for both of them. I'm not just in a relationship with Callie, but also Sofia and I more then completely okay with that. Callie has been nothing but nice and respectful of me. We have a good understanding of everything." Arizona says firmly to her father. "They both mean so much to me, and like Calliope said I hope to have both of them around for a long time.

Hearing Arizona say that to her dad, and I'm sure her mom was listening, means a lot to me. I understood what Arizona was saying, but it's nice to hear her say it out loud for everyone to hear. My answer along with Arizona's seems to be enough for her dad right now and he just gives us a tight nod and back to his quiet behavior.

"Callie dear would it be okay if I sent Sofia some clothes?" Barbara asks getting back to the easiness of the conversation.

"Mom, Sofia has tons of clothes." Says Arizona.

"I know dear, but still. You know I love shopping. Sofia is just so cute, she deserves everything." Barbara says to Sofia who is now sitting in Arizona's lap.

"Barbara, Arizona is right Sofia has tons, and tons of outfits, but we will always accept more. Thank you."

"See Arizona, that's all I was asking." Barbara says letting out a light sigh.

I finish eating and go to take Sof from Arizona so she can finish her food, but she says that she's fine and continues to have her in her lap. Twenty minutes later we finish lunch. I insisted on paying the bill. It was the least I could do. It took some serious convincing from her parents, but I stood firm in my decision.

"We had a great time girls, thank you once again Callie" Barbara says walking us to our car.

"Sure it was my pleasure. It was good to meet you, Arizona is always talking about you guys."

"Thanks for coming in town for Thanksgiving." Arizona says to her parents. She gives her mom a hug goodbye and Barbara takes that opportunity to tickle Sofia's stomach and getting a giggle from her.

"Dad, thanks for coming too."

"Sure thing, sweetheart." He says after embracing with his daughter.

Arizona goes about putting Sofia in the car, and I give Barbara a hug and Mr. Robbins a handshake goodbye. Arizona said I could call her father Daniel, but I think I'm going to stick with Mr. Robbins for now.

"Get home safely, and take care of that gorgeous little girl for us. We want to see her again." Barbara says.

"Okay, mom. Call me when your flight lands tomorrow." Arizona says getting into the passenger seat of my car. After driving for about five minutes, Arizona looks over to me, "You know? I think I should get a car seat for my car. Just in case we can't get to your car, or I have to get Sof from somewhere."

Her statement takes me back, "Seriously, you don't have to do that. I'm sure we could work something out once a situation comes up. If anything I could just put my car seat in your car."

"No, I really want to Calliope. It'll be less hassle. Let's go shopping tomorrow."

"Okay, if you really want to."

"I do." She says lovingly to me with a smile. I know right then that I've fallen for Arizona Robbins. The way she treats me and Sofia warms my heart. Sure it hasn't been all easy, but no relationship is. What makes a relationship is how you get over the hard stuff. How you come out on the other end of everything. My past relationships have never felt like this. She has my heart and truthfully that makes me a little scared because she has the power to break it.