Really sorry this took a while to update. I was very busy we school this week (stressed out me = writers block me) Hope you like this chapter! Thank you all for the reviews, they make me very happy :) Sorry if this is too mushy, I'm going through a hard time and writing this makes me feel better :/ Real life family problems have caused me to rush this chapter so I'm sorry if they are any typos.
"I heard Steven got Juvie" Chloe said as Callie drove her to school.
"At least you won't have to see him again" Callie replied back.
"Bye baby, have a good day" Callie said as she dropped Chloe off.
"Bye mama" Chloe replied back, as she began walking to the school. Suddenly, Chloe felt a sharp pain in her stump.
"Ow!" Chloe said as she stopped walking suddenly.
"You okay?" Callie yelled from the car.
"I'm fine mama, I'll see you later"
Callie wasn't so sure, but decided not to say anything. Chloe decided to keep this pain to herself. Just like her daughter, Arizona was experiencing pain as she worked in the OR's.
Arizona was in the OR with Alex and Christina. Christina and Alex made small talk, but Arizona completely zoned out as she tried to balance her weight on her real leg.
"Robbins, you okay?" Alex asked as he noticed Arizona was not paying attention.
"Yeah, yeah I'm fine"
"Do you want to take a break?"
"No, I said I'm fine" Arizona said as she wiped the sweat from her forehead and continued working.
They continued the operation, Arizona tried to stay strong, but finally told Alex she was going to take a break. She sat down in a chair outside the OR, but the pain was still insane. She was worried this might happen, she had heard about it before in other patients.
Meanwhile, at Chloe's school, the pain was also getting to her. Chloe excused herself to go to the bathroom, and grabbed the sink when she got there. Chloe felt sweat and tears on her face. Chloe looked at her reflection, and realized that she hasn't been the same since the shooting. She hasn't had much sleep, because of her constant nightmares that she hasn't told her mother's about. She will always remember the moment when the shooter tried to open the door, but her mother locked it. She has nightmares that the shooter was able to open the door, and getting her and Callie.
Chloe whispers at her reflection "Why is this happening to me?" as she rubs her prosthetic.
Calzona's apartment-Night
Chloe sits on the couch and keeps her eyes focused on the TV as she tries to forget about the pain. Arizona is still having pain as well, but decides to keep this from Callie.
"So how was work?" Callie asked Arizona as they worked on dinner.
"Fine, how about you?"
"It was good."
Arizona felt the pain again, and this time sat down suddenly.
"You okay?" Callie asked.
"Yeah, just a long day" Arizona replied as she got up again. Callie wasn't so sure, but like with Chloe, she decided not to push it. Dinner was ready, which made Arizona relived that she didn't have to stand anymore. Dinner was strangely quiet, and Callie kept feeling that something was off with Arizona and Chloe. Not much was said, and they all headed to bed afterwards.
Chloe woke up in huge pain in the middle of the night. Chloe decided to get some water, and balanced herself over to the kitchen, not feeling like putting on her prosthetic. Grabbing a glass from the shelf, Chloe wobbled over to the sink, and just as she's about to turn on the facet, the pain becomes too much to bear. Chloe turns around and grabs the courtier, dropping her glass in the process.
"Crap" Chloe said, trying to figure out what to do trying to avoid broken glass with one leg
"Chloe?"
Callie turned on the light as she closed her and Arizona's bedroom door. Callie hurried over to Chloe, noticing her struggle on the courtier.
"Sorry, I broke a glass be careful"
"it's okay, let's sit you down" Callie said setting Chloe on the couch, as Chloe balanced herself the rest of her way back to her bedroom.
Callie then began sweeping up the glass, being careful not to hurt herself. Once that was done, her attention was back on Chloe. Callie went into Chloe's bedroom and sat on the edge of her bed.
"Baby, what's going on?"
"I'm fine, really.."
"Chloe, please tell me what's wrong, your shaking" Callie said noticing that whatever was bothering Chloe was serious.
"I'm having phantom limb pain. I thought it would go away but it didn't. "
"How come you didn't tell me?" Callie asked.
"Mama, I'm sorry but, I'm just getting my life back. I'm finally in a family that loves me after all that time, and I will not get screwed up about something that isn't even a part of me anymore"
Callie paused for a moment to take in what Chloe said to her.
"We're going to get through this, and I promise I will help you" Callie said as she climbed into bed with Chloe.
"Mama, I need to tell you something else."
"What is it?"
"I haven't been the same since the shooting. I've been having these horrible nightmares, and I feel stupid because I'm not supposed scared. But I am, and I don't know what's wrong with me"
Callie pulled her in close "Sweetie, it's okay to be scared, and you know mom and me will protect you, or at least try to."
"But mama, how can you say that when your never scared?"
Callie let out sweet smile "Honey, when me and you were in the on-call room and that madman tried to open the door, I was terrified"
"You were? But you looked calm."
"I was only calm so I wouldn't freak you out" Callie said as she stroked Chloe's hair.
"But you know what really scares me?" Callie asked.
"What?"
"Public speaking. I'm horrible at it, and whenever I have to do it, I freak out and sometimes make myself sick. Ask your mom in the morning, she was cleaning the puke out of my hair."
Chloe smiled at Callie's humorous story. Callie kissed Chloe on the head and asked her "Feel better?"
"Yeah, I do. Thanks mama."
Callie nuzzles Chloe's neck and decides to stay Chloe for the night, just to make sure she's truly okay.
The next morning, Arizona woke up to find Callie's side of the bed empty. Curious at what was going on, Arizona climbed out of bed and walked into the living room.
Empty, as was the kitchen. Arizona then made into Chloe's room, smiling at Callie and Chloe. Arizona had a feeling of déjà vu, but this time climb in next to Callie, kissing her.
"Morning, pretty lady" Arizona said smiling.
"Good morning" Callie said groggily.
"Ready for the game today?" Callie asked.
Today, SGMW is throwing a softball game against a rival hospital. Everyone is invited including Chloe. Arizona doesn't feel up to play, but still puts on her uniform. Chloe is feeling better, so Dr. Hunt puts her on outfield.
Chloe is actually very good at the sport, and Callie asks her about it when she surprises her in the outfield.
"Hey you" Callie said as she playfully swatted Chloe on the butt as she surprised her in the outfield.
"You're really good at softball, have you played before?" Callie asked Chloe.
"I used to play with my birth mom a lot" Chloe replied.
The game continues on, and after another two outs, Dr. Hunt calls everyone back into the dugout. Chloe sits next to Arizona, while Callie sits behind her and rubs Arizona's back.
"Hey Chloe! Wanna pitch?" Dr. Hunt asked tossing her a ball.
"Can I?" Chloe said asking her parents.
"Of course, go have fun"
Since Chloe was a excellent player, she made SGMW tied with the rival hospital. But even with Chloe's best efforts, the hospital still lost.
After the game was over, Chloe decided to lay down on the outfield grass, and Arizona joined her. Arizona noticed that Chloe was looking up at the clouds.
"You know what that one looks like?" Chloe asked pointing at the sky.
"What?"
"A battleship."
Arizona smiled sweetly "You know, I was named after a battleship, my grandfather was there when Pearl Harbor was bombed. My dad was also in the military"
"Do you think I can meet him and your mom one day?" Chloe asked.
"I hope so."
"Hey mom, have you felt anymore pain in your stump?"
Arizona was quite surprised that Chloe knew. Owen was the only person she told that the pain was happening more often.
"How did you know?"
"I'm going through the same thing, and I could tell" Chloe responded shyly.
"Dr. Hunt has been helping me, and I learned some techniques. Want to see one?" Arizona asked.
Chloe nodded, and with that Arizona grabbed her hand.
"Okay, close your eyes, and picture the ocean, think of the waves."
"Think of the waves?" Chloe asked, feeling doubtful by the minute.
"Just try it."
Chloe closed her eyes, and pictured the waves. She couldn't believe it, but it actually worked.
"It's getting kinda late, we should get going" Chloe suggested.
"Shh, it never gets late at the beach" Arizona said, which caused Chloe to giggle.
"Mom, I think you've lost it."
By now, Callie had left the dugout, which was where she was talking to several of the other doctors.
Callie walked over to Chloe and Arizona and noticed both of their eyes were closed. Callie kissed Arizona on the nose, and Arizona's eyes fluttered open. Arizona kissed Callie back, and then Callie asked what they are doing.
"We're picturing the ocean" Chloe said with her eyes still closed.
Callie lifted her eyebrow which caused Arizona to laugh.
"Can I try?" Callie asked.
Chloe moved over so Callie would be in the middle of them.
"I can't wait until it gets warm enough so we can actually go to the beach" Callie said.
"Me too" Arizona said, moving closer to Callie.
The three laid on the grass for a few more minutes, before they all got up, and made their way home.
