A/N: okay I'm dialing back on the Amelia/Callie's story, message received...
"The view is stunning." Arizona says as they walk through the first property.
"Can you see yourself living here?" Kiaria whispers into her ear.
"I don't think that I would ever get used to having this view every day."She replies.
"Ladies, would you like to see the master bedroom?" The realtor asks.
As they walk through the property, Arizona realizes that there are very few modifications needed for her, even the bathroom is already updated with an over-sized shower with built in seating and grab bars. Mostly hard flooring or low nap carpeting. Each bedroom has it's own bath and the doorways are wide and the floor plan is open.
"Can you give us a moment?" Arizona asks the realtor, when she suggests that they go tour the building.
"What do you think?" Kiaria asks Arizona as the realtor steps out to the hall.
"Kiaria, this place is amazing. And I noticed that it's already modified for someone like me, so how did you find it?" She asks.
"I have my ways." She says playfully.
"I can't even." Arizona says stunned.
Kiaria takes the blonde's hands and replies, "I looked at it yesterday and I've already made an offer on it. She's just waiting for me to tell her to submit it."
"You did not!" Arizona exclaims.
"I really did. I just needed to make sure that you liked it," she explains.
"I love it." Arizona replies, pulling her to her and kissing her. "Almost as much as I love you." She adds.
"Torres?" Amelia says trying to get her attention.
"Oh, sorry. I spaced out while I was just waiting for you," Callie explains.
"Are you sure you're up for this today?" Amelia asks.
"Yeah, I'm just a little distracted. Arizona and Kiaria are going to look at condos today." Callie replies.
"Good for them. But it still stings a bit for you, huh?" Amelia asks.
"I think it's worse because JJ and I just broke up. Do you ever feel like everything that you do is wrong? How can I be so accurate as a surgeon and such a mess in my personal life?" Callie asks, covering up her face with her hands.
"I know exactly what you mean. Tell you what, let's plan a night out next week." Amelia suggests.
"You know, that's exactly what I need." Callie says looking up and smiling at her.
"Okay, so now lets go over these sensors that you and Derek designed." Amelia says plopping down in the chair beside her.
"Have you been tested for this project?" Amelia asks Arizona the next morning at the coffee cart.
"Uh, no. What do you mean?" Arizona asks.
"We have a new prototype for above the knee amputees, but we don't have any right now. Would you be interested?" Amelia asks her excitedly.
"Have you talked to Callie about this Amelia? She and Derek never spoke to me about this project, so I don't know if that's a good idea." She replies nervously.
"Will you let me look at your medical file and maybe run some tests? I know that we can get an exemption from the manufacturer for you to get the prototype, they really want it tested." She explains.
"I'll consider it, but talk to Callie first. We're finally figuring out a friendship and I'll be damned if I let the leg come between us again." Arizona replies.
"Okay, I'll talk to her. But send me your records and I'll get you scheduled for some tests." Amelia says pushing again.
"Hey can we talk?" Callie asks stopping by Arizona's office later that day.
"Uh, sure." Arizona says turning around and facing her.
Callie enters, closes the door behind her and pulls up a chair.
Arizona looks at her concerned.
"Amelia told me about your conversation this morning. I just need to explain." Callie says looking at her to gauge her reaction. Arizona is listening and her expression is open, so she continues. "Derek and I spoke at length about when to bring this to you, both of us thought that you were an ideal candidate, but we agreed to wait until the prototypes were further along. We didn't want you to suffer through the early stages of development.
"Wait, are you saying that Derek thought I was a candidate for this? How?" Arizona asks confused.
"He said based on your ability to use biofeedback, you would definitely be able to master the sensors." Callie explains.
"Oh." Arizona replies, slowly considering this new information.
"Now, the prototype that Amelia mentioned, she's exactly right. They are going to pull it from our project if we don't test it soon, and Derek and I already secured an exemption for you when we contracted on this project." Callie explains further.
"You did? Callie, I don't know what to say. Are you sure that we should do this? I don't want this to be a step back for us." Arizona says hesitantly.
"Arizona, this prototype is one of the best that I've seen. It's perfect for you, the only reason that I haven't told you about it, is because the neurosurgeon that replaced Derek was struggling to master the sensor placement and I didn't want him to touch you, but now, Amelia is already demonstrating the same level of accuracy that Derek had."
"Calliope, this is a lot to think about. It's basically brain surgery, right?" She asks.
"It is. But tell you what. Come to the lab tomorrow and we'll show you how it works." Callie replies.
"Okay," Arizona replies nervously.
The rest of day, Arizona is distracted. Walking down the hall, she almost runs right into Kepner.
"Oh, April. Sorry, I didn't see you."
"Arizona, you look stressed out. What's going on?" April asks.
"Come here," She says grabbing her hand and pulling her into the supply closet. "Callie and Amelia want me to join the Wounded Warrior project, they have a prototype that needs tested." She says rapidly.
"That's great, so you're going to do it, right? When do you start?" April asks.
"What do you know about the project?" The blonde asks her friend.
"Jackson is on the project team, so I know that it involves some nerve grafting, sensor implantation in the brain and along the amputation site, as well as a lot of physical therapy. But they are getting amazing results. Their first guy just completed the Seattle Triathlon and qualified for the Ironman."
"Seriously? Oh wow, that's really amazing." Arizona replies, then asks, "Okay, so do I tell Kiaria about the project or wait and see? What if I don't want to do it and she wants me too? Then I'd have her and Callie both pushing me to do it."
"I think it's your decision, but you shouldn't do it without talking with Kiaria." April replies.
"Will you come with me to the lab tomorrow and watch the demonstration?" Arizona asks her friend.
"Of course, just let me know when and I'm there." April says, before checking her pager and heading out.
"Oh, you're here." Callie says looking up and spotting Arizona and April entering the lab. Callie's a little surprised to see Kepner and not Kiaria.
"We've all had a chance to review your file and we have a list of tests that we'd like to run over the next few days." Amelia says moving forward to meet them.
"If you decide to go forward." Jackson adds, noting the concerned look on the blonde's face.
April puts an arm around the blonde protectively and they walk over to sit at the table.
"Now this is the same presentation that we show all of our participants, when you have questions let us know and we can stop it." Callie says before starting it.
Callie, Amelia and Jackson watch the two women watch the presentation. A couple of times, Callie starts to stop the presentation, but Amelia waves her off. As the presentation ends, Arizona asks them to leave the room and let her talk to April.
"I want to do it. Do you see any reason that I shouldn't do it?" The blonde says rapidly as the others leave the room.
"Uh, well, we need to review their outcomes and evaluate any adverse results to make sure those are risks that you're willing to take on." April replies quickly.
"You're right. And I need to talk to Kiaria about this, she's an ortho, she'll be able to look at it more critically." Arizona replies, "but what if she's too critical? Maybe I should get the tests done first and make sure that I'm a good candidate. She's leaving tomorrow and won't be back for another two weeks. By then I'll have all the information. Maybe I'll wait to tell her." Arizona says talking herself into it.
"Just don't do this without her, Arizona." April cautions her friend.