AN1: Who's anxious to see what that "oh shit" was about? I know I'm anxious to read what y'all are thinking! This will be the last chapter for now, it's officially after 6 am here and I have to get ready for work lol. I hope y'all have enjoyed these updates!

DISCLAIMER: All characters belong (unfortunately) to Shonda Rhimes and ABC. Though they didn't use many of these characters to their full potential, I will do my best to do so.

ARIZONA'S POV

Standing no more than ten feet away with her hands on her hips, is a woman I was not expecting to see here today. Arizona you idiot, today is the ONE DAY you should have expected to see her!

"Arizona Robbins, the last time I saw you, you were shitting rainbows and Unicorns, while shouting from the rooftops that you were a gold star lesbian. And now, I walk up on this? On you being flirty and getting swirled and twirled by someone who I'm pretty positive does not have a vagina. "

I feel my cheeks heat up in embarrassment. She did not just say that. No words. I have no words right now.

The transport driver standing beside me let's out a laugh, but when I shoot a glare his way, he quickly covers it with a cough.

We stand there awkwardly for a few seconds, until I look at the woman in front of me and say, "I was not being flirty. We were…. Sort of having a celebration." I end by sentence with a confident nod of my head and a smile.

Good explanation Robbins. That will definitely pacify her interest in this situation… NOT!

Maybe it will...

She rolls her eyes and raises an eyebrow, letting me know my explanation wasn't a very good one.

Told ya...

Shut up...

"I am adopting this sweet girl," I say as I gently take Wendy out of her Savior's arms. "this man rescued her from the remains of her home, after Hurricane Harvey destroyed it and took the life of her owner." I sadly smile down at the purring girl in my arms. I promise you Wendy baby, the rest of your life will be filled with nothing but happiness and love…

"And does this pretty baby have a name?" she asks while reaching out to rub my newest furbaby behind her ear.

"Wendy. Her name is Wendy."

We both turn to look at the man who just spoke. He reaches out his hand, "pleasure to meet you ma'am, I'm John Thompson.

Well I feel rude as hell. I had a forty-five minute conversation with the man, and I am just now learning his name….

"pleasure to meet you, John-" my attentIon is taken away from the conversation when I see the kennel door open out of the corner of my eye, and look over to see who's coming out.

My eyes go wide when I see that it was Callie that came through the door. She looks at me and smiles. Then looks to the woman standing in front of me.

"and I would like to say thank you, for all you're doing to help out in Texas during this devastating time...-."

I return the smile and a small wave with my free hand. Callie begins walking towards us. This isn't good...

"Oh no, please don't thank me, ma'am. I'm just doing what's right.. Do you work here at the rescue?-"

Callie is almost here. She is less than 3 feet from being by my side. She stops in her tracks, and looks at the phone in her hand. I don't take my eyes off of her as she smiles at the text on her screen. She begins typing a response...

"Where are my manners, I didn't even introduce myself. The names Garcia.-"

Callie pauses in her texting to look up, her smile slowly fades when she hears the next words out of the woman's mouth.

Oh no…

"Rosa Garcia. I am the owner Puppy Love Rescue."

I hold my breath while I wait for a reaction from Callie. Her eyes are trained on the back of her grandmother's head. She hasn't moved an inch since hearing Rosa introduce herself.


I want to go to her, to make sure she's okay. But I don't want to bring Rosa's attention to Callie, if Callie doesn't want it yet. So I stay put.


The conversation between the newly acquainted pair goes on, and I watch as Callie's chest begins to rise and fall quicker with each breath she takes. Finally she makes a move and places her phone in her pocket, while her other hand goes up to cover her mouth. Oh, Callie...

This is not how they were supposed to meet. Callie isn't ready. Rosa has no clue that Callie is working here.


Rosa throws her head back, laughing at something funny John said, and Callie closes her eyes for a few brief seconds. When she opens them again, I can see a sheen of unshed tears glistening in her eyes. Seconds go by, and I see a tear fall from one of those beautiful brown orbs. My resolves breaks and I don't even realize it when her name falls from my lips, "Calliope…."

Callie releases a shuddering breath and more tears fall. Without even thinking, my feet are carrying me forward. I barely notice when the conversation around me stops, or when Rosa questionably says, "Calliope?"

In less than 5 seconds, I am stood in front of the emotional latina, "Callie...Callie…" Getting no response I gently grab her chin and pull her to look at me, "Calliope, honey look at me."

I faintly hear Rosa call my name from a few feet behind me, but right now, I don't care.

Finally Callie's gaze locks to mine. So many emotions are flitting through her eyes, and I'm not sure what to do.

"Hey sweetness, don't cry. You're okay. I'm here and I will do whatever you need me to. So just tell me what you need, and I'll do it." I say in a comforting tone. I'll do anything for you...

I'm still holding Wendy in one arm, and I really need to take her inside to my office, but there is no way in hell I'm leaving Callie right now.

"Arizona...I-I-I need you to go with me inside. I just- I need a minute. Please."

"Whatever you need Callie. Come on, let's go. Wanna help get Wendy situated, since this is going to be her new home?"

She's gives me nod, and I take her hand into mine as we make our way to the door. I'm just about to lead us inside, when I hear a desperate call of my name from Rosa. I halt our steps and ask, "Do you mind if I talk to her for a second? You and Wendy can go on ahead to my office, and I will be right behind you, okay?"

Callie gives me a small smile, "You don't have to ask that Arizona. Of course I don't mind. Here-" she reaches out to take Wendy from my arms, "let me take this sweet girl from you, and we'll see you in a few."

We both smile, then I watch her walk down the hall to my office. Once Callie is no longer in view, I close my eyes and take a deep breath. I turn and make my way towards where Rosa is standing. I notice that John and his van are no longer there. Hmm when did he leave?


"Arizona, I need you to answer me. That woman, her name is Calliope?"

"Yes, it is."

Rosa nods, "Calliope… Torres?"

"Yes, the woman you just saw is your granddaughter." no time to play 20 questions. Callie needs me...

Rosa gasps and tears immediately spring to her eyes, "Esa es mi nieta? Mi dulce Calliope? Dios mío, ella es hermosa." (That's my granddaughter? My sweet Calliope? My God she is beautiful.)

I reach out and take both her hands into mine, "Yes, she is very beautiful. Inside and out."

"She's always been beautiful." She says while wiping away her tears.

We stand in silence for a few moments, me watching Rosa, and her staring longingly at the door her estranged granddaughter walked through just minutes ago. I can't stand to see this amazing woman so upset, with the hopes of lifting her spirits I say, "Calliope is a remarkable human being, and I have no doubts that you will adore the woman she is now... She has been so nervous about meeting you."

Looking at me wide eyes, "She knew this was my place?" she asks while gesturing towards the building behind us.

"She does, but she hasn't know long. She said that her parents told her that you owned this place after she was assigned to do her community service hours here. That was less than three weeks ago... She asked me about you, and has told me several times she wanted to talk you, when she felt she was ready. She didn't run because of you Rosa, today was just very unexpected. She just needs a few minutes to process everything." I say with a sympathetic smile towards the older woman.

"I knew it was her, the moment I laid eyes on her. I just didn't believe it."

"How did you know?"

"Her parents may have forbidden me from contacting her, but they couldn't stop me from watching her grow from afar." what the hell is that supposed to mean?

"I'm not sure I understand..."

"I may have walked away from that lifestyle, but once you have connections, you always have connections...I have a friend who has watched her over the years and attended events. They took videos and pictures for me." She says while giving me a sad smile.

"I'm so sorry you had to see all those things through a screen. That's just not fair." I give her shoulder a comforting squeeze with my left hand.

Placing her hand over mine that's on her shoulder, she squeezes to show her thanks, "No it's not, but I'm thankful for it. I was able to watch her grow, even if it was from afar."

"I'm thankful that you had that as well. I just wish you could of had more. "

"Me too. Me too. I wanted to contact her so many times, but I was scared Lucia or Carlos would find out, or figure out who was watching her for me, and make them cut ties. I couldn't risk it."

"I understand, I don't think I would have done it any differently."

"I just hope Calliope can see it that way."

"I'm sure she will. She has never said that she was angry with you, only with her parents."

"Do you know what they have told her? Does Calliope hate me? Does she want to get to know me, or does she just want me to leave her alone?"

"Rosa I promise you, that you will have your chance to talk with Callie. She can answer all of your questions, and I'm sure she has a million for you too...and from the conversations we've had, I know she doesn't hate you."

Sighing out, "Okay… so I just need to be patient." she says talking more to herself than to me. I see a small smile and hear a mumbled, "She doesn't hate me...' I don't know how it's possible for anyone to hate this wonderful woman...

With an encouraging smile, I say "You just need to be patient.-" She nods her head in understanding. "But um, if you are feeling better about all this now, I really need to be getting in there to check on Callie. I told her I wouldn't be long."

As soon as the words leave my mouth, Rosa is shooing me away, "go make sure my grandbaby is okay."

I nod my head and with one last smile to her, I make my way into the building to check on Calliope.

maybe...just maybe, everything will be okay...

AN2: Anybody still with me? Yeah? Awesomeness! Please leave me with your thoughts! Seriously let me know what you all are thinking! Also, I'm sorry about any grammar/spelling mistakes. I'm feeling a lot of motivation for this story right now...No promises but I hope to be back later today!