A/N: Sorry for another long delay. My grandmother died expectantly shortly after I posted the last chapter so I've been dealing with that. I'm determined to finish this story though and maybe even sooner rather than later. It was never meant to be a long one and it's already longer than I planned. I guess we'll see what my muse still has in store.

Chapter 14

Leaning back against the headboard of their bed, Arizona tried to hold in the chuckle at the position her wife was currently laying in. She knew why Callie's legs were right next to her head, why the other woman was lying at such an awkward angle. She was doing what thousands of women had done before her and used the position to encourage the sperm towards its goal and create a life.

Still she couldn't help the small laugh that came out, as she watched Callie struggle to stay where she was for just a little longer.

"Laugh at me now," Callie groaned.

"I'm sorry," Arizona apologized. She slid down further in the bed and lined her head next to Callie's stomach and ran a hand over it lightly. "If you could see it from my perspective you'd laugh too. But it'll all be worth it," she told her. Inside she was hoping this would work and they wouldn't go through months of agony like some couples.

"I know. It will be worth it," Callie agreed.

Arizona sighed and scooted closer so her head was resting against her wife. "Do you think the girls will be okay with this?" she asked curiously.

"They might not be at first," Callie started. "But I think eventually after they get used to the idea, they'll love their little brother or sister."

"We need a little boy," Arizona smiled as she thought about the first time she held a week old JoJo in her arms. And now there was Nicky who they all enjoyed spending time with.

"I think so too, but I'll be happy with another girl."

Arizona nodded her head in agreement. "Of course we'd love another little girl. There's no question about that. Still a boy in the house would be fun."

"No doubt. And keep us on our toes too," Callie smiled. The last time they had Skyped with Tim and Megan, they could see JoJo in the background getting into anything he could get his hands on. Having another Robbins boy, Callie was sure, would produce the same results. Tim and Arizona were both little hellions as Barbara liked to tell it.

"Oh, by the way," Arizona started when she remembered the little tidbit she'd learned earlier. "I know we were thinking of taking a little trip to Utah, but I was actually talking to Tim earlier today and they are going to be up here in a few weeks. He's got some leave coming up so they decided to come visit."

"Ah, well that's cool," Callie admitted. It had been awhile since they'd been able to see Tim and his family. With their crazy schedules it was hard to take off too much time to get away.

"Yeah. So we can still go there if you want. After all our anniversary is also coming up and it would be nice to visit our hotel again," Arizona smirked, her mind filled with thoughts of the first time they made love. "Or we can come up with another idea for a family vacation. Ooh maybe Disneyland. The girls will love it. Well Lex will, not sure about Amelia though. She's trying to do that whole 'tough teenager' act."

Listening to Arizona's ramble got a smile and a laugh out of Callie. Having had enough of the awkward position, she moved away from Arizona so she could swing herself around. Reclined back against the headboard, she pulled the blonde back against her and held her close. "Mm, that could definitely be fun though," Callie agreed. "We'll have to think about it. And something we'd probably want to do either now, or several years down the road when the baby is old enough to enjoy it. But I also like the idea of visiting our hotel," she smiled and gave Arizona a quick kiss on the forehead.

"Me too. Guess we'll have to talk about it some more and figure out which would be best."

"Yeah, and not a decision we probably need to make tonight. Something we should probably talk about more and maybe ask the girls what they want to do. It's their vacation too. And there are always other anniversaries we could spend in Utah," Callie pointed out.

"Mmm, true," Arizona agreed. "Oh speaking of anniversaries…"

"You mind is just full tonight isn't it?" Callie interrupted. It wasn't the first time she'd had to keep up with Arizona's train of thought and she knew it wouldn't be the last.

"Oh hush," Arizona told her with a soft swat to the shoulder. "I've been thinking about what to do for mom and dad's this year. It's kind of a big one for them, 35 years," Arizona all but sighed. She'd been married to Callie for almost 12 years now and couldn't wait to see where they were at when they'd been together as long as her parents had.

"Yes, I know," Callie smiled and wondered what her wife was getting at.

"I was thinking this year, maybe we could send them on a cruise. Mom would love it and I'm sure Dad would eventually enjoy it. Tim would probably chip in so we wouldn't have to pay for the whole thing," Arizona added with a bit of a tease in her voice.

Their access to almost endless funds became somewhat of a running joke between them. Although it hadn't always been that way. In fact it had started one of the only major fights between them. While it wasn't a huge one, it was an important one.

Laying Amelia down in her crib, Callie blew her one last kiss before quietly leaving the room. It had been a long day and it had taken even longer for Amelia to fall asleep than usual. She had become rather clingy with her mothers in the few days since they'd been back from their honeymoon. Neither woman could blame her, but it was taking its toll.

Wanting nothing more than to cuddle with her wife, she walked across the hall to their bedroom and hoped Arizona was already in there ready for bed. Half of her wish came true when she found Arizona in their room. But her wife was at their desk busy typing something she couldn't see on her laptop.

Callie quickly changed into boxers and a tank top with hope that Arizona would get the hint and get ready herself. When that failed to work, she walked up and wrapped her arms around her shoulders from behind and whispered in her ear. "It's late, come to bed, I want to snuggle."

"Give me just a little bit longer, I need to get this done," Arizona responded.

"What are you doing?" Callie asked as she glanced at the screen. Arizona was filling out some form of application, but for what she wasn't sure.

"It's my application for a student loan. I should have done it earlier but with the wedding I'm behind."

Callie made a noise of dismissal. "Forget about that and come to bed," she told her.

"I can't just forget about it, Callie," Arizona ground out and tried to keep her focus on the screen. "We'll be starting college in just over a month, I need to get this done. I already got a grant for military kids, but it won't cover it all."

"You don't need all that. In fact give the grant back so someone who needs it more can have it," Callie told her. She tried to slip around Arizona and close the page, but her wife just slapped her hand away.

"I need it," Arizona argued. "My parents don't have the money to pay for all my schooling and between college and med school it's going to get expensive."

"No, you don't," Callie threw back. Was Arizona really this clueless or is this one of her wife's stubborn snits? Callie wasn't sure, but she really didn't want to be arguing right now. All she wanted was to cuddle with her wife and get some much needed sleep.

"How else am I going to pay for school?" Arizona asked in almost a yell. She barely spared Callie a glance as she continued answering the questions on the screen.

"Your tuition is already taken care of," Callie shot back in the same tone. "First year is already paid in full, same as mine."

Arizona did spin around then and looked at Callie with a hard stare. "What are you talking about?"

"I sent them a check a couple weeks ago, remember?" Callie answered a little quieter, trying to calm their argument down.

Arizona thought back to a few weeks ago when they were talking about school and figuring a few things out. "I remember you writing a check, yes. That was for mine too?"

"Of course it was," Callie told her as if it was obvious.

"No, I can't let you pay for my school," Arizona said before turning back around to the laptop.

"I'M not paying for it. WE are paying for it," Callie responded with emphasis on the important difference. "WE are married now, that means it is OUR money."

Arizona groans and turned back around from the computer to look at Callie. "I didn't marry you for your money. I planned to pay my own way through school."

"I know you didn't. You care about money about as much as I do," Callie smiled. She walked over to Arizona and pulled her out of the chair so they were one equal footing. "It's one of the many things I love about you. But even though neither of us cares about the money, it's still there to be used so we might as well use it," Callie points out.

"I don't want you to feel like I'm taking advantage," Arizona admitted. They probably should have had this conversation a long time ago and without so much anger.

"Oh, sweetie," Callie sighed and places a hand on Arizona's cheek. "I could never in a million years think that."

Arizona tilted her head down, finding interest in the floor. She was being stupid and she knew it. She picked a fight with Callie because she was stubborn. She knew Callie had access to pretty much unlimited funds, but until recently she didn't realize how it would affect her life as well. "I know, I'm sorry. I just didn't want to feel like I was using you. You've given me so much and I have nothing to give you in return."

"You've given me back just as much trust me. You gave me a family, a real family. And you gave me your name."

"Technically you took that," Arizona teased, her smile finally coming back out.

"Also you can use me all you want, so long as it stays in this room," Callie whispered in Arizona ear and kissed her in the crook of her neck.

"You have such a gutter mind sometimes I swear it," Arizona groaned. "That's not what I meant and you know it."

"I know, I know. But you're not using me. We're partners, that's how this works. Maybe someday we can do something good with our money. Would that make you feel better?"

"Very much so," Arizona answered with a nod of her head.

"Good! Can we go to bed now?" Callie pouted. She was so ready for this whole thing to be over with. This was their first real fight and while they seemed to make it through, it still had her a little on edge.

"Yes, we can go to bed now," Arizona told her. She gave Callie a gentle push towards their bed before turning around to shut down the laptop for the night. She made a mental note to call the grant committee tomorrow and have them give it to someone else. Callie was right, she really didn't need it, so it should go to someone who did.

She changed quickly out of her clothes and settled down on her side of the bed, waiting for Callie to pull her closer. It was their routine, and something she'd never tire of. For a brief moment she held her breath, wondering if that fight would take this away from her. When she felt Callie's arms wrap around her, she breathed a sigh of relief and cuddled closer. They'd survived their first argument, and she was more than glad about that.

Years after that first argument there were moments were Arizona was hesitant to spend any major amounts of money. About the only time she barely gave it any thought was when they were trying to conceive Alexia. Then she had no qualms about spending whatever it took. But even that took on the first try so it didn't get to expensive.

She'd finally given up caring so much when they'd decided to purchase their home. As much as she loved her parents, living in the basement with their two growing daughters sharing a room really wasn't working for them anymore. So when the neighbors next door decided to move, Arizona was the first to suggest they buy it.

"And if Tim and Megan have something else in mind, I'm still more than happy to send your parents on a cruise," Callie smiled, bringing them both back to the conversation and not lost in memories. "Oh one condition," she said with a bit of mischief in her voice.

Arizona lifts her head up a little higher to study Callie's face. "What's that?"

"For our 20th anniversary we dump the kids off on your parents and go on our own cruise," Callie schemed.

"That's like eight years away, Amelia and possibly Alexia will both be in college."

"Yes but hopefully we'll have a seven year old by then, and maybe another one too," Callie pointed out.

"More kids?" Arizona questioned. They haven't even had their third and already her wife was planning another. She smiled and laid her head back on Callie's shoulder. She'd have a dozen kids if it made Callie happy.

"Well at least one more," Callie answered. "After all it's only fair if you're pregnant as many times as I am."

"Oh, so I'm having the next one too? Got it," the blonde agreed. She could argue, but why bother, she was in agreement. She wouldn't mind being pregnant a second time. Giving birth to Alexia had been one of the most amazing things in her life. "But we could go on one of those Disney cruises and take the kids," Arizona pointed out.

"Hmm, yeah, we could do that too," Callie told her as she thought it over. "But I still want one that's just me and you."

"I do love the sound of that," Arizona admitted. As much as they loved their children, nights like tonight where it was just the two of them didn't come around very often. She never took any of them for granted.

"Hmm, good," Callie yawned.

Hearing the second "hmm" from her wife, Arizona knew it wasn't long before Callie was out cold. It was amazing she'd lasted this long, especially considering what Arizona had done to her earlier. She sat up and helped Callie slide lower in the bed so that she was laying down all the way before she took her place back on Callie's side. "Goodnight. I love you," she whispered.

"Mm, love you too," Callie managed to get out before sliding into slumber.

Arizona laid there awake for a little while longer with a hand on Callie's stomach as she rubbed it gently. She tried not to let herself believe that they were in for months of possible disappointment and negative tests. That maybe they'd be lucky a third time and get a baby on the first try. That night as she drifted off to sleep, a smile covered her face as she dreamed of a little boy running in their backyard. Maybe, just maybe, they wouldn't have to wait long for him.