Arizona was excited. Bailey was leaving today to go to New York. She was interviewing help for her and was going to bring her little girl back. They would be home tomorrow night.
Arizona had been called in at 3:00 AM for an emergency surgery and was just a little tired. This was the second day in a row she did not get a full nights sleep due to surgery. She was hoping to get everything taken care of so she could have the whole week off without being disturbed. She was in the attendings lounge sitting in a chair with her head back and eyes closed when Bailey walked in. She casually walked over and whispered to the blonde "Arizona?" As she sat in front of her and placed her hand on the blonde's leg.
Arizona opened one eye and saw the chief "Hey Miranda" She sat up and blinked several times "I'm sorry, I must have dozed off, what's wrong?" She said.
Miranda looked at her friend and could see how tired she was. She told Arizona that there wasn't anything wrong. She was leaving for the airport soon, she informed the blonde that she was taking Dr Richardson out to dinner tonight and would be meeting Callie and Sofia at their apartment before bringing the little one back with her tomorrow. "Okay Arizona, any special instructions? Do you need to relay any messages to Callie?"
Arizona just smiled and said "Just bring my baby home." The chief smiled back and told her "Robbins go home. Get some rest."
Arizona left the lounge and went to find her girlfriend. She found her in OR 2. She put a mask on and walked in. "Dr Grey, I just wanted to let you know that the chief is sending me home." Meredith looked up and said "Everything okay?"
Arizona replied and said "Yes, I'm just tired. I'm going to go home and get some sleep." Meredith replied "All right Dr Robbins. I will bring you dinner when I get off, is that okay?" "Of course Dr Grey." Said the blonde as she turned to leave. Once again an intern overheard the conversation. Now the gossip would say that the Chief sent the Fetal surgeon home. Which was true, but not for the reason everyone was talking about.
Edwards finally broke down and called Blake. After their last conversation they decided they would keep each other updated when there was new news. She told Blake it appeared that Grey and Robbins were a couple. That pleased the red head because she wouldn't have to worry about her girlfriend wanting to get back together with her ex wife. She then told her that Robbins was crying in the hallway while Grey comforted her and then today the chief sent the blonde home.
When Penny told all this to Callie she was dumbfounded. First of all she didn't believe that Arizona and Meredith were a couple, she knew from conversations she has had with Meredith that Meredith was looking out for the blonde, but that did not make them a couple. That would explain her comforting the blonde. She was worried that Bailey sent Arizona home. It was not something that the chief normally did. She was glad her old colleague would be here tomorrow. Maybe she would get some answers.
Arizona was putting clean sheets on her daughters bed when she heard Meredith come in. She went out to to greet her. "Hey you." As she pulled her into her arms. They kissed and Meredith said "I brought Pizza and beer. Maggie is staying with the kids. You have me as long as you want me."
They ate and talked about their day. They finally moved to the couch. Arizona was so excited that Sofia was coming home, she couldn't stop talking about it. Meredith stretched out and pulled her girlfriend back into her chest. She was playing with Arizona's hair while they talked. She finally asked what had been bugging her for a while now. "Arizona, I have watched you with Sofia and with my kids and even kids at the hospital, why didn't you ever have any of your own?"
Arizona looked at her and said "I tried, I miscarried." She shrugged "Callie and I kind of fell apart after that. Then I was alone, and busy with work and I didn't want Sofia to think I was replacing her."
Meredith held her close and said "I'm sorry, I've miscarried too. I understand, it's hard." She paused and said "As far as Sofia is concerned, she would never think you were replacing her. I grew up as an only child. Now I have all these sisters..." Meredith laughed. "It's nice having someone who loves you no matter what. Someone who always has your back."
Arizona said "I know, I had that relationship with Tim, I miss it. It would have been nice to give that to Sofia but, it's too late now."
Meredith looked at Arizona "Why is it too late?" Arizona looked confused "Well, I'm older now, I work too much. I haven't exactly been in a position to have a baby."
Meredith turned and came face to face with Arizona. "Listen to me, it is not too late. If Bailey convinces this Dr Richardson to come here, your schedule will dramatically change. If this is something you want, you should do it." Arizona could not believe what she was hearing "But what about us?"
"What do you mean what about us?" Meredith said "Arizona, I'm not going anywhere, you are stuck with me. I see a future with you, I mean like growing old together, but Arizona if this is something you want, you should do it. I will support whatever decision you make. You are entitled to want things Arizona. You don't have to give up on your dreams, that's not how love works. We discuss things and we support each other, besides between the two of us, we have 4 kids, what's one more?"
Arizona started to tear up "Thank you Meredith, I truly love you. You have made me so happy." Meredith smiled and said "Show me the box in the top of your closet, and I can make you happier." She pulled the blonde up and they raced to the bedroom.