A/N: Most of the chapters are writen at 11pm because that's when I have the most inspiration and I don't usually re-read them so I'm sorry for all the typos haha
Arizona was sitting on the plane and her mind was racing once again. From the shooting, to the airport break up, to the car crash and then plane crash. Her eyes were shut tightly. Jason was asleep this time and so was Aaron who by the way hasn't said a word since Nicole left his hospital room. They were close to landing but still not close enough. "Just a few minutes left. We'll be fine," she mumbled to herself.
Callie was pissed at everyone at the hospital and she had surgeries all day long which meant having to work with people she was mad at. How could they not tell her that her wife was at the hospital? She knew they've been hidind something from her for a day or two but doesn't she deserve to know? "Morning doctor Torres," Derek said as he passed her in the hall. Callie just glared and gave him the middle finger. "Lovely," he mumbled to himself and kept walking.
"So you want that coffee now?" Erica asked Callie who looked hurt but also very furious. "You know what? Yes." She only accepted because she was mad at Arizona and every doctor here because they didn't tell her Arizona was here and she knew it would make them bad since Erica practically left in parking lot broken. "Oh-okay. I didn't actually think you'd say yes but how's two pm? We have a surgery together after that so it kinda works out nicely." Callie nodded and gave her a fake smile but looks like Erica was satisfied with it.
"You're going on a coffee with Hahn? Are you crazy? She left you in a parking lot," Cristina told Callie and groaned. "Yeah I know I was kinda there when she left me. Who cares? It's my fucking life." Cristina rolled her eyes. "Is this your plan to get back at us for not telling you that Arizona was here? Because we couldn't. She was here for proffesional reaasons only." Just because Cristina was right didn't mean Callie was happy about it.
"Hey you back already?" Teddy asked as she embraced her friend in a big hug as soon as she walked into the room. Arizona smiled sadly. "Yeah we're back." Just from her voice Teddy knew something was wrong. "Come on confess to great Theodora." Arizona laughed slightly but quickly frowned. "Aaron came back with us. And we have to let him go home tommorow or whenever his father returns." Teddy's eyes went wide. "What why?" They sat down on the bed. "Because there are not enough evidence to arrest him and well they thought that the injuries he suffered are too similiar to a fall and just accusing the father that he beat his own child is our word against his so we had no choice. Well the social worker did say we can let her take him to a foster home or children's home which is just a nicer word for an orphanage. I couldn't leave him there. Also I saw Sofia and she's growing up so fast and I well I didn't confront Callie but I saw her from the distance without her seeing me and she's so beautiful and amazing and I just realized how much I miss home." Tears were threating to spill as Teddy sighed and hugged her friend tightly once again.
Erica and Callie were sitting together at lunch people as Cristina, Derek and Meredith kept glaring at them. "I think I'm gonna call Teddy and tell her about this new cardio surgeon," Cristina said loud enough for Callie to hear. Callie just raised her middle finger and kept drinking her coffee and reading a magazine. "I know you are only sitting here with me because you want to piss them off and I understand that but you don't have to do it," Erica said almost through a whisper not wanting anyone else to hear. "I'm sure your wife would love to hear that you're drinking coffee with your only ex girlfriend," Cristina tried again. It's not that she wanted to make Callie mad but she did want to get Erica away from her. Callie stood up and walked over Cristina's table. "I'm sure you all find this amusing but you crossed the line so badly that I'd rather drink coffee with Erica then hang with you guys," Callie snapped at the group of her suppose friends and walked away from her.
"So Theodora I brought you some things," Arizona said and gave her a bag as Teddy's eyes kept looking at the other. "Nu-uh that one's for the patients." Teddy laughed and started going through the bag her eyes sparkling with joy. "Oh my god Seattle coffee.. And and.. Food. And holy jesus is that-?" Teddy was in awe making Arizona giggle. "Yes." Teddy was holding a special Seattle hot dog that everyone knew she loved. Teddy threw her arms around Arizona and hugging her real tight. "Oxygen Theodora," Arizona mumbled between laughing and gasping for air. "Thank you, thank you, thank you. Oh my god I love you."
Teddy was so excited she grabbed both of Arizona's cheeks and kissed her on the lips very quickly. Arizona stepped back in surprise. "Wow there I uhm married. In love. Not happily but working on it. Are you one of those secret lesbians who make friends with lesbians and then kiss them? You are aren't you? Oh my god I always thought you're a bit gay." Teddy suddenly felt very embarrassed on what she did. She didn't kiss her because she found Arizona attractive it's because she was so happy that she couldn't even think straight. "Oh god I didn't mean to kiss you I was just so happy. I am happy. And in my offense I'm straighter than Meredith's hair on a bad hair day." Arizona suspicely eyes Teddy. "Mhm. You know you can trust me right. Because I wouldn't just go around kissing girls especially if you just got back from kissing Jason." Arizona shivered slightly at the thought of someone kissing a guy before kissing her. "Yucky," she mumbled to herself making Teddy laugh. "I'm sorry I really didn't mean it it's just no one's ever done this for me and it felt pretty great so I guess that's my way to say thank you." Arizona laughed and shook her head. She could count Teddy as one of her best friends so the fact that Teddy kissed her was pretty weird but it just made a moment they could share as friends and blush and laugh about it.
"Why do we have a board meeting after the end of our shifts?" Meredith asked and noticed Jackson's mother enter the conference room right before them. "This better end fast I have tequilla waiting for me," Cristina said in a low tone and groaned slightly at the change of plans. "I just wanna go home, cuddle with my daughter and sleep," Callie added. "Well unlike you I'm on call so wish me luck," Derek said as everyone kind of laughed at him and they entered the room together. "Glad to see you all here," Catherine said and smiled. "This is just a fast meeting to tell you that I have talked to doctor Robbins and she'll return to be a part of the board when she's ready and also return as one of the best surgeons we have in the hospital." All eyes landed on Callie who was in shock. She didn't know that. "Don't look at me like that because I had no idea since you've been hiding her from me so we didn't talk about it." The look of guilt crossed all of their faces.
After the very short board meeting they started leaving the conference room. "Hey Callie, I'm sorry," Derek said once it was jus two of them. "It's fine I just wish you'd at least let me know. I'm not even sure if I'd handle seeing her and then watching her go away again but I deserve to know." Derek sighed and nodded. "I know but we only did it because she was here for not more than two days and then she would leave again." Callie rolled her eyes. She didn't need her friends to protect her. "What was the case anyway?" They started making their way to the daycare since Callie was about to pick Sofia and Meredith had Zola and Bailey. "Boy, around three years old, victim of abuse. He was here so we could check if he's healthy and then be placed for adoption. Though there were some complications and they had to take him back. I didn't ask anything because Arizona seemed pretty crushed." Callie bit her lip. If she knew that she would at least make Arizona feel better before she left. "Thank you for at least telling me this." Derek smiled softly and then Meredith showed up with Bailey in her arm and Zola walking next to her and holding the other arm. "Oh it's time for me to pick Sofia," Callie grinned and walked into day care.
"Uhm Arizona why is your hand bandaged?" Teddy asked as she arched her eyebrows. "Uhm I eh kind of punched a cabinet in Seattle and this is what happened." Teddy sighed. She knew it had to be bad if Arizona lost her temper because if you know Arizona Robbins you'd knew she would never hurt a soul. "That bad?" Teddy asked eventually. "Yeah you have no idea. And I uh had to talk to Jackson's mom also known as Catherine Avery and she asked me if I still want my old job when I return and I said yes." Teddy smiled. "That's great see you have nothing to worry about." Arizona barely smiled and nodded. "Yeah." Teddy dropped her smile. "Why do I sound more excited than you?" Arizona sighed. "I'm glad I know I still have a job and all but I'm scared. Terrified. What am I going to do with my marriage? Hell what if I won't have one when I get back? And if I did it wouldn't be the same. It will never be the same."
Arizona hit panic mode and started rambling about how stupid she is and how she loves Callie and even mentioned Sofia's name a few times. "Arizona," Teddy said for what felt hundrenth time already and she still didn't get her attention. "ARIZONA ROBBINS CAN YOU JUST LISTEN TO ME FOR CRYING OUT LOUD," Teddy screamed startling Arizona who finally shut up and looked at her friend. "Sorry," Arizona mumbled her cheeks turning slightly red. "I know you're stressing out but there are still weeks left until the contract ends and let me tell you something, sometimes those things change and maybe you'll stay here longer than you thought you will but until you're on a plane to head back home you're not allowed to worry about it. Right now all it matters is that you save these tiny humans or what ever you like to call them and make sure they feel save while they are here. That's what you get to worry about now," Teddy said not quite yelling but with a raised voice so Arizona wouldn't miss a word.
Arizona was sharing gifts she bought in Seattle with her patients even if the most of them were simple toys the kids would have to share. She walked into Aaron's room. He still hasn't said anything since the social worker left his room in Seattle. "Hey Aaron," Arizona said softly. He looked at her with his big eyes that had fear and confusion written in them. Arizona's heart broke a little knowing this is probably the last night he will spend here. She sat down on his bed and ran her hand through his hair. "I know I said you would never have to come back here but that only means you get to spend some more time with me," Arizona said and nodded slightly at Aaron to prove that there was a positive side of this but he didn't believe her. "I'm really sorry buddy," Arizona said and kissed his forehead. She got off his bed and then there they were. His first words since Seattle. "Ari stay?" Aaron's words were shaky and a bit whiney. Arizona couldn't fight it. She layed down with him and held him until he fell asleep. Once he was out like a light Arizona struggled out of his embrace and walked towards the door. She paused between the door frames and look at the little boy. "I'll try my best he won't hurt you ever again," Arizona whispered and walked away.