Chapter 34

Arizona POV

After Calliope's and my eco-friendly, sexy shower, we finished getting ready and gathered up everything we would need for our day at Addison's. After multiple reassurances from me and Callie to my mom that Addison had a double oven in her kitchen, therefore mom baking the pies she had prepared wouldn't be a burden we headed out. I love Christmas anyways, but this one seemed extra special to me. I'm getting to spend it with the love of my life, my beautiful daughter, my amazing parents, and a group of friends that have really become my family. It definitely beat the lonely Christmas's of the past 5 years that's for sure. We have told my parents all about who was going to be there. They had met Teddy once years ago and her and my dad got along great because of the military bond. I know that he will love Henry as well, especially because my dad is a sports fan. We also told them about Addison and how she recently became a mom to Liam. My mom was excited to get to cuddle a baby, so Addison was already in with her. I could tell my stoic father was curious about Coop. You would have to be blind not to see the adoration that both Callie and Sofia have for Coop when they talked about her and there was a time I was jealous of her, but now I consider her one of my closest friends. She is Callie and Sofia's family and now she is a part of mine as well. As we all pull up to Addison's house we see Coop open the front door to greet us and Sofia immediately runs to her. Before I can take a step my dad stops me with a hand to my arm.

"I don't need to worry about this Coop person right? She isn't a threat to you and your relationship with your future wife or daughter right?" He asks with concern. I love that he is looking out for me and my family but he really has nothing to worry about and I reassure him of that.

"Dad she is Callie and Sofia family. Callie lost her blood family again when they disapproved of the fact she conceived Sofia with a man she wasn't married to or even in a relationship with. Then Sofia father was killed and Callie lost really the only other family she had. When Coop moved to Seattle she was kind of in the same place that Callie was. Her wife and unborn child had been killed in a plane crash and she had been estranged from her mom for a long time. She, Callie and Sofia became each other family. They love each other very much and as I have gotten to know Coop she is wonderful. She also had every reason not to like or trust me seeing as that she knew how much I hurt someone she cares deeply about, but instead she has been incredible supportive of Callie and I rebuilding our relationship, even gave a push here and there when we needed it. So no you have nothing to worry about and if you give her a chance you will be in love with her in no time as well." I reach up and kiss his cheek and we head inside. When we enter Callie is making introductions.

"Alright Barbara this is one of my best friends and Arizona and mines neighbor. Dr. Nicole Cooper, but just call her Coop, everyone does. This beauty here is my other best friend, Dr. Addison Montgomery, and the bundle of cuteness in her arms is our Godson Liam Montgomery. You already know Teddy, and this is her boyfriend Henry." I watch my mom hug Coop and whisper something in her that cause Coop to blush and smile then she moves on to Addison hugs her and immediately takes Liam from her arms.

"Good luck getting him back today Addie." I joke. As that Callie took care of introductions for my mom I felt I would introduce my dad.

"Everyone this is my father Colonel Daniel Robbins of the United States Marine Corp." I announce proudly. My dad shakes hands all around, Coop being the last one.

"My daughter told me about you and it would seem I owe you a thank you." He says as he takes Coop offered hand. I'm sure Coop and I wear the same confused face.

"It's nice to meet you Colonel Sir. I'm not sure what you would have to thank me for though sir." Coop replies.

"While I always support my children's decisions and dreams, and Arizona going to Africa wasn't any different. I understood what she was giving up by leaving. That woman over there made my daughter happier than I had ever known her to be and I knew Arizona loved her. When Arizona decided to go to Africa I knew she was leaving a part of herself behind when she left Callie and I wasn't sure she would ever get that back and as a parent that saddened me for her. But she came back and fought for what she wanted and from what she told me not only did you take care of my future daughter in law and my granddaughter when they needed someone to do so, you were an integral part in helping my daughter get her spark back. So thank you." By now everyone in the room had stopped and stared at the 3 of us during my father's speech. Calliope, Addison, and my mom have tears in their eyes and I'm fighting my own.

"Sir I thank you for those kind words but I'm not sure they are deserved. Callie and Sofia saved me as much as I saved them. As far as Arizona goes, she really didn't need much help to win Callie back, she is an amazing woman. You have raised her to be a good man in a storm. She is kind, honorable, and she just showed Callie how much she loved her, and that was Callie ever needed to see. I consider it an honor to call Arizona my friend, no; even more than that, Arizona is my family Colonel sir." Coop replies while sending a smile my way. I pull her into a tight hug fighting my tears.

"Thank you Coop, I feel the same way." I tell her as I pull away.

"With that Coop you have earned the right to call me Daniel." My father says. Before Coop can walk away from me I quietly ask her what my mom whispered in her ear.

"She said that Addison and I make a beautiful family." She replies as she heads towards the red head.

At that our day of fun and family begins. We decide to go ahead and open gifts if for no other reason than to appease the 4 year old. As to be expected we all spoiled Liam, and everyone else spoiled Sofia. Addison, Coop, Callie, and me chipped in and surprised Teddy and Henry with a paid trip to a resort in Hawaii, they haven't had a real vacation together since they became a couple. Callie and I got Coop a gift card to a local guitar store; we knew that she had been thinking about buying a new guitar, so now she can on us. We got Addison a Coach purse that Callie knew she really wanted. Callie, Addison, and my mom headed for the kitchen shortly after the gift exchange was done. Coop turned on the football game and we all sat around taking turns holding Liam and entertaining Sofia. At one point I was holding Liam and Sofia came to snuggle up to me.

"I love you momma." Sofia tells me.

I smile down at my daughter and kiss her head.

"I love you to baby girl."

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Callie POV

I couldn't ask for a better Christmas! Honestly since my family disowned me again and then Mark died, I had given up on ever really getting to have big family gatherings for the holidays. But being in the kitchen with my future mother in law and my best friend, the 3 of us laughing and singing along to Christmas music, I can' help but feel so very blessed. I decide to go out and see if anybody needs any refills. As I walk out to the living room I stop and take a minute to take in the sight. Teddy and Henry are snuggled together on one of the couches watching the game, Coop and Daniel are sitting on the other couch in a conversation about who is going to the Super bowl this year, and the sight that melts me is my future wife cuddled up on the love seat with Liam curled up asleep on her chest and our daughter snuggled into her side starting to doze off on her momma. Coop looks up and notices me standing there with tears in my eyes. She stands up and grabs me in a hug.

"Crazy to think how far we come in a year isn't it Bones? I mean last year it was you, me, and Sofia, which was okay but you and I were both still so empty inside. Now look at us. Thank you for making me a part of this, thank you for giving me a family." Coop says with tears in her eyes. I hug her tight again and kiss her on the cheek.

"Thank you for walking up to me in the bar that night. Thank you for being there for my daughter and me when we needed someone the most. Thank you for being my family Coop." I reply sincerely. Coop watches my eyes fall onto Arizona again.

"That over there is all kinds of beautiful and you deserve every bit of happiness she brings you. Now enough of this emotional stuff, go sit next to your family." Coop says as she playfully shoves me towards Arizona as she heads in the kitchen.

"Hey beautiful is this seat taken?" I playfully ask as I snuggle up on the other side of Arizona.

"I will always save a seat for you next to me Calliope. Everything okay? You and Coop looked very serious." Arizona asks with concern.

"Everything is good. We were actually talking about how amazing everything is." I tell her with a soft kiss. We cuddle until Addison calls us for dinner. Dinner was filled with laughter and love and after we all stuffed ourselves and both of the little ones had fallen asleep we all sat around the living room visiting. It's not long before Teddy request that Coop and I sing some songs. As always Coop brought her guitar, but I haven't heard her play the piano in a long time and one of the few things Addison had moved from her L.A. home was her beautiful Steinway piano, so I requested that we perform at least one song on the piano.

"You sing Callie? And you can play the guitar and the piano Coop?" Arizona dad inquires. Before either of us can answer Arizona pipes up.

"Yes Calliope has an amazing voice, so does Coop actually. And Coop plays the guitar beautifully, she is teaching Sofia and me now too. I haven't heard her play the piano yet so I'm super excited for this." Arizona says excitedly.

"You are learning to play the guitar?" Barbara asks her daughter.

"Yeah it was something that Tim always planned on doing with me but we never got around to it so when I expressed an interest in learning, Coop offered to teach me." Arizona says a little sadly at the mention of Tim.

"She is quite a natural too." Coop says with a wink to Arizona as she sits at the piano. We decide on a song and she starts playing. Callie's angelic voice starts singing Ava Maria and Coop on the piano is a beautiful combination. When we finish the song everyone claps.

"Oh Callie and Coop that was just wonderful." Arizona's mother gushes. Coop continues to play traditional Christmas carols and everyone sings along. As I look around the room I can't help but think that this is what I want. I want a space where I can have all my loved ones together. I have been thinking for some time now that Arizona and I needed to buy a house, especially now that we are going to try to have a baby. The apartment is barely big enough for the three of us as it is. Plus I really want my kids to grow up with a yard and space of their own. I need to ask Addison for her realtor's information and discuss the idea with Arizona. Soon everyone starts to pack up to head to their own places. Barbara and Daniel say good bye first to us all and head back to their hotel, and they are followed by Teddy and Henry. Soon it is just the 4 of us.

"Well I would say that was a complete success! Thanks for letting us have Christmas here Red." I tell Addison as I'm hugging Coop good bye. Arizona has a sleepy Sofia in her arms and she says her good byes and heads out to load her in the car, Coop following her with the gifts we acquired while here.

"Hey Addison can I get the contact information of your realtor from you?" I ask as I'm gathering my coat and purse.

"Sure let me grab her card. Are you and Arizona buying a house?" She asks me as she hands me a business card.

"I was just thinking earlier with us planning a baby and with how nice it was for us to have a space for everyone to gather I want to buy a house. I haven't talked to her yet but I have a feeling she will be on board with it." I say to Addison.

"Well not to pressure you or anything, but the house at the end of this block on the other side of the street just went up on the market and my realtor is who the seller is using. It would be awesome if we lived on the same block and our kids could grow up together." Addison says with a smile.

"Oh my God are you serious Addie! That would be awesome! I'm going to drive by it when we leave and I'm calling her tomorrow." I say as I hold up the business card.

"I have a quick question to ask you and since Nicole is outside I can now. How soon is too soon to ask someone to move in?" Addison asks me shyly.

"I honestly think you can't really put a timeframe on something like that. I mean I don't think you should asks someone to live with a day after meeting them, but I think for some people it's a couple months for others it's a couple years. If you are ready to ask her than ask her Addison. The worst scenario is that she is going to say she isn't ready, but I think she is. She told me she told you she loved you today for the first time." I reply.

"Yeah she did and it was amazing. I love her too. Okay thanks for the advice I think I'm going to ask her." Addison says giving me a hug. We say good bye and I climb into the driver's seat and head the car towards the end of the block.

"Honey don't you want to go back the other way?" Arizona asks me concerned. I stop in front of the house with for sale sign and this seems to click something in Arizona.

"Do you want us to start looking to buy a house Calliope?" She asks.

"Yeah I do. I got the information from Addison on the realtor she used and it so happens that this house just went on the market and the same realtor is who the sellers are using. It looks amazing from the outside. What do you think about me calling on it this next week? I ask her.

"I think us buying a house would be awesome." She tells me with a smile. I turn the car in the direction of the apartment. Best Christmas ever!