A/N: Hey guys! Hope you all aren't still mad at me! JK! I was actually shocked at the positive things everyone was saying.. I was worried you all would run away! Not my FANS! And I greatly appreciate that! :) This chapter has a little bit of everything! And I hope y'all enjoy! Thanks so much for all the reviews and positivity.. Is that even a word? I appreciate each & every one of you! And Moonbebe thanks a million friend! You are the ! :D Here it is!

Chapter 36

Teddy opened the door for her friend and saw the agony written across her features.

"Callie, my God, what's wrong?"

Callie felt so exposed and pathetic for standing there looking like a mess. "Teddy, I fucked up."

Teddy pulled her inside and closed the door. She kept her arm tight around her waist and led her to the couch.

"What is it, honey? You're starting to scare me. What happened?"

"I got into an argument with Arizona's dad."

"What? How the hell did this happen?"

"I went to her house last night and we ended up having sex. Several times. She asked me to stay the night but then her dad shows up this morning and flips out. He slapped her Teddy. And she took his side over mine. He fucking slapped her."

"Let me get dressed and we'll go have a word of prayer with him. What do you mean he slapped her? Like hard or what?"

"He slapped her very hard. He left a mark on her cheek. I threatened to arrest him and then everything went downhill from there."

"What brought the slap on? I thought Arizona was a daddy's girl? Why on earth would he slap her?"

"She said something about her brother coming home in a box. Her father said he was disappointed with her and Arizona said the last time he was disappointed in someone it got them killed. I'm assuming her brother was in the service and was killed."

"Arizona has never talked about that with you?"

"No, but I have never pushed for more about her past. There are some things that I haven't shared with her. Well, not many but there are a few."

"What was her brother's name?"

Callie looked at her friend and wondered why she was curious about that.

"I think I heard her say Danny. Why?"

"Just asking. You never know when a name might ring a bell. Was he older or younger than Arizona?"

"Teddy, I don't know. I didn't even know she had a brother until this morning. What the hell am I going to do?"

"You have to go get her. You guys have come so far, especially Arizona. You have helped her grow into a totally different person. She loves you Callie and you love her. Who gives a shit what her dad thinks. Don't be a puss. Suck it up and go get her. If her dad is over there then that's too bad. Go be the bad-ass that I know you are."

Arizona waited outside of Doctor Porter's office. She had called her first thing this morning and her secretary said she was running behind but her calendar was clear for the first appointment. She somehow knew that she would end up back at her office. So this did not surprise her at all. Her father and Callie's behavior did though. They had been fighting over her like a bunch of children. She had never been put in a position like this before and she had no idea what to do.

"Arizona?"

Arizona looked up when she heard Dr. Porter's voice. She was probably wondering what in the world was happening that she was here this early.

"What's going on Arizona? Are you okay?"

"No, not really..."

"Please come in. And I apologize for running behind. I had an unexpected morning."

Arizona followed Dr. Porter into her office. She could not help thinking of Teddy as she followed behind the other woman. She wished she could come right out and ask if they had talked but she knew that was out of the question.

"So what has happened since I've seen you last?"

"Where do I even begin? Well, for starters, Calliope and I have grown very close. We have been intimate."

"You and Callie had sex?"

"Yes we have twice now. And last night and this morning was amazing. Oh, I take that back, we have had sex three times."

"So, judging by your voice that is a good thing? I don't think I'm following, Arizona."

"My parents are in town for a visit. And needless to say, things have not been going very well. I have now realized what a homophobic man my father is. And just when I thought things were moving along, smoothly, with Calliope- this happens."

"What happened Arizona?"

"I had a confrontation with my father this morning and he slapped me. Calliope was there and she saw it happen. She was livid and said some very strong things to him."

"Arizona? Your father struck you?"

Arizona felt the shame flood her face. She could not even meet Dr. Porter's questioning stare. She was about to say something when she felt her phone vibrate. She turned it over, in her palm, and saw Calliope's name on the screen. Glancing up at Dr. Porter, she realized she had no idea what to say. Feeling very guilty, she hit the ignore button.

"Has that ever happened before with your father?"

"No and he apologized for doing it. I have never seen my father do anything like that. I was in shock. Callie wanted to punish him, I could tell. And honestly, I should have been more upset at him and I don't know why I wasn't. I told myself I would never let that happen to me again after Pete but here I am."

"Arizona, you can't blame yourself for being in shock. That was a traumatic thing and for your lover to witness it and strike back was a lot."

Arizona felt her phone vibrate again and saw that she had a new text message. She saw on the screen something else to make her feel even more guilty. It was from Calliope.

Please talk to me

Arizona felt the tears running down her cheeks and knew she deserved this.

"Arizona why are you crying?"

Tearing her eyes away from the screen, she looked at Dr. Porter.

"This was the second time Calliope has tried to reach me. I ignored the first phone call and now she sends me a text begging me to talk to her. I have fucked this up so bad."

"Well, it seems that Callie wants to fix it."

"I am so ashamed of my behavior. I should not have sent Calliope away. I should have defended her and told my dad to get out instead. Although, I did tell him to go after she left. I just couldn't be around him. He told me he was not sorry for the things he said to her. I just don't know what to do."

"Arizona do you love Callie?"

"Yes very much. I just told her that last night and then I turn around and do this. I would understand if she didn't even want to talk with me again. Callie has been nothing but wonderful to me and this is how I repay her."

"She seemed to be deeply in love with you during our session and I really don't see that changing. She would want you to be happy and this isn't you being happy. She loves you, Arizona, and she wants to work this out or she would not be trying so hard to get in touch with you."

Arizona knew Dr. Porter was right but she felt such overwhelming guilt. Why was all of this happening right now? She was finally to a place where she was so happy and she had someone to share everything with her that loved her, no questions asked. And now her parents were here wreaking havoc on her life. Well, just her father. No, that was not true. Her mother was to blame too. She never stood up for anything if it meant crossing her father. She hated these circumstances and hated herself for being such a coward about it.

"Arizona, I know that you are afraid. Your whole life has changed over the last six months. You lost your husband and found yourself alone and pregnant. Then Callie came into the picture and helped you so much. You found yourself falling in love with her and you let it happen. That in itself was amazing because you have always been in relationships with men and you were married for ten years. To open your heart and let things just come is a very scary thing but you did it. I have no fear that things will work out and you guys will be back to normal in no time."

"If she will forgive me."

"She will Arizona. You just have to forgive yourself."

Arizona thanked Dr. Porter and headed home. She needed a nap to clear her mind. Arizona wanted to believe everything Dr. Porter had said to her but this was not so simple. She pulled into her driveway and walked to her door. After drinking a small glass of water, she headed to her bedroom and removed her shoes. Lying down, her mind raced through everything that had happened and the last thing she thought about before falling asleep was the look on Callie's face when she told her to get out.

Callie had chickened out in following Teddy's advice. She wanted to go get Arizona but she also had to get her mind together. She needed to hear her sister's voice and maybe that would help. She hit the speed dial button for Aria and waited for her to answer.

"Hola hermanita."

"Hola Aria."

"¿Cómo está?"

"English please."

"What's wrong Cal?"

"I have fucked up with Arizona."

"Wait, what do you mean? Shit, Cal, here comes mom. She wants the phone."

Callie listened as her sister exchanged the phone with their mother.

"Hola m'ija."

"Hola Mami."

"¿Hay algo mal?"

"No, Mami, nothing is wrong. Just needed to hear your voice."

"Cariño ¿Por qué estás tan triste?"

"I'm not sad. Just have a lot on my mind."

"¿Es de Arizona?"

"Is what Arizona?"

"La razón por la que están tristes."

"Mami, I told you I was not sad so no she is not the reason for anything."

"Usted no podría mentir a mí, bebé."

"You're right. I could never lie to you very well."

"Usted tiene que llamar a mí, si algo cambia."

"I don't know what could change but thanks, Mami."

"Siempre estoy aquí por ti."

"I know you're there, Mami. I love you."

"Te amo demasiado bebé. Aquí está Aria. Adiós"

"Adiós Mami."

Callie felt emotional after her short conversation with her mom. She knew she could always depend on her family. Not like Arizona. She didn't have anyone. That thought made her sad, at first, but then it made her angry. Arizona had her but she was choosing to forget that.

"Cal? Mom is taking the girls to the aquarium, give me a second to tell them bye."

Callie waited for Aria to come back on the phone. Her mind traveling back to Arizona. Why was she trying so hard to avoid her? This could be fixed or so she thought.

"Cal?"

"Yes, I'm here."

"OK, spill it. What the hell has happened?"

"Arizona told me she loved me."

"That is terrific, Callie. So why are you saying you fucked up? Wait, you told me you loved her what did you do to her Callie?"

"Dammit, Aria, if you would let me talk I could explain."

"Okay, Cal, I'm sorry. Please tell me."

"Well, yesterday I decided that I had had enough of being apart. You know I told you a few days ago I was going to leave her alone with her parents so her dad would leave her alone. Well I could not take anymore and I went over to her house. We ended up having sex against the front door and then again the next morning."

"Callie?"

"Aria, please let me finish."

"Okay, I will not say another word until you are finished."

"This morning her dad came by and it got so ugly. I was in the bedroom and I heard voices. After I got up I could tell it was her dad. At first I was just going to stay where I was but he kept getting louder so I had to go. I was walking through the hallway when I heard Arizona say her brother was killed in Iraq. I didn't even know she had a brother. Then her dad slapped her. Yes, I said slapped her!"

Callie heard the gasp on the other end of the line but Aria kept her word and remained silent. So she continued.

"I threatened to arrest him for assault. He was so smug standing there looking at me like I was nothing. But the worst part was that Arizona just brushed it off. I was having a hard time controlling myself because I saw her take the abuse like it was nothing. Like that was what she was supposed to do. She told me she would never let another man lay a finger on her and yet there she was defending the bastard that just slapped her. I exchanged words with him and vice versa. Then I said 'fuck you' to him and that was it. She took his side Aria. She asked me to leave and she let him stay. I apologized but nothing. Now I have tried to call her and sent her texts but she will not respond. That is why I feel like I have fucked up. I don't know what to do. I am hurt but I am also angry. Very angry. How can you go from saying you love someone and having the best sex ever to that? I need to know what to do."

Silence.

"Aria?"

"Can I talk now?"

"Yes..."

"I am so sorry you had to go through that, baby sister. I know how much you love Arizona and Amelia. Those two are the most important things to you right now and I admire that. You went after what you wanted. Even when you had every reason not to. That says something about the love you have for her. Her parents could not have come at a worse time and I really hate that for the both of you. You know she loves you Callie or she would have never told you. So take that and go with it. I know that you are hurt and especially angry but you have to think about her too. This is hard for her too, honey. You have every right to be angry but don't lose her over it. You have lost enough Callie please do the right thing and keep her. Go to her and talk, Callie. You have to do this or you will never know the truth."

Callie mulled over the words her sister had just told her. She knew she was right but she deserved to be angry. After she had calmed down maybe she could go talk to Arizona. Just not right now.

"Thanks Aria. I will do exactly what you said."

"Callie, that is great. Please let me know how things go. And Callie call me day or night if you need anything. Te quiero."

"I love you too Aria."

Callie wanted to hit something or someone. That someone had a name. Tamping down her frustrations, she walked into her bedroom. Maybe the best thing she could do was have a good nights rest. Undressing she settled against the covers and closed her eyes.