Chapter 22

"Arizona! She moved a finger. It was just a little bit, but she moved it!"

Arizona rushes over to Callie and watches as Callie picks up Katie's hand and places it flat in her own, holding to watch for any more movement.

"Mommy is right here honey, I'm right here. You moved your finger. I saw you move it. I'm so proud of you. Mommy is so proud of you. I'm right here with you."

Arizona moves to stand right next to Callie and places her hand on Callie's lower back as she watches Katie's hand intently, waiting for just any hint of movement. If Katie is moving her fingers at all, it is hopefully just the beginning of her regaining muscle control.

"There! I saw it!" Arizona says, as Katie's finger once again, moves just a little bit.

"Arizona," Callie says, as she breaks down into tears. "She… she…. she moved it…." Callie says, as she starts crying.

"I know, I saw! This… this is amazing Calliope. It's working. It's really, really working. I thought it would be too soon, but, it's really working," Arizona says, as she watches the hand intently. Having a thought cross her mind, she walks to the other side of the bed and reaches down for Katie's other hand. She does the same as Callie, and lays it flat on her own hand, and watches it as intently as they did the other. Movement from one hand doesn't mean there will be movement in the other, as the reconnection between muscle and nerves being restored will vary all over her tiny body.

"There… again…" Callie says, unable to take her eyes off the tiny hand in her own. "I can't believe it Arizona. It's not even just a twitch, she, she really moved it."

"I know. It's amazing, Calliope," Arizona says, so excited for the brunette and her little girl. She takes the hand in her own, and begins to move each finger, letting each one rest before she moves the next, just waiting to see if Katie might move one on her own.

Callie watches what Arizona is doing, then does the same, trying to encourage Katie to do it again. "Come on sweet girl, I know you can hear me. I know you can do it again…" Callie says, watching hopefully. She keeps encouraging her by talking and moving each finger, over and over.

"This does mean it's working, right?" Callie asks.

"Yeah. It means it's working," Arizona says, smiling.

The women continue to repeat what the are doing for over an hour. Finally, Arizona walks around and touches Callie's hand to stop her. "We should get some rest for the night."

"I'm staying here."

"Calliope, you can if you want, but she is on the same schedule we are. We talk so much during the day, that she probably listens to us, then sleeps when we do. She is going to be resting now. You should do the same."

"But what if it happens again?"

"Well, we hope it does," Arizona says smiling, and nodding her head. "And… we hope it keeps happening. But, as much as you are afraid to miss something, even if you stay here with her, you need some sleep. So, if you prefer to stay here, we will stay here. Or, we can go sleep in a real bed, where you will probably be much more rested for tomorrow. Either way, you need some sleep, so that you are awake when she is awake tomorrow."

"I just… you're right. I'm afraid I will miss something."

"I know. I understand that. But I almost guarantee you, she is sleeping right now. And she would want you to sleep too, so that you can be awake when she is."

Not saying anything, but shaking her head in agreement, Callie reaches for Katie's hand. She takes her other hand, kisses it, then lightly touches Katie's forehead with it. She then grabs Arizona's hand and leads her over to grab their things. Still holding on to Arizona's hand, she leads them down the hall towards the same room they stayed in the previous night.

Sitting the bags down, Arizona suggests that Callie get ready first so she can let the nurse's on duty know to make more frequent checks on Katie throughout the night, and Callie agrees.

A few minutes later, Arizona comes back to find Callie still in the bathroom and hears water running. She sits on the bed and pulls her phone and charger out, plugging it in to find she has some texts from her mom, wondering what's been going on. She sends a quick text telling her mom she will call her tomorrow and explain, wondering what her mom will think of the fact that Callie has a daughter.

She gets lost in her thoughts and doesn't hear Callie come out of the bathroom. Callie walks over, and stands right in front of her. Instead of her usual sweats and shirt, she is stunned to see Callie wearing only the shirt. It is longer and has everything covered, but Callie's long tanned legs are exposed, causing Arizona's mouth to drop open.

"Hey, you ok?" Callie smirks, knowing what's going through Arizona's mind.

"Um…. Uh, yeah. I'm fine. Just… wow, you have… beautiful... legs," Arizona says, as she reaches out to touch the side of Callie's thigh.

"I, um, I was kind of warm and didn't want to put the sweats on. I hope that's ok?"

"Oh… that's… more than ok, Calliope," Arizona says, as she removes her hand and stands up. She puts her hand around Callie's waste, and brings her closer. "I think I should go get ready too," she whispers into Callie's lips, causing Callie to smile.

"I'll be right here. Waiting."

Arizona smiles as she grabs her bag and heads into the bathroom. She gets inside and decides that if Callie is nice and clean, she should probably do the same, so she decides to shower too. Hopping in the shower, she is out within a few minutes, and comes to the same conclusion Callie did. It's too hot for the pants. After brushing her teeth, she puts everything back in her bag and sits it on the floor.

Much like last night, when she walks out, Callie is already laying in bed, covered up. Arizona is a bit disappointed, because that means those beautiful tanned legs are covered up as well. "Hey," Arizona says, as she sees Callie look over towards her, her eyes making their way down to Arizona's legs.

"You were right, it's a little warm in here, especially after a shower," Arizona says, as she nears the bed. Callie doesn't say anything, just nods, and watches as Arizona sits down, then scoots under the covers, turning to face her.

"Are you ok?" Arizona asks, knowing that seeing her daughter move is pretty overwhelming.

"Yeah. It's just.. I have waited so long. And she finally… finally for the first time in over two years, moved. That's just… I can't believe it. I'm excited and nervous, all at the same time. Excited it's working but nervous she won't be able to do more. Does that make sense?"

"It does. But, we knew it wouldn't happen all at once. And, if she is moving already… that's good. I fully expected it to take at least another week or so, Callie. This just increases the potential for an even greater recovery. I think it's safe to be pretty optimistic now. I really do."

"Really?" Callie asks, reaching up to put her hand on Arizona's cheek.

"Really."

Callie leans in and kisses Arizona, tentatively at first, but soon, the kiss becomes more passionate and Arizona wraps her arms around Callie, pulling her closer. Callie lets out a small moan as she parts her mouth, waiting for Arizona to take advantage of, which she does.

Arizona pulls back for a minute, needing to know Callie is ok with this, that even if this is all they do, just kissing, that Callie is comfortable.

Looking into her eyes, Callie knows what Arizona is doing…. She is giving her a chance to stop and is letting her know she isn't forcing her to do something she isn't ready for. Callie responds by smiling, then leans in to continue where they just left off.

Arizona has kissed a lot of women in her life. Never have any been like this. The way Callie's lips feel, the little noises she makes, the softness of her skin… everything is just overwhelming. Before Arizona knows it, Arizona watches as Callie moves to now hover right above her. She surprises Arizona by seeming to want to take the lead, which Arizona is more than ok with.

Callie leans down and slightly presses herself against Arizona and begins kissing her. Arizona wraps both hands around her, pulling her down into her causing Callie to moan. Arizona takes that as her cue to move her hands slowly down Callie's back. She slowly moves her hands down over the front of her thighs, then moves them to the back of her legs, pulling her as close as she can get the brunette. Arizona loves the weight of another woman on top of her, and moans, causing Callie to do the same, once more.

After several minutes, Callie finds that Arizona is stronger than she thought, as she flips them over, now finding herself on the bottom. Arizona scoots slightly off to the side, as her hand makes it's way up to Callie's abdomen, as her shirt his risen up slightly, exposing her skin. Arizona looks down and moans when she sees the tanned skin peaking out, and she can't resist touching it.

"You are so beautiful, Calliope. I just… there are no words. You are just, stunning to me," Arizona says, as she leans down and continues to kiss Callie. Somehow, Arizona gets caught up in kissing Callie and seems to be unaware of what her hands are doing until she hears Callie gasp. Pulling back, Arizona realizes where her hand is at and begins to pull it away, when Callie's hand reaches up to grab it.

"Don't stop."

Arizona sees no hesitation on Callie's part and leaves her hand where it is, caressing Callie's breast as she continues to kiss the beautiful brunette. Arizona can feel Callie's hand getting bold, moving around and caressing more and more of her body. Suddenly, she feels one of Callie's hands on her breast, causing Arizona to moan. Callie is hesitant in her movements at first as she slowly squeezes, becoming emboldened by the sounds Arizona is making.

"Oh, god, Calliope… you feel so good," Arizona says, taking the brunette's lips in her own again.

"So do you…"

They continue like this for a while, kissing and exploring each others' bodies, when Arizona finally regains her bearing and slows things down. When she finally pulls back, she caresses the side of Callie's face, leaning back in for a few slower, less rushed kisses. "That was…"

"Amazing?" Callie asks.

"If you make me feel like this just from that… Calliope… I can't even… I just have no words."

"I could say the same thing. I've never felt so turned on in my entire life," Callie says, as she captures Arizona's lips in another passionate, but not rushed kiss.

Arizona studies Callie's face for a minute before she asks, "You, um, you weren't uncomfortable?"

"No. I don't think I could ever feel uncomfortable with you. You make everything… so easy Arizona. I don't know how you do it, but you do. Being close to you like this, it just… it feels like it's right where I'm supposed to be."

"I feel the same way. I just… I don't want to scare you or make you feel like I'm rushing. I am so happy, Calliope, and I am so afraid of rushing things and scaring you away. Please, you have to let me know if we are going too fast. I don't want to do anything that could ruin this."

"That's not going to happen. You couldn't be more patient and just… I couldn't ask for you to be any more perfect. Come here," Callie says, rolling to where Arizona can cuddle in with her. She holds Arizona, realizing that although Arizona is afraid of rushing things, that Arizona also needs reassured that Callie is really in this. "I'm not going anywhere," Callie says, as she kisses the top of Arizona's head.

"I'm glad," Arizona whispers, holding onto Callie.

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The next morning, the women find themselves getting into a routine. With many more small touches and kisses, the women find themselves having coffee and donuts, deciding to watch some kids television, that has some singing and dancing.

After their breakfast, Katie is hooked up for her plasmapharesis treatment and the women begin doing what they did last night. They start with her hands, since that is where there was movement last night. Then, they both switch to the feet, working the foot and each toe, when Arizona gasps. "Callie…."

"Hm?" Callie says, looking over to see what she is talking about. When Callie looks, she can see Katie's two smallest toes, showing a tiny bit of movement. "That's it Katie, move those toes for Mommy and Arizona. Come on sweetie… you can do it…" Callie encourages, with one of the biggest smiles Arizona has ever seen. They wiggle again and the women laugh with joy at the progress they are seeing.

Callie makes her way to the top of the bed, and holds Katie's hands. "I'm so proud of you, sweetie. Mommy is right here… I love you so much."

Throughout the day, they never leave her side. With each movement, the two grow more excited. Teddy is allowed back in the room to bring them dinner that night. Arizona hasn't even wanted to leave so, she called Teddy for the food.

"So, she is doing a lot better today?" Teddy says, watching how excited Arizona and Callie are.

"Teddy… she has made huge improvements today. She has moved fingers and toes… several times. It's just amazing!" Arizona says, looking over at Callie.

Callie reaches over and grabs a hold of Arizona's hand and says, "It's all thanks to her. She is amazing…" Callie says, looking from Arizona to Teddy.

"Let's see what you think after you have been together a little longer."

"Teddy…" Arizona says, giving her a glare and causing Callie to laugh.

"Yeah, I told her I needed to talk to you to find out what her faults were. I can't seem to find any," Callie says watching Arizona cringe as Teddy bursts out laughing.

"Are you kidding? She has plenty. You are just blinded by looove," Teddy sing songs.

Arizona's eyes shoot to Teddy and then frantically shoot to Callie, worried Teddy just messed up. To her surprise, Callie just shrugs. "Well, that's why I need to talk to you, so you can give me the deets," Callie says, looking at Teddy expectantly.

Arizona can't help but wonder… surely Callie wasn't trying to imply Teddy was right? I mean… they have only been together less than a week. That's it. You can't think you love someone… in a week.

Callie and Teddy are carrying on a conversation that Arizona just tunes out. Does she have feelings for Callie? Yes. Does she love Callie? Arizona is brought out of her thoughts by Teddy.

"See… she isn't even denying it!" Teddy laughs, pointing at Arizona.

"Denying what?"

"Are you kidding? You weren't even paying attention?" Teddy asks, laughing.

"Oh, I guess I just zoned out…" Arizona says, shaking her head. "So, what am I not denying?"

"That you can't stand puppies. Who doesn't like puppies?"

"I have to admit…I'm surprised by that one. I figured you would go all giggly with a puppy."

"There is nothing to giggle about concerning a puppy. They make messes everywhere and ruin things. Totally not a fan."

"See… Who doesn't like puppies. And, you snore," Teddy says.

"Well, she hasn't snored the past couple nights. And we didn't have background noise to drown it out like we did in the room with Katie. So, I think I would have heard it. Especially last night," Callie says, not really thinking about what she was saying.

"Wait. You two have been sleeping together?"

"Oh. Um," Callie begins, realizing she let it slip.

"We have. In the on-call room. But it has just been sleeping."

Smirking, Teddy says, "You never just…"

"Teddy! Let it go," Arizona says, not missing the way Callie suddenly looks away.

Teddy realizes her mistake and starts to say something when Arizona starts shaking her head, telling her not to say anything.

Realizing she has once again said the wrong thing, she decides it might be time to leave. "Well, I think I better go. Mandy and I are meeting two guys we met last night. They were… hot." Teddy wiggles her eyebrows for emphasis on the word hot.

"Callie, I'm glad she is starting to improve. I know that has to be a huge relief."

"Yeah," Callie says, looking back over. "It is. Thanks for stopping by."

"Yeah, no problem. If you want, I can bring you guys some real food for dinner tomorrow."

"Oh, that's ok. My um, my dad will be here tomorrow."

Studying her for a second, Teddy says, "I'm assuming since this is new," pointing between her and Arizona, "that maybe your dad doesn't know yet?"

"No. And I am not going to tell him just yet."

"Then you," she says, pointing at Arizona, "may not want to be here when he comes. Because you two are too obvious. You will give it away in a heartbeat."

"No we won't," Arizona rebuffs.

"Uh, yeah you will. We all knew you had the hots for each other before the two of you wanted to admit it. And now that you admit it, there's no way in," Teddy stops looking over at Katie, "no way i that you can hide these 'I want to rip your clothes off' looks from him."

"Teddy, you don't know what you are talking about."

"Oh, please. You do what you want, but I'm telling you, he will figure it out within thirty seconds, because if you two aren't looking at that beautiful little girl over there, you can't take your eyes off of each other. Which… I find totally adorable because I have never seen you like this before. But, Callie might not want her dad to find out that way. So, just saying…"

Callie listens to Teddy and says, "You're probably right. We will have to talk about it."

"That's all I'm saying. Anyways, I better go. I'll talk to you guys later. Yell if you need anything."

After Teddy leaves, Callie grabs a book and begins to read to Katie. When she is done, she sits it down and begins to grab another one, not paying much to attention to what Arizona is doing.

Arizona watches Callie do anything she can to avoid looking at her. Finally, Arizona asks, "Can we talk?"

"There's nothing to talk about."

"I think there is, because you aren't even looking at me."

Callie sighs and gets up to walk out of the room, with Arizona right behind her. Arizona follows past the nurses until they get to their on-call room, where Callie opens the door and walks in.

"What's going on?" Arizona asks, as she walks up behind Callie, not touching her, but right behind her."

"I don't know."

"I think you do," Arizona says, quietly.

Callie blows out a long breath and says, "I have slept with three people. That's it. My ex, Mark, and then one other college hook-up that lasted about six months. That's it. I wasn't someone that was ever asked out. I was the nerdy girl. Nobody wanted to be with me. And then you come along. You are... so beautiful. And I know it's not anything you are doing, but there always seems to be a reminder that you were so different than I was... or am. That you have this experience that I will never have. I..."

"Yeah, I get it. I have a reputation that I don't think I will ever get away from," Arizona says, turning to sit down on the bed. "I'm sorry Callie. I know that you already have an opinion of me, and I know that Teddy and the whole Julie thing haven't helped, and..."

"Arizona, that's not it. I mean, I'm not going to lie and say that it doesn't bother me. I just, I think I'm more intimidated by it than anything. I mean, like I said, I'm not experienced. I just, I think I'm more nervous about disappointing you. And hearing Teddy talk today about how you usually aren't just sleeping with someone, well, it was just a reminder that you are experienced. And where a few days ago, I was nervous about the thought of that happening, now I'm nervous about disappointing you. Because you are used to being with people who… know what they are doing."

Pulling Callie down to sit by her, Arizona leans over and kisses her. it starts out slow, then becomes a little more passionate. Pulling back, Arizona says, "I have to be honest. I'm nervous too."

"What? Why?"

"Because… I'm worried that you will be disappointed. I mean, having sex with anyone for the first time, it's normal to he worried. Man/woman or woman/woman. I mean, sex is sex, and the first time is always nerve wracking, wondering whether or not you can make the other person happy in that way."

Nodding, Callie realizes Arizona is right. "I'm sorry. I guess I have been kind of caught up in my own head, I didn't think of it from your point of view, and that you might be nervous too."

"It's ok. Calliope, I just wanted you to know, we are both nervous. And it's ok. But please, don't shut down on me. Talk to me. Please."

"Ok."

"The last thing I want is for you to be nervous. You have no idea, and I mean, NO idea of how turned on I was last night. I…" Arizona's face turns red as she contemplates how much to say.

"You what?" Callie asks, leaning in to give the blonde a kiss.

"Never mind…" Arizona says, her face still red.

"Now you have me curious, Arizona, for your face to be that shade of red. You what?" Callie says, leaning in to kiss Arizona on the neck, causing her to moan.

Arizona reaches up and puts one hand on Callie's face. "I was so turned on last night, all you had to do would have been to touch me and I would have came."

"Arizona…" Callie says, as she attacks Arizona's lips. After a few moments, it starts to get a little more heated when Arizona turns to straddle Callie's lap.

"I wish you knew what you did to me," Arizona says as she leans down to kiss behind Callie's ear.

Callie hears that and flips them, pinning Arizona beneath her, causing Arizona to squeal. She takes one leg and applies pressure where Arizona needs it, then leans down to kiss her, causing Arizona's hands to roam everywhere.

"Oh, god…" Arizona moans, encouraging Callie. Just as Arizona palms one of Callie's breasts, there is a knock on the door.

"Arizona…. I KNOW you are in there!"

"Oh shit…" Arizona says, as she freezes.

"What? Who is it?" Callie asks, as she pulls back, panting.

"My mom."

"Arizona… the nurse told me you were in there!"

"Your mom? Oh my god…" she says, as she stands up quickly. "I was just between your legs, and now I have to meet your mom."

Chuckling, Arizona reaches over to straighten Callie's shirt up, then does the same to her own. "Yeah, and I loved you there," Arizona says, as she leans over to give Callie one more kiss. "Now, you ready to meet my mom?"

"I um, guess I kind of have to be," Callie says, giving a nervous chuckle.

"She will love you," Arizona says, pulling a nervous brunette toward the door.

"I guess we will see…."