Chapter 39

"Are you sure about this?" Arizona asks, as Callie stands by the door with her purse in hand.

"Yes, Arizona. Your mom is capable of calling us if she needs us."

"Arizona… Good gracious, you are only going to be gone a few hours and Callie had to twist your arm for that. Now go. This little one and I will be just fine. There are plenty of doctors around if we need one."

Rolling her eyes, Arizona says, "I know that. I just… I just think we should maybe wait another night."

Callie looks at Barbara and then back at Arizona, as a mischievous look graces the brunette's face.

"We planned on doing this a week ago… before we got the subpoena. But, then we didn't feel up to leaving, so we have put it off for a whole week already. We can't put it off again because I leave for California in two days. If we want a date night, it needs to be tonight. However, if you want to stay with your mom and Katie, that's fine, I'll just go and do everything we were going to do together, all by myself," Callie says with her eyebrows arched, causing Barbara to chuckle as her daughter's cheeks start to flush.

"Um, I think we are good to go now," Arizona abruptly says, giving Katie a kiss and making her way to the door, causing Barbara and Callie to start laughing.

"Oh, you better keep her, Arizona," Barbara says to her daughter. Then, looking at Callie and laughing, she says, "You have her number."

"That I do! Thanks, Barbara. Call if you need us."

"I will. Now, go… have fun… and be careful."

XXXXXXX

"When you said you would do this all by yourself, you really wouldn't have, would you?" Arizona asks, making her way up from under the covers, placing light kisses along Callie's stomach.

"Well, obviously I couldn't have just done that, but, you know… I could have done some of it."

"You know, just thinking about you doing that, is a pretty hot mental picture for me," Arizona smirks.

"Can I tell you something without you getting all smug?"

"Of course…" Arizona says, curiously, watching a blush creep up Callie's cheeks.

"After we met… I think I touched myself more in that couple month period than I ever had in my life. You did things to my body before I even realized what was happening to me," Callie says, remembering all the times she had to take things into her own hands.

"Is that so?" Arizona asks, huskily.

"Yeah."

"So…what happened? We met and you went home that night and thought about me while… you… took care of things?"

"Well, no, not exactly like that," Callie chuckles. "It, um, it started out as just an increased frequency. I mean, I didn't date and you know, I still had needs. But I was doing it more and I just couldn't figure out why. I mean, I thought it was just pent up stress at first and I needed to blow off some steam. But then, I realized that nights it happened, it was usually after you and I had some kind of run-in that day. It wasn't until the night your shirt got wet at the office, you know… the night before my grand opening…"

"Oh, I remember," Arizona says, kissing down Callie's neck, making her way to her chest.

"…and we were standing so close together, and you were looking at me like you were. And then I actually realized that I was more turned on by you than what I realized. When I got home that night… a cold shower didn't come close to calming me down."

"Really?" Arizona asks, her hands beginning to feel her way around Callie's body. "You were that turned on?"

"Mm hm."

"And what did you do about it?" Arizona asks, bringing a hand up to run her fingers under Callie's breast.

"I was actually a little overwhelmed that night. I think… no, I know, I had ever been turned on by a woman like that. I mean, like ever. That night, it was the first time I actually pictured you in my mind while I touched myself. It was all so new. I kept remembering how good it felt to stand that close to you earlier that night. I pictured the look in your eyes when you told me that I shouldn't joke around about things with you, because you might do something that I might not like. I remembered the way your eyes looked. It's the same look you get now when you are turned on."

"Oh, I remember how I felt. And I was. You were playing with fire and didn't realize it. If Teddy hadn't of interrupted when she did… I wanted to kiss you, so bad. I probably would have because just being near you, it was hard to control this pull I had towards you. I didn't know you, but I wanted you. I don't know that you were ready for it yet though, so it was a good thing Teddy showed up."

"I think you are probably right. But I can tell you, I knew that you wanted to, and that was such a turn on. I had thoughts I had never had about a woman that night. And… just for the sake of honesty, I came not once, but twice that night, thinking about you."

"Mmm, Calliope," Arizona says, taking a nipple in her mouth suddenly, as Callie arches into her, making Arizona feel the need to straddle Callie's leg to find a little friction, for the throbbing between her legs. "I can't tell you how much of a turn on that is, to know that the you touched yourself while thinking about me. But, for the sake of being honest, I have to tell you, I thought about you too, while I did the same thing that night."

"Arizona… Mmmm, keep doing that. Oh!" Hearing Arizona admit to doing the same thing was proving to be more of a turn on than she expected.

"I love to hear you talk while we are in bed. I love to hear what you like… what you want… what you need. Never quit telling me what you want, Calliope," Arizona whispers as she makes her way down Callie's body once again.

"I want you to make love to me again…"

XXXXXXX

Walking back into Katie's room a few hours later, both women are giggling as they make their way through the door. As they walk in, Katie's eyes find them and they see her visibly get excited. She starts moving her hands and starts to make some indistinguishable noises, but noises none the less.

"Hey baby," Callie says, letting go of Arizona's hand as she makes her way over to her daughter. Barbara stands to move aside, letting the women both get closer. "Hey, mommy and momma are here," Callie says, causing Barbara to abruptly turn to look at her smiling daughter.

Barbara doesn't comment on the new title, but just watches the women interact with the little brunette, and how they are encouraging her to continue to make noises. Over the past several days, she hasn't made much noise and after only a few hours away, she seems to have made great strides.

"What did you do, mom? It looks like you are a miracle worker here," Arizona smiles proudly.

"Well, nothing I didn't do with you all the time. I've been singing to her. Her little eyes light right up. She didn't make much noise until you two walked in that door though. Maybe it wouldn't hurt if you two left the hospital a little more often."

"Mom, it's been a crazy couple of weeks, and we were worried about being too far away. And, Callie has to leave for California anyway, so she didn't want to be away from her more than she had to."

"Well, I'm just saying, I think if she is going to have this reaction when you leave, you need to try it more often. So, Callie," Barbara says, turning to look at Callie.. "speaking of California, do you know how long you will be gone for?"

"Um, no, not really. I'm hoping it is done within the first day. My lawyer says this shouldn't take long. I mean, it's not like the man has done anything to prove what a great dad he is, so we are really hoping for one day. The lawyer said two days at the most though. He says it is rare for custody hearings to run longer than that."

"I can stay here with Katie if you both want to go. I have nothing going on and I don't care to stay here one bit."

"That's ok, Barbara. I would really rather not expose Arizona to George, any more than necessary. On top of that, as bad as I hate to say it, it might make it worse to have her there, since that's what part of his gripe is, in the first place. Even if I wanted her to come, I'm not sure I could get her away from Katie," Callie says, giving her girlfriend a smile as the blonde blows a raspberry on Katie's cheek, making the little girl smile. Smiles are something that just within the past few days they have been seeing more of, which is a good thing. Any muscle movement at all is a good thing.

Barbara just nods, smiling at her daughter. "Well, if something happens and you change your mind, just let me know."

"Actually mom, since Callie and I usually split the day here, maybe you could take Callie's shift in the afternoon while I'm working. I was going to take the whole day, but if you could sit with her, I could still work."

"Well, I'd love to come sit with her. Just text me and tell me when to be here and I'll be here."

"Awesome! Thanks mom."

"Anything for my… granddaughter," Barbara says, winking, letting the women know she heard how Callie referenced Arizona earlier.

Smiling, Arizona just nods. "Yeah, you should probably figure out what you want to be called. I'm sure you don't won't your granddaughter calling you Barbara."

"Katie and I already decided... We are going to go with Nanna. Katie grinned when I ran that one by her earlier," Barbara says, winking, causing Arizona to giggle.

"I should have known you already had something figured out," Arizona says, rolling her eyes.

"Of course. I was the wife of a marine for a little while. I learned to be prepared," she says, grabbing her bag and leaning down to pat the little brunette's cheek. I'll see you soon, sweet pea. You two, try to keep those smiles under control or the whole world will know what you have been doing tonight," Barbara says, giggling.

"Mom…."

"Love you girls! Text me," she hollers, heading out the door.

Arizona starts shaking her head. "I don't know who is worse, you or her, talking about s.e.x.," Arizona spells out.

"You know, Katie is only four, you don't have to spell it out."

"Not taking any chances, Calliope. I see little patients all the time repeating things parents say. I'm not going to be one of those parents that say stuff in front of their kids when they shouldn't," Arizona says, then starts smiling.

Turning to face Callie and reaching for her hand, she says, "Thank you, for giving me the chance to be her mom. I promise," she says to Callie, then turns to look at a smiling Katie. "I promise to try to be the best momma I can be. Always. I know I'm going to mess up, but I promise to always try my hardest to do the right thing."

"She knows you will, Arizona," Callie says, putting her arms around Arizona's waist. "Look at her watch you. She already loves you, so much. I can tell."

"I love her too," Arizona whispers, wiping a tear that is starting to fall.

"Well, how about we pull that couch over here and we can order a pizza, watch a movie, and have a family night before she crashes for the evening. It's already kind of late so I don't think she will be up long after we pick out a movie."

"Sounds good," Arizona says, pulling out her phone.. "I guess if we would have ate dinner earlier, we wouldn't be hungry now, huh?"

"I had plenty earlier," Callie says, smacking Arizona on the butt, causing the blonde to giggle.

"Well, if you play your cards right, maybe we can have dessert later," Arizona says, wiggling her eyebrows as she holds the phone up to her ear to place the order.

"Mm, I love dessert," Callie says, winking.

XXXXXXX

"You sure you don't want me to go? Because I can…" Arizona asks, as the two women make their way to the on-call room after their movie.

"No, I really think it will make it worse if you are there. And… before you even think it, it isn't because I'm ashamed to have you there. He is just being… a pain in the ass about everything as it is, and I just want it over. I know Katie would be fine here with your mom, but I would also hate to have something happen and have us both be a whole plane ride away."

"I know. I would feel better being here, but I would go if you wanted me too. I just hate for you to have to face him alone. You know, maybe you can see if Addie or Christina would go with you. I'm sure if I bought their tickets, they would."

"I'll text them first thing tomorrow," Callie says, moving to sit on the bed and pull her night clothes out of the overnight bag.. "But, I can buy their tickets. You don't need to."

"I'm just trying to take care of you."

"I love you for it, but I'll get them."

Nodding, Arizona watches as Callie starts to change into her pajamas. "Are you ok? I mean, I know we had a nice evening. A really nice evening… but I know you also have a lot on your mind," Arizona asks, sitting beside Callie.

"Yes and no. I mean, the past week, I have been worried sick. And I think I needed tonight, to get away, more than I thought I did. I love Katie, with everything I have, but I just needed a minute though, you know? But, I think I am to the point where I have worried all I can. I have done everything the lawyer has asked. We have statements to submit for evidence, we have everything we can think of. I just hope it is enough."

"Callie, the man is an ass. He has went months without even checking on his daughter. I'm surprised he even told you about sending his lawyer that morning mom was here, to make sure she was improving and your mom hadn't lied to him. We have several statements from several nurses stating that he didn't come to spend time with her. He has nothing. A judge will see that he is crazy. They just have to."

"I hope so. I just can't stand the thought of losing her.

"You won't. Like I said, the world brought us together. It's not going to tear us apart now."

"But… what if he gets joint custody? What do we do then? Maybe the judge decides to just split the time."

"Then we move to California. We will do whatever we need to do. But whatever it is, we do it together. And actually," Arizona says, starting to fidget, "I was, um, thinking. What would you think about me maybe selling my house?"

"If we stay here, you don't have to though."

"Um, well, I was kind of hoping that we could… maybe live together. But, we don't have to. I mean, maybe you aren't ready for that. And that's ok. Totally, ok. Fine, even. It was… just a thought."

Looking at the nervous blonde, Callie says, "Arizona…"

"I mean, really, it's ok. Don't worry about it. It was just a crazy thought."

"You didn't let me finish," Callie says, giving Arizona her famous raised eyebrow. "I would love nothing more than for us to live together."

"Wait… really?" Arizona asks, starting to grin.

"More than anything. So, Arizona Robbins, will you move in with me?"

"I mean, if you really want me to, I guess I can," Arizona says, shrugging as she gives Callie a big smile showing off her dimples.

"Oh stop it," Callie says, laughing. "See, in the face of so much uncertainty, you still give me reasons to be hopeful. I love you."

"I love you too."