Arizona rushed around the house trying to get everything organized when Barbara said "Arizona, calm down. It's going to be fine."
Arizona responded "We don't know that." As she fluffed another pillow on the couch. Today was the visit from the social worker and Arizona was nervous. Sofia and the Colonel were in the backyard kicking a soccer ball around. They had quietly snuck out to avoid the nervous blonde. "Should I change Chloe's outfit?" Arizona asked.
Barbara said "No what she has on is fine. You are going to make yourself sick. Here, let me make you some tea."
Arizona said " I am so nervous about this visit. What happens if she doesn't like what she sees? I mean this is Chloe's home. What if they don't think I'm a good Mom?"
Barbara finally interrupted "They are not going to think that. You are a great Mom." Before she could continue the doorbell rang and Arizona jumped.
Arizona answered the door and was relieved when she recognized the social worker as being the same one that she worked with at the hospital. After the home inspection, the social worker handed Arizona a business card with a date on it. Arizona looked at it in confusion and asked "What is this?" The social worker smiled and said "That is your court date, congratulations Dr Robbins."
Arizona was ecstatic "You've only been here for a few minutes. I mean don't get me wrong, I am grateful. I just thought it would be a longer process."
"Well, Dr Robbins, sometimes it an easier process. We have the wishes of the parent and the courts have already deemed you a fit parent. Congratulations."
Arizona thanked her again and watched her out, she turned to Barbara and laughed. Things were finally going her way. They went to dinner to celebrate. It was a first taking Chloe out but she did well, she was a very good baby. She had her moments but all babies did. The talk at the table as all about Sofia's upcoming soccer game. She was disappointed that the Colonel was not going to be able to stay and watch her game as he had to return home for work but he promised he would see one of her games before the season ended. Barbara was going to stay for a while to help out. Arizona was finally feeling that things were going her way.
Several weeks went by and Arizona was dreading returning to work. She was going to start back soon and had discussed with Bailey to return part time. Barbara would be leaving and she needed to look into child care. Meredith had recommended an agency and she had interviewed several nannies and decided on Melissa. She had a special education degree and was working on her masters. She really seemed qualified to handle all of Chloe's special needs. Sofia seemed to like her as well. Melissa was coming over today to learn Chloe's routines and to get better aquatinted with Sofia. Barbara was making lunch while Sofia and Arizona were outside spending time together. Arizona was teaching Sofia to skate. She was getting pretty good and no longer needed someone to hold on to.
Melissa pulled up "Hi Sofia, Dr Robbins."
Arizona replied "Please, call me Arizona."
Sofia said "Melissa watch." As she skated past. Arizona laughed "She's a little proud of herself. This is only the second time she's skated."
Melissa said "Well she's pretty good." They continued to discuss schedules and the children when they heard Sofia scream. Arizona ran to her to find Sofia holding her wrist and crying. "Sofia? Let me see." Arizona said as she reached for her daughter. Sofia pulled back and Arizona said "Okay, come on, lets go get you checked out." All Arizona could think was thank goodness she made her wear her helmet. Both Melissa and Arizona walked to the house to let Barbara know what had happened and that they were taking Sofia to Grey-Sloan to get checked out. Melissa offered to drive as Sofia was holding onto Arizona and she could tell they were both anxious. They pulled up to the ER bay and Arizona told Melissa where to park and where she could meet up with them.
Arizona walked Sofia in when she saw Owen and told him what happened. He set them up in a room and Arizona tried to console her little girl. Melissa walked in and started a conversation with Sofia and actually got her to take her mind off of her injury. After a few moments Arizona said "Sofia, I'm going to go get Uncle Alex. Will you and Melissa be okay?"
Sofia nodded and Melissa replied "Of course, we are just going to sit here and people watch. Right Sofia?" Sofia giggled as they watched an older gentleman walk by with his gown open in the back "On second thought, lets have a staring contest to see who blinks first." Melissa said as she hopped up on the bed in front of Sofia and started crossing her eyes to make Sofia laugh. Arizona kissed Sofia on her forehead and said "I'll be right back." As she left to find Karev.
She found Alex on his way to the Pit. "What happened?" He asked. As they walked up to Sofia and Melissa she introduced them and then Arizona told him that Sofia fell while skating. This instantly caused Alex to chuckle. "Uncle Alex, why are laughing at me? That's not nice, I'm hurt." As she held up her arm and pouted.
Alex said "Well Munchkin, I'm not laughing at you, I'm laughing at the situation. Did you know that the first time I met your Mom here, she was skating in the halls on the Peds ward?"
Sofia looked in shock between her Mom and Alex and said "Really? Momma, you used to skate?"
Arizona sighed and responded "Yes, I used to wear Heelys. They were tennis shoes with wheels on the bottom. I used to skate all over this hospital. But that was a long time ago."
Sofia giggled at the mental image and Alex said "See? It's funny. I'm going to take you for some X-Rays and see what is going on with that wrist." He helped Sofia into a wheelchair and Melissa and Arizona were left alone. The conversation was easy as Melissa asked Arizona about the hospital and her experiences here. She finally asked "So you don't skate anymore?" Arizona smiled and responded "No, I'm afraid my skating days are over."
Melissa questioned her "Why? You seemed like you enjoyed it when you were talking about it."
Arizona sighed "Well, I was in an accident and lost my leg. So no more skating for me."
Melissa looked mortified "I am so sorry, I overstepped and should have kept my mouth shut."
Arizona replied "Don't worry about it." She placed her hand on Melissa's and smiled right as Alex and Sofia returned. He could see the questions in his mentors eyes and said "I've paged Ortho for a consult but I'm pretty sure there is a minor fracture in there." Melissa helped Sofia out of the wheelchair and back up onto the bed. Alex told Arizona he gave Sofia something for the pain and she would probably fall asleep. Alex excused himself and several minutes later the curtain flew open. "What the Hell Arizona? What happened?" Callie ran up to Sofia and kissed her.
"I fell Mommy, it's not Momma's fault." Sofia said. Callie looked around and noticed Melissa sitting there and felt her temperature rise. "Arizona can I have a word?"
They walked away from their daughter and Callie started right in "I can't believe you. Our daughter is hurt and you just had to bring your new girlfriend? I mean were you even going to call me? What happened? Were you too busy with your girlfriend that you let Sofia get hurt?"
She started to ramble in Spanish before she was interrupted by Arizona "Enough! She was skating and she fell, it was an accident, and yes I was going to call you but we haven't even been here 30 minutes and I thought you were in New York and I didn't want to worry you until we knew for sure what was going on. And not that it's any of your business but Melissa is not my girlfriend, she's the nanny I hired to care for the girls. Quite frankly I'm insulted that you still think I am an unfit parent. God you infuriate me." Arizona walked away "I'm going to go get some coffee. Do me a favor? Don't be rude to Melissa. I need her."