"I can take that for you, doctor Robbins."
"Thank you, Jo." The blonde surgeon handed her medical tablet to the resident as she walked out of patients room with doctor Wilson and doctor Altman. "Take her up to get scanned and let me know when the results comes back."
"Right away." Wilson nodded and went back into the patients room while Teddy and Arizona headed down the hallway.
"You thinking about letting her scrub in?"
Pulling her phone out of her pocket, Arizona checked it for any messages, "I think so. She's earned her strips on this case. You okay with that?"
"Yeah, she's done a good job." Teddy moved in closer before asking her next question, "Do you all ever, like, hang out?"
Arizona was caught off guard, "Me and Jo? No, why do you ask?" She gave her best friend a curious look.
"Considering she's good friends with your girlfriend I thought maybe you guys hang out or something."
"Huh, um, no not really." The blonde shook her head. "I mean Callie is usually at my place and with Sofia it's hard to leave her overnight, so I would never get the chance to go to Callie's place. In fact, I think I've only dropped her off outside the building a couple times. I've never actually been inside her apartment. I feel like that's her private zone. Away from me, Sof, the hospital. I don't want to take that from her."
"That's fair." Teddy agreed. "So, a certain blonde surgeon I know has a birthday this weekend, do you know who that could be?"
Arizona's eyes lit up with excitement, "You're looking right at her, Altman!"
"I'm thinking we do the usual, unless Callie has something planned for you already."
"If she has, she hasn't said anything, but I like what we always do on my birthday. Plus, she can come to that."
"Sounds good, I'll make the reservations. Do you want to go the usual place? I can do some research and find a different bar, it's up to you really." Teddy didn't get a response from the distracted doctor. "Arizona, hello?!" She waved her hand in front of her best friends face.
The blonde shook her head to regather herself, "Sorry, what were you saying?"
"I lost you for a second, what were you looking at?" Teddy followed Arizona's gaze right to the source of the distraction. "Oh that's Ted."
"You know him?" Arizona asked her. "Ted? Who the hell is Ted? And why is he so openly flirting with my girlfriend?"
"Take it easy, tiger. He's harmless. I met him earlier this week when I helped Bailey on a consult with his dad. He did the same thing to me. He's a major flirt. Just ask all the nurses who have been in and out his dad's room all week."
"She's on Bailey's service this week." The surgeon muttered to herself, "Who the hell is he?" Arizona didn't like way he was smiling and looking at Callie, and it didn't help that she was laughing and grinning so much at his antics. "Did he just?", she watched as he ran his hand up Callie's arm.
Teddy stopped Arizona before she could march over there herself to have a word with this flirty jerk. "Whoa, whoa. You can't do that."
'Teddy, he just!"
"I know, and you also saw Callie take a step back. She's a grown woman. She can handle herself." Arizona was thankful to see Bailey come over and say something to the guy. "I know she's your girl, but you're too close to the situation. If Bailey didn't step in I would've. I can see the red in your eyes. I don't think you would've handled that professionally."
"Screw professional, he just tried to pick up Callie right in front of me and the entire hospital!" Shaking herself loose from Teddy's grip, she walked over to guy herself. "Hi, I'm doctor Robbins, is there anything I can help you with?" She plastered on a fake smile.
"I got it, Robbins." Bailey replied. "Ted, if you want to follow me to your father's room I'm sure he'll be waking up from surgery soon."
"Of course." He gave the short doctor a smile then turned his attention again to Callie, "I just want to say thank you again, doctor Torres for all your help this week."
"Oh it was mostly doctor Bailey. I was only assisting. The most important thing is that your father is going to be okay." Callie said politely as possible. She didn't think much of the man's flirty comments, but she could tell Arizona wasn't too pleased.
"If you don't mind, I actually need to borrow doctor Torres on another case." Arizona led Callie away before anyone could say anything. They walked over to the nearby elevator and didn't speak until they got on, thankful that it was just the two of them.
"Are you okay?" Arizona asked once the doors closed. She knew that her girlfriend was an adult and could handle herself in any situation, but that didn't mean Arizona wasn't bothered by what she saw.
Giving a slight not, the resident waved off any concern, "I'm fine." He was hitting on doctors and nurses all week."
"Callie."
"Okay, so the arm touch was weird, but besides that I'm seriously fine." Once they got to the basement level, they went to their secret supply closet. "He was seriously harmless, Arizona. I've been hit on before." Callie played it off with a laugh.
"Yeah well I was ready to kick his ass. I've had my fair share of flirty comments thrown my way at work by a patient, but I never liked it especially considering most came from men who I obviously had no interest in."
"Listen, his dad had a rough week and laughing off his suggestive remarks kept him in good spirits. It didn't mean anything." Callie held one of Arizona's hands and weaved her fingers through hers. "And even if something like that happened outside the hospital, you never have to worry about that with me. I can handle myself and I have no problem letting anyone know I'm happily involved with the most gorgeous woman in the world."
"Poor guy was barking up the wrong tree."
"Well…" Callie nodded her head from side to side. "I mean he wasn't my type looks wise, but I've dated men before."
"You have?"
"Yeah, I mean I identify as bi-sexual, so dating a guy isn't a crazy idea to me, but definitely not him."
"Oh. I didn't know that. I just figured…" Arizona didn't know what to say. Sure she was surprised and probably would've like to known before now. "You never said anything."
"I didn't think I had to. Yes, I'm bi, but I'm happily dating you. I didn't think it would bother you."
"It doesn't." Arizona kissed her lips to reassure her. "As long as we're together that's all that matters. Anything else you wanna tell me? What else do I not know about Calliope Torres?"
"Can't think of much, but I have something to give you tonight."
"Can I have it now?"
"Nope!" Callie was happy to be saved by her pager because one particular look from Arizona will get her to do almost anything. "I gotta go, but I'll meet you at Sof's swim practice later." She said before kissing pink lips one more time.
"I love Wednesday's."
"Me too, babe. Me too."
The young girl gave her best pout to her mother, but Arizona wasn't budging, "…but why do I have to go to bed now? Can I have five more minutes." Sofia begged, "Please, mommy."
"I'm sorry, sweetie." Arizona tucked her daughter in real tight, "It's past your bed time and we both know how you get when you don't get all the rest you need." Sofia conceded knowing her mother was right. "The good thing is Callie will be here in the morning when you wake up, and if there's time you two can have breakfast together."
"Awesome!" Arizona leaned in to give her daughter a hug. "Sleep tight. I love you." Turning off the night, she left the room. She was always grateful when Sofia went down easy, especially on nights when she wanted to spend some extra time before bed with Callie.
"Thanks for cleaning up the kitchen, I was just about to do it." The brunette took the liberty wash some dishes and load the dishwasher while the surgeon was putting her daughter down. "Oh, please tell me this is for me."
"Most definitely." Callie handed her a glass of wine and the two sat on the couch. She patted her legs to tell Arizona to kick her feet up. "Care for a little foot massage?"
"You don't even have to ask twice." The brunette began kneading and relaxing Arizona's feet as the two sat in comfortable silence for a moment. "You free this weekend?"
"For you, always." Callie responded. "Would this have to do with your birthday?"
"Actually yes it would. The past couple of years Teddy invites a group from the hospital to go out to a bar and sing karaoke for my birthday. She usually picks the place and covers the tab the whole night. She asked me today and I told her I wanted to do the same thing, and of course I want you there with me."
"I'll be there, but I did have something planned for you." Arizona eyes lit up with interest. "Earlier I mentioned a surprise, but it's more like a birthday gift."
"Please, do tell." The blonde encouraged.
"Saturday morning I planned a spa day for you. It includes everything, massages, nails, hair, fancy cucumber water." Callie laughed. "It's scheduled for ten in the morning. I was thinking I'd watch Sofia while you get pampered. I just thought it'd be nice for you to have a couple hours to yourself. I know how busy you are with work, Sofia, us. Everyone needs a little break every now and then. How does that sound?" She stopped rubbing Arizona's feet and waited for an answer. "If you're not into that I can cancel and figure something else out."
Arizona removed her legs from Callie's lap and put her glass down on the coffee table, "That sounds truly amazing, baby. I can't recall the last time I had a spa day." She pulled on her girlfriends arm to pull her closer and close their gap on the couch. "That's very sweet of you."
"Really, it's nothing at all." The two shared a few short kisses until one lingered on and intensified. "Bedroom?"
"Bedroom."
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Arizona had to admit, she hadn't felt this relaxed in a while. The spa day was just what she needed especially before going out to celebrate her birthday tonight. She loved that Callie picked the spa at the hotel where the two went out the first night they met each other. It seemed a little sentimental, plus the service was way beyond anything she could imagine. Everyone was so gracious and helpful. She was positive the full body massage was the best one she's gotten in her entire life.
Waiting outside for the car service to take her back to the apartment, Arizona checked her phone. "Thank you for spending part of your birthday here with us. We hope you had a pleasant experience."
"Thank you so much, Ashley." Arizona replied. Ashley had helped her the moment she arrived at the spa center and made sure each appointment went smoothly, "I had a great time. I'm sure I'll be back."
"Any friend of Ms. Torres is a friend of ours." The young hostess smiled. "She's family."
"Oh, do you know Callie well?" Arizona figured her girlfriend must've had some connection here to help get everything organized and an appointment on short notice. This was one of the premiere spas in Seattle and she knew full spa service could be expensive. She figured Callie spent a pretty penny to get this set up. "I hope it didn't cause you or her too much trouble to set up."
"Of course not. She's family." Arizona was confused why Ashley kept saying that. "This is her place."
"I'm sorry, what do you mean?"
"Perhaps I've said too much." Ashley felt a little embarrassed for her slip up. "Maybe you should talk to Ms. Torres about this."
"I'll be sure to mention it when I get home, but what do you mean this is her place?" Arizona's car arrived, but she politely asked the driver to wait a moment. "Ashely, please."
"This is the T Hotel & Spa." Arizona nodded and waited for her to continue, 'It's part of the T hotel brand. Callie's last name is…"
"Torres." Arizona whispered. "Wait, wait, wait. T Hotel as in Torres Hotels? So when you say this is her place you literally mean this is her place." Ashley kindly smiled as she opened the car door for Arizona. "I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day.
The entire car ride Arizona's mind was spinning. She didn't know what to think. Had Calliope lied to her? To some degree, she lied by omission. Or did she? She asked her earlier this week in the closet if there was anything else to know about her. Why did Callie feel the need to keep this from her? Maybe she was overreacting. She had so many questions. Putting her key through the front door, Sofia was the first person to greet her when she walked in.
"You're home, mommy! Happy birthday again!" Sofia jumped into her mother's arms and Arizona happily picked up her and gave her a bunch of kisses all over her face. "There's a surprise for you here."
"Oh really? I guess I better go check it out." She put Sofia down and walked further into the apartment.
"Hey, you're home! How did it go?" Callie was putting finishing touches on a homemade birthday cake she and Sofia made while Arizona was gone. "You feeling relaxed?"
"Um yeah I am, for the most part."
"Did something happen?" Putting the icing knife down, Callie gave Arizona her full attention. "Do I need to call the spa? They didn't make you pay, did they?"
"No, but can you tell me what the "T" in T Hotel & Spa stands for?" She watched Callie's face turn from a concerned look to almost a look of guilt.
"Can we talk about it later. I'll answer all your questions."
"I'd actually like to talk about it now." Arizona rebutted quickly. "It's a simple question, Callie."
"Fine. It's my hotel, well my family's, but let's just pause this conversation." The brunette pleaded. "Please."
"Why?" Arizona was clearly getting annoyed. "Just get it all out in the open now."
"I think she wants to pause because I'm here." Arizona turned around to see her mother standing in her bedroom door way. "Happy birthday, sweetie."
Arizona looked at Callie before looking back at her mother, "Mom, wh-what are you doing here?"
"I thought I'd fly in to celebrate your birthday with my two favorite girls. Can you imagine my surprise when Callie opened the door?" Mrs. Robbins moved into the kitchen. "It's a shame I knew nothing about her, especially considering we talk almost every week. Care to explain?"