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Chapter 4

It was Thursday 22th. Court date. The day Arizona will give Callie a second chance with their daughter. Why? Because it is the right thing to do, because they should have never get there in the first place.

Arizona had to drop Sofia off at Meredith's for her kid to spend the day with her best friend, so she texted Callie to go to court together but the brunette was spending the morning having breakfast with Owen at his new house so she told the blond she was meeting her there.

They arrived almost at the same time so they parked their cars next to each other.

Is that Owen's? - Arizona said to Callie looking at the car her ex- wife's was driving.

Yes! He trusts me enough- Callie said smiling.

Well, He sure doesn't know what he is doing- Arizona told her joking as Callie gave her a grimaced in return.

They headed to the building in front of them to meet the judge and finally get back to joint custody and settle a parenting plan, in which Arizona will make sure she has her kid in Seattle next year.

Everything went good. They agreed on the plan easily. Sofia will be back at Seattle at the end of school year in New York. From there, they will have her one year each and the one who doesn't have her for the year will have her in Christmas and New Year. About Sofia's birthday they agree on share the day together wherever that will be.

Once they finished, the two women went to their respective vehicles.

I'll be picking up Sofia at seven, see you there- Arizona told her.

Sure- Callie said while opening Owen's car but she stood in there. Arizona opened her driver's door and was about to get in when Callie said, looking straight to blue eyes from the distance:

I'm sorry. And I am really sorry.

Arizona stared at her. Not sure of what to say. The brunette was telling her what she has been waiting for almost six months. But she didn't answer.

For letting things go this far, for taking Sof without ev- she kept going but was cut off by Arizona's voice.

Let's go for coffee- The blonde said. If they were going to have this conversation it wasn't going to be with a car between them.

Yes- Callie said thankful the blonde wasn't yelling her or mad at all. Which actually surprised her - There is a coffee shop two blocks from here. Walk there?

Arizona nodded. They both locked the cars again and walked in silence, both lost in their own thoughts.

When they arrived at said place, they sat down in a table near a window and made their respective orders.

So…- Arizona broke the silence first- You were about to apologize. - She said giving the other woman a playful smile.

Yes- Callie said- I already did.

I don't think I heard you well- Arizona pushed the brunette a little while Callie sighs loudly in resignation.

Alright. I'm sorry, Arizona. - She knew her ex-wife wasn't going to make it easy and to be honest she deserved it. And it was Ok because she really needed it to say it.

What for, exactly?

For everything. I should've never fought you for custody. It was a wrong move. For us. For Sofia. And I am sorry I never took your feelings into consideration. Just thinking about me and what I wanted. Me, and my fears of failing in a relationship, again.

Arizona didn't say a word. She kept looking into brown eyes, surprised Callie was being this self-aware of her mistakes. She realized her ex-wife had lot to say and so, she let her talk. She was willing to listen.

When you won, I couldn't bear the thought of being away from Sofia, just like you might have felt when I told you I was taking her with me. I didn't even think of you. Why it will be Ok for you to live miles away from her but wasn't ok for me. So I am apologizing. I called it wrong and I am truly sorry for it. I got blind in court, wanted to win at all cost and I hurt you in the process, I am sorry for that too. So, I wish you can forgive me. - Callie let out a breath she was holding after her speech. She didn't let her sight out of blue eyes not even for a second, hoping the blond can realized she was really meaning every word.

Do you really think those things about me? - Arizona asked in almost a whisper afraid of the answer.

Not a word of it. I regret letting my lawyer said those things, please believe me when I say I am sorry. I know it has taken me longer than it –

Pretty long time- Arizona said.

I know- Callie said. Now, she was ready for the blonde to blurt out all she has. She was ready for her ex-wife to yell at her and fight her and probably being right at everything.

But, I do. - Arizona simple said- I forgive you. – She was tired of fighting, of arguing with Callie. She just wanted all this madness to end. Start fresh, let it go, and all she needed was for Callie to feel sorry and the brunette did, so why keep being mad? That was just holding her back and she wanted it to move forward. - And I am sorry too, for the custody battle. We are both to blame for that.

Callie looked at her in disbelief. That was it? No anger at all?

Did you hate me? - She had to ask.

I did- Arizona answered faster than herself expected.

I hated you too- Callie said never breaking eyes contact. This was the most honest they have been with each other in years. They stood in silence looking at each other, while slowly started smiling and laughing together until Arizona finally said:

How is it, that after all this time, everything we've been through together we couldn't just sit and talk about it! - she said

Right? But we kind of did. At least we try? – Callie said referring to that day where she showed Arizona some school's brochure in New York.

I don't think we tried enough. - Arizona replied

You know what the weirdest thing is? That if there has been someone I always felt the most comfortable with talking about all kind of things, that person has always being you. But when it comes to really speak our minds, feelings, whatever all we do is fight.

I feel the same way, Callie. The lack of communication in our relationship is unbelievable. We have to change that because is getting in the way of Sofia's life.

Yeah… we do. We'll talk. Anything involving Sof, will discuss it, no more assumptions.

You promise? - Arizona said

Yes. I do. Do you?

Yes. – Arizona said and gives Callie her super magic smile.

That smile that Callie loved so much. It felt so good to see it in the blonde's face again. Those dimple pop up so beautifully. Callie couldn't help thinking when, Arizona interrupted her thoughts.

So, she wants that pink bike, for Christmas, the one is on that TV publicity 24/7

The one that probably cost millions of dollars?

The same one- Arizona said with a wince.

She can have her if she wants it so hard.

Wanna wash some guilt away? - Arizona gave Callie a smirk

Maybe? – The brunette let out a laugh

Alright, she can have it- the blonde said- I'll get it today since she will be at Mer's all day. But she will be expecting more than just the bike, having two home and all.

I know. Has she told you something more?

A puppy. I get the bike you get the puppy! – Arizona said quickly giving Callie a funny face.

No way! She won't be the one cleaning the dog mess up! You have it! - She said chuckling.

You're the one with the guilty feeling- Arizona said while both laughing knowing there was no chance any of them will get a puppy.

Callie had forgotten how good it was just simply talking to Arizona. They were there, sharing a coffee, after a tough conversation, joking. It felt so good. It felt really… enough.

Why did you let me go? - Callie finally said. She knew she was getting serious by changing the conversation and probably it she'll get an avoiding answer but gave it a shot anyway. - To New York. Why? you know, if I had won I'd probably just take off.

Arizona didn't know what to say. Because I probably love you more than I love myself? They were being honest to each other but she didn't think she need it to be that honest.

You were miserable. Sofia kept asking why you looked so sad and I just avoided the question every time. And I knew I was able to change that. I have been the reason you have been sad so many times, and I just… I care about you, Callie, I want you to be happy. So, I knew being with Penny was where you needed to be. And so I gave you the last thing I had. - The blonde let it out.

Wow, Callie thought. This woman hasn't stop surprising her since they started talking. Arizona was talking to her. She was actually speaking. She doesn't remember when was the last time her ex-wife talked to her in such an honest way.

You have also been the reason of the happiest moments in my life- Callie finally said. She couldn't let Arizona think that she only brought sadness into her life. Because sure, the blond has been the person who has hurt her the most but also, who has made her the happiest.

Arizona felt relieve with Callie's words. She didn't know how much she needed to hear that until now. To know even that she has hurt the brunette in the past she has also made her happy. That she wasn't the only one feeling that way in their relationship.

I am glad you said that. – Arizona said with a little smile.

Later at the parking lot.

So, we settle for the bike and the ice cream machine then? - Callie said. They had been back at that topic and Callie mentioned to Arizona that Sofia had asked her for that gift too.

Yes… you wanna ummm- Arizona second guessed what she was going to say but said it anyway- you wanna go with me today? To pick the gifts? We can choose them together.

I'd love to- Callie said right away without thinking about it and they finally parted ways.

It has been an amazing morning, to say the least, for both women. Any of them knew pretty well what to expect from today. The only thing they knew for sure, was that they were going back to share Sofia's custody. All that came after that was surprising for both of them.

To Arizona, was liberating. She finally got what she wanted from Callie. Knowing that the brunette regretted hurting her, her anger has vanished away and finally could let that go. And when Callie has told her that she has been happy with her even with all the pain they had put each other through, she felt good, she felt somehow, free.

To Callie has been one of the best day in the last months, for sure. When she came to Seattle she didn't have any right in Sofia's matters and now she has them again. When she arrived to Seattle she was afraid to confront Arizona because, even that they had been cordial since she gave her the tickets to go to NY, she didn't really know how her ex-wife was dealing with everything. And saying that the Blonde attitude has taken her by surprise was an underestimate. All she has imagined it could came out of this meeting, what actually happened was ten times better. She has truly enjoyed her morning with Arizona. And realized how much she misses just spending time with the blonde. How good it feels. Now she was really looking forward to see her again in the afternoon to go Christmas shopping like they used to. Together.

I have hardly written the next chapter. So I might be uploading it later next week. College is getting harder :P

It will be Calzona interaction like this one again, for sure.

See ya!