Hey everyone! I got to finish the chapter before I expected so here it is!

Again,Thank you for the reviews!

About that Anon that suggested someone hit on AZ while she was with Callie, I loved the idea but I had already written this chapter, so I will try to use it sometime ahead! Thank you for the idea!

Please let me know what you think!

Chapter 5

It was around 5 pm and Callie and Arizona were at the toy's store trying to pick up an ice cream maker for their daughter.

How much do you think until she knows about Santa? - Callie asked Arizona as she was looking into some prices.

Not much I'm afraid. She's making so many questions all the time and I kind of run out of white lies- Arizona answered frustrated.

Yeah… she is- Callie sounded really upset and the blond was about to say something when it hit her. Callie was going to miss what it most likely be the last Christmas where Sofia will be believing in Santa. She felt pretty bad about her ex. Their baby was growing so fast and it´s really difficult for a mum to get used to it.

So what are your plans from Christmas Eve? - Arizona asked while she was looking for the seller to make some questions about the product.

I don't know. Haven't talked to penny yet- Callie supposed to be back the day before Christmas Eve but they haven't really discuss what they'll do. She felt this anguish all of a sudden.

You should stay. - Arizona said- You should totally stay. Tell Penny to come. We're gonna be spending Christmas Eve at Meredith´s. April and Jackson are gonna be there with their baby girl. It's their first Christmas and they have decided to be together. So, being surrender by other people it'll make them less awkward. It can work for us too- Arizona said chuckling and gave Callie a dimpled smile.

I… I don't know- Callie said. Honestly, there were no place in the world she´d rather be than in Seattle with Sofia for Christmas. But, she knew they have made an arrangement and this supposed to be Arizona's holiday to be with their kid and she wanted to respect that.

Well, think about it. Sofia would love to have you here. And I think we are in a better place we were last year, so we can totally spend the evening together.

Thanks Arizona. Seriously. You should stop being so nice at me it's making me feel worse about everything! – Callie said smiling but she meant it. The blonde has been nothing but kind with her. It was weird. She has expected for her to be furious or just indifferent. But instead, she has been nothing but awesomely friendly.

Well, I'm just doing what it feels right. Especially for Sof.

They had finally picked a machine and they were going for the bike which, was easier to choose because it was a particular model it has been on publicity for months now. Sofia and Zola wouldn't shut up about wanted the same one to ride together when she's visiting. Once they finished, they headed to Meredith´s. Arizona drop Callie off and supposed to be picking up Sofia who wouldn't stop begging to stay and sleep over. Arizona really wanted to have her all the time but she decided to let her stay. So, Maggie offer Arizona to stay for dinner and the four ladies and the four kids ate all together.

Once it was time to go home Arizona went to Zola´s room where the kids were playing and said her goodnight to her baby. In her way downstairs her phone buzzed. She stopped half way to read the text and let out a little giggle. She started to text back when someone talked to her.

You're laughing alone? - Called said smirking – What´s so funny? The wall?

What? No I'm not… I was just… I'm just... you know

Alright! -Callie couldn't believe her ex-wife has gotten this nervous- you're blushing, this is hilarious- The brunette couldn't stop herself from laughing.

I'm not! – Arizona said embarrassed.

Oh! you are- Callie laughed at her while Arizona gave her what it supposed to be an angry face but, to Callie, was the cutest grimace in the world. –I told you about Penny when you asked me!

What make you thing is a woman, Callie?

Cause you´re giggling at the phone! Who else could of been!

Well, April saying something funny? - Arizona said really trying.

Kepner? Really? Yeah sure! – Callie replied smiling. Messing with Arizona has been one of her favorite things in life. The blonde has always gotten all red and nervous and it was the cutest thing in the world.

Stop enjoying this!- Arizona said and then added- You should mind your own business, Calliope.- She said trying to sound offended but Callie knew her too well.

´Calliope´ .How long since Arizona has called her for her full name. It sounds amazing coming out of her mouth. It always makes her shiver.

Ok, I´ll leave you alone- Callie said and looked straight to blue orbs like she was trying to figure who this woman was through her ex-wife's eyes.

Stop that! - Arizona said to Callie walking past her to the door. - It is not gonna work.

Fine! You win! - Callie chuckled- You can always tell me, you know? - She gets out her serious voice.

When there´s something to tell, I will. - Arizona smiled at her.

Because we talk now, right? - Callie said remembering Arizona what they have been talking earlier in the morning.

Yes, about things involving Sofia. – The blonde clarified.

Right. Well, for now. Maybe someday we can get to talk about everything? Like…

Like friends? - Arizona said surprised about the suggestion. They were Ok but, to go from there to a friendship… she didn't know. Too much water under the bridge.

You don't like the idea? - Callie said a little bit sad that the blonde has some reservation about the idea.

I umm... .-"Why not?" She thought to herself- Maybe. We´ll see how you behave from now on. - Arizona said giving Callie a playful smile.

Oh! Wow! Really? I am in a trial period?

Kind of. For your convenience, you should be good, because I am an awesome friend.

I know you are. - They kept eyes contact for a while until it became quite awkward because both women were feeling something else going on there. - Thank you for today, Arizona. I was expecting something totally different so... thanks.

Different how?

I though you´ll kill me. Literally. - Callie decided not get too serious. She was enjoying just joking around with the blonde.

I wanted to. But then, I would´ve had to go to prison and you know… I am too pretty for prison- she said with a huge smile.

"Too beautiful and hot, if you ask me". Callie thinks to herself but instead she said:

Wow. You do love yourself. – Both women smile at each other.

I should go now. Text me to let me know when Sofia is up, I´ll look for her. And also, let me know what you decided about spending Christmas here with us. - Arizona said wishing, who knows why, that her ex-wife stays and spends Christmas with them.

Can I give you a hug? - Callie has no idea why on earth she asked that but she feels in her entire body the need to do it.

You don't have to ask- The blond said and hugs the brunette.

The hug lasted like a lifetime. It was so needed for both women they didn't even know until now. They just stayed wrap in each other's arms not wanted to let go .It was like sealing a deal. Like, leaving the past where it belongs and starting something new. Callie was afraid that Arizona saying that she forgave her was just so she didn't have to deal with her anymore but, the moment they hugged, the brunette realized that it was sincere. Arizona doesn´t resent her. Not anymore. And neither does her.

Callie went back to the kitchen where Meredith and Maggie where cleaning up.

I can see everything went well today- Meredith said to the brunette

Yes! It was. Better than expected it, for sure.

Did you make peace? - Maggie said smiling

We did. We are good- Callie was smiling so big that if she didn't stop it will hurt her later.

You look so much happier than yesterday that´s for sure! - Maggie said happy for her friend that truly looked upset last night.

Yeah, well, I was scared of how things could go but we talked, we apologized and now we starting fresh. For Sofia but also for us.

I´m glad for you Callie. You both deserve to be happy and being in a bad place to each other wasn´t helping. You have a connection for the rest of your life and it´ll be healthier this way.

I know. - Callie kept smiling big when Maggie´s phone buzzed and so she remembered- Crap! –Callie said- My phone! Where´s my phone? Have you seen it? - She went to the living room and found her cellphone with a couple of missed calls from Penny. She went to her room and called her girlfriend.

Hey! - Penny greet herhappily – I´ve been calling you!

I know! So sorry, how are you?

Good! I finished my shift half hour ago.

They´re exploiting you- Callie chuckled

Seems like it, but I´m enjoying- Penny said laughing, too. - How things went with Arizona?

Great! Like reeeeaally great, actually. - She couldn´t hide her excitement.

Good then. What time are you coming home tomorrow?

I am... umm. Listen… Since we don´t really have plans for Christmas yet, what you think about coming here and spending it with our friends?

Seattle? - The read head asks surprised.

Yeah! They´re all spending Christmas Eve at Mer´s, it´ll be fun- Callie said enthusiastically.

I can´t.

Why? Come on! All our friends are gonna be there and Sofia!-

They´re YOUR friends Callie, not mine. And I already made plans.

There was a long pause.

Plans? You made plans without me? - Callie finally said.

No. I just have been invited to a party with people from the hospital earlier today. I was calling you to tell you. You are invited too, of course. It´ll be fun and we´ll get to interact with new people. It´s a good chance to make new friends.

You rather spend Christmas with people you don´t know than here with me and Sofia?

Sofia has to be with her mother, Callie. You went there for that. I said yes because you supposed to come here tomorrow and we didn´t have any better thing to do. I didn´t know you were planning on staying there.

I am not planning. I am asking you if you´d like to come.

And I´m asking you if you´d like to go to the party, here in New York.

Silence again. Callie didn´t wanna go. Party with people she didn´t know and her girlfriend or Christmas with Sofia and Arizona? There was no doubt where she´d rather be.

You wanna stay, don´t you?- Penny stated upset.

I just… it´s Christmas… I wanna spend it with my family.

Me too- Penny said- that´s why I am asking you to come to New York… to me…

Callie´s heart broke a little thinking Penny consider her family and she just well, she did too, but when she thinks about family she relate to Sofia and… to Arizona, too. They were her family, there were always gonna be.

It´s ok- Penny finally said. - We should do what we want. Stay there. With Sofia. I understand. But I´m not going. I don´t want to. I´m sorry but I rather be here, Callie. These people are my people now. And I know you have your people in Seattle…

Are you serious? Are we gonna spend Christmas apart? - Callie was getting annoyed

Well, you don´t wanna come and I don´t wanna go what do you suggest? Who do you think should give in? Obviously me, huh?

I don´t want to fight. - Callie sighs.

Neither do I. Come on, Calliope, it´s not such a big deal. We´ll figure it out next year. Have fun there and I´ll have fun here and we´ll see each other on Monday.

I´ll stay longer.

What you mean?

There´s a surgery. On Tuesday. Then I´ll be back. - If her girlfriend didn't care if she sees her or not, then she just gonna stay until she wanted to.

You´re mad. - Penny said sighing

I am not mad. But they asked me to stay and since it´s Ok for you to spend Christmas without me, I´ll stay two more days. Makes no difference.

I do care, Callie. But why should be me who change her mind and not you? You can´t get everything you want Callie. Come on. What if you come on Saturday? We get to spend Christmas day together. Huh?

Alright. – Callie finally said- I´ll see if I can make it there on Saturday but I do not promise anything because it might be all book already.

If you can come, good. And if you don´t, you´ll have to make it up to me… somehow… -Penny said in a playful voice, trying to light the mood. The true was, that she was ok with Callie staying. She really wanted to meet new people. And she was really looking forward to go to this party. She would love for Callie to be there with her, but the true was that her girlfriend being there all grumpy, well, she rather for her not to be there at all. They´ll have another Christmas to spend together anyway.

After talking to Penny, Callie went to the kid´s room to tell them it was time to go to bed. It was around three hours past bed time, they had enough time to catch up during the day.

When she was approaching she couldn´t help the girls talking

… and if we get them we can ride them all around the park! - Zola was telling Sofia how awesome would´ve be if they got the same bike.

Yes! - Sofia said- I can´t wait to live here again!

But when we were eating you said you love New York!

I lied- Sofia said and so Callie decided, even that it was not right, to stay behind the door eavesdropping.

I don´t think lying is ok, mom gets mad at me when I do that- Zola said.

I know that! But… my mommy told me that I have to make sure my mama is happy. I lied to make my mama happy because my mommy told me my mama looks more beautiful when she smiles.

If Callie needed anything to make her realize what a mistake was to go to New York, this was it.

She is the mother. She is the one who supposed to take care of her little girl and make her the happier kid in the world. And not the other way around.

She has never stopped to think that Sofia wouldn´t want to live in New York. She was just a kid. Kids adapts to changes easier than adults… Why on earth will Sofia want to live miles away from her mommy! Away of Zola. Away from her village. Of course she wouldn't, Torres. - Callie thinks.

This has to end. She can´t stand the idea of her child pretending to be happy for her. No way.

She will have to talk to Penny. Work things out. If She wasn´t sure before to go to NY if they could survive distance, She was pretty sure there was no way they can make it work now. But, one step at a time. Another failure for Callie wasn´t going to be easy to accept. She was going to try to work it out. She just need to figure how.