Hello, everyone! I am sorry for the late update, college got everything from me this past week.

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This chapter takes place two days after last one. Let me know what you think, please!

Chapter 6

It was Saturday 24th. Arizona was having lunch with Sofia in her apartment. Earlier in the morning the blonde has given the little one the news about spending Christmas Eve with Zola and Bailey and the kid was over the moon. And, what to say when her mommy told her that her mama was going to be there with them, too!

Callie has texted Arizona the day before, she was staying. Arizona didn't give it much thought at why she was so thrilled by the idea of her ex-wife being there with her in Christmas. Sofia loves this holiday. And Sofia was gonna be happy that she gets to spend it with her two mums. Yes. That was it. She is happy because Sofia is.

Yesterday, has been a complicated day for Callie. After she heard Sofia saying she isn't happy in New York, she has been thinking what to do about it. Penny has been calling her all day long and she avoid it all the time. She didn't know what to say to her. She has decided to stay till Wednesday so she didn't even bother to look for plane tickets available on Sunday. She knew she has to talk to Penny soon, but when she does, she wants to know exactly what to say. She texted Arizona she was staying and she was really glad when the blonde answered her with Yays and lot of smileys faces.

Christmas's Eve

The weather in Seattle was particular freezing tonight. Arizona clothed Sofia with a white padded jacket, wool cap and scarf.

I can't move! – Sofia complains

I know, hon, but it's freezing outside we don't want you to catch a cold, do we?

I look like Olaf!- she said frowning and made Arizona laughed.

Well, you love Frozen right?

I'd rather look like Elsa, tho

Haha come on, hon, let's go, mama is waiting for us.

Meredith's house was full of people. Callie and April were cooking in the kitchen and Webber and Maggie were helping them. Jackson and Amelia were setting the table. Meredith was trying to settle the kids that were making a mess all around the house and Alex, Arizona and Owen were drinking and talking in the living room.

It was a lovely evening, full of laughter and jokes. And the most important thing, the kids were all exhausted which will be easier for them to sleep through the night with all the excitement they get by being Christmas day tomorrow.

Callie, we're going home, she's pretty sleepy- Arizona said to Callie while Sofia was picking up her things in Zola's room.

Ok, yeah, it's pretty late for her. You think I can stop by tomorrow when you come back home from the day? See if she liked the gifts? Just a minute, if you don't mind, anytime you tell me to I…

Stop rambling like that, I feel sorry for you- Arizona said laughing at how Callie was trying not to beg but failing hard

Ow! wow. Always so nice.

You can stop by tomorrow before she wakes up and open up the gift with us- Arizona said giving her a dimpled smile.

Really? - Callie couldn't hide her happiness. Arizona nodded and was about to say something when Sofia showed up from behind.

Goodnight mama- Sofia said with a big yawn to her brunette mom

Goodnight sweetie- Callie bend down a bit and gave her daughter a kiss. - Goodnight Arizona- the two women smile at each other and then, the blonde and the kid part away.

It was around 11pm when Arizona and Sofia arrived home. The little one was so tired that she fell asleep right the second her head touched the pillow. Arizona went to her room and took a bath before going to bed. She was feeling good. Tonight has been an incredible night. She has her child with her, she was surrounding with all her friends and the best part of all of it, Callie and her manage to share a beautiful moment with their daughter, as friend. No awkwardness, no uncomfortable silences.

When she got out of the shower and went to bed, she picked up her phone from the light table she realized it was five minutes after midnight. She was about to settle the alarm pretty early to have time before Sofia wakes up to arrange the gifts under the tree, when her phone started to ring.

Callie?

Hey! Merry Christmas! - Callie said excited making Arizona smile like an idiot on the phone

Merry Christmas to you too- A shiver went to her entire body at the sounds of Callie's voice in the other side. What is this.

Hope didn't wake you, I figure you will be preparing things for tomorrow?

I was just out of the shower, actually- Arizona answered. Callie's mind went to all the imaginable possible places when Arizona mention the word "shower". She thanked God she was on the phone and the blonde didn't get to see her going red like she probably was right now. – You? Still people in the house?

Meredith and Alex are wasted in the living room, I tucked in the kids and went to bed

You are baby sitting in Christmas Eve, that's nice

Yeah… well, Alex is still dealing with all that crappy Jo's past stuff and seems like Meredith's methods to cheer him up are always tequila, so…

Yeah, it's been complicated for him.

Seems like it. Well, I let you sleep, just wanted to be the first one wishing you a merry Christmas and thank you again for let me share it with Sofia.

Thanks for calling, Callie and since is MY holiday with Sofia and I am giving you so much privileges you should come prepare to cook us Christmas breakfast. You own me.

Yes. Yes, Yes I'll do anything you ask me to! - Callie said with all the excitement in the world. Opening up the gift with her family on Christmas morning will be fantastic.

Anything I ask? Good to know- Arizona said playfully.

We'll set some boundaries, perhaps. - Callie said between a giggle

What a dirty mind, Calliope, I was thinking about those yummy chocolate chips pancakes you always used to make on Christmas, shame on you.

Yeah, I used to do other things on Christmas morning too. - Callie said chuckling while hearing Arizona laughing in the other side. What a beautiful melody, Callie thinks. She misses hearing Arizona's laugh. And she loves the fact that she is the one causing it. Like she used to. They used to joke and teasing each other all the time. She misses all of that.

We're ending this inappropriate conversation now- Arizona said smiling- See you tomorrow, then?

Yes. Text me when you wake up and I'll be there. - Callie replied and they both hung up.

Arizona went to sleep with a huge smile on her face, anxious to share Christmas morning with her family, like old times. Well, not like before. I don't get to kiss or cuddle in bed till Sofia is up anymore. Arizona things and smirk to herself at the memories. But she was happy of being able to spend such an important emotional moment with Callie and Sofia as the family they were now.

After hanging up with Arizona, Callie texted Penny.

Merry Christmas. Hope you're having fun at the party. Call me tmw anytime you can. Love u.- C

Then, she went to sleep, she knew Penny wasn't going to answer till tomorrow anyway.

Next morning came pretty fast for Arizona who was such a baby when it was to get up of bed on Sunday's mornings and specially in a holiday one. But, soon enough, she remembers Callie was coming, so she went to the bathroom, dress up and texted Callie to come anytime soon before the kid is up.

Merry Christmas! - Callie greets Arizona when the blonde opens the door.

Hey you! Merry Christmas! Come on in- Arizona said and the two of them headed to the kitchen where she has already started making coffee.

Coffee? - Arizona offered to the brunette

Yes, please, thank you.

The gifts are in the living room. My parents have sent theirs yesterday. Let's go there and start wrapping them up because she'll be up soon.

Sure.

They took their cups of coffee and went to the living room. They get down to it while Callie talks about the surgery she will be scrubbing in.

So when are you going back to New York, then? - Arizona asked while putting the bike next to the tree.

Already tired of me? - Callie said with a puppy face.

Oh, no no. Just asking

Probably on Wednesday. - Callie said and put the rest of the gifts under the tree- There. All settle.

Good- Arizona said smiling- Now, I am soooooo hungry, you think anyone will want to make some breakfast?

Callie rolls her eyes and went to the kitchen to do as she promised. Ten minutes later they heard little steps coming down the stairs.

Mommy! - Sofia said going to her blonde mum who was sitting on the couch. - Merry Christmas!

Baby! Merry Christmas! - They both melted in a tight sweet hug. Callie was staring from behind until she couldn't stand not being part of it anymore.

You mind if I join in? - She said to her kid who was surprised her other mother was there.

Mama! What you doing here!

Come on, family hug- Arizona said opening her arm to let Callie in while giving her super magic smile.

Callie knew all the time she was in New York that something wasn't feeling quite right. And right here, right now, she knew what it was. This was her happy place. This was her home. In the arms of her two favorites person in the world. And she has let it go. She has walked away and she has given up. Because back three and a half years ago it felt right. It felt like the right decision. She was feeling stuck, full of doubts and unhappy. But now... now she feels completely different. She has changed. Life has changed. And that was good. This feeling right now, was good. Because she was wrap up in the arms of the people she loved and she has never felt more free in her entire life.

She looks for Arizona's eyes, unable to hold her tears anymore at the realization of what she has been missing all this time. And she found understanding, those blue eyes that were looking right back at her with pure love. Love that has never gone away. Just hidden deep inside.

Suddenly, everything comes clear for Callie. She knows what she wants and she is ready to take the step. Life is only one. She is not going to spend the rest of hers, asking what if. Fearing of failing again. Screwed fears. She made a mistake, so what? Everyone makes mistakes. She was going to be living a lie in New York forever because she made a bad choice? No way. She refuses to believe this is all she gets out of life.

She needs time and patience to get her life in order again, but she will. She will find her happiness again. Now that she knows where it is, she will go for it. Baby steps, Torres, baby steps.