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Chapter 12

Saturday 9:30 am. December 31th. Seattle.

Arizona has been pacing in an on- call room since Callie called her half an hour ago to apologized for how she had reacted about coming to Seattle for New Year. The brunette had told her she was fine but, the ped´s surgeon couldn't just believe that. She felt sad for her ex-wife. Today, a new year was about to start. It was supposed to be full of hope, wishes for the year to come, new goals, new fresh starts, be surrounded with family and love. And Callie was going to be alone. And Sofia had her family separated for miles. It wasn't right.

She felt anger all of a sudden. This is Callie´s fault after all. She picked Penny. She picked New York.

Why am I worrying for her so badly? Callie brought this to herself. She could be here with her family and friends if she would´ve done the right thing, if she would´ve though twice before acting. I can´t do anything about it. She just had to go to New York to follow Perfect Pretty Penny, to end up finding out she wasn´t in love with her at all? Typical Calliope. There´s nothing I can do about it.- She said out loud, like trying to convince herself that she has to be mad with Callie, not worried about her.

And now she is in New York, alone. Screw Callie. She deserves it. You have everything here, Robbins. Sofia and your friends. YOU ARE HAPPY. And you don't need anything else to be happy. There´s nothing at all you can do for her. Not your place anymore.- She stopped pacing and decided to go to the attendings´ lounge to have a cup of coffee, begging not to be paged, she wasn't in the mood. And she has six more hours to go. Great.

Hey- A very tired Maggie Pierce was coming into the lounge as well; she has been on call too.

Morning- Arizona said, sitting in the couch with her coffee in hand.

How was your night? - Maggie said, imitating the blonde and sitting next to her.

I was up until 5 am, you tell me- She said chuckling.

Yeah, I was till 4 am. I got you.

They stayed there for a few minutes just enjoying the silence. They both had a long night, they had even shared a patient who died in their table, it wasn't a good day for any of them. Meredith Grey did her appearance breaking the silence.

Hey-She addressed the two women that looked like they hadn't slept in days. – Bad night, uh?

Yes- They both answered in unison.

Have you heard about Callie? –Maggie suddenly asked.

I talked to her an hour ago.- Arizona answered- Have you?- She asked Meredith.

We talked yesterday. She didn't sound good. – The general surgeon replied, sitting in front of the women.

She wasn't that good yesterday, I talked to her too, but today she seems to be handling it better.

I worry about her- Meredith said, expecting the blonde to understand her worries but Arizona was in a bad mood and she has been convincing herself she is mad at Callie right now.

Why? She is an adult. She chose this.- The blonde said with a sharp tone that surprised the sisters.

I know that. But …she was… have you gotten into a fight?

No, we haven't.

I believed you two were being friends? She told us that and, well, she sounded like it was the best thing that happened to her recently.- Maggie said innocently.

She said that? – Arizona asked suddenly, forgetting she was angry with her ex-wife.

After you two went Christmas shopping. We had dinner all together remember? I saw something different in her. – Maggie started…

Maggie!- Meredith exclaimed, telling off her sister for exposing Callie like that. Arizona didn't pay attention to her, nor did Maggie who just kept going on.

She said the two of you were getting alone better and agreed on being friends. She said it with such a huge smile that I hadn't seen when she arrived here, it was obvious she was over the moon about it.- The curly woman finished, getting a killing stare from her sister, not really understanding what she was doing wrong.

What? - The cardio surgeon asked confused, when Meredith´s pager went off.

Nothing, I gotta go. Just try not to keep throwing Callie under a bus - And with that, she was gone.

Arizona had this big silly smile on her and Maggie was more confused than ever. She hadn't been here when Callie and Arizona were the perfect couple. She didn't know much about their relationship, never had to take sides and so because of that, Arizona knew she was being honest with what she was saying.

Oh my god! - Maggie said, realizing what a dreamy smile Arizona had in her face.

What?

Nothing- Maggie answered fast enough but unable to hold a small smile. - Nothing…

Oh, yeah, sure, you don't know me if you think you can leave this room without telling me what was that about!- The blonde said, crossing her arms.

It was nothing…

Pierce! - She insisted. She really wanted to hear what Maggie had to say. They weren´t friends and that make it easier for the other woman to be objective in what she had to say. Arizona urged for some perspective.

You are right I don't know you that well…

Hey, come on, just spill it out. I might be needing someone with objectivity right now.

Oh.. Okay… ummm I don't know you very much and I don't know Torres that much either but I heard things… and… Last night, when we lost our patient you were angry. You were mad at her because she took too long to come in, mad at her husband for no insisting much. And now, I don't see anger in you as you obviously wanna show... I see you more like… upset. And I kinda understand… it might be easier…

Easier? - Arizona asked, trying to get what Pierce was saying.

Yeah… It seems like it´s easier to be mad at her than to accept you still worry… that you still care about her. Because that… well, that could mean something else. – Maggie let her words go out slowly. Arizona took a deep breath and released it in a long sigh.

Let me guess… I nailed it?

You did. - Arizona said giving her a small smile. She knew it was exactly like that. – But there´s nothing I can do about it.

Are you sure? - Maggie said standing up from the couch and going to the door, letting Arizona in her own world of doubts.

They had talked, they had apologized and they had left whatever mistakes they did in the past, behind them. They started a new friendship based on the bond they have for life, their daughter, and the love they once shared. And Arizona knew all she was doing was trying to make up excuses to be angry with her so she can hide her true feelings. There wasn't place in the world she wanted to be right now more than in New York. To start a new year with Callie and Sofia. Because that was all she had ever needed to be happy.

She stood up from the couch and went to talk to a fellow surgeon in O.B who owns her a couple of saving surgeries, to make sure she had someone to cover her for the 5 hours she has left of her shift. Then, she went to tell Chief Bailey she had some issues she needed to attend to and that she had already gotten someone to cover her, at what Bailey had nothing to argue with.

Around 11am she was standing in the hall of the hospital waiting for Joanne to come. She texted her and told her she needed to see her. Joanne was supposed to get the supplies for today little dinner party and she hope she hasn't done it yet. She was cracking her knuckles when the brunette greets her.

Hey you! Are you okay? You seem like you´re about to deliver some really bad news- She said with a smile.

Hey, yeah. No, I mean no. it´s not that but it just… you know I was really looking forward for tonight, to have some fun and-

Arizona…- Joanne cut her off.- To the point, please.

I have to go to New York. I really have to go. Callie is alone there, and I know ,I know it´s wrong to cancel this late but I have to go. She is going to –

Arizona- Joanne said but the blonde didn't hear her.

-be too sad and I promised Sofia we´ll do everything for Callie to be happy and I just-

Arizona!- Joanne had to yell at her because the blonde wouldn´t stop talking for a second.- Sorry. You wouldn´t stop rambling. You don´t have to go to New York. You WANT to go to New York. And it´s fine, really. I´m not telling you I´m not disappointed you are calling off tonight but… I get it.

You do?

I do. You just has to promise me you´ll be careful.

Careful? What you mean?

Yes, blondie, careful. Try not to get hurt. Don't forget this is the same woman who walked away from your marriage. Now, for everything you´ve told me, you both have screwed things up badly. But I don't care about her. I care about you so, please take her of your heart.

I … we´ve…. We´ve been through a lot and we are in a good place now. I… I don´t want to screw this up.

Then don´t. Take your time to figure it out what you really want. You can count on me. You have in me a friend. I want you to know that.

Yemmm… friends don't sleep with each other, but, I get your point.- Arizona said, smiling- Will you stay longer?

You know I can´t. What I can do is promise to come back in a month. Maybe two? I´ll see when and I´ll get back to you. Is that okay?

I´d love to! You´ve kept me grounded all these months, when I needed it the most. I had so much fun, really. Thank you.

You´ll make me cry and I don´t do that! Come here. - Joanne took Arizona in her arms and hugged her , then she kissed her on the lips. It was a soft and short kiss.- Last kiss. We´ll stop this… unless you don´t want to…

We stop. - Arizona answered chuckling. It was time for them to just be friends. Not more benefits. She needs to clear her head and that wouldn´t help at all.

Saturday. Midnight. December 31th. New York.

The Robbins- Torres family wasready for the New Year to arrive. Sofia was in the middle of her moms, she had felt asleep in Callie´s lap during dinner, but now she seems very much restless.

Look! - She was looking in awe at the sky that was stained with different colors. The fireworks had started. People was hugging and kissing.

Happy New Year little one- Arizona said, kissing Sofia in her cheeks and nose at what the kid couldn´t stop giggling.

Happy New Year, mommies! - She said, while Callie took her turn in kissing her daughter.

Happy New Year, Arizona.- Callie said softly, looking straight to blue eyes, those that had always made her heart bit fast, and today was any different. Arizona smiled and got closer to Callie. She felt her rate heart raising by having the blonde so close.

Happy New Year, Calliope- She said bringing one hand to Callie´s cheek and caressing it. She got a little bit closer and shaped a kiss in the other cheek. Never stopping the caress. It was a sweet, wet and pretty long kiss. Callie shuddered at the touch, she kept her eyes closed, enjoying every second. She thought she could stay like that forever. In that moment, her world stopped. It was just her and Arizona. And that kiss, that no matter how innocent might have seemed, it was full of emotions that had been hiding for years. Arizona felt how Callie´s body reacted at the contact and she couldn´t do anything but smile. Slowly, she stepped back and took Callie´s hand in her own.

For this New Year, I wish with all my heart, we can share with Sofia more moments like this one. You are my family, Callie. No matter what, you´ll always be my family. And I was okay with us being cordial to each other, but this? It means everything. I´m so very happy we can be friends like this. - The blonde said with a dimpled smile, still holding Callie´s hand.

I wish nothing more than that. Thank you for letting me be part of your life again. It means the world to me, too. I missed you. I really missed you- The brunette said and let Arizona´s hand go so she can hug her, being in Arizona´s arms has always felt safe. Being friends was good. But she had decided she wanted more. She wanted everything with Arizona. But, for now, that will have to wait. She didn't want to screw up what they had accomplished so far. And she wasn't the only one who was scared of ruin things again, she wasn´t alone in this, she just didn´t know, yet.

I want a hug, too- Sofia, who has been lost in the view of the sky, noticed her mommies hugging and didn't want to be left out.

The two adults laughed and bend down to please the child. For the very first time in a while, Callie and Arizona, both, felt they were where they supposed to be. This was going to be a really promising year, they can only hope it gets much better.

Next chapter will have a time jump to get Callie back to Seattle!

The one who wanted AZ and Joanne to stop sleeping around, there you got it! And the one who want her to be held a little longer, she will be! So I hope you like it!

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