The memorial went as planned. After the service everybody gathered at Arizona's house. Later that night everyone went home and Callie,Sofia and Mer stayed a little longer. Arizona was talking and eating. She just so relieved that the day was over. After dinner, Mer and Callie were getting ready to go home.
Arizona
Callie, can you stay? I think I'll need help with Sofia and we have a lot to talk about.
Callie
Of course, I'll stay if you want me too.
Arizona
Thank you. I'm going to go check on my mom and then get Sofia into her pajamas.
Callie
Okay, I'll walk Mer to her car and lock up.
Arizona.
Meredith, thank you so much for everything. I really do appreciate it.
Mer
It is my pleasure. You guys sleep tight.
Arizona made her upstairs to go check on her mom. Callie walked Mer to her car. Mer being her nosy self started to ask Callie all kinds of questions. Questions,which Callie answered very honestly.
Mer
What happened today? Yesterday she hated your guts now she is asking you to stay. Did you two…?
Callie immediately knew what Mer was insinuating and she quickly put a stop to it.
Callie
What? No! We just talked. I told you all I know how to handle her.
Mer
What do you guys need to talk about? What did she mean by that?
Callie
I honestly don't know. I have an idea of what it might be though.
Mer
What do you think it is about?
Callie
Earlier I asked her if she wanted me to stay in Seattle a little longer.
Mer
What did she say?
Callie
Nothing, she said nothing.
Mer
What do you think she'll say?
Callie
I don't know. Usually I'd know what she means but I guess we were apart for too long, I can't read her anymore.
Mer
But what do you want her to say?
Callie
I'm hoping she'll say, she wants me to stay.
Mer
Callie, do you remember Penny? You know, your girlfriend in New York. Does she know about all this?
Callie
No she doesn't but I don't want her to get insecure and think I'm still in love with Arizona or something.
Mer
Are you sure you're not in love with her because…-
Callie
You need to get going.
Mer
So you are?
Callie
I'll always love her.
Mer
That was not the question. You're not answering the question.
Callie
Goodnight Mer.
Mer
You're running away Callie.
Callie
I'll see you tomorrow.
Mer
Enjoy the night with the ex-wife.
Callie could not help but laugh at Mer. She went into the house laughing and waiting for her was Arizona.
Arizona
What's so funny?
Callie
Meredith Grey being, Meredith Grey. I miss her.
Arizona
We all miss you too.
Callie
So how are you feeling?
Arizona
Callie, I wanted to do this, first thing in the morning but I don't think I'll be able to sleep without talking to you first.
Callie
Okay I'm listening.
Arizona
I don't want you to take this the wrong way.
Callie
You are scarring me now.
Arizona
Don't be scared, nothing you can't handle.
When you were in New York, I learned to be me without you. I never had a curve ball thrown at me since you left. Then when the first curve ball came, you made your way over to me. When Tim died I had my parents. When Nick died I had you. When the crash happened, I had you. Every time life was hard you were there. You are here now.
Callie
I'm here because I care about you and Sofia. Also I want to be here.
Arizona
I know and thank you for that but I don't want you here.
Callie
Arizona, I know you hate me. I know I've done a lot of things to hurt you but you saw today that I can help you through this. You just have to let me help you.
Arizona
I don't hate you.
Callie
Yeah, you say that but I can see the way you look at me. Maybe you don't even know that you hate me and its okay to be angry at me. I've hurt you. I'd be angry to if you wanted to just pack up Sofia and leave.
Arizona
I don't hate you. I could never hate you and that's the problem. I love you, I always will. That's why I don't want you here. I don't want you fixing me. I want to fix myself. You staying here will just make it harder for me to be strong. I'll keep on leaning on you, not because I want to but because I just can't help myself when it comes to you.
Callie
I want you to lean on me.
Arizona
Callie, you'll help me smile and you'll help me laugh again. Then you'll head back to New York and I'll have to learn to laugh and smile again all on my own. Don't turn one struggle into two.
Callie
Okay, I'll leave.
Arizona
You'll have to leave without Sofia.
Callie
Because she doesn't like New York, I know.
Arizona
No because you have Penny and I have no one. Sofia is the reason I get up in the morning. I can't have her in New York then I'll never be motivated to get out of bed. I'm going to be selfish and not think about you now because I don't think you thought about me. When you are in New York happy with Penny and my daughter, you don't think about what I might be going through. And you don't have to because you don't owe me anything but I thought about you and how sad you'd be without her. Now it is time for me to think about myself.
Callie
I think about you. I think about you al the time but let's not get into that. I don't want to, you know, turn one struggle into two.
Arizona
Callie come on, I need you to be okay with this.
Callie
I am okay with this. What about school? She should be starting school on Monday in New York.
Arizona
I'll sort it out on Monday.
Callie
Cool, when do you want me gone?
Arizona
You can go when you want, I just wanted to tell you why I'm kind of staying away from you.
Callie
I'll check for flights tomorrow.
Arizona
I'm not saying leave now.
Callie
I'll be out of your hair by Monday.
Arizona
You just said you're okay with this.
Callie
I am!
Arizona
I know you, Calliope.
Callie
Uhm, can I go now.
Arizona
No, you're staying the night.
Callie
Are you sure because you know, I don't want to prolong the struggle.
Arizona
Calllie…
Callie
I'm sorry. I'm going to bed. Is Sofia sleeping with you?
Arizona
Yes, she is.
Callie
So I'll sleep in her bed.
Arizona
Are you okay?
Callie
Yeah, goodnight.
Arizona
Can I we hug.
Callie
Of course, we can.
The two ladies hugged and Callie made her way to bed. Arizona felt relieved and made her way to bed as well. The next morning Sofia went to wake up her mama to ask Callie if they could make breakfast for Arizona. Callie however was already awake. She was awake since five and she was checking for the flights back to New York.
Sofia
Can we mama, can we make breakfast?
Callie
Yes we can mija but first mama wants to tell you something okay?
Sofia
What do you want to tell me mama?
Callie
Mama has to go back to New York.
Sofia
No mama, I can't leave mommy.
Callie
You are staying with her. You have to look after her. Can you do that big girl?
Sofia
Yes I can. I can make her pancakes and we can eat ice cream. Lots and lots of ice cream.
Callie
Well I don't know about lots and lots.
Sofia
When are you going mama?
Callie
I'm leaving tonight.
Sofia
Then come let's go make breakfast and then you can take me to the park.
Callie was so happy that her baby girl understood. She felt blessed to have such a mature daughter. So the two made their way down stairs and started making breakfast. When breakfast was nearly done, Arizona came down stairs. She was happy to see Callie and Sofia being playful.
Sofia
Mommy we made breakfast.
Arizona
Is it chocolate chip?
Callie
Isn't it always?
Sofia go check and grandma. I have to tell mommy something.
Sofia
Are you two gossiping about me?
Arizona
Hey, you go tell grandma breakfast is ready. Go on!
What is wrong Callie?
Callie
Nothing is wrong, I just wanted to tell you that I'm leaving tonight.
Arizona
So soon, what about Sofia?
Callie
I already talked to her, she understands. So I'm going to the hospital while you guys have breakfast. I need to go say good bye and also thank Mer. Then when I get back, Sofia wants me to take her to the park for a while.
Arizona
Okay.
Callie
That's it?
Arizona
Yeah, I didn't mean you should go now. You can stay a while.
Callie
I have things to do.
Arizona
Well okay then, Sofia and I will take you to the airport.
Callie
Thanks, I'm heading to the hospital. See you later.
Callie was irritated. She didn't want to go but she's going because she wants Arizona to get better. She went to the hospital to go say good bye to all of her friends. She saved Mer for last because she knew that would be the longest goodbye.
Bailey
You take care of yourself Torres. Don't worry about Arizona we'll take care of her.
Callie
And Sofia
Bailey
Is Sofia staying?
Callie
Yes, Arizona needs her.
Bailey
Wow, I'm so proud to see how much you two have grown.
Callie
Sofia's happiness comes first.
Bailey
That's how it should be.
Callie
So I'll see you soon.
Bailey
Don't wait months to come to visit again.
Callie
I won't, my baby is here remember?
Do you know where Grey is? I don't want to leave without thanking her.
Bailey
She is in the clinic, helping Karev with a patient.
Callie
Good bye Bailey.
Callie and Bailey hugged and then Callie made her way to the clinic. She got there and told Mer about the conversation she had with Arizona.
Meredith
So you're leaving tonight?
Callie
Yes, the sooner the better I guess.
Meredith
We can't even hang out at Joe's. By the time I get of my shift you'll be half way to New York.
Alex
You're leaving already Torres?
Callie
Yes, I am.
Alex
What about Robbins?
Callie
She is fine and she has Sofia.
Alex
We'll I guess I'll see you again then, you know with Sofia staying here. If Sofia is here, you'll practically be here every weekend. So I'm not saying bye. (making his way over to his patient)
Callie
I love you too Karev.
Mer
I think it's good that you're leaving.
Callie
Why?
Mer
For the same reasons she said and if you're not staying in Seattle for good, it is best you leave now, you know so everyone can get back to their lives.
Callie
Am I such a bad person that every wants me gone.
Mer
Everyone wants you to stay, stay forever but if you don't want to, we can't make you stay.
Callie
Anyway, I have to take Sofia to the park. Thank you for everything Mer, I really do appreciate it.
See you soon, then we can get drunk at Joe's.
Mer
Hope you have a safe flight and I'll see you soon.
Callie left the hospital and took her daughter to the park. She then went back to Mer's place to get her things. Arizona and Sofia picked her up from Mer's house and then they took her to the airport.