Callie
I don't understand. I really can't believe this.
Arizona
What? Can't believe what?
Callie
Thank you so much for the call and for letting me know. I really do appreciate it.
Arizona
Callie, what is going on?
Callie
You are not going to believe this Arizona.
Arizona
Will you tell me already?
Callie
I have been…
Arizona
You have been?
Callie
I'm one of the nominations for the Harper Avery.
Arizona
No way! Om my gosh. Congratulations Calliope.
Callie
I can't believe this is happening.
Arizona
Believe it because you deserve it.
Callie
Do you think I'll win though?
Arizona
I think you could but even if you don't, getting nominated is just as big. You are probably the first orthopaedic surgeon that got a nomination and you are a woman.
Callie
I'm so happy right now Arizona. I'm so happy that I got the call while I was with you.
Arizona
Me too Callie, me too.
Callie's POV
I just got the call from the Harper Avery foundation saying I'm nominated for the Harper Avery award. When the shock and excitement cooled down I remembered that Yang lost because her winning would've been a conflict of interest. All of a sudden my confidence and hopes of winning got smaller. Arizona however raised a very valid point. She said that technically Sofia and she were the owners of the hospital and not me. Also I did not work at the hospital at the time my work regarding the robotics and amputees was completed. I was working in New York. So though being on the board of directors might have an impact, the conflict is not as apparent as it was with Yang. This woman knew how to make me feel better and right now the moment is perfect for continuing the escapades of last night. However before anything happens I wanted to ask her something and I'm hoping she'll say yes.
Callie
Arizona, I was wondering?
Arizona
You were wondering?
Callie
I want to ask you something.
Arizona
Oh of course I'll go to the awards evening with you, Callie.
Callie
You will? Oh God, thank you thank you so much.
Wait, how did you know I was about to ask that?
Arizona
I didn't know. I was joking. I didn't even know you wanted me there.
Callie
Of course I want you there. This all became possible because of you. You are the reason I finished even though we were not together when I completed it. I still want you there. You are the reason it all started. I cannot think of anyone else I'd rather have with me.
Arizona
Also if you don't win, I'll be there to comfort you.
Callie
Does that mean you are coming with?
Arizona
Of course Calliope. This was one of our dreams.
You can still take one more person though. Are you taking Penny? I mean she was there when you finished. I don't mind you taking her. I just need to know. I don't to be awkward, you know.
Callie
No I'm not taking her. She wasn't there when I finished. She wasn't excited about the project. She used to always say I'm doing the project for you and that all the effort I put into project makes it look like I'm still hung up on you.
Arizona
Oh, well…uhm
Callie
Anyway, I'm thinking of taking Mer because you know, Derek and I started this together,
Arizona
Yes I think that is a great idea.
We were in bed and she reminded me of all the times she teased me about being a "bone doctor". She used to say that she'll win a Harper Avery before me because she saves tiny humans and I break bones. It was so funny for us that the opposite actually happened. I could see the proud look on her face. That look made me feel proud of myself. Then I kissed her. We were all smiles. In this moment I felt so happy and I could just stay here in bed with her all day. Before we could take the kissing any further, Arizona's stupid pager went off. This time it was GSMH. I picked up and it was Owen. There was a car crash. A whole family was in the crash and they got hurt real bad. The mom was pregnant and she had already lost her other two kids in the crash. Hunt knew Arizona was not supposed to operate but he ask that she come in to give assistance and give advice because he wanted to spare this woman from another loss. I took Arizona to hospital. When we got there, there were no crash victims only a boardroom full of balloons. It was not even 8 yet and my friends, my people of Seattle organized me a surprise party. I don't even know how they knew because I didn't even know I'm being considered for a Harper Avery.
I went to over Mer, who even brought Sofia with to this great day. When I got to her I asked how everyone knew and she told me that Arizona texted her. I look over to see her smiling and I can't help but to smile back at her. I asked Mer to join me and Arizona for the Awards evening next Friday and when she heard why I'm asking her, she teared up. She made me emotional too. Then she said that she'd love to go with us.
It was the Friday night of the awards in Boston. We booked a hotel. Sofia was staying at Arizona's parents for the weekend. We are flying back tomorrow because we are all still doctors. Yes I got my job back at GSMH. Bailey was actually pleased to have me back. Also, in this week of madness I managed to rent an apartment but I only have it for two months because the owner will be back from the UK by then. So in my eyes this week was a great week even though I miss living under the same roof as Arizona and Sofia.
Each of us had our own hotel rooms. We were getting dressed for the awards. Arizona and Mer were waiting for me downstairs and oh my, Arizona looked so pretty. She looked beautiful. We were sitting at the table while they were introducing the nominees. I panicked because it was now time for the winner to be announced. The announcer named the winner and I was stunned to my core. I could not believe that he had just called my name. He actually called my name. He actually said that the winner of the Harper Avery award for 2016 is Calliope Torres.
Now it was time for my speech. I practised it a lot but I was never convinced that I'll actually have a chance to do it. I thanked everyone. I thanked Derek and I thanked everyone who helped and supported me in any kind of way. When I wanted to thank Arizona, the words escaped me. I think I was speechless because I used to always think that this would be the speech I get to say: "Thank you to my beautiful wife and daughter". Now I have to say "the mother of my child". I pulled myself together and I then thanked her and she gave me her super magic smile.
We went for dinner afterwards and it was celebrations all around. We even took some tequila back to my hotel room. Mer wanted to facetime with her kids and I wanted to tell Arizona something. Something that's been bugging me since the function.
Callie
Can we talk, while Mer calls her kids.
Arizona
Of course Callie. What is bothering you.
Callie
Nothing is bothering me.
Arizona
I know you remember. What is worng?
Callie
You know tonight when I made my speech.
Arizona
Yes it was a beautiful speech.
Callie
It could've been better though.
Arizona
What do you mean better?
Callie
It would have been better if I could've said, "my wife", instead of "the mother of my child".
Arizona
Uhm well….
Callie
You know what Arizona, screw this. Screw this "not wanting to complicate things" feeling I have. We get one life. Planes fall and people die. We could die tomorrow and then you wouldn't know how I feel. We dreamed of Harper Avery's and now I got one. Never in our dream was it me not saying "my wife". I love you. I love waking up next to you and no you don't have to take me back immediately. You don't even have to take me back. I just want you to know that I love you. You are the love of my life. I know you don't trust me because you are scared that I'll walk out again but I won't. I'm here to stay. I also know that you are probably still hurt because of the things I said in the custody battle but I promise I'll make it up to you. If you let me I promise you, I'll make it up to you.
Arizona
Callie wait! Breathe, you are talking so fast.
Callie
I guess I'm just so fired up. You make so excited about life and love. We had sex twice this past month and it meant the world to me. I miss you. I miss us. I just want to be with you again. I know it won't happen like in the movies where you just fall into my arms and all is forgotten. I just really love you.
Arizona
You are rambling. It's kind of cute.
Callie
Arizona, I'm serious.
Mer
Okay, my kids are sorted. Where's the shots?
Callie
I'll go get us some.
Mer's timing was so bad. I wish she had stayed on the phone just a little longer. I probably should've known that she wouldn't take that long because it was late and the kids was already asleep. I was kind of hoping that Maggie kept her talking longer .She came bursting through the door, ready to start this already late night. I was not ready. I needed to hear Arizona's side. I needed to hear what she felt. She didn't look bothered about my confession. We were actually having a great night. Mer got drunk and talked to us about the Riggs triangle. Mer nagged so much. I really think she needs cheese burger, if you know what I mean. Arizona was really clingy tonight. She was acting like my girlfriend but the look on her face was hard to place. I felt awkward because we had a hanging conversation but she was unbothered. Her not being bother made me so nervous. Does this mean that she wants to forget about the conversation or rather my monologue? But why is she so clingy though?