Chapter 8
Arizona was talking to April about her concerns regarding Sofia. "I don't think she's happy, she won't say anything but I can tell that she is not herself."
"Well, what does Callie say?" April asked. Arizona explained that they don't really talk, their co-parenting existed mainly in text messages and emails. Arizona told April that she was considering flying out to New York for a visit. April was concerned because of Arizona's last experience on a plane. "April, I don't really have much choice. I have to do this for Sofia. I have to put her first. I need to talk to Bailey about taking some time off"
Bailey stared down Arizona and said "I know you are concerned about Sofia but Torres is more than capable of taking care of your daughter. Now is not a good time to be taking off. We are revamping the residency program and we just got Alex back." Said Bailey as they stood on the crowded pedway. "Well, I'm sorry Bailey but that is not my fault and not my problem. You're right, we did just get Alex back and I have been covering for him as well as my case load. I deserve time off and you know it, you're taking advantage. I am sick and tired of everyone walking all over me. Maybe I should call back the people from Mass General or Hopkins or the Mayo Clinic? Maybe if no one here can put my needs first, maybe I should!"
As she stormed off not caring that she created a scene. Eliza followed Arizona and pulled her into an empty hallway "hey, are you okay?" Arizona was fuming "Everyone around here just thinks they can walk all over me. Well not anymore, I have power and I'm going to use it to my advantage." Eliza put her hand on Arizona's cheek and pulled her towards her and gently placed her lips on Arizona's and said "so use your power, take advantage" Arizona smiled as she kissed the brunette back. Up until now, they had only flirted with each other. This was their first kiss and as Arizona came up for air she felt the tension from her disagreement with Bailey fall away. Eliza stared into those bright blue eyes and said "Let me take you to dinner and you can tell me all about what has gotten you so upset" Arizona agreed and and they both went to change out of their scrubs and would meet up in the lobby.
Meredith knocked on Arizona's office door and heard a muffled "Come in" Arizona was pulling her shirt back over her head was trying to make her hair presentable. "Arizona are you okay? I heard about what happened with Bailey. Do you want to talk about it?"
Meredith asked with concern in her voice. Arizona responded " I'm fine, I probably overreacted. It's just that sometimes I feel like people are taking advantage and it's probably my fault for letting them, but I have authority issues..." she sighed as Meredith interrupted her and said "No Arizona, you're right. People have taken advantage of you, I mean I have and I regret it, I hope you know that. It's about time you stood up for yourself. Authority issues aside, you deserve better and don't take less than that." She studied Arizona applying makeup and noticed how nervous the blonde had become and asked "Arizona, do you have a date?" Arizona smiled nervously and said "I'm not sure it's a date, but Eliza asked me to dinner...after she kissed me" she looked at Meredith who was smiling at her and Arizona suddenly looked at Meredith and said "Oh my God! It is a date! I haven't been with anyone since Callie. Well, I mean I had some casual one night things, but that was just sex, this is different. I actually like Eliza, what if I screw this up? I can't do this...Meredith you need to go cancel for me" Meredith just smiled at the blonde and said "Arizona, you will be fine. Deep breaths. You are not going to screw this up. You deserve to be happy, now come on. Just be yourself. You look beautiful. Go get your girl" as she pushed Arizona out of her office.