Chapter 21

Arizona's mobility improved every day. Amelia cleared her neurologically and if she continued to improve she would be able to be discharged in a day or two. She really didn't want to spend Thanksgiving in the hospital.

Meredith and Callie were discussing Arizona's discharge and Thanksgiving. Meredith told her the original plan was to have it at her house with Maggie cooking. Callie told Meredith her plan. She had Barbara and Daniel on board and wanted to know if she could count on Meredith as well. Meredith agreed.

Callie walked up to Arizona's room and Dr Minnick was inside. They were discussing something that made Arizona laugh. Callie loved that sound. Arizona noticed Callie standing outside her room and waived her in. The blonde reached for her hand and said "Callie, I rocked my therapy today. Maybe I can go home soon?"

Callie smiled at her and said "That's what I was coming in to tell you, I think tomorrow is the day." Arizona squealed and pulled Callie down into a hug "Thank you, Thank you, thank you! I really didn't want to spend Thanksgiving in the hospital." Arizona released Callie from her hug and kissed her right on the lips. Callie was in shock but quickly recovered and put her hand up to the blondes neck and pulled her in for a deeper kiss. When the kiss broke, Callie rested her forehead against the blondes and said "Wow, I wish I had more good news to tell you." Arizona giggled and said "Me too."

It was then that they remembered that they weren't alone. Arizona looked up and said "Oh Eliza, I am so sorry." Eliza smiled and said "Don't worry about it Arizona. It is totally understandable. I'll just leave you two alone."

Callie looked down and could tell that Arizona felt bad and she said "Arizona I am so sorry, I didn't mean for that to happen. I didn't want to interfere in your relationship. I mean, I enjoyed it and I'm glad it happened and I want it to happen again but... I'm sorry..." Arizona looked at the sincerity in the brunette's eyes and said "Calliope, I kissed you. I wanted it to happen. Eliza and I aren't in a relationship. We flirted and we went on one date. We had a talk, its okay."

The next day, Barbara and Daniel were in Arizona's room waiting to be discharged. Daniel had already loaded up the car with the help of an intern. Meredith walked in with a wheelchair and waving papers. "Who's ready to go home?"

Arizona asked "Where's Callie? Isn't she coming?" Meredith told she he blonde "No, she couldn't be here, she signed your papers earlier though. You are good to go."

She wheeled her friend out and there was a parade of people saying goodbye.

She stood up from the wheelchair and Meredith walked her to the car and helped her in the back seat. Meredith hugged her friend told Arizona to call her if she needed anything.

As Daniel drove, Arizona was distracted. She didn't understand why Callie wasn't at the hospital. Did she not want to see the blonde? Had she said or done anything to make Callie want to stay away?

Daniel pulled into the driveway and Arizona looked up and said "Dad, what are you doing? I don't live here. I haven't since the divorce. We sold this house. You've been to my new place."

Right at that time the front door opened and Callie and Sofia walked out. Arizona said" I don't understand? What are we doing here?" Callie walked out and said "Arizona, I hope you don't mind. I told your parents to bring you here, your place has steps and I figured it would be easier if you were here where I could take care of you." She looked nervously at he blonde. "Callie, I don't understand how do you have this place? We sold it." "We did, and when I moved back and couldn't find a place, my Dad stepped in and bought this place for me. I know how much you loved this house..." she nervously bit her lip the longer the blonde was silent the more unsure she was of her decision.

Sofia hugged her Momma and said "I am so glad you are home." The blonde smiled and said "Me too Peanut, me too."

The End