Chapter 5

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Callie's POV

It's been a very long day. I am exhausted, I didn't get much sleep last night. I can only imagine how the Robbins family feels after what they all had to go through. Tomorrow is the viewing and funeral and I just don't know how they will get through it. I'm in the kitchen helping Mrs. Robbins make a quick dinner.

"Thank you so much for your help Callie"

"No need to thank me Mrs. Robbins I am happy to help."

"now dear how many times do I have to tell you to call me Barbra"

Smiling at the older woman "ok, Barbra, it looks like we are all set" looking around at the table "do we need anything else?"

"No dear just the other members of this family, none of us have not eaten most of the day. I know we don't really want to, but we must take care of ourselves during this time, I will grab the Colonel and you get my daughter and her lovely girlfriend" she says with an eye roll.

I can't help but give her a little laugh "she must not be your favorite person"

"She has an attitude that one, but if she made Zona completely happy I could ignore it. I'm just not sure that she does" she gives a frown.

"I trust Arizona to know what she wants, I'm just gonna run up and go grab them," I say as I exit the kitchen and head for the stairs. I make my way to Arizona's door but stop as I hear the voices on the other side of the door.

"will you just relax Zona, look at you your all tense" she recognizes the voice as Sara.

"Look I already told you that I'm not in the mood and I don't appreciate what you just said" and angry sounding Arizona says.

"Oh, come on Arizona I know you need a release right now, its been a few weeks and fine I take it back what I said about your stupid friend Callie."

I wasn't meaning to eavesdrop I was just kinda frozen there when my name was mentioned.

"you can be such a bitch sometimes Sara and I have a hard time understanding why. Callie has done nothing to you" I hear some moving around behind the door "and again I'm not in the mood. How can you even expect that from me right now"?

Laughing out loud "you haven't been in the mood Arizona for quite some time now. And Callie she's just trying to come in between us."

"Do you remember when we first started dating and you almost immediately had a problem with Teddy's and I's friendship? you were convinced that she secretly wanted me and then again when I introduced you to my friend April. You are always insanely jealous and for no reason, but I tell you one thing. I'm not dealing with this shit right now so you better back off" Arizona says

"look, baby, don't be that way, I just miss you is all and if I can" Sara is interrupted by a knocking on the door "come in"

"Dinner is ready guys Mrs. Robbins wants us downstairs," I say and exit the room again. I knew Sara had a major issue with me, it is a little reassuring that she has pulled this stunt before. I never knew why she thought I would try to get between her and Arizona. I would do anything for Arizona and I thought Sara was making her happy. We all make our way into the kitchen to join the Robbins.

"How are you doing baby?"

"I'm as good as I can be dad," Arizona says as she takes her seat, Sara sitting down beside her. She is still giving me the death glare

"So, Callie you didn't finish telling me how your surgery on the Seahawks player went, you left me at it was touch and go," Daniel says.

"Yes, Derek and I had lost him for a couple of minutes, but we were able to get him back. He's got a long recovery road ahead of him but barring any setbacks he should make a full recovery."

"and you sure you can't tell me who it is?"

Laughing a little "I'm sorry Mr. Robbins but I can't violate patient confidentiality like that, but I will say he made a crucial play for them in the playoffs last year"

"wow Callie, that must be awfully exciting to work with athletes and famous people. You must be very good at your job" says a smiling Barbra

"I'm alright, I just try to do my best"

"She's just being modest mom, she is the best. People come all over to have Rockstar Calliope Torres cut them open" Arizona says with a slight smile.

I can feel my face turning a little red, I smile back at her "I think your just a little biased"

"yea I'm sure that there are people all over the world who can simply break bones for a living," a smiling Sara says

Groaning and giving her girlfriend a look "Sara stop"

"no, no it's ok Arizona that is the long perception of what I do. People think that I just fix knee's and ankles" I look down at my plate I'm not very hungry and am anxious to get out of here for the night "so guys I'm gonna take off" I say as I stand up.

"Callie, please just stay the night there is no need for you to leave just to drag yourself back here in the morning."

"Don't worry Mrs. Robbins" I am suddenly cut off

"what did I tell you earlier Callie"

I give the older woman a smile "sorry Barbra but I will be fine, and I will be here bright and early in the morning"

"I don't think so Calliope," Arizona says. She eye's me suspiciously "you're not going anywhere" I go to interrupt her, but she continues "it's not safe" She is giving me a look that I haven't seen before. I can tell how serious she is.

"Arizona, I told you I can take care of myself and of course I am being careful"

"you ladies want to share with the rest of the class?" Daniel asks while eyeing the two of us.

"not now dad but I promise I will" turning her attention back to me "Calliope I would really like it if you stayed here tonight. The guest room is always set up" glancing a look to her mother who is shaking her head yes. "I won't get any sleep knowing you are out there by yourself without Jacobs around…please"

I can see the concern written all over her face. I sigh knowing that she has already won this round. "Alright for you" she gives me a little smile. "well I have a slight headache I'm going to go lay down for a while"

"Let me walk you up dear, make sure you get settled in alright"

"thank you, Barbra," we leave the other three in the kitchen while we head up to the room.

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General POV

"Arizona what's that about," Daniel asks his daughter as they are finishing up eating.

Arizona looks towards her girlfriend and gives her father a look "not now dad"

Not missing the exchange "how about I just leave you two alone for a while wouldn't want to hear something I shouldn't'" Sara leaves the table in a huff mumbling under her breath.

"So?"

"Hold on" Arizona waits until she hears the footsteps and the door to her room close before she continues. "sorry but Sara has been looking for a story and trying to get information out of me when it comes to Callie, I know that anything I tell you will stay here between us"

"of course, dear" feeling the seriousness of the conversation "do I need to worry?"

"No dad I promise. I have known Callie for months now with nothing happening, but I just rather not take any chances." Seeing her father relax a little she continues "Callie is under protective custody" taking in her father's expression she tries to cut him off before he even starts "no she has not done anything wrong and I only know a few pieces, Calliope hasn't shared everything with me. I know that her sister was killed, and she is the only eyewitness. There have been two different attempts on her life but nothing for a long time now. I am not sure what has upped her security detail"

"where are the officers who are supposed to be protecting her now?"

"she kinda ditched them"

"Arizona"

"I know dad, I told her the same stuff." Starting to feel a little overwhelmed with everything "I just…I just don't think I could do this without her being here."

Daniel looks at his daughter, he can see the tears coming to her eyes. "ok, but we will talk more about this later" Arizona shakes her head yes "how are things between you and Sara, they seem a little tense"

Laughing "yea I guess you could say things are tense." Sighing "I don't know dad we have always had our ups and downs you know" her father shakes his head yes "I know how jealous of a person she is, she has been from the very beginning but it's getting old. We have been together for years and if she doesn't trust me now she never will"

"well Zona you know that we have always told you that you could do better, that you needed someone who just gets you, who you can go all in with" she gives her father a look "don't give me that look Zona, you need someone who you can completely give your heart too. You stay with Sara because it's safe" He reaches over and takes her hand "I know you guys thought that moving in together would fix all of your problems but when something isn't working that can sometimes just make it worse." He squeezes his daughter hand "Are you in love with her Zona or are you just waiting for her to decide it's over?"

"Hey, you two look awfully serious in here, what did I miss?" Barbra says sitting down on the table.

Sniffling "nothing mom is Callie settled in?"

"yes, and Arizona Callie is really amazing. I'm happy that you have a good friend here for you. I wish we could have met her under better circumstances." Barbra says

"yes, she is pretty awesome" yawning, "I think I'm gonna head up to bed" looking at both of her parents "you know I love you both of you. We're gonna be ok" she gets up giving both of her parents a hug.

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I feel so emotionally exhausted, I haven't been sleeping well this week and it all has been so draining. As I head into my bedroom. I can hear the shower going, Sara must be in there. I can't help but think about what my dad asked me downstairs and honestly, I'm not sure what my answer is. Of course, I love Sara, am I still in love with her? I'm not sure. We have both just been going through the motions the last few years.

When we first met it was great, neither of us wanted a real commitment and it just slowly happened over time. The look on her face when she first told me that she loved me was one of excitement and joy. I couldn't hurt her in that moment. I told her I loved her and eventually I started to feel that way. She became everything to me. Now I don't like everything that she does but we all overlook things for the people that we love, don't we?

When we decided to move in together, it just seemed like the next step. We had been fighting for what seemed like forever about her work, my work, and everything in between. We just haven't been in sync. I lay back on my bed and wait for her to come out. I think I need to try and open myself up to her more. Once we get back home, I will try and make more of an effort for our relationship. I look up as Sara comes out of the bathroom. "hey baby"

"you and your dad have a good private conversation?

"Don't be like that Sara. He had questions and I know you are still snooping around for information with Callie even though I have asked you to stop"

"I wouldn't need to snoop if you would just tell me" she comes over to the bed and sits next to me.

Sighing "yea but you know I'm not going to do that so stop trying. Do you even remember what happened when you ran that story on the Chief?" the redhead woman shakes her head yes

"Arizona, you know I'm still very sorry about all of that. I didn't know any of that would happen"

"that's the point Sara, your actions have real consequences. And I won't let you do anything that could hurt Callie" I can see that at the mention of my best friend's name how quickly agitated she is becoming. I grab a hold of her and gently lay her down next to me. "Sara lets just try and rest. I have a really terrible day ahead of me tomorrow and I'm going to need you"

Turning over so that she can face her girlfriend. "your right and I really am sorry. I know its stupid. I know that your all mine. I promise I really am working on my jealousy" nuzzling into the blonde's neck "please get some sleep tonight" she lifts up her head and kisses me on the lips, in a chaste kiss. "I know you haven't slept in about two days and tomorrow will take a lot out of you. Please rest" she lays her head back on my shoulder. I shake my head yes and hold her close to me. I close my eyes and hope that sleep soon will overtake me.

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I've been laying here for a few hours now and as tired as I am I just can't sleep. Sara has been sleeping peacefully for the past couple hours. Inside my head, I can't stop thinking about what happens after tomorrow. Everything has been so time-consuming but once its over. Once we say goodbye, then what happens. I untangle myself from Sara and sit up on the bed. I'm not sure I will know how to function after this.

I get up and make my way out of the room, deciding that I could use something to drink. As I am walking back from the kitchen I notice that the light in the guest room is still on. I knock quietly just in case she's asleep "Callie you awake in there"

"Yes, you can come in Arizona" I walk inside the dimly lit room

"hey, what are you still doing up?" looking over at the clock "it's after twelve, you should get some rest" I move and sit on the edge of the bed.

Laughing a little "well you know I could say the same for you" squinting her eyes "you can't sleep can you" I shake my head no "I know that your scared so why don't you talk to me about it"

I don't even know where to begin "I just…I just am going to miss my brother, I don't know what happens after. Am I just supposed to go back to work and act like everything is normal," I take a breath, I can feel my eyes are starting to water "and what about my parents, how am I supposed to leave them after this?" all of these things have been on my mind. I just don't know how life goes on.

Callie moves to the side of the bed that I am on "I know that it doesn't seem like it right now and it won't for a while, but you and your parents are going to be ok. You guys are strong and together as a unit." Watching as the tears run down her friend's face, her heart breaks for her "no one is expecting anything from you, no one. You will take all the time that you need. Everything else and I really do mean everything else can wait Arizona"

"I just wish that I had more time, more time to spend with him you know" the brunette shakes her head yes "I never got the chance to say goodbye and I really hope he knew just how much I loved him"

"He knew Arizona, he knew, and you can tell him now. You will carry him with you forever. He will be with you forever and no one will ever be able to take away what the two of you have shared" the tears are free falling now. She pulls the smaller woman into a hug "we will cherish his memory Arizona and honor him in any way that we can. He is a hero. Your brother gave his life to protect others. He is a true Hero"

I just cry in her arms, I can't help but feel a sense of pride when it comes to my brother. I knew when he went in that he would give his life for others. I will miss him every day of my life and so will my parents. I'm brought out of my thoughts as I hear Callie continue to voice words of reassurance in my ear. She really is great, isn't she? I pull myself back and I can see that she has tears in her eyes as well.

"look at me I come in here to check on you and I'm a blubbering mess, I'm sorry"

"Hey, you don't owe me any apology sweetie, I'm here for you remember" she gives me a smile, but I can tell that there is something on her mind. "yes, I know Callie, but you love sleep so tell me what's keeping you up" she sighs and gives me sad eyes.

"it's nothing that you should be worried about, you have more than enough going on and you don't have to worry about me"

"but I am going to worry about you Callie, now please tell me what's wrong" I take a hold of her hand "you know we can be there for each other"

"I know," the brunette says shaking her head "it's just being here with you guys even during this very difficult time. I can just feel how much you love each other how close you are to your parents." She puts her head down not looking into my eyes. "it just makes me miss something that I never even had" she is now openly crying, and I know we haven't talked much about her family life, but I know it was mostly miserable. "I wish I had a family who loved me," she says barely above a whisper.

My heart breaks for the woman. I could never imagine not having my family around. My family is the only thing that has been a constant in my life no matter where we have been. I pull the broken woman into an embrace. There is nothing I can say to take away her pain, so I just hold her. I lay us back on the bed and I just continue to hold her until her tears subside.

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General POV

"Daniel have you seen the scarf that Timmy gave me, I really want to wear it today," says a loving Barbra as she is looking around her room.

"No dear, but you should check with Zona" walking over and kissing his wife on the cheek. "how about I go start some coffee and you get the girls up"

"Fine dear, we will be down after a while," I say as I exit her bedroom

I start to make my way to Zona's room. I expect her to be up already. I doubt that she got much sleep last night. Knocking on the door, I enter quietly.

"Zona baby you awake?"

"Hey Barbra, I haven't seen her this morning I figured she might have gone out for a run or something to clear her head. I'm going to jump in the shower. Will you tell her I will be down in a few" Sara says as she makes her way to the bathroom

"of course, dear" it's very common for Arizona to go running when she has a lot of things on her mind? I just hope she won't look like a complete zombie today if she has been up all night. I walk down the hall and head to the guest room. I want to check on Callie to see how she slept. I knock gently "Callie" I call out but don't get an answer. I slowly open the door and I'm a little shocked but in a good way. There lying in the guest bed with Callie is my Arizona. They both seem to be sleeping rather peacefully, with Arizona being the little spoon. I can't help the smile that's on my face. I haven't known Callie long at all, but I just get this feeling. Call it a mother's intuition that she is the one for Arizona. I shake myself out of these thoughts as I have to get Arizona up before Sara walks in here. No one needs that right now. No matter how innocent this maybe Sara would never believe it.

I walk in "Callie, dear. I need you to wake up" I shake the girl softly. She begins to stir, and I am met with brown eyes. Pointing to my daughter. "do you mind getting my daughter up and sending her to her room before her girlfriend walks in" I can tell she is still in a sleepy haze, but she shakes her head, yes and I go to exit the room. I am going to wait for a little to make sure Sara doesn't just stumble in.

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I can't believe we fell asleep. I don't even remember falling asleep. I look at the blonde woman that is in my arms. I know that Barbra is right, and I need to get Arizona out of her, but I can't help but just stare at her. I sigh contently and rub some hair out of her face. It's weird you know, I've never really had a true best friend. Arizona and I have gotten so close so fast and it's making me question somethings about myself. I don't even know what's going on with me.

"I can feel you staring at me," Arizona says as she opens one eye

I feel a blush starting to creep up as I've been caught "sorry" I say as I release my hold on her and roll out of the bed. I look back over at her and she is staring at me with this look on her face. I can't handle her looking at me like that right now. "so, your mom just came in and she's right you need to get out of here before Sara comes in and freaks out" I give her a tight smile. She stares at me for a few more minutes, it feels like she is staring straight through into my soul. After a while, she gives me a nod and gets out of the bed heading to the door. She turns back and looks at me offering a smile of her own.

Once she exits the room I let go of a breath I didn't even know I was holding. "what was that" I speak to myself. Before long I shake myself out of my thoughts and get ready for today. Today will be the worst day of my best friend's life and I don't intend for her to go through that alone.