A/N: Hey everyone! I am back with an update. So here is the next part. The story goes for an interesting twist after this, so hope you enjoy and sit tight...One Summer is a journey!

Chapter 7

It was two weeks since I had asked Callie to come out to dinner again. Both of our schedules were pretty hectic. I had court dates to attend to represent my clients and Callie was working on a special case that had come in. But the day had finally come and to say I was nervous would be a huge understatement. I was scared out of my wits. It would be my first date with a woman since Joanne, and the entire day I was nervous. I spent the day at the office, going through the final paperwork on some of the cases I had closed up and continuing to go through the paperwork and checking for every loophole I could find for cases that were still open. Working helped me get through the day. It helped me to focus my energy away from my nerves and on something constructive.

Teddy had a day off from the hospital so she swung by my office to hang out for awhile.

"So tonight's the night huh?" Teddy asked me leaning back in her chair.

I let out a breathe and nodded. "Yeah. Tonight's the night."

"Are you nervous?"

"Extremely nervous, that's why I'm here at work...trying to focus on something other than tonight for a little bit."

Teddy smiled to me and leaned in a little, with her elbows propped on the edge of my desk. "There's no need to be nervous. Everything will be fine."

"Will it? Will it really? Because, at this point she doesn't know that my intention is for tonight to be a date. In fact should it be a date, because I have no idea if she likes me the way I like her."

"Oh, she likes you." Teddy said with a smirk.

"What? How do you know that?"

"Arizona, I work with her. And we're kinda friends. Don't think I don't notice things. Anytime you come for lunch, whenever you leave she totally scans you down from head to toe. And, I never told you this but, a month ago, the day you met her, after she talked to you she totally blurted out how 'cute' you are. She likes you. "

I couldn't help but smile. This made me feel better. Made me feel like I stood a chance tonight. "Why hasn't she said anything to me or if she thinks I'm s cute, why hasn't she made a move yet?"

"Because she didn't want to push you. You've been grieving and moping around for a dead ex-girlfriend. I mean yeah she was your first serious relationship and you loved her even though you two had broken up, but it's time to move on. You're always going to love Joanne and the pain isn't going to completely go away. You have a chance tonight to start something good so don't be nervous. Just run with it."

I smiled to Teddy and nodded, acknowledging that she was right. Teddy was not one to give speeches, but I have to say that that was a pretty damn good speech.

After that, the day passed by quickly and before I knew it, I was standing outside of Callie's apartment. I knocked on the door and was greeted by Callie looking absolutely stunning in a simple black dress. I smiled to her and she smiled back.

"Ready to go?" I asked her.

"Yeah, I'm ready. I have to say...I know that we're friends but I was kind of surprised that you asked me to go to dinner with you. Not that you aren't allowed to ask me to dinner...it's just that since we've met I'm the one who initiates meeting up or doing something or whatever. And I blab like an idiot when I'm trying to explain myself to a beautiful woman." She said to me. For once I noticed her blush a little and that alone was a sign that maybe this would work.

"Did you just say I'm beautiful?" I asked with a smirk.

"Yes, I believe I did. It's true you are. I'm allowed to say that, right?"

Laughing I stepped aside to let her come through the doorway and into the hallway. "Yes, you are. And I think you're beautiful too. Relax. It's just dinner." She said I was beautiful. That just made my heart almost leap right out of my chest.

Dinner went as well as expected the conversation flowed easily and we were having a great time. I took her to this fabulous restaurant where there was a little jazz band playing while we ate. The whole time I can remember having butterflies in my stomach. I was so excited and nervous inside that it took all of my strength to keep myself together.

"This is a gorgeous restaurant. I've lived here for quite awhile and yet I've never been here before." She said as she finished the last sip of wine from her glass.

"Well, then I'm glad I picked this place." I responded taking a rather deep breathe trying to keep my nerves intact. "Want to come back to my place for some more wine or coffee?" I asked.

Her smile only grew wider, which makes me melt every time. "I'd love to."

After picking up the bill, we walked out to my car where I then drove us back to my apartment. I showed her inside and let her wander around before she settled onto my couch. I had gone to the kitchen and came into the living room with a bottle of white and red wine and two glasses.

Settling on the couch next to her, I poured her and myself a glass and we toasted to a fun night. We laughed the whole evening at hospital stories any mishaps that we endured, poked fun at Teddy a couple times. Before I knew it, it was already nearly one in the morning.

"I'm really happy that you are doing better. You seem happier and I just want you to know that it looks good on you. Really good." She said to me. I couldn't help but smile to that. Because it was her. She was the one who made me feel better. She was the reason my heart was pounding in my chest at that moment.

"Thank you. I feel better. I feel better because of you. You have been the one person who never once looked at me with pity or anything. You've been my rock and I can't thank you enough."

"There's no need to thank me, Arizona..." She said smiling to me as she placed her hand on my thigh just above my knee. "...my goodness, it's after one. I have to get going. Can I borrow you're phone to call a cab?"

"No, don't be silly, I will drive you home." I said to her. I didn't want her to leave just yet. I was still waiting for my moment.

"Arizona, I don't think you're in any state to drive me home. I'll call a cab. Really it's okay."

I had to agree, there was no way I could take her home. I wasn't drunk but I definitely had more than I should have. So I walked over to the kitchen counter and grabbed the phone and handed it to Callie.

Every single second that she was on the phone, my heart was pounding harder and harder. It was now or never. If I was going to take a risk, take a chance it had to be the second she got off the phone. I silently prayed to Joanne in my head, hoping that she'd somehow, supernaturally or whatever that crap is help me out to make this go off without a hitch. I saw Callie put the phone down and head back towards me. I immediately stood up to meet her.

"Says a cab should be here in about fifteen minutes."

I nodded silently. My face was definitely red and it felt like it was on fire, which didn't go unnoticed by Callie. "You, okay? You're face is beet red."

I stepped a little closer, invading her personal space a little. "This is going to sound a little odd, maybe but I don't really care. From the second I saw you out on the beach, I've been attracted to you. And the more we've gotten to know each other, the more attracted I've become. But I was grieving over Joanne and used that as an excuse not to be happy or to move on with my life. But I can't take it anymore and..." I too a deep breathe and looked her deep in the eyes. "...in like three seconds, I'm going to kiss you and if you don't want me to..well, you will have to push me away."

She looked back at me and I saw her throat hitch a little. She was breathing heavily and I noticed her look down to my lips. Silently counting in my head, I moved in closer. Before I knew what was happening, I had closed the gap completely and placed a soft kiss to her lips. It was gentle and sincere and it blew me away how great it felt. I slowly pulled away and looked into her beautiful eyes. "I think I'm falling in love with you, Callie."

She took a breathe and looked back at me. "It's not a good idea to fall in love with me."

"Too late." I responded before pulling her back in to my lips.