Pairing: Mark/Arizona, Alex/Aria, Addison/Derek April/Jackson Owen/Christina
Rating: M for language, sex and lots of sex!(eventually)
All the days of my Life
The night before Christmas 2011~~~~
"Ok so when did our house become the hang out house?" Arizona chuckled as she made herself busy around the kitchen,
"Hey you have the best digs" Teddy smiled cleaned empty plates at the sink before placing them into the dishwasher. "I have to say Zona this was the best impromptu holiday party ever"
"I think the year she claimed Mark as her man was probably the best in my book" April giggled as she pushed her way into the kitchen slightly tipsy.
Bailey appeared behind the young woman, guiding her to chair near the expansive island. She frowned them smiled slightly with a shake of the head. "Who spiked the egg nog, Karev?"
"No Mami that would be me" Aria grinned as she sauntered into the kitchen in a tight festive red dress with dipping cleavage.
"Of course it would be" Arizona said with a grin admiring the Latina. "And you looked hot tonight Ms. Torres"
A carefully arched eyebrow and smug smiled greeted her back. "Oh… so you still notice those things" she said playfully
Arizona chuckled out loud…"Hard NOT to notice and Yes I do" she said playfully.
"Well if she didn't I sure did" Mark said appearing in the kitchen. "Can I say anytime u want to have a ménage a trios hun its ok by me" he grinned whisky in hand as he kissed the blond on the cheek and winked at the Latina.
Arizona punched him on the stomach with a laugh. "You have no shame Sloan"
Aria laughed a rich laugh…"Sloan you are a piece of work. My father would rip your balls off with pliers!" That's only if Alex didn't kill you first." She said grabbing a half empty bottle of Grey Goose. "Who's up for chasers!" she winked
"Oohhh Me me me" April piped up.
Bailey rolled her eyes. How could this group of misfits actually be her family? She laughed before pulling April out of the chair. "I don't think you can stand another shot Kepner' she warned in full mother tone
"ahhh but its Christmas.." she burped covering her mouth then thought a second. 'Well, almost Christmas"
"Did someone say chasers" Avery smiled, blue eyes twinkling as she took in his girlfriend. "Babe you might be done for the night' he laughed pulling her against him as she pouted.
"Where's my child" Arizona smiled as she turned to Mark who by this time had her small frame wrapped in his arms.
"Upstairs dreaming of Santi Claws as she calls it" he smiled as he reached for the shot Aria was making.
Arizona intercepted it and put it aside much to his chagrin. "Oh no you don't Dr, Sloan, You are not spending our daughters second Christmas hung over!" she said firmly.
"Exactly man, you're a daddy now" Owen mocked him as Derek followed behind him with Christina at his heels.
The Asian smiled when she saw the island now full of shots and chasers.."ohhh now this is what I'm talking about"
Arizona leaned back against Marks expansive chest, a smile plastered on her face. "Is there no one here on call tonight!' she protested. "This debauchery has got to end"
Everyone laughed raising their glasses.
"Teddy and I are on call' Bailey said receiving a shot glass of lemonade. "So I'm afraid the debauchery will continue" she smirked
"Toast!" April squealed ..."Please! Come on toast" she begged as everyone sighed
"No more shots for your girl." Aria smiled
"Let her have her toast" Owen spoke up as he wrapped a free arm around Christina.
"Alright, Alright" Bailey smiled before pointing her glass at April…"Make it good"
"Ok, ok,,," she paused for dramatic effect. "I just want to say, when I first got here to Seattle Grace I though u all were stuck up" she giggled
"This toast sucks already' Alex quipped for which he received an elbow from Aria and stern glance from Arizona. "what?"
April cleared her voice ignoring him. "BUT….you're family now. We've seen lots of ups and lots of downs. But we stick together. We work it out. I know I speak for everyone here when I say we are all so happy to see you, Arizona and you Mark, so happy. Sofia is healthy, alive and perfect and it's because of your love for her. "
Arizona felt tears welling up in her eyes as Mark held her close.
"I love you all, even you Alex" the young woman muttered…"Thank you for being more than just friends, but real family. So Merry Merry almost Christmas Bitches!" she shouted before tossing back the shot like a pro and slamming on the island.
Everyone shouted with her and tossed back their shots shouting happy almost Christmas.
Present day
"You ok "Mark asked April. She had been staring out the large windows of the walkway for long minutes not even noticing when he approached her
She shook her head of the memories. "Yes, yes of course, I was just remember when you guys threw that almost Christmas party a few years back at your house." She smiled
Mark smiled at the memory. "It really wasn't supposed to be a party. Arizona's parents had went out to see a play that night and the guys came to help me put together Sofia's doll house crap" he grinned
"Yea and Arizona didn't want to be stuck with you guys all night and called us over' April added with a smile. "We cooked, Aria mixed drinks and the rest was history.
Mark leaned against the window watching thick flakes of snow fall down into the trees. "It was snowing so hard, we had to put you idiots down in the rec room on the couch..
"And blow up mattresses and the floor. "April laughed. "Jackson and Alex got into a wrestling match over the last one"
"Everyone was so drunk they ended up passing out anywhere they could" Mark smiled rubbing his unshaven chin
"Arizona was pissed. She said we were going ruin Sofia's Christmas with aunts and uncles who were so hung over they could barely say merry Christmas the next day" April shook her head.
Mark smiled…"Man I had to drag their asses downstairs and put them to bed. Good thing Bailey and Teddy got called away earlier or they would've been stuck too"
"It was great though wasn't it" April sighed. "Even with the hangover"
Mark wrapped a arm around her…"yea it was. Sofia was so excited to have everyone there while she unwrapped her gifts. You guys cooked Christmas dinner'
"You' guys watched basketball all dayyy" April muttered good naturedly
They were silent for a while….
"She's gonna wake up Mark. When she's ready and we will all have more memories." April said turning to face him
"I know" he sighed deeply
"Now its time you went home and had a long bath, a shave, and spent some time with Sofia. I know she's scared" April admonished.
He nodded mutely.
"You're the best kid" he smiled giving her a quick hug.
It had been at least three hours since Mark left April at the hospital. He had gotten cleaned up and shaved even. He and Sofia were in the twin's bedroom putting away a few final things for the babies. They were being released in two days. There was not a medical reason to keep them. He hated the idea of coming home with the babies without Arizona. But at least he had his "in laws" here to help. Actually he all his "in laws" here, Carlos and Lucia were still in town with the Colonel and Barbara.
Today was the first time he'd spent with Sofia since Arizona lapsed into a coma. Derek said it could be weeks. He sighed heavily.
"Papi you ok?" Sofia asked him as she placed a pair of baby socks in the drawer
"I'm ok peanut" he smiled tweaking her nose.
She smiled a brilliant smile back at him that said Callie all over it. "Dad, was I ever this little?" she asked holding up a newborn diaper.
He strode over and picked her up in his arms and began to tickle her…. "Smaller, that's why you're so petite now sweetie" he grinned
She wrapped her arms around his neck, looking curious. "Just like mama"
She was referring to Arizona. He nodded back. "You and mama have that in common"
"But mami wasn't small was she?" she asked…She squirmed until he put her down and she reached inside her little backpack she kept with her, producing a picture of Callie leaning against a red mustang.
"No mami was tall and beautiful" Mark smiled kneeling beside his daughter.
"I look like her?"
"Yup, just like her and sometimes you sound like her too" Mark grinned.
Sofia beamed at the idea. "I see her sometimes" she paused and continued quietly. "in my dreams."
Mark cupped her face. "What's it like?'
Her eyes looked reflective…"It's like ice cream and trips to Disney all rolled up in one" she smiled. "The best feeling ever, like nothing bad is going to happen when we're together'
"Yea" Mark agreed wistfully.
"Yea, she sings to me and it sounds like angels" Sofia said thoughtfully. "I miss her..I mean, I don't know her like I know Mama but I miss her" she said gently
"You are her baby. You're the absolute best part of her" Mark said pulling her in for a hug.
"Do you think me missing mami is why God is taking mama away?" she asked with a sniff, tears filling her hazel eyes.
Mark pulled back with gasped. "No! God isn't taking mama anywhere just yet. And if he did it would have nothing to do with you. Mama loves you and she knows how much you love her" he said gently.
"Do you think Mami and Mama can see each other?"
"I don't know Sof. But I know mama would never want to leave you. " He picked her up . "how bout we go do something fun?" he asked
"Shopping!" She said suddenly
Mark rolled his eyes. Arizona had created a monster.. "sure mama, shopping it is"
"Awesome!"
Tbc…..
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