Hey guys Im sorry Ive been on this one update a month kick but Im in relax mode since I graduated from college. Now I now you all want more answers with Arizona and Callie seeing each other. But let's be honest, if I gave you that right away the story would be almost over. So you won't be seeing that reunion just yet. This story is more about Arizona's journey in her life with Mark/Sofia/and friends. I wanted to show them as a family so that when the time comes to make the decision..We will all know exactly what she might be walking away from. Comprende? Ok then…. Now off to another chapter. Enjoy and I'll see ya with a new one just before the New Year.
A/N UPDATED
Hey guys Im finally back! I apologize for pulling a disappearing act on you but I literally spilled Milk all over my laptop Keyboard. And as we all know Laptops don't grow on trees! But Im back and I really apologize and hope u all will still follow the story!
All the days of my life-6
Summer-three years ago
"Mark Sloan!" the blond yelled as she stood in their two car garage. Her eyes were a blazing as she stared at the 2003 Dyno Harley Davidson. "MARK!" she shouted as she watched her boyfriend burst through the door of their garage that connected it to the house.
"Woman! What the hell is wrong with you" he asked shifting a three year Sofia who was presently in her princess undies and tee shirt. "I was just getting her dressed" he explained as he received a arched eyebrow in his direction.
"What the hell is this" she said lightly kicking the bike, her arms folded across her chest and scowl on her face
"Hey! Watch it! I paid good money for that" he protested as he put the little girl down.
"Mama, daddy got a toy" Sofia asked as she padded barefoot over to the bike and touched the large front wheel. "I want a bike too!" she smiled excitedly.
Arizona rolled her eyes and sighed before walking over picking up the little girl. "Sofiii you need some socks on out here. Its dirty on this floor bug, go get some from your drawer and come right back to mama, ok?"
"Ok mami' she said sweetly, before running off towards the door.
"Don't run baby!" Arizona called, after all while she fixed Mark with a disapproving glare.
He went to great lengths' to ignore her as he sat on the bike getting a feel. A broad smile spread out on his face. "So you don't like it"
"That's an understatement" Arizona snapped
"Why?" he asked simply. Being in a relationship with this woman had taught him that it was best to keep it short when she was in this mood.
"Mark really, you have to ask!" she said running a hand through her hair "Motorcycles are dangerous. I mean God, you really want to just dare fate to screw us over!"
He stepped off the bike pulling her against his frame. "Arizona' he began
"Don't Arizona me, do you know how many people come into the Er with Head injuries. They die Mark! "She pushed against his chest angrily.
"Hey hey, calm down ok" he said in a soothing voice. His hand rubbed her back.
Against her will she found herself burying her head in his chest. "You watch way too much Son's of Anarchy" she sniffed and felt the vibration of his laughter.
"You watch it with me so hush" he said walking her out of the garage and back into the house.
"I found these" Sofia said popping around the corner with a pair of mismatched socks. "They look alike kinda" she said scrunching up her nose. "maybe not" she admitted with a grin…Her smile faded when she saw the upset look on her mom's face. "What's wrong mami?"
"Nothing baby" she smiled quickly, motioning with her hands for her to come to her. Sofia bound over, the socks forgotten and leapt into her Mommies outstretched hands. Mark watched as his girlfriend briskly walked out the garage with his daughter in tow. With a sigh he leaned against the garage frame and stared at his new "toy". Relationships were hard work.
Later that night at Joes
"I told you she was gonna freak man" Alex chortled as he reached for his beer.
Mark sat in the booth surrounded by his best friends, Owen, Derek, Avery and Alex. "Shut up Karev" he said somberly.
Owen shook his head with a smile and nudged another beer towards his friend. "Take it back" he smiled
"Now way is he taking it back" Derek piped up. "It's a man's right to drive what he wants...You are not taking it back" he said turning to his friend.
"You're just saying that because Meredith let you rot in jail overnight when you were going through that "I live my life 10 seconds at a time" phase" Alex laughed.
"Oh my god man, you really watch too much Fast and Furious" Avery laughed
"Man, you have no idea, Aria had me watching a whole damn day of Fast and Furious marathon last weekend.. I swear she has a thing for Vin Diesel" Alex muttered
"You're a wuss" Avery quipped
"Shut up" Alex rolled eyes
"I just don't understand why she has to make a big deal about it" mark said rubbing the scruff of chin.
"Because Callie died in a accident you idiot and she nearly did" Bailey's voice carried as she walked up to the group, startling them all.
"Uh oh, the big guns" Derek chuckled
Mark was met with a disapproving glare from the woman. "Chicks move fast"
"Look, Arizona told Teddy who was discussing with her around Yang who of course mentioned it to"
"Meridith" Everyone finished
Bailey nodded, arms folded over her chest. "Look, this your personal-"
"Business" everyone interjected with a snicker when she narrowed her eyes on the group.
"However, I care about that girl and she for some reason cares about you Sloan. You really want her up worrying everytime you go out?"
Mark sighed …"No"
"Exactly" she said firmly and then tossed a magazine on the table as she turned her heel. "Enjoy" her voice carried back.
Everyone leaned forward to see this year's new model of Lexus SUV. Mark's laughter carried through the bar… "So I guess ill be traded the Harley in guys…unless someone wants to take it off my hands.
Present Day
"Daddy where are we going" Sofia asked as her father buckled her in the booster of their Lexus.
"I'm taking you to the hospital to see Mommy" he smiled as she faced scrunched up.
"But Mommy's sleeping still"
"I know baby but maybe if she hears you talking to her that will help her feel better" Mark smiled.
Sofia contemplated what her father was saying. .. "How long has it been since mommy has been asleep?"
"Its been 10 days bug" Mark said softly.
"do you think she will hear me?" she asked playing with her heart bracelot her momma had put on her the night before she went in to labor.
"I think if she will hear anyone in the world Sof, it will be you baby" he smiled giving her a peck on the cheek.
They drove over in relative silence as Mark periodically checked on her through the back rearview mirror. "You ok ladybug?"
"Yea" came a small voice.
"You know if you're scared or something, you don't have to do this just yet" he said getting concerned.
"Its not that daddy" Sofia said pushing a dark lock of hair behind her ear, something Arizona would do when she was nervous, a fact that was not lost on the surgeon.
"what is it baby"
"What am I supposed to say" she asked as they pulled up to the parking lot.
Mark parked the car and turned in his seat. He smiled a soft and loving smile at his little girl. "his little Callie" "just say what you feel. Mommy will be happy to hear your voice."
A brilliant smile appeared on her face…"Can I tell her about my sleep over with Abuela"
"You sure can babe" Mark smiled and lifted her up.
Mark stood outside of Arizona's private room. He watched as Sofia held Arizona's hand gently in hers. He could barely make out his girlfriends face because she was being blocked from his view by a curtain of raven dark hair from his daughter. Sofia was leaning over talking quietly to her mother, they always had their secret talks, he thought to himself. Derek appeared behind him.
"Its good Sofia is getting to see her" he commented
"Is it?" Mark questioned as he led them both away from the room. "I don't want to get her hopes up and theirs nothing" he paused a knot in his throat"
"Hey, listen man, All I know is there is no medical reason why she hasn't woken up yet. Her body is healing up nicely and we just have to wait it out" Derek said softly.
"What if she doesn't wake up" Mark sighed, his arms folding across himself as if he was trying to keep himself from falling apart.
"Then she doesn't and it comes to down to what her parents want to do. But we're not there yet, okk"
Mark exhaled a deep breath. "Okk"
"Good, now Ill get Kepner to keep an eye on Sofia while we go see those twins of yours" Derek smiled
Mark smiled back. "They're so cute"
"Yes they are and you have nothing to do with it…I blame it all on Arizona's awesome genes" he laughed
"Shut up man" Mark grinned slapping him on the back as they made their way down the hall. He had to keep the hope alive. Arizona was in there. She just needed time.
Tbc…
