I had this written up yesterday but i could't upload it cause of internet problems... So here it is! Albeit a tad bit late~
It's for the better
Chapter 5
Dear Calliope,
As this is the first letter I'm sending you to wherever you are in Afghanistan at the moment, I think that it should be all about me! But don't worry I'll leave a little space for news about everyone else.
I bought a new car. You've been telling me since you've met me that my decision to buy a second hand SUV wasn't the smartest. But hey in my defence, I lived in an apartment more than 20 minutes away from the hospital! I needed a car ASAP! I won't forget that time we had to push my car to the side of the road when the engine started smoking! I know you're going to laugh and say that it was more like you who did the pushing but someone had to be at the steering wheel right? Besides, you're big and strong and you work on bones. I operate on little people! So I got the new range rover. I can't help it. I think I have a range rover fetish or something… It's dark blue and just waiting in the parking lot for you to drive. I know how much you love driving. Though when you get back you have to promise you'll let me drive your thunderbird! I actually do miss you being the backseat driver, crazy as that sounds!
Work has been same-same. I've been working the late night shifts for the past few nights so I'll finally get a day off tomorrow. I think it's time I restocked my refrigerator. Oh yes Calliope, Arizona Robbins knows how to cook now! My chicken picatta may not be as awesome as yours but it's passable! At least I'm not ordering insane amounts of pizza and giving the pizza places easy money anymore!
I think that's enough for one letter about myself. I know you would want to know what's going on with everyone else. You may not admit this, but I know you're one hell of a gossip too! It's not just Mark!
So Cristina and Owen moved in together a few weeks ago. They seem really happy. I feel a little bad for Teddy but she seems happy for them too. I'm glad they got to put everything behind them and just move on with life. Life is just too short you know? Mark is still trying to win Lexie over, it is a little difficult considering Alex is in the picture. Poor Lexie though! I honestly have no idea what she's going to do!
Derek and Meredith are always making eyes at each other across the hall and walkways and whatnot. I think they're going to try for another baby. When Meredith finally told Derek about the miscarriage. He was the most amazing and sensitive and understanding man I have ever come across! I don't honestly know what he said to her but she came out crying and smiling at the same time! Talk about McDreamy-ness?
So I'm going to stop here, and make you anticipate my next letter. Yes I know I'm a tease!
I love you. Stay safe and take care of yourself.
Love,
Arizona
Dear Arizona,
I'm so happy that you finally got a new car! And yes I can't wait to test the handling of the new range rover! You know me well! And the cooking thing was going to surface sooner or later. It's really annoying how you can eat insane amounts of pizza and donuts and still be so sexy ;)
I can't tell you where I am at the moment, I guess I'll just try and describe my current camp. I'm sitting down in my tent, I'm sharing it with a Red Cross volunteer. Her name is Freda, she's really awesome! She's my entertainment here since we're not allowed to have radios or anything that sends out frequency. That's as much as I can say I'm afraid!
We get up at 4 in the morning and lights are out by 8pm. It's a strict schedule that I have learned to cope with! One time I was out on duty and only got back to camp at 7pm. By the time I had dinner I couldn't take a shower! So I went to bed with dirty hair and muddy legs, I tried a wet towel but it didn't do much good so I just waited the next day, only to be sent off for duty again and arrive at 7pm again. So I survived not being able to shower for more than 48 hours. At least in the hospital I could jump in the shower quickly and hop into the on-call room. It's really different being a doctor over here.
I can't let anyone know about the things we do here so I'm sorry about that… but I miss you so much Arizona. Ou damn, I need to finish writing this and hand this in to my superior! I'll try to say more in my next letter.
I love you more!
Calliope.
How you doing kid? Wow. I am totally new to this letter writing thing. Arizona told me that I could write to the Army or something and they'll send it over to you. That's kinda cool. Though she also mentioned that I have to be extremely patient… I miss you loads Callie! You're not just a phone call away anymore… In fact, I actually have no idea where exactly you are in Afghanistan.
Things are going alright with Lexie. I know for sure that if you were here, I would have been bombarding you with questions about what I should do to win her back. But Arizona has been an amazing person to me lately. I think we're proper friends now! You know, not the I'm your friend only because my best friend is your girlfriend kinda thing, but actual friends. I don't really have that many so it's nice having someone else to talk to about Lex.
We've decided to take it slow. One date at a time. As I'm writing this, she said yes to our first fresh start 5 minutes ago. I wanted to let you be the first to know! But I guess Arizona is technically going to know before you do since I'm probably going to see her in the cafeteria for lunch with the rest of the gang. I'm gna let the rest of the people who love you write down some stuff now! – Mark
What up Callie? Just wanted to let you know that by the time you get back, I will be a Cardio God. So hurry up and get back so that you can witness my greatness and godliness in the OR. – Cristina
Hiya Callie, take care of yourself! You were always the soul of the party. Can't wait to have some tequila shots with you when you get back. – Meredith
A little advice, I know you love every second of your sleep (Arizona told me that little bit of information) but if you wake up 5 minutes before everyone else, you definitely get the shower first and the better bits of food! We all miss you around here. Arizona especially! – Teddy
Sun block is your best friend. Take care of yourself over there. – Owen.
Seattle Grace misses the best Orthopaedic surgeon it's had the pleasure of witnessing. Come back soon. – Richard
It's annoying not being able to call you for a consult. So you better come back soon so I can do so! – Bailey
P.S. WE ALL MISS YOU!
Dear Calliope,
Everyone wrote a letter to you the other day! I hope you got it safely, I really hope you get this one safely too! It took about a month for me to get your last letter. I can't lie and say I wasn't waiting for it everyday.
The rover is running brilliantly. I finally got myself an iPod and hooked it up to my car. It was an advanced self birthday present! I really wish you were here to celebrate it with me. I can't wait till you get home.
Ok, I'm continuing this letter after being paged 911 to the ER. And now I don't have time to write what I wanted to write because I need to get this to the army office right now, if not I might have to wait two months before I get a reply! So I am so sorry for the shortness but at least I get to say I love you.
That's the most essential thing that I have to say.
I love you.
Arizona
Dear Arizona,
Can you let everyone know I got their letter? I'm only allowed to post one letter a time so obviously it's going to you. It really made me smile when I received it. So can you let them all know I'm doing perfectly fine and make sure to thank Teddy and Owen for their awesome advice!
We moved to another site yesterday so everyone is so exhausted. My bunkmate is snoring like a lion at the moment. Good thing I had some practice sleeping with noise ey Arizona? I am so so tired so I'm afraid I have to give a short reply to your short letter anyway. Since they come by to collect post tomorrow morning I'm afraid I can't squeeze anything in here anymore.
Don't worry alright? I'm doing fine. I'll be back before you know it!
Love ya!
Calliope
My dearest Calliope,
It's my day off today so guess what? I get to write a much longer letter than the last time! I am so sorry about that! I was drowning in work and I know it's a lousy excuse because you must be extremely busy as well and yet you still manage to write me something. So thank you.
It's been five months since you've left. It feels short and so long at the same time. Short in the way that you only have seven more months till the end of your tour and long in that… you still have seven more months till the end of your tour! Does that make sense? Well, I'm sure you get what I'm trying to say!
Oh I think I forgot to mention the new Ortho attending! She's amazing. Her husband is a lawyer and they have the two most adorable little girls in the world! She's really friendly too. First night she was here, she insisted that Teddy, Cristina, Lexie, Meredith and I go to Joe's to get to know each other. I had a blast that night! I can't wait for you to meet her. She's been an amazing friend, Teddy and I get along great with her so the three of us are always scouting for new restaurants when we have the time.
Mark and Lexie are doing really well. Mark actually came to me and Teddy for advice! Can you believe it? So I told him that this time, its everything but the sex. Cause I mean they started their relationship with sex the last time, so we totally don't want a repeat of that. They've gone on… I think 5 dates? And Mark insists that until Lexie says (and means it!) I love you, they're not going to have sex. I think Lexie is actually enjoying it, I mean, I'm sure they're going to have sex sooner or later, but for now I guess it's nice not to have any expectations of that sort of thing you know? They're just getting to know one another again. It's really sweet.
Another important thing to tell you is that I moved to a new apartment, its 10 minutes away from the hospital so it's a lot better than my last apartment. It still isn't as close as the apartment you shared with Cristina, but I'm thinking it's pretty darn good! it has a pretty good view of Seattle as well. I'm up on the 11th floor so if all the lifts in the building decide not to work, I would have to do a very vigorous workout up the stairs.
Counting down the days till you get home,
Arizona Robbins – girl who loves Calliope Torres veryveryvery much.
P.S. the picture is of me in the newly renovated PEDs wing with some of the kids! Loads of volunteers came in to paint animals on the wall so it looks amazing.
Ta-daa! I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Another thing, I cannot wait for September 23! I'm so excited for season 7!