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Calzonafan123 : It's a really uncomfortable situation Callie is in. She doesn't want her father to be in trouble because the help he provide her sister, and she's a little stuck here.
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It's been three weeks since I last talk with Arizona Robbins, and as crazy as it sounds, I kind of miss her.
I know I'm not supposed too, I know it's not good, but it is what it is.
I received another orange envelop a few days ago, and I was asked to install some kind of spy software in my labtop which is supposed to grant me access to all her data. And by that I mean everything she had on her computer throught the hospital network.
I hate it. I'm not that kind of person. But since I have no choice, I did it.
It's supposed to be untraceable, but I can't help but being scared she'll find out.
Anyway, there's nothing concrete coming up from it for the moment. The note I had with the software says that if something important would show up, it would be detected, and I'll be advised.
But I don't know what I'm supposed to do with it.
I just hope they are dealing with those information on their own.
And I know, I have to try to get closer to her again. I hope those weeks away from her are going to make her less supiscious.
I decide to let it happen almost naturally. I have just checked her schedule and I know her shift end at 6. She should be around the day care around at 6.15 to pick her niece up.
I will be in the hallway at the same moment, and I'll try to establish a contact. I don't know how exactly, But I'll figure it out.
So now, I'm here, in my office, unable to do anything because I'm just so nervous.
« Hey Torres ! » Mark out me from my inner monologue. « I was about to go. Want to join me for a drink at Joe's ? »
« Hey ! Sorry, I'm working on something. I can't. » I lie to him.
« Really ? I thought you were just dreaming. » He teases me. This man knows me better than anyone.
« I'm just... not in the mood. » I eventually concede.
« Is that about that O'Malley again ? Because I can punch him... »
« What ? » I ask him. I know he never liked him and that he can't stand to see him so happy with his new spouse Izobel. But clearly, that ship, George and I, has sailed and sunk for a long time now. « No you're not going to punch George O'Malley, because he has nothing to do with that. »
« This guy was a looser. You should be grateful he cheated on you."
"I don't want to talk about George O'Malley Mark... Really..."
"So what's on your mind lately ? » He insists.
« It's nothing really Mark. Don'worry. » I sigh.
« Torres, you're my best friend, and i can say something is upsetting you. Is this about that Dr Robbins ? »
« So how are things going with that guy from radiology ? » I ask him to change the subject. « Karl ? Right ? »
« There's nothing to say. He's not my type anyway. » Mark replies, not fooled by my stratagem. « Have you talk to her since the welcome party ? »
« Mark ! I told you I will never date a doctor again it's too complicated. They're so self centered... And I'm not talking only about doctors, I'm talking about every Seattle Grace employe ! And you should do the same. » I genuinely reply.
« This hospital is my dating pool. Lot of fish I haven't meet yet... Lots of undiscovered floors... » he sigh
I grab the tissu box on my desk an throw it at him, rolling my eyes. « You're insuferrable ! »
He smirks and vanish from my office as fast as he appears.
I can't help but think about his innuendo. He's so annoying some times but he's also right. Arizona Robbins is on my mind in a way she shouldn't.
And that's when I sigh one more time on my pathetic interest on a woman I have to stalk that I heard a notification from my labtop.
I look at it, and apparently, the spying software have find something. I click and I immediately open the files from Arizona's computer which appears to be supiscious.
I see some mails, very formal, apparently from a former colleague of her, a certain Dr Hunt.
He thanks her for the last surgery they practice together. He gives her some update on some patient I guess. Well nothing interesting, at least for me.
I'm so paranoid lately I think there may have a hidden message behind that casual mail.
I'm thinking too much. And It's already time for me to reach the day care.
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I'm pretending looking at some offer on the board, waiting for the blonde surgeon to show up. I've seen little Sinead throught the window a few minutes ago. She's a really cute and sweet girl. Apparently a little shy, but so cute.
I notice she had a much darker complexion than her aunt. But she had her amazing blue eyes !
And here I am again, thinking about her piecing eyes. I better stop before I do something stupid with those 'things' I'm feeling.
The fate of my family might be compromised and I won't allow it.
From a distance, I can see a man smiling in front of the day care door. He has red hair and a beard. He seems really happy to be here. I've never see him, but for the record, I don't know all the staff and still less their families. He opens the door to pick his kids surely.
Anyway, it's none of my business. It's already 6,30, and Arizona Robbins is nowhere to be seen. If I stay here too long, it's going to be notice, and I don't need this. So I decide to walk back to the attending's lounge, hoping to cross her on my way.
And I'm right because as I turn on the left, I can see her walking in my direction. Our eyes lock for a second, and I can see she's smirking. I have a good opportunity here and i won't lose it.
« Dr Robbins. » I simply say when I arrive at her level.
« Ms Torres. » She nods, smiling at me. « I haven't see you around. »
« Well, I'm busy in my office. Don't have a lot of free time to wander on your peads ward. » I smile back.
« You're always welcome in peads. » She says, stepping closer to me.
I don't know what she's trying to do, but I won't let her win this time.
« And so are you in my Legal department. It's not as thrilling as yours, but we have the best coffee of the hospital. »
« Really ? Well, it's interesting. I may visit. » She lick her lips suavely.
Is she flirting with me ? I can feel my cheeks redening and it's not good. At all.
« You should. » I reply, trying to keep my poker face. « So what's your plan tonight ? »
This sounds like flirting to me. From both side and it's not what i wanted at all. What am i thinking ? Asking her for a drink ? I'm so messed up !
« I was going to pick up my niece. And after I just want to order a pizza and then sleep. » She replied, looking deeply in my eyes. « Oh, and a bath... A well deserve bubble bath to relax... »
As I am picturing a very naked Arizona in my head and I'm about to gulp, we hear screaming coming from the daycare, and immedialtely, I see Arizona running, so I follow her, not really knowing why.
As I'm back in the hallway, I can see the red headed man push against the wall by a security guard. He's screaming.
« Get your hands of of me ! »
« Calm down Sir ! » the guard asked him. « I need you to calm down ! »
At the same moment, I can see Arizona approaching him.
« Let him go ! » She yells and I don't have any idea about what's happening in front of me. « I know him ! »
« Dr Robbins ! This man tried to take Sinead ! » A nurse explain to her as the guard maintain the man against the wall.
« I wanted to hug her that's all ! » The man yells back.
« Shut up ! » The guard order him.
I walk closer and Arizona sees me. She seems uncomfortable and I don't want to bother her, but I feel like I have to stay.
« Is eveything okay ? » I ask her quietly.
« Yes, it's just a misunderstanding. » She nervously smiles at me. « Can you let him go ? »
« You know him Doctor ? » The guard ask.
« Yes, I know him, it's okay... » She state.
« I'm sorry, Dr Robbins, i had to call the security. You asked us to be really carefull regarding Sinead, and you didn't give us that man's name ! » The nurse explain as the guard free the new comer.
« I'm sorry, I didn't know my... my friend will be here. But it's okay... » She apologizes. « But thank you for your reaction. It means a lot. »
The nurse nod and Arizona finaly turns to face the man. It feel not like I should stay, but I don't know why, I stay in the middle of the hallway, without any real reason.
« Why are you here Owen... » She asks the man. « I... Is there... Is he... »
« No, everything is allright. » He replies. « I'm just going to stay around a little bit. »
Arizona seems upset and that Owen guy step closer to her, and take her in his arm in really ptrotective way. I don't know what's happening but I can feel they are both really emotionnal.
That's when I see Sinead walking toward me, a little affraid by the scene she just witness. I kneel down and stroke her dark curls.
« Hey little miss, what are you doing here ? » I ask her as she immediately grabb my necklace. « Don't be scared, your aunt it's just there. »
I point my finger at Arizona who is waling toward us. She plasters a fake smile on her face, surely to confort her niece, but I can see she quickly swipe some tears from her face.
« Zozo's here baby. Come here ! » She extend her hand to the toddler as I stand back up.
« Zozo ? » I ask with a smirk. I understand something is up but I don't want to be intrusive.
« That's how she calls me. » Arizona explain. « It's easy to pronounce. »
She take Sinead in her arms and I can feel she wished I didn't see that scene.
« It's a little crazy right ? » She tries to joke. « An old friend want to make me a surprise and see how it goes... »
« Evertything is Allright ? » I ask her.
« Yeah, sure. Awesome. » She obviously lie. « I have to go. But don't forget you promise me the best coffe of the hospital ! »
Without letting me answer, she walks away, sinead in her arms.
I look at her and I notice the redheaded man looking at me supisciously and I try to remain calm. As Arizona approach him, he take sinead in his arm and lift her up above his head, like a father would do. The little girl laugh loudly, and I can see Arizona relaxing. They exchange a few words, Sinead still in his arms before he embrace both of them tightly. Arizona break the embrace and shyly turn towards me, waving me goodbye.
Who is he ? I have no clue, but as I see him taking Arizona's hand in his, I can't help but to feel a twinge. Something is telling me I'm going to see him again soon.
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So, who is Owen?
Let me know your guess!
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