I'm going to be nice to you all ;)

Maybe it's because it's this time of the year or maybe it's just because I'm in love with this story myself. I have some ideas to tie up the loose ends in this story before we can wave our goodbyes to it…

I hope you all appreciate it!

CHAPTER 31

She who always seems so happy in a crowd

Whose eyes can be so crowded and so proud

No one's allowed to see them when they cry

She may be the love that cannot hope to last

May come to me from shadows of the past

But I'll remember till the day I die

She may be the reason I survive

The why and wherefore I'm alive

The one I'll care for through the rough in many years

Me, I'll take her laughter and her tears

And make them all my souvenirs

For where she goes I've got to be

The meaning of my life is she

"Are you sure you're okay with me having breakfast with Mark?" Callie asked for the second time and studied Arizona closely.

"I've already told you", the blonde replied. "I'm fine. Just go. Before I change my mind and keep you here all to myself."

Arizona ended her answer with a twinkle in her eyes. She was in fact totally okay with Callie seeing Mark. Her feelings about it had even surprised herself a bit but Arizona swore that it had to be last night's events that had changed it all. Having Callie asking her to move back in, or more like telling her to move in again, had done it for her. They were for real. For sure this time. And Arizona realized that she had no reason to doubt the sincere truth and love that Callie had expressed last night.

"I wouldn't mind", Callie smirked and stepped closer to the blonde who just had got out of the shower.

Arizona shot a dimpled smile right back at her girlfriend and with no further notice she let her towel that was wired around her body drop to the floor revealing the prize beneath to Callie's eyes.

Callie swallowed hard and let her eyes roam over the blonde's body, which was still wet from the shower. The blonde hair was dripping and the brunette couldn't help but reaching out to grab a few lock's from it, playing around with her fingers in it.

"You're wet", Callie whispered.

"So I've noticed", Arizona whispered back. "That's what happens when you shower or when you're around someone like you."

Callie cursed herself silently for agreeing to Mark's suggestion about a breakfast-date. Her mouth was suddenly very dry and she had to moisture her lips with her own tongue by letting it glide slowly back and forth a few times.

"Hey!" Arizona pointed out with more tone in her voice trying to get Callie's attention. "My eyes are up here."

Callie had stopped listen to what the blonde had to say a long time ago. She was busy staring at the water-drops that made their way painfully slow down Arizona's body. It seemed like the water-drops really tried to tease Callie when they suddenly stopped and almost lingered in the valley between Arizona's breasts. And Callie who was fully clothed and ready to go out the door and meet Mark couldn't help but leaning in and starting to lick the drops of water away from the blonde's body. Arizona's eyes closed immediately and she let out a sigh of pleasure from the sensation of feelings caused by the brunette's eager tongue, which actions made her whole body shiver.

"Mmmm", the blonde let out between her breaths. "Are you sure you want to go?"

Callie stopped her tongue's movement and started to pop hot open mouth kisses from Arizona's shoulder and up the blonde's neck and jaw line.

"No", she stated. "I would lie of I told you that I was sure of wanting to go."

Arizona let out a giggle, which was sounding very girly. She placed both of her hands around Callie's neck pulling her in for a kiss on the lips. Callie felt the blonde press her whole damp body against her own and moaned softly in to the kiss.

"You're making me wet", she established between the blonde's commanding kisses.

"That's the point", Arizona breathed out and continued her work on Callie's lips shoving her tongue inside the brunette's mouth and let it swirl around.

"Mmm, that to", Callie said softly. "But seriously, you're making me wet. My clothes are all wet."

"I wish I could say that I'm sorry", the blonde said with a small smile. "But I'm not. Now could you please shut up for a moment and just kiss me? You're throwing away valuable time with your talking."

"Sorry", the brunette said sheepishly and pulled Arizona in for a kiss again and let her tongue tangled wetly with the blonde's.

Their hot and wet tongue duel was cut short when a loud knock on the door interrupted.

"Nooo", Arizona whined. "He has the worst timing ever. Could you please tell him that? He of all people should no better than to leave a girl alone while she's all wet, hot and bothered."

It was Callie's turn to giggle.

"You are insatiable", she said. "You know that, don't you? Not that I mind, because I don't but you are going to kill me someday Ms "Let's-drop-the-towel-and-get-naked-leaving-my-wet-body-in-vision'."

Arizona smirked while looking very pleased with her self but frowned when the knocking increased and Mark's voice was heard outside.

"Torres! Come on! Let go of your woman and get your butt out here now!"

"I'm coming!" Callie shouted back and shot an apologetically look at Arizona.

"Just go", the blonde said and cupped one side of Callie's face. "I'll see you later."

Callie leaned in and placed a small kiss on Arizona's cheek.

"Oh, I will definitely see you later. ALL of you."

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"So, it's really okay with you and Robbins now?" Mark asked.

Callie smiled widely before she answered.

"We're definitely okay. She's moving back in as soon as we're home in Seattle again. We've been seeing Dr Wyatt a few times and it has really helped. I've never felt so close to her as I do now. Both mentally and physically."

Mark raised his eyebrows in surprise.

"Really? Dr Wyatt? Wow, I didn't see that coming. But if it has helped no one is happier than me. And I must say that I'm a little surprised that you didn't tell me about that until now."

"We haven't told anyone", Callie said. "I know you are my best friend Mark and you know it as well. But things have to change in some ways from now on. Considering every thing that has happened."

Mark sighed.

"I know. Lexie and I have been talking about our relationship also. Yours and mine I mean. I love that you and I have been able to tell each other every thing and that nothing seems awkward or embarrassing to tell you. But I guess that some things should only be told to the one's we love. With that said, I still want to be able to talk with you about private stuffs but yeah, you know what I mean."

Callie placed her hand on Mark's and squeezed it reassuringly.

"I know exactly what you mean."

"I can't believe I'm actually going to admit this to you", Mark started hesitantly. "But I really miss your perky little blonde. I understand completely if it's going to take time before she can be 'civil' and natural with me again."

"Don't worry", Callie said. "She'll be coming around. Sooner than you think I believe."

"W-would you mind if I asked her to dinner tonight?" Mark stuttered sounding very insecure.

Callie got a surprised expression on her face.

"Mark Sloan? Are you nervous?"

"Ha-ha", he said. "She can be quite intimidating when she wants. Also, I screwed up kinda bad. I know we have had our differences from the beginning but I never ever wanted to hurt her. But I did. And now I want to fix that."

"I think you and me both screwed up", Callie stated. "It's not entirely your fault you know. And to answer your question; I wouldn't mind you asking her out tonight."

"Great! I'm not sure if she's gonna accept but I really, really want to get back on the right track with her again."

"And nothing would make me happier" Callie smiled. "I'll say you should just go for it."

Mark grinned.

"Well, then that's settled. I think it's time for us to get going. Shall we walk back to the hotel and see if the others are awake and ready to go? I believe we all are suppose to attend the same lecture before lunch."

Callie got up from the table and threw a few dollar bills at it.

"Breakfast is on me and yes, let's go."

They had decided to eat breakfast outside the hotel and it took them about five minutes to walk back. When they entered the lobby they found the rest of the gang waiting for them. Arizona's face lit up when she saw Callie walking towards her. She had been eating breakfast with Teddy and Bailey and had been teased enough about her and Callie's quick departure from the bar last night.

"Okay, time to leave", Derek Shepherd announced. "The cabs are here."

The gang split and jumped in to the two cabs waiting outside for them and ten minutes later they arrived at New York Presbyterian Hospital again. Right before entering the hospital Callie's iPhone rang.

"You guys can go ahead", she said after noticing that the caller ID belonged to her father. "I'll be right in."

She gave Arizona's shoulder a quick but loving squeeze and smiled warmly at her girlfriend before she was left outside alone to answer her call.

"Hi dad!" she answered happily.

"Calliope!" her father said warmly. "How are you? I haven't heard from you in a while."

"I'm fine daddy", she reassured. "I'm in New York, remember? Medical conference."

"Oh that's right!" Mr Torres said. "I forgot. Are you having a good time then?"

Callie laughed softly.

"I'm having the best time daddy. Every thing is really great."

"And Arizona? Are you two okay now?"

"Yes daddy. Every thing is fine."

Callie couldn't help but feeling so relieved by the fact to her dads understanding over her heart breaking time with Arizona. And now when it all seemed to be okay again he was actually glad for her.

"Hmm", he said. "Since you are at the east coast, why don't you take her with you and come to visit us in Miami for the weekend?"

Callie exhaled in surprise. She didn't see that coming. Although her father had accepted her being with Arizona she knew he still had some struggle with it.

"I-I don't know what to say. Are you sure?"

"Stop it Calliope. Of course I'm sure. I may not understand every thing and even though I'm a little upset at her that she left you and flew of the Africa I still honestly can say that that girl can stand up for her self. That's more than good enough for me."

Callie couldn't help but smile at hearing her father's words.

"Okay then. I will ask her. But daddy, I really have to go now. I'll call you later, okay?"

"You do that. I love you mija."

"I love you to daddy."

After hanging up Callie rushed inside and realized that she was a few minutes late. She had to ask about the way in the hospital's reception to the big lecture-room and a very helpful nurse guided her all the way to it. She sneaked in as silently as possible and sat down at the first available chair she saw. Looking around she noticed that the Seattle gang sat a few rows in front of her. Callie attached her eyes at Arizona's lovely feature and let a smile play in the corner of her mouth. The blonde was in for a big challenge today; Mark Sloan's invitation for dinner AND her father's invitation to get them to Miami. She couldn't help but wonder how Arizona Robbins would react…

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"Robbins! Can I talk to you for a minute?" Mark said nicely.

The lecture was over and they were headed out to eat lunch. Arizona stopped and turned around. She was eager to see Callie but she couldn't deny the fact that she had at least try to be civil to Mark and start to treat him with some sort of respect again. He had been very nice to her since her little outburst at the hospital a few weeks ago.

"Yes, of course", she therefore answered.

Mark waited until their colleagues were out of sight before he started talking.

"Uuumm, you can say no to this if you want", he started. "I know I've been an ass in the past and I'm really sorry for it. But I really, really want us to make amends again. I've already asked for Callie's permission so I was wondering if I could take you to dinner tonight?"

Arizona looked shocked at Mark's question. She had noticed his obvious insecurity when he had rambled all of his words out and suddenly she felt all of her upset emotions towards him disappear.

"Okay Mark." she answered simply.

"O-O-kay?" he said questioningly with doubt written all over his face.

She smiled warmly back at him.

"I can't believe that Mark Sloan, YOU, seem to be a little scared of me."

Mark relaxed when he realized that she was teasing him.

"Can you blame me? You have resources one could never believe."

"Well, can YOU blame ME?" she shot back at raised her eyebrows.

"No", Mark said softly. "But I really want to make it right with you again and I also want us to be friends. If that's possible?"

"Let's start with dinner and look at the possibilities", Arizona said. "But you're buying!"

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Callie waited outside for Mark and Arizona to show up. She was feeling a little nervous about how Mark's efforts towards the blonde was going to turn out but she relaxed as soon as the two got out. She noticed the smile on her girlfriend's face and Mark seemed to be very relaxed.

"Hi there!" Callie said smiling widely at the two of them. "Boy, am I glad to see that you are still alive Mark."

"Ha-ha", he shot back with irony in his voice and Arizona laughed at the brunette's comment. "I'm going to leave you two on your own now. And I'll pick you up in the hotel lobby around seven tonight."

Arizona nodded her response and turned to Callie when he was out of sight.

"Hey you", she said softly. "Where did you go before? And who was the mystery caller?"

"My dad", Callie replied.

"Oh."

Callie studied the blonde's expression closely. She saw the obvious nervousness in Arizona's face when she mentioned her dad. Callie knew that Arizona was feeling really ashamed towards Mr Torres about this whole mess that they had been trough. Especially after her little 'I-protect-the-things-I-love' speech last time she had seen him.

"He invited us to Miami for the weekend", Callie said. "Since we're on the east coast anyway."

"Oh."

Callie couldn't help but laugh. Arizona stood in front of her chewing on her lower lip while looking like a little child who did something really stupid and waited for her punishment.

"Well, do you want to?" the brunette asked easily.

Arizona shifted her weight from one foot to another.

"Are you sure the invitation included me?" she asked weakly.

Callie stepped closer to the blonde and placed one of her hands on Arizona's left shoulder while the other one tenderly pushed under her cheek forcing Arizona to look at her.

"He's exact words were: Why don't you take her with you and come visit us in Miami for the weekend. So yes, I'm pretty sure you're included."

"Oh."

Callie was amused by the reaction from the blonde and started to laugh for real now.

"Earth to Arizona Robbins! Can you say something other than "Oh"? Not that I mind because I happen to think that it is absolutely adorable when you say that but now I would really like for you to say something more."

Arizona blinked in confusion and seemed to be getting out of her trance.

"Sorry", she said sheepishly. "I was just surprised. And now I'm nervous. Like REALLY nervous. I haven't even met your mum yet. Or your sister. And I'm pretty sure that your dad isn't to happy with me about what has happened these past months considering I was pretty harsh on him the last time I saw him."

"You have nothing to worry about", Callie said reassuringly. "He really wanted us to come you know. But if you're not sure then I…"

"No", Arizona said firmly cutting her off. "Of course I want to go. We're going!"

The blonde's heart melted instantly when she saw Callie's happy face caused by her answer.

"Great! The brunette shrieked.

Arizona giggled softly and let herself to be pulled in for a hug.

"How long is it before we have to be back here for the afternoon seminars?" the blonde whispered.

"An hour and a half I think", Callie replied still holding Arizona tight against her. "Two o'clock."

"Can we just eat 'lunch' back at the hotel then?" Arizona questioned and leaned back to meet Callie's big, brown eyes.

"You are hopeless", Callie said with a chuckle. "But I just loooove how your mind works sometimes. Let's go!"