Chapter Four

All credit to ABC/Shondaland…I don't own anything.

Callie's POV

Last night I had a great time with Arizona, but I have to say I'm excited for Sofia to come back. I know she was only with Mark for two nights, but I miss her all the time she isn't around. I just put on a pot of coffee when Mark comes though the front door. I don't mind that he does that because he is the only person who knows that I leave my door unlocked when I'm expecting him, and I live in a pretty secure building.

"We're back, Torres!"

I sequel with excitement and run up to Mark and grab Sofia from him and hold her against my hip.

"Hi my baby girl. I missed you so much, yes I did. We have the whole day together because mami doesn't have to go into work until way past your bed time. We can do whatever you want."

"Torres, she pretty much just eats and sleep."

"Shut it, Mark. I missed my little girl. How was she?"

"She was excellent as usual, I'm telling you she's a real daddy's girl." Regardless of everything I'm happy that Mark and Sofia get along great. He's a great day, and we are making the most out of the situation. It's a little complicated sometimes, but we respect each other and we both have Sofia's best interest at heart.

"Well I plan on spending all day with her. Are you headed to the hospital?"

"Yeah, but don't think I forgot about yesterday"

"What are you talking about?" I play subtly

"Your new neighbor…across the hall. Maybe I should go over and introduce myself."

"Mark no! Stop. I'll tell you, just don't go over there. Plus it's kind of early in the morning for to go all alpha male."

"Well spill, I don't have a lot of time" He says and he goes to pour himself a cup of coffee.

"We had dinner and talked and then we…you know"

"Actually Torres I don't please elaborate" He says with a big grin on his face.

"We kissed on the couch for a while, and maybe someone's top came off, but that's all I'm telling you."

"So who stopped it? And why? It seems like you guys are getting along great. At least by my standards"

"I stopped it cause it's only been two days, plus I don't want to go any further until I tell her about Sofia."

"It seems like you really like her, so you need to tell her soon. You don't want this to go too far."

"Wow, look at your getting all Mr. Relationship on me."

"I just know how you are, Torres. You wear your heart on the sleeve. Plus, Sofia is a great kid and if she can't see that then she isn't worth your time."

"Yeah, you're right. She has some stuff to do today, so I'm sure if I will see her, but I think I'm gonna say something."

"Good. Thanks for the coffee. Got to go save lives now"

"You meet give a boob lift?" I snicker at him.

"Hey, that lift is saving someone's life!"

"Uh huh, sure it is." I say while I walk him towards the door. I let him give Sofia a kiss and then put her down on the floor with some toys.

"Unless I have any emergencies at the hospital, my shift may be over when you start yours so if you want I can come over her and watch Sof for you so you don't have to take her into night daycare."

"Yeah that would be great, just come over when you're done" I say as I open the door for him to leave. As soon as I open it I see Arizona is leaving her apartment too at the same place. She gives me a smile and looks at Mark.

"Good morning, Arizona." I say to her. I can tell she looks a little confused at everything, but plays. I see Mark out of the corner of my eye chuckling to himself.

"Good morning Calliope." She says and looks at Mark again.

"Hi, I'm Mark, a friend of Callie's."

"Yeah, he was just dropping something off, like I told you about last night.

"Yeah, yeah of course right. Well I have to go, but it was nice to see you again. Nice meeting you Mark." Arizona says, then heads down the hall to the elevator.

I look at Mark begging him not to say anything until she gets on the elevator, and thankfully he plays along. As soon as she is out of the hall, she can't help himself.

"Arizona? What a name. She's already calling you, Calliope? I give you this, Torres. She is smoking hot. I mean are you sure she's gay, cause if she's not…"

I quickly hit Mark on the arm, "Mark! I swear you really need to work on your filter. Was that awkward, I mean that wasn't too bad was it? She doesn't think I'm sleeping with you right? I mean it's early in the morning, but I left her place kind of late. What if she thinks I called you for a booty call or something after I left? Oh god, this is so weird."

Mark grabs me on the shoulders and shakes me, "Relax, calm down. I'm sure she isn't thinking anything. It was an honest coincidence. Plus, maybe it might make her jealous and want to talk to you about it. Look, you're just overreacting. I have to go. I'll see you later." Marks says then leaves.

I walk back into my apartment and sit on the couch while I watch Sofia play around on the floor. I'm thinking maybe I should text Arizona, but I think back to Mark said and just leave it alone. I try and push that morning encounter to the back of my mind and focus on my time with Sofia. We spend all day lounging around and playing. Before I know it I'm starting get ready for my night shift, and check on Sofia sleeping in her room. Mark comes in looking tired for work.

"Hey, Torres. I'm beat I think I'm just gonna crash. How long has Sof been down?"

"A couple hours, you can take my room. I'll be back in the morning"

I look into Sofia's room one more time before I leave and head out. I'm waiting for the elevator, and when it opens I see Arizona getting off.

"Calliope. Twice in one day I see you."

"Yeah, crazy coincidence. I'm headed out for my night shift, I'll be back early in the morning"

"Oh well maybe I'll see you again in the morning." She says with a wink and gives me a kiss on the cheek.

I step on the elevator and wave bye to her.

After a ten-hour shift I'm finally back home in my apartment making some coffee for Mark and myself. Sofia has already been up and is down again for her mid morning nap. There is a knock on the door and I go answer it without even checking to see who it is.

"Oh crap, it's Arizona" I say to myself.

"Well open it, Torres" Mark says coming out of the bathroom.

I open the door and see Arizona standing there with a box of donuts.

"Good morning, Calliope. I know you had a long shift so I thought I drop by and bring you some donuts. I love donuts; I eat them all the time when I'm happy and sad. My favorite is powered, but I love all donuts equally and now I'm rambling"

I think it's the cutest thing watching her ramble on and on about donuts. "Come in, I have some coffee if you would like."

She steps in and is immediately taken back by Mark standing there smiling at her.

"Oh sorry, I didn't mean to intrude. I can come back"

"No, no it's totally fine. Mark, remember Arizona from earlier?"

"Yes, of course. Arizona it's nice to see you again.

There is a bit of an awkward silence, but Mark quickly excuses himself.

"Well, I have to go hit the gym. I'll see you later, Torres. Again, nice to meet you Arizona"

"Yeah you too!" Arizona says before Mark leaves.

"So donuts you said? I love donuts" I say and pour us some cups of coffee.

Arizona opens the donut box and each pick one out. She gets some crumbs on her face and I move my finger to wipe them off her mouth. Before I move my finger away she takes it in her mouth and lightly sucks on it before letting it go.

"Mmmmm, sweet." She says with a smile.

"I'm glad I got to see you this morning" I say.

"Me too. Can I give you a proper kiss good morning?"

"I would love that" I say as I move to stand between her legs where she is sitting on a stool at the breakfast bar. The kiss quickly becomes heated and she grabs my hips and moves them closer to her. I love where this is going, but in the back of my mind all I can think about is Sofia. I reluctantly move away.

"Is everything okay? Are you dating Mark?" She ask with a pout on her face.

"Mark, no it's not that, I'm completely single."

"Then what is it because I kind of want to keep kissing you" Arizona says grabbing at my hips again.

I look at her trying to figure out a way to say it, but the baby monitor goes off and a small squeal comes out of it.

"I have a daughter."

"Oh" is all she says and moves her hands away from my hips. I can't exactly read her face, but I know that she is trying to digest the information.