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Chapter Forty-Eight
Arizona's POV
Blood. Every time I close my eyes it's what I see. Fifteen minutes ago everything was fine. I was lying in bed flipping through the television channels looking for something to entertain me. Teddy was sitting across the room in a chair flipping through a magazine. We were both content with the comfortable silence. I got up to use the bathroom and that's when I noticed it. Blood. My underwear was covered in it. I've had some spotting over the last couple of weeks but the doctor told me that may happen occasionally, especially during the first trimester. I even told Callie when I first noticed it and we both knew it was okay. What I saw tonight was different. This was not spotting. Without even using the toilet I nervously went back into the bedroom and when I pulled back the covers to see the bed there was a small bloodstain. That's when it hit me. I stood there crying and next thing I know I'm urging Teddy to go get Callie. The only time I moved was to answer the door for Calliope.
"Arizona! Talk to me, what's the problem!?" Callie says shaking me from my daze.
"The bed." Is all I'm able to say. I'm in shock. Everything was fine, it was perfect! I felt fine.
"The bed?" She raises an eyebrow in confusion but I just point her to where I was lying down and then I hear her gasp. I turn around and watch her face react to the bed.
"Is this? Crap, Arizona…how long have you been bleeding?" She asks pacing.
"Uhhh…I don't know. I just went to the bathroom and I saw blood in my underwear and then when I came back to the bed I saw that."
"Okay well we need to get you to the hospital." She says coming back to stand in front of me. "I'll call down to your parents room and have your mom meet us there."
"No."
"No?"
"I don't want her to be around for this."
"Arizona, I think she mig—"
"No Callie…I just want you there. Okay? I don't want her to find out about her first grandchild with me losing it."
"Hey! We don't know that yet, okay! Don't say that!" Callie says loudly trying to get my attention.
"There's blood Callie…we both saw it."
"We don't know anything yet." She goes to pick up the phone and call for an ambulance. I go back to the bathroom to change out of my clothes. "Hey, they said they are seven minutes out. What are you doing?"
"I'm changing. I can't—"
"Arizona, I need for you to sit down and just try to relax." She pulls my me back into the bedroom and guides me to sit on a chair. She moves around the room in a frenzy looking for a change of clothes for me and helps me change into them gingerly. I sit back down in the chair and Callie sits on the arm of the chair. I lay my head into her side and tears silently stream down my face.
"I'm so sorry, Callie. I felt fine."
"This isn't your fault, Arizona." She says kneeling down in front of me. "We don't know what's wrong. Either way we'll be fine, okay? Me and you, we can get through this." I can tell she is terrified by the look in her eyes, but she's being strong for the both of us. She cups my cheek and our lips meet for a soft kiss. A knock on the door breaks us apart and Callie is up to go get it.
"Is it them?"
"No, it's Teddy, Aria, and Addison." She says turning around to me.
"No Callie. I don't want to know about this."
"Of course…maybe Addison though. She's an OBGYN. She can come with us to the hospital. It's late and I don't know who's on call." I think about it for a second and nod my head yes.
"Fine, but only Addison." She opens the door and yanks Addison into the room telling Aria and Teddy she will call them later.
"What the hell, Callie? Is everything okay?" She looks past Callie and catches my eyes, "Arizona are you all right?"
"She's bleeding, Addie. She's fourteen weeks along." Callie says from behind Addison who's walking over to me.
"You're pregnant?" Addison asks me stunned. I shake my head yes and she whips her head around to Callie who nods in confirmation. "How much blood? Are you still bleeding?" She asks going into doctor mode. I point her to the bed and she walks over to analyze it.
"Is that it?"
"Yeah, what the hell do you mean is that it?" Callie questions. Addison just scrunches her face in concentration.
"I just mean it's not a lot for a mis—are you still bleeding, Arizona?"
"I don't know…"
"Are you feeling any lower abdomen pain? Have you been cramping all day?"
"No."
"Addie, what do you think it is?" Before Callie can answer the paramedics alert themselves of their presence. Everything was happening so fast that I didn't even realize I was at the hospital until we reached the emergency room doors. Addison hops out first and tells Callie that she's going to find some scrubs and whoever is in charge tonight to give her clearance to work on me. They unload me out the ambulance and I see Callie walking right next to me.
"What do we have?" A familiar voice asks, but I can't place it right now.
"Arizona Robbins. Female. Twenty-six years old. Fourteen weeks pregnant, found bleeding in a hotel room. We found her fully conscious and alert. BP dipped briefly in the ride over, but has been stable ever since." The paramedic rattles off while pushing me into an emergency room. Next thing I know I'm being lifted off the gurney into a hospital bed.
"Thanks, we got it from here. I wasn't expecting to see you so soon, Arizona. I'm pretty sure I'm officiating your wedding tomorrow." Bailey says coming into view. "How are you feeling?" She asks beginning her examination.
"I can't say honestly, no direct pain. Callie…how's the…?"
"Bailey can you do an ultrasound please?" Callie asks from the corner of the room. She was coming to stand next to me, but Bailey threw her a nasty glare and she stayed put.
"What happened!?" Another doctor asks bursting into the room.
"We need an ultrasound, Dr. Mitchell." Bailey says without skipping a beat and passing her the portable ultrasound machine. The awkwardness of the situation hasn't dawned on Bailey, or if it has she doesn't care. Even though I don't care for Jordan, she is a doctor and if she can help then I'm okay.
"Arizona?" She looks to see Callie in the corner. They share an uncomfortable look with each other, but as soon as Callie's eyes find mine again Jordan snaps out of her thoughts and goes about searching for a heartbeat. It feels like minutes, but in reality its seconds until I hear the sound I thought I wouldn't hear again. The little "thump thump" sound fills the room and a collective sigh is released.
"Baby is fine. Steady and strong heartbeat. Uterus looks fine too." Jordan announces. Against Bailey's warning Callie moves past her to stand next to me at the head of the table. I can tell she was worried, but she gives me a big grin and kisses my forehead.
"Bailey why is she bleeding?" Callie asks turning her attention elsewhere for a moment.
"It seems to have slowed some, but I need OB down here."
"How's the baby?" Addison asks coming into the room in light blue scrubs.
"Who are you?" Bailey inquires with a little bit of sass.
"Dr. Addison Forbes-Montgomery. Attending at UCLA Medical Center and friend to the family." She lists off giving me a wink before settling on a stool and propping my legs open to begin her exam. "Dr. Webber gave me permission to handle this case."
"The baby is fine, we just confirmed with an ultrasound." Jordan says.
"The bleeding has subsided, but I can't find the source. Her vitals have been steady." Bailey states.
"Great, just give me in a minute…I think I know what happened. It's rare for your age, but not uncommon for pregnant people."
"Looks like you have it under control, I'll come up and check on you soon, Arizona." Bailey says leaving.
"Thank you."
"Of course…take care of that baby!" She says before leaving.
"I'll get some interns to help move you guys up to OB…uh, congratulations Callie." Jordan says cumbersomely while leaving the room.
"If I'm not mistaken isn't that your ex, Cal?"
"Yeah…she works here. I thought you knew that. Anyway, how's Arizona?"
"I found the issue. She has a cervical polyp."
"A what?" I ask confused.
"A cervical polyp. It's a harmless growth on the cervix. It's heavier then normal spotting. It's more likely to bleed during pregnancy. That's why at the hotel I asked 'was that it' when I saw the blood because it wasn't a lot. It's more then normal spotting, but not as much blood during a miscarriage. Sometimes when experiencing a miscarriage you can feel cramps in the lower abdomen, but you said you didn't feel anything. It usually occurs for women who are older when pregnant, but it can happen to younger people like you. Mostly due to higher estrogen levels during a pregnancy. I can remove it with some specialty forceps. It's a noninvasive procedure and doesn't take long at all. Let's move this party up to OB and we can go from there." She says standing up and pulling off her gloves. "I know you're worried, but everything is okay. This doesn't affect the baby at all. I'll meet you guys upstairs." Before I can say anything to Callie, two interns come in and help move me up to OB. A nurse gives me a gown to change into and we wait for Addison. Once situated, Callie and I finally get a chance to talk. She is protectively manning my bedside and I pull her down to sit on the bed with me.
"How are you?" She asks softly while tucking some hair behind my ear.
"Better now. I was so scared, Calliope. I just saw blood, more then normal. I just panicked. I thought something was seriously wrong."
"I get it. I'm just glad you're okay. We have about five and half more months until we meet our little nugget."
"Our little nugget." I say with a smile. I pull Callie in by the base of her neck for a deep kiss.
"I hate to breakup the love fest but I have a little bit of work to do before you can head home." Addison announces coming into the room. Callie gets up from the bed, but keeps her presence right next to me. "Alright Arizona, you may feel some light pain but otherwise it should be nice and easy, okay?"
"Okay." I take hold of one of Callie's hand as Addison begins her work.
"So how long were you all hoping to keep this secret?"
"Not much longer…I think we were going to tell people soon." Callie says.
"Is the wedding still happening?"
"I'm not sure. What do you think babe?"
"Most definitely! Once you get this cervical thing out I'll be okay, right?" Addison looks up and gives an affirmative nod. "Then okay, we are still having this wedding. I can't wait to marry Calliope Torres." I say sweetly.
"Again…you mean again, don't you? Cause Callie here told me about your courthouse excursion." Callie gives me a guilty smile.
"Yes, again. I would marry Calliope everyday if I could."
"That's sweet. Once I finish this I will do another ultrasound and check up. We can get you discharged and back at the hotel. Good thing for an afternoon wedding. Get some rest, you have a busy day."
"Thanks Addie."
"No problem. Should you feel any cramps you can take some over the counter medicine to relieve those. As much as I hate to say this, on the your wedding day no less, but there is one thing you need to be aware of."
"What is it?" Callie asks.
"You guys can't have sex tonight. I know it sucks, but you need at least one night of recovery. Normally I would say hold off for two or three days, but under the circumstances you all should be okay. Callie is a doctor, and if for any reason you feel uncomfortable down there you guys should ease up.
"Oh." Is all I say. I wasn't thinking that, but I guess it makes sense.
"I would just stay north of the border tonight."
"North of the border…really Addison?" Callie questions amused.
"You know what I mean. No penetration or anything. Stay away from Arizona's vagina area. Is that better?" She smirks. A blush creeps up on my face and Callie just gives Addison a wicked glare. We spend another hour at the hospital before Aria and Teddy come to pick us up. Bailey stopped by like she said and we told her the wedding was still going to happen. In the car ride back to the hotel we told Aria and Teddy the good news and they were thrilled. It was just after two in the morning before I reached my room again. It appears while we were gone someone came in and cleaned up the room and had fresh sheets put on the bed. Callie insisted on staying the night with me and we quickly fell asleep.
"What time is it?" I ask groggily.
"Just after ten in the morning! You ready?! You're getting married in a few hours!" Teddy says cheerfully from her seat a few feet away from me.
"Where's Callie?" I ask when her side of the bed comes up empty.
"She left a while ago. She gave me a note to give to you." She hands me the note and I quickly open it.
Dear Arizona,
Today is the day! We are getting married (again!) and I'm very excited. I could tell you a million times over that I love you and it still wouldn't be enough. Last night I was scared just like you, but we got through it. Our nugget is fine and I don't want you to worry. Today is a special day. I get to proclaim my love for you in front of family and friends. I know tonight we can't celebrate how we would like, but I promise you it will be special. Every time I look at you I still get butterflies. From the first time I saw you moving into your new apartment I knew I had to know you. I hoped for a friendship, but it turned into so much more. You are the love of my life and I'm so glad that I found you. That we, Sofia and I, found you. Some may say we are moving too fast, but when you're young and in love nothing else matters. I don't know what life has ahead of us, but I know we will conquer it together. You have my heart and I will forever be yours. I'll see you at the alter my love.
With all the love in the world,
Your Calliope.
"Either Callie said something really sweet, or it's the pregnancy hormones because I rarely see people cry at a letter." Teddy says when I put the note down.
"Both." I reply letting out a light laugh, "She's amazing Teddy. Sometimes I can't believe she's all mine. How did I manage to get this lucky?"
"I'm not sure, but I'm glad you did. Enough of the romantic stuff, we have all day for that. Right now I need to you get in the shower. Your mom has me on a tight schedule and it's already backed up because you slept in late. Now let's go! Chop, chop!" Teddy says clapping her hands and urging me to get up. Following her orders I get out the bed and start my day. When I come out of the shower I'm greeted an assortment of breakfast foods to nibble on. Teddy is getting her hair and make-up done so I decided to take a seat next to her and snack on some food while I wait for my turn.
"So you have any sexy underwear you're gonna put on under your dress for Callie tonight?"
"Well seeing that my boobs have already gotten slightly bigger I don't think I'll need the strapless bra anymore. I'm pretty sure these things can hold up the dress themselves." I finish looking down at my chest in delight. Definitely a positive of the pregnancy.
"I see…so commando up top, are you going commando down low too?"
"No, that would just be uncomfortable to me. I did pick up something the other day I'm sure Callie will enjoy."
"The way Callie looks at you I'm sure you could be wearing a plastic bag and she would be okay with that." All I do is smile in response. We talk some more before we switch places and I get my hair and make-up completed. Soon after I help Teddy put her dress on and as soon I pull mine out the closet Teddy opens to the door the let my mother in.
"How's the bride doing?"
"Just putting on the dress now, mom." I say greeting her with a hug. "Mom you can't start crying now, I haven't even put on the dress yet."
"A mother is allowed to cry as much as she wants on her daughters wedding day. Now let's go into the bathroom and get you ready." After getting the dress on just right we move out in the open area to stand in front of the big mirror. My mother and Teddy each stand on one side of me, and look back at me through the mirror.
"You look beautiful, Arizona."
"Thanks Teddy."
"I used to think you were the lucky one to have Callie, but sweetheart she is the lucky one. You look magnificent Arizona. Absolutely stunning."
"Thanks, mom." I turn to give her a big hug and Teddy carefully excuses herself from the room to give us a private moment. When we break apart she passes me a tissue to dry my eyes.
"Arizona."
"Yeah?"
"How far along are you?"
"Umm…uh I'm not quite sure what you mean?" I lie ungracefully.
"I think I know my own daughters body. Your breasts are bigger, you certainly have a glow to you, and the form fitting dress doesn't do much to hide your little bump." She says examining my body. I take one look in her eyes and I know she got me. "A mother always knows, darling."
"I'm fourteen weeks." I say letting down my guard.
"Oh my gosh! You're pregnant, my little girl is pregnant! I'm having another grandbaby!" She says crying again. So many tears! We embrace in another hug and she gleefully squeals. "You said fourteen weeks…that means you're having a spring or early summer baby! Perfect for an outdoor baby shower. Who else knows?"
"Callie, obviously…we just told Addison, Aria, and Teddy yesterday."
"I should've been second behind Callie, young lady. Now when I'm out shopping for Sofia I can pick up stuff too for the little rascal. Are you having a boy or a girl? You probably don't know yet. You have to tell your father. I'm sure he would love a grandson. This is too much! You're getting married, you're having a baby, and your bro—I mean your best friend Teddy is here! So much is happening!" My mom says speaking a mile a minute. Another knock on the door interrupts us. "I'll get it, you finish getting ready."
"Not yet…just a minute." I hear my mom whisper before shutting the door.
"Mom? Is that Teddy or Dad? They can come in."
"No dear, it's…actually hold on a sec." She goes over to her purse and hands me a note. "Here, read this."
"What?"
"Just read it!" I accept the note and open it.
Dear Arizona,
Hi again. If you're reading this it means your mom is with you and we are closer to the alter. I told you I had a wedding surprise for you and this is it. I've been working on it (with the help of your mother) for sometime now. I hope you enjoy it and don't hate me too much for keeping it from you ;) I'll see you soon. Love you.
With all the love in the world,
Your Calliope
"Mom? What is this about?"
"Why don't you see for yourself…" She smiles opening the door again. As I live and breathe it's my brother Timothy Robbins. He's decked out in his uniform and he takes his hat off to greet me with open arms. I cover my mouth with my hand in utter surprise.
"I heard a rumor that my sister is getting married today. I had to come check it out." He says with a huge grin. I'm stuck in my spot in shock and it isn't until her engulfs me in a hug and lifts me off the ground that I'm able to react.
"Tim, wh-what are you doing here?!" I ask looking between him and my mom once he puts me down. I also noticed that my dad slipped into the room.
"My sister is getting married! What do you mean what am I doing here? I would never miss this day in the world. You promised me a dance."
"But how…how did you know?"
"A few months ago I got a letter from Callie saying she needed to talk to me. Ever since then we've been in contact. Mom here got involved too." He says giving her a wink. "Callie set this whole thing up. She loves you so much, Arizona. I'm happy to call her my sister-in-law. She knew how much it would mean to you to have me here."
"How long are you here for?" I ask anxiously. I love it when my brothers here, but I hate when he has to leave again. It never gets easier.
"A month. I'll be here when you get back from the honeymoon. We can hang out before I head back for my last couple of months. Callie set me up in this awesome suite so I'll be here when I get back. She said I could crash at your place when you guys return. I told her I would talk to you about it. I also have the number of a Mark Sloan? She said that's who Sofia is staying with while you guys are gone so I might hang out with my niece a little bit." I can't believe Calliope set all of this up. I absolutely had no clue any of this was going on. This is absolutely the best gift ever, having my entire family here on my big day.
"Wait, how long have you been here?"
"Got into Maryland a couple of days ago then flew here with mom and dad the other day." He says nonchalantly.
"Shut up! You've been in Seattle for two fucking days and I'm just seeing you now?!"
"Arizona! Language! I will not let you corrupt my grandchild before they are even born!" My mother snaps, reminding me that she's still in the room.
"The element of surprise on the big day. Wait, did mom just say grandchild?" He asks with a knowing grin.
"Sorry mom. Yeah, I'm pregnant." I say almost shyly.
"Shit! Are you serious!? This is awesome! I'm going to be an uncle again!" He says taking me in another hug. I'm sure I'm going to need on last minute make-up and hair touch up before I head to the wedding hall.
"Timothy Robbins!" My mother sneers again.
"Did you know about this mom?"
"I just found out a few minutes ago." She smiles, putting his crass language behind her.
"Dad?" He asks.
"I'm learning this for the first time." My dad comes to stand before me and puts his hands on my shoulders. "Arizona, you're pregnant?" He asks in his stern voice.
"Yes daddy I am. Callie and I are having a child together." I can't help but beam when I speak those words.
"Well then. I have to say I'm proud of you, Arizona. Congratulations."
"Thank you daddy."
"Arizona, someone is here to see you." Teddy says peaking through the door with Mark and Sofia behind her.
"Mommy!" Sofia yells from Mark's arms.
"My princess! How are you, you look so lovely." I say taking her from Mark's arms.
"You too mommy. Daddy help me." She says plucking at her dress.
"He did? He did a great job. You look so pretty. Do you remember Uncle Tim?" I ask pointing him out to Sofia. She just buries her head in my neck shyly.
"How you doing, Sof? I remember you when you were a little baby, but now you're a big girl!" He says in a childish voice.
"Mommy say princess." Sofia says flatly.
"She's right, you are a princess! Can I have a hug from the pretty princess?" Sof looks to me and I give a big smile letting her know it's okay. I transfer her to Tim and she wraps her little arms around his neck.
"Mom, dad, Tim this is Mark Sloan. Sofia's father." I say introducing them.
"Well aren't you a handsome one, very nice to meet you Mark." My mom says as if she's almost flirting.
"The pleasure is all mine." Mark smiles while kissing my mothers hand. She blushes, but that quickly goes away when my dad makes his presence known.
"Mr. Robbins, it's nice to meet you too, sir." He says reaching out for a handshake.
"I would say the same thing, but I can't. As I recall you left Sofia with Callie and my daughter while you moved L.A. Isn't that right?"
"Well yes, but it's not entirely as you make it out to seem…."
"Oh so you mean you didn't just up and leave your only child."
"Dad…please. Mark is a great father. Leave it alone." I sneer. This isn't what I need right now. Only happy thoughts.
"On that note, I'll take the little one back with me. See you soon, Blondie!" He says taking Sof from Tim "You look very nice by the way."
"Thanks Mark. Bye baby girl, love you!"
"Bye Mommy! Wuv you too!" She says waving her little hand at me.
"Alright Robbins clan, you ready?!" Teddy asks joyfully. I gotta say, she's really owning this maid of honor thing.
"Ready!" Everyone says in unison. My mom and brother leave and my dad stays back to walk with me to the wedding hall. Teddy pulls me to the side and helps me do some finally touches to my appearance.
"How ya feeling? Everything good? This is your last chance to jump ship." She jokes.
"I'm good, Teddy. Thank you."
"Hey, that's what I'm here for. So you ready?"
"I'm ready. So, so ready." Everything is great. My mom and dad are here. Tim is back! My little girl is happy and giggly. Our baby is fine, and in a few minutes I'm going to wed Calliope. So yeah, I'm ready.
AN: Thanks for reading! Few notes. Cervical polyp is a real thing. I did some research online, that being said I'm not a doctor so don't believe every word. I couldn't do a miscarriage; it would've been too much. I need happy Calzona right now. Next update is Callie's perspective getting ready and the wedding/reception. Finally, this week coming up is a busy one for me (midterms…blahh.) so my next update will probably come towards the end of the week. I wanted to get this one up quick so I didn't keep you guys in limbo too long. Once again thanks for the reviews. I truly appreciate them.