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Chapter Fifty-Six

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AN: As you might be able to tell when reading, I was inspired by a Law and Order episode I saw recently – completely random, I know.

Arizona's POV

"So you know I love you and you can tell me anything, right?" My wife says entering our bedroom with a concerned look on her face.

"Uh yeah…" I respond from my perch on the edge of the bed rubbing some lotion over my skin.

"So is there anything you want to tell me, like right now? I can help, I have – I mean we have lawyers. My dad has money, I'm sure if need be we could pack a few things and hop on a plane tonight and be in another country tomorrow. I know you're pregnant and we have Sofia, but we could do it, just a few phone ca—" Okay, now she's really lost me. why do we need to escape?

"What the hell are you taking about, Calliope?"

"You tell me!" She snaps back, crossing the room to stand in front of me. "There are two detectives downstairs who want to question you."

"Me?"

"Yeah you! You're Arizona Robbins aren't you?"

"Okay, enough of the sass." I quickly respond.

"Look I'm sorry, but whatever it is you can tell me. I have your back one hundred percent I just need to know what we're dealing with."

"You're making it sound like I killed someone, Callie – which for the record I did not!" For some reason I feel like I have to make that extremely clear in this moment. "Maybe we should just see what they have to say. It may be a misunderstanding. I mean I got a parking ticket like a month ago, but I paid that and I highly doubt they would send two detectives to our house to investigate."

"So you're sure there's nothing?" I give her a look that answers her question silently. I may have to explain myself to the two people downstairs, but I shouldn't have to explain myself to my wife. She knows me almost better then I know myself, but considering the circumstances it's only fair that she double-check with me. She extends her hand out to me and I happily take it as we exit the room and meet the detectives downstairs in the living room as a unified front.

"We're sorry to bother you this evening Mrs. Robbins-Torres, but this matter is time sensitive. I'm detective Langston." She says shaking my hand.

"I'm detective Henderson, ma'am." Her partner says shaking my hand as well. We all sit down, me next to Calliope on the couch and the detectives each take a seat in the chairs across from us. The only thing separating us is a coffee table, and a few of Sofia's toys scattered around the room.

"It's no problem, how can I help?"

"Wait, before you ask any questions does she need a lawyer?"

"Calliope…" I say softly resting a hand on her thigh, hoping that can calm her down.

"What? I'm just checking." She says looking at the two detectives and me.

"Mrs. Robbins-Torres you're not under arrest. We're just here to ask questions. If you would feel more comfortable with an attorney present that is your choice, but like I said earlier this is time sensitive and we only have a few questions." Detective Henderson states, "If you and your…"

"Wife." I answer for her.

"Very well, if you and your wife would like to come down to the station tomorrow with an attorney and answer our questions that is okay too."

"No, it's fine. Please go proceed with your questions." I encourage her and Calliope takes a deep sigh.

"Okay then, so you're a teacher at Seattle College Prep, correct?"

"Yes, that's correct."

"And how long have you been working there?"

"Two years at the end of this school year."

"Are you close with fellow teacher Jamie Thomas?"

"I guess so, she's a another teacher in the history department, well she was. She took a leave of absence all of a sudden."

"Robert Berks, does that name ring a bell?" The male detective asks.

"Yeah, he's a student of mine." I have a strange feeling I know where this conversation is leading. I look to my wife and she's picking up on it to.

"We were you aware of a romantic relationship between Jamie Thomas and Robert Berks?" Yep, there's the question I was waiting for. I've seen enough Law and Order episodes to know where this is going. Callie just covers her mouth in shock.

"Absolutely not." I answer firmly.

"Has Robert ever said anything to you about Ms. Thomas?"

"No, I've never talked to him outside the school. Is he okay? What's going on?"

"I don't see what this has to do with my wife." Callie says speaking up.

"It seems as though they have run off together." Detective Henderson says taking over the line of questioning again.

"I'm sorry, what?"

"As you may know the Berks are powerful people in this city. We got a call from Robert's father, who is running for state council, saying that his son is missing. Being that he's a minor at seventeen it's illegal for Ms. Thomas to take off with him. It's kidnapping. We came across some emails between the two confirming their relationship. We don't think they are in danger, but we need to know where they are. We are tracking their phones right now, but we are talking to you because he had your class last today before he left school. You were the last adult to see him that we know of.. He never came home tonight. Did he say anything to you or act unusual?"

Think Arizona, think. Today was a normal day, nothing stood out. Robert is a good kid, why would he do this? Better question, why would Jamie do this? We weren't besties, but we were friendly. How long have they been together or whatever they are? I guess I know why she took a sudden leave of absence. Are they planning to run off and get married? She's close to my age I think, why pick up a student? She's pretty, I'm sure she could find someone her age to date. How does one even begin a relationship with a student? So many questions!

"Arizona?" Callie asks breaking me from my thoughts. "Do you recall anything?"

"Actually now that you mention it, he did talk to me after class."

"About what?"

"He said he wouldn't be in class for the rest of the week… something about a family situation. I guess that was a lie. I just gave him the work we would be covering while he was gone." Shit, maybe that was a sign. How the hell was I supposed to know that?

"Any other details, like where he was going?" Detective Langston asks.

"No, that's it. I didn't really ask." I say shaking my hand.

"Do you think for any reason he or Jamie would get in contact with you now?"

"No, I don't talk to my students outside of school and I've never hung out with Jamie socially. I don't even have her personal number. What's going to happen to them when you find them?"

"Between us, Mr. Berks is going to put Jamie through it. Rightfully so, no teacher should ever prey on students no matter how willing the student is. We believe Robert was just as involved, but he's a minor. Kidnapping charges probably, and in the state of Washington you have to be at least sixteen years of age to consent to sexual activity and since he's seventeen legally it's acceptable, but Mr. Berks is probably going to find a way around that. That being said, we don't know everything about their relationship. Most importantly we need to find Robert." The detective finishes.

"Of course. Well if I hear anything I'll let you know."

"Here's my card," He says passing me a business card. "Some detectives may be at the school tomorrow to talk to other students and teachers, but since you were the last person we know of to have contact with Robert we had to stop by."

"I totally understand."

"Sorry for the late intrusion." He says standing up, and we all follow suit.

"I just hope you find them." Callie says and walking them to the door.

"Us too." They say thank you and go on their way.

"Well that was odd." She says leaning against the back of the door.

"And here you were ready to flee the country with me." I say teasingly to my wife. "I can't believe you actually thought I did something illegal, Calliope."

"Deep down I knew you didn't, but I freaked when two detectives should up at night at our front door."

"I get it. It was weird. I really hope they find them…you don't think I'm like the last person to see him alive?"

"Whoa, Arizona I don't think it's like that at all." She says taking a step forward and firmly putting her hands on my shoulders to make me look at her. "Whatever it is it's fucked up, but I don't think she's going to kill him or anything. They just seem like two dumb people in love or whatever they are. This is not on you." I know she's right, but the thought still crosses my mind. "Let's just go to bed, sound good?"

"Yeah…see another example of why I don't like my birthday." I state, using this odd situation for my benefit.

"You got me there…by the way totally feel free to wake me up for sex again. I'm so down for that."

"Ha! I bet you are, Calliope, I bet you are."

"So what did Callie say?" Teddy asks intrigued to know more about our house visit last night. She joined me in my classroom a few minutes ago to eat lunch.

"She was surprised, we both were. Although if I'm being honest, "I say, dropping my voice just a little and leaning closer to Teddy. "It was kind of hot and romantic when Callie suggested we just pack up and leave with Sof. Like the three of us, well four of us, against the world. For a quick second I pictured the four of us living on a deserted island or moving to Europe and starting a new life together."

"You're ridiculous you know that?" She says laughing.

"It was just a thought." I say with a slight twinkle in my eye about the possibility of uprooting our family and living a whole new life. "Anyway, any updates on the Seattle Prep forbidden love affair?"

"Rumor has it they've been together since the beginning of the school year. She took the leave of absence because apparently it was getting serious. She didn't want to compromise him especially since he's a senior. Maybe she thought she could come back after he graduate if no one found out."

"Well clearly that plan didn't work. Plus they're like ten years apart, she's a grown woman."

"Age is just a number, Arizona."

"Yeah, well when that number is seventeen and he's still a minor it's a big deal."

"I agree, no objections from me. I'm just saying Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are eleven years apart and they found love."

"You don't seriously think they're in love, like love love?" I ask taking a bite of my food.

"I doubt it, but who knows." Teddy says with a shoulder shrug. " The heart wants what the heart wants. Do you think you'd be with Callie if she was ten plus years older then you?"

"I'd like to think so. Now if she was fifty and I was twenty, I would seriously think about it. But like you said age is just a number, and let's be honest Callie doesn't even look her age now. I mean I thought she was my age or younger when I first saw her. My girl is hot." I say with a prideful smirk.

"She's like dirty hot."

"You've been thinking about my wife, Altman?" I joke, which makes Teddy blush just a little. "Maybe once…I mean her wedding dress was gorgeous."

"Yeah it was…lucky for me I got to see her out of it too."

"That's all you, Robbins." Teddy says putting her hands up in mock surrender. The rest of the day was normal with the exception of a long last-minute meeting at the end of the day with all of the teachers. For the most part the students don't know what's going on. I'm sure it'll hit the evening news tonight, but for right now everything is calm. Hopefully it's just not the calm before the storm. Even with my meeting I figured I would be home before my wife and daughter, but to my pleasant surprise Calliope's car is in the driveway when I arrive home.

"Callie?" I call out.

"Yeah, one sec!" I hear her move around upstairs so I take the time to go to kitchen and get me something to drink.

"Mommy home!" Sofia exclaims a minute later, tapping her little hands against my lower leg. I bend down to pick her up and place her on the kitchen counter in front of me.

"Hi my big girl, how was your day?" I ask smoothing my hand over her brunette locks. I swear she looks more and more like Calliope everyday. "Did you have fun at daycare?"

"Mhmm" She says rocking back and forth with a grin that takes up half of her face.

"You guys are home a early, where's mama?" Sofia just stares back at me not really comprehending what I just asked her.

"I'm here!" My wife says entering the kitchen. She comes up to place a soft hand on my baby bump and leans in to give me a kiss. "How was school today?"

"Good, we had a meeting a general meeting with the principal. The Berks are going to hold a press conference tonight asking for help from the community about the whereabouts of their son. At first I thought it was just a strange situation, but now I feel kind of sad for the family. I just wish Robert would at least contact his parents and let them know he's okay. Not to mention it's not a good look for the school either, and the principal made it very clear that we aren't allowed to talk to media about anything. What about you? You guys are home early."

"Yeah, I didn't have any major surgeries so Sof and I snuck out a little early. I'm on call but so far nothing. We do have a surprise for you though."

"Callie you know me and surprises don't mix too well."

"I know I know but this is a good one." With Sofia perched on her hip, they lead me upstairs to our son's room where the door is closed. "So you picked it out, but it was delivered to the house today so I just put it together." When she opens the door the crib that I purchased weeks ago finally arrived and is put together perfectly with the bedding and blankets too.

"It's so cute!" I say walking into the room and inspecting it. The white crib works perfectly with the green walls and is placed next to a window.

"We can move it around if you…do you like it?"

"I love it! How did you get it up here?"

"I had to bring pieces up one by one and then put it together. It was fairly easy although it was heavier then I thought. The changing table and dresser came too. I'll put those together later. What else do we need to get?"

"Maybe a rocking chair and some regular chairs. We should get some pictures for the walls and we need to decide on a name so I can order the letters to put up on the walls."

"Speaking of names, you mom sent us a box filled with baby clothes. She literally addressed the box to Baby Boy Robbins-Torres with our address. I found it pretty funny."

"Another reason why we need a name! Where's the box?"

"It's in our room. I'm going to go change Sofia. I'll meet you there." With that we part ways and I finally get a chance to sit down and relax. I don't mind being pregnant, I've come to enjoy it sometimes but other times it seriously takes a toll on my body. Everyone knows about the increase in hormones and occasional spike in sex drive as well as odd cravings, but the swelling feet and leg cramps are making themselves known with each passing day. I've gained at least ten pounds by now and when I went to the bathroom earlier I saw vaginal discharge in my underwear. I'm also pretty sure I'm sweating from places I've never sweat before. So not sexy. And I still have three months left.

"Are you okay?" My wife asks when she returns to our room with Sofia.

"Yeah, just tired. Can you slide the box over here? And pass me Sof." I snuggle Sof next to me in the chair and prop my feet up on the ottoman.

"Here's the note that came with it." She says passing me a note on Robbins stationary.

Arizona and Callie,

I packed some clothes for Baby Boy Robbins-Torres. I need to know a name so Shirley can knit him a blanket. She's been asking me at every book club meeting. That Shirley is so pesky, but I would like to know a name too. Anyway enclosed are some onesies, socks, bibs, and a few other things. I'll bring more when I see you soon. Kisses to Sofia.

With love,

Mama Robbins

"I was thinking I could wash all the clothes first and then when I put together the dresser we can put them in there." Callie says passing me some of clothes to look at.

"That's fine…how much did she pack?"

"A lot. Look, there's another note at the bottom of the box." She passes me the blue envelope and when I take out the card glitter falls into my lap.

"What the—?" My eyes quickly scan the card and I know my mom did not do what I think she did. "Pass me your phone, Calliope."

"What's wrong?"

"My mother, that's what's wrong." I snicker. I take the phone from my wife and quickly call my mom.

"Callie dear, how are you?" My mother answers in a perky voice.

"Mom, it's me."

"Oh Arizona! I could've sworn I saw Callie's name pop up."

"Why am I reading an invitation to my baby shower that I had no idea about?" I ask ignoring her earlier statement. Callie takes the invitation out my hands and reads it for herself.

"She didn't?!" Callie mouths to me.

"Oh she did." I mouth back.

"You got the box! I shipped it priority, do you like the clothes. They were having a sale at the store and I snatched everything up."

"Mom."

"I have a few more items, but I'll bring them with me on my next trip out."

"Mom."

"Your father said he would come for the shower. He's not one for baby games, but he'd like to see Sofia."

"Mother! The invitation!"

"Oh right…aren't they just wonderful? The lady at the store helped me design them. I sent them out to your cousins and people from the wedding."

"You sent them out already?" I swear she has a mind of her own.

"Well of course, Arizona. How else would people know about it?"

"Shouldn't you have consulted me first? I'm happy you want to be involved, but how do you even know I'm not busy on the day you picked?"

"Well are you busy?" I hear in her voice what kind of face she's making. It's the face that tells me she already knows the answer to her own question, but is asking just for my satisfaction.

"No…" I say softly.

"So then what's the issue?"

"I would've liked to know before hand."

"I'm telling you now, aren't I?"

"Yes…" I answer defeated.

"So again, what's the issue?" Clearly I'm not winning this round. Callie just gives me a sympathetic look, and I try to stop Sofia from eating the glitter.

"I can't wait for the shower mom!" I say with fake amusement that my mom either ignores or doesn't understand.

"Excellent! Should we cater or should I make food there?"

"Whatever you like is fine."

"It would be nice to have some input from you." I roll my eyes are the irony of her statement. "Never mind, I'll discuss this with Aria. I haven't been able to reach her lately, is everything alright with her?"

"As far as I know, she's probably just a little busy."

"That makes sense. I'll keep trying to reach her. How are you?"

"Just peachy." I say snarky.

"Arizona I don't deserve your attitude. I know pregnancy can make women moody but I'm still your mother. Have you and Callie spent any alone time together? I know Sofia can be a handful, but she's your wife after all. I'm sure she could help with—"

"Mom, please! Everyone is fine. I'm just tired and had a long day at work."

"I'm just trying to help." She says giving me the guilt trip.

"I know you are, and I love you for that. I just wanted to let you know I got the box and invitation. I'll call you later and we can talk about the shower more."

"I look forward to your call."

"Trust me I know…bye mom."

"Bye sweetheart." She says before hanging up.

"So I take it we're having a baby shower in our house in six weeks?"

"You'd be correct.

"That Barbara Robbins doesn't miss a beat, does she?"

"Nope. Do you want to invite some people? I can send her a list of your friends."

"Probably just some people from the hospital. I'll get the word out."

"You know what I could really use right now?" Satisfied with her answer, I move on to a different topic.

"Hmmm?"

"A nice big, juicy steak" I say salivating just thinking about it, "I haven't had one in forever."

"Um, okay. I guess I could run to the store and pick one up for you."

"No, no I want it from that place downtown."

"You want to go out to eat? I thought you were tired."

"Well I was thinking…" I start. I give Calliope a knowing look and I know she's already reading my mind. Thankfully she doesn't make me beg.

"I can call in an order and go pick it up for you. Do you want me to take Sofia with me or do you want to watch her?" She says getting up from the floor and putting on her shoes to get ready to leave.

"I can watch her, just come back quick."

"I'll be back as soon as I can." She says giving each of us a kiss goodbye and then she's down the stairs and out the door. Within the hour Callie comes back with dinner and it's quiet evening at the Robbins-Torres household. Soon it's Sofia's bedtime and Callie and I both retreat to the bedroom to wind down for the evening. I decide to flip on the television while my wife is in the shower. Like I guessed the Seattle Prep love affair made the evening news and before my very eyes I see Jamie Thomas being escorted into the police station handcuffed.

"Oh my god…" I say searching for the remote to turn up the volume on the television. My cellphone rings and of course it's Teddy. "Hello?"

"Are you watching the same thing I'm watching?"

"If you're talking about Jamie handcuffed in police custody then yes!" I respond emphatically. "How did they catch her? Where's Robert?"

"You'll never believe it. Robert was dumb enough to tweet out something and his tweet had a location attached to it. They were only three hours away in Portland. Local police picked them up and now they're back in Seattle."

"No way?!"

"Crazy, right?! It was reported that Robert is back at home with his family and Jamie was arrested."

"I see."

"I wonder if it's going to go to trial or if she will just plead out. I mean it's pretty clear what happened." Teddy says obviously.

"I would plead out. Take the jail time and save yourself the embarrassment of a trial and having to recall everything in front of a jury. Do you think Robert will be at school tomorrow? Now everyone knows the entire situation."

"I doubt it, maybe next week. No use in transferring, the whole city knows what happened."

"True. As bad as it is, this entire situation it's oddly fascinating."

"I know! I can't wait for the Lifetime movie to come out in like two years."

"Definitely a moving screening at my house. I hope Robert is okay and not scarred by the whole situation. I mean it's easy to joke about, but seriously that's some messed up shit."

"Seriously though." She says softening her tone. "What was Jamie thinking? She's the adult in the situation."

"Yeah I have no cl—" What the hell was that? It felt like a jolt to the stomach or something. It was light, but obvious.

"Arizona, are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. I just—" There it is again! It felt like a little…kick. Oh my gosh the baby kicked! "Teddy let me call you back." I hang up the phone before she can respond, and sit up in bed rubbing my hand over the baby bump. "Callie!" I yell. Hopefully she can hear me over the shower. I don't want to get up and move in case the baby decides to kick again. "CALLIE!" I release a sigh when I hear the water turn off.

"Arizona is everything alright? Why were you screaming?" She asks coming into the bedroom wrapped in a towel with her hair still wet.

"I'm fine I just felt the baby kick!"

"He kicked?!" She questions taking a seat next to me on the bed.

"Uh-huh. I was talking to Teddy and then I just felt it. At first I was confused, but then I realized what was happening."

"Kick for mama, little guy. Do it again for me." She says placing both hands on either side of my stomach and talking to our baby.

"I don't think it works on command, babe."

"I know, but it's worth a shot."

"So how long are you planning to stare at my stomach?" I ask after a few seconds of silence.

"Until he decides to kick again."

"That could be all night, Calliope."

"I know, but – wait you felt that right?!" She asks elatedly, looking at me for confirmation.

"He totally just kicked for you, Calliope!"

"Oh my gosh, he just kicked for me!" I give her a quick kiss and she places one right on my stomach. "Such a mama's boy already." I laugh at the sentiment and flash a slight eye roll.

"Hey, no favorites!"

"It's not me, it's him." Callie says lightheartedly.

"Yeah yeah…go put your pajamas on and come to bed. Maybe he'll kick again for us tonight." I say pushing her off the bed.

"Okay, I'll be right back."

"It's just you and me kid." I start once my wife is securely behind the bathroom door. "I know your mama is smart and pretty, but so am I. I can't have you playing favorites just yet. I have a feeling I'll be your favorite when you start getting hungry. I'll have the milk, mama's got nothing but don't tell her I told you that." I state in a hush tone while caressing my stomach. "It'll be out little secret."

Thanks for ready!

AN: Feel free to suggest some baby names. I can't guarantee I'll use it, but it'll be nice to know your suggestions!