Arizona had worked in the ER two days in a row and at this point all she wanted to do was go to bed, but her day was not even close to finished. She sat in the cafeteria by herself. She was picking at her salad when Teddy came over and took the available seat next to her.
"Hey." Teddy said in a friendly voice as she placed her lunch trey on the table.
"Hi." Arizona replied with less enthusiasm.
"Well someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed. What's the matter?" Teddy asked, "Still no apology?" Arizona dropped her fork.
"No. And I just don't get it. She was wrong." Arizona said more lively than she had been two seconds ago. Teddy made a face, realizing she opened a can of worms, "She was wrong. So she should apologize, but -" Arizona abruptly stopped talking. Teddy always listened as Arizona let her feelings out, but Arizona could feel herself rambling and felt bad for always complaining.
"Why'd you stop talking?" Teddy asked, "Is this like a buttered pancakes type of moment?" Teddy said while taking a bite of her sandwich and looking around to see if Callie was anywhere in sight.
"No. I just feel like I'm always talking too much about my own problems, when you probably have your own to worry about." Arizona threw a carrot into her mouth.
"No, no. Continue. You have a love life that involves real issues and real love. I, on the other hand, have a fake marriage and some other weird commitment and attachment issues that nobody should have to listen to. I like listening to your issues, so continue." Teddy said truthfully. Arizona smiled, but she felt sad for Teddy. Her love life was always taking a hard hit and she was the type of person that truly deserve happiness. She was thankful they were friends, no one else in Seattle, besides Callie, really took the time to understand Arizona.
"You sure?" She wanted reassurance.
"More than sure. Go ahead. So, she hasn't apologized…" Teddy said leading for Arizona to continue her story.
"Okay. Well no, she hasn't. I honestly haven't even seen her much over the last few days. I feel terrible. Like I feel like I did something wrong, but I know that I didn't. I just wish she'd apologize, so we could just move on from this already. I miss her." Arizona said running her hands through her hair out of stress.
"So if she would just apologize you guys would be fine? No hard feelings?" Teddy asked.
"Yeah. I'm not mad at her. If she said sorry right now, I'd forgive her, but I'm not gonna be the one to run back to her, to apologize, and make things right because none of this was my fault. She got too attached to a patient and that happens sometimes, to everyone. She just… she had a moment."
"That's true. Look at me, I married a patient." Teddy joked.
"Henry isn't even your patient." Arizona laughed.
"I know, but he might as well be." Teddy replied, "Anyways. I'm sure she'll apologize. I saw her yesterday and she looked really sad." Teddy said taking a bit out of her apple.
"She did?" Arizona asked concerned.
"Yeah, just super bummed out. Like a sad, lost puppy." Teddy said, "Look I have a feeling you guys will be fine. Just keep your head up about it. I'm sure she'll come around and say she's sorry." She said trying to lighten Arizona's mood.
"Yeah." Arizona agreed and got up from the table, "I have to go, the ER is calling my name." Arizona said rolling her eyes. Teddy winced at thought of working the ER. She waved and Arizona left the cafeteria. She just had to get through a few more hours and then her work day would be over.
On the other side of the hospital Callie waited for her intern to return with a patient's lab results. She was looking down at her phone when she felt a tap on her shoulder. She secretly hoped it was Arizona, but as she turned around she was happy to see Kylie standing behind her.
"Hi Dr. Torres." She said softly.
"Kylie. Hey. How are you?" Callie asked. It had been almost three days since Kylie had been discharged.
"I'm good. Counting down the days until this thing can come off." She said lifting up her cast.
"Soon." Callie said sympathetically, "How's the baby?" She asked.
"She's good. Dr. Montgomery says she'll be able to come home with us soon. I'm going down to see her now. You should come." Kylie said, "If you're not busy right now." She smiled.
"Sure, I have a few minutes." They walked down stairs and into the NICU. The baby was beautiful and stronger than ever. Callie was happy for Kylie. She could tell how ecstatic she was that Brianna was okay and that she'd get to hold her soon.
"She's pretty incredible, huh?" Kylie said in amazement.
"She's beautiful. I'm glad she's better. I'm glad you're both okay." Callie said placing her hand on Kylie's shoulder. Kylie gave her a smile. There was a prolonged silence between them. Kylie turned to face Callie.
"I know you don't want me to give him another chance." She said referring to Brandon. Callie let her words absorb in her brain. She shook her head.
"You know, that's not it. I'm a huge believer in second chances.. I believe in love and forgiveness, and second chances." Callie laughed slightly and then paused for a moment, "I think your situation just reminded me of something that I had gone through before meeting Arizona." Kylie nodded and listened as Callie spoke. Callie continued, "And I just look back and I think of how crazy I would've been to give my ex a second chance after walking away from me, I mean I would've missed out on this incredible relationship with this amazing woman." Kylie looked down, "The thing is that I wasn't in love with my ex girlfriend and I think that's where I made my mistake. As much as I thought our situations were the same, they couldn't be more different. You love Brandon, you two have a baby together, and… well, you're in love. Giving second chances should be saved for the people that you love. We're not the same person and I shouldn't have made any judgements or impose on your relationship. I'm sorry if I made it seem like I was disappointed with you for giving him another chance. You're doing an amazing job. You're doing what you believe is right for you and your baby and that is by far, the most important thing." Callie said apologetically. She turned her attention back to the baby.
"I do love him. And our little family, more than anything." Kylie spoke up.
"Then you giving him a second chance is what's best for you. I get it. Truthfully, if anything where to ever happened between me and Arizona, she'd be the one that I'd give a second chance to in a heartbeat." Callie said. Kylie nodded her head and smiled.
"Speaking of her. How is all that going?" Kylie asked.
"I'm not really sure. We're not talking right now." Callie said quietly. Kylie's smile quickly turned into a frown.
"Why? What happened now?" She asked.
"What do you mean, what happened now?" Callie said defensively, but slightly playful.
"I just feel like you guys are always having little misunderstandings for no reason. Then one of you is stubborn and doesn't want to apologize and when I say someone is stubborn, that someone is usually you." Kylie said.
"Yeah, well this time is different. It wasn't a misunderstanding. I think I crossed the line. I don't really know if she'll forgive me." Callie said with a lot of hurt in her voice.
"Oh, I think she'll forgive you. I think she loves you. You always forgive people you love. I really hope you two workout whatever's wrong. You deserve to be happy." Kylie patted Callie's back.
"So do you." Callie said as her pager began to ring, "I've gotta go." Kylie understood that Callie was at work and couldn't talk much longer. She nodded, "Take care of yourself Kylie. And the little munchkin too." Callie said smiling at the small baby.
"I will. Thanks for being the most rad doctor on the planet." Kylie said as she hugged Callie.
"You're welcome." She said reciprocating her a hug, "Bye Kylie." Callie let go and headed towards the door.
"Bye Callie." Kylie said as Callie walked out of the NICU. After days of feeling like crap Callie finally felt a little bit better. She was glad that she got to apologize to Kylie for interfering with her life. She was happy she made things better, but she knew that there was one other important person she needed to apologize to before she could feel completely whole again. She hadn't really spoken to Arizona in a few days. It wasn't that she wanted them to break up, it was that she had driven herself so crazy to try and help Kylie that she totally disregarded how Arizona felt and she basically turned into the worlds worst girlfriend. She felt awful about what had happened and the things she had said. Looking back she couldn't believe how bitchy she was to Arizona, but it was like something snapped within her and she couldn't stop. Those words were leaving her mouth faster than they were processing in her brain. She wanted to apologize, but she didn't think Arizona really wanted to hear it. She was afraid that she had ruined the best thing that has happened to her. Part of her wanted to avoid seeing Arizona because if her fears were correct then they'd be over and Callie wasn't sure if she was ready to handle that. She did her best for the rest of the day to dodge Arizona. She had only seen her twice from a distance and was able to walk the other way before being noticed. She didn't know how to go about this. At the moment her best idea was to hide until her shift was over. That's exactly what she did. She just needed some time so she can find a way to face her and apologize.
After Arizona and Teddy completed their shift they headed over to Arizona's apartment. Teddy had ordered pizza and Arizona popped open a bottle of wine. Arizona walked over to Teddy, who was sitting on the couch reading a gossip magazine. With two glasses, one in each hand, Arizona took a seat next to her.
"To my newly married friend. You're insane." Arizona said as she passed a wine glass to Teddy.
"Well gee, aren't you the sweetest?" Teddy said taking a sip of wine, "Best maid of honor." Teddy laughed.
"I wasn't even invited to the wedding." Arizona protested.
"You were there in spirit." Teddy said placing her glass on the table, "Besides it was in the middle of a courthouse and I was wearing a pair of jeans. Not the most romantic wedding anyway. You missed out on nothing."
"Whatever." Arizona laughed.
"What do you think, Hawaii or Thailand for the honeymoon?" Teddy asked as she shut the magazine and placed it on the coffee table.
"Teddy... You didn't even get married." Arizona took a sip of her wine. She pretended to be offended by her comments.
"I did too get married."
"Within like two days, to a guy you met in an elevator that needed medical insurance. That's not real." Arizona said playfully rolling her eyes.
"Listen, I got married, legally married. Probably the only time I'll ever say "I do" in my life, I should be allowed to at least celebrate." She smiled as she leaned back onto the couch.
"Fine. I pick Hawaii." Arizona smiled. The doorbell rang and both girls looked over towards the door.
"Thank god, the pizzas here. I'm starving." Teddy said as she got up from her seat and walked over to get money out of her wallet. She pulled out a twenty, "By the way regardless of what you were gonna say, I was gonna pick Hawaii." She laughed.
"So, then why even ask for my opinion?" Arizona said. Teddy laughed louder at her annoyance.
"I value your input." Teddy joked as she swung the door open. To her surprise there was no pizza or delivery boy, "Oh, hi. You're not the pizza guy." Teddy said. Callie stood in the hallway and gave a weak smile. Callie didn't know that the two surgeons were together and now regretted coming over. She figured she should speak since it had been silent for several moments.
"Hey. Sorry I... I um, I should've called." She said as she looked towards Teddy, but obviously her apology was meant for Arizona. She could feel Arizona staring at her and felt an immediate sensation of nerves travel through her body. Teddy looked back and forth between the two women who clearly had some issues they needed to sort through. She turned and faced Arizona who was intensely looking at Callie. Teddy couldn't even read what Arizona was thinking and that was a first. She knew Arizona wanted nothing more than for Callie to apologize so that they could make up and Teddy figured that's what Callie showed up at the apartment to do. She didn't want to get in the way of her best friends happiness.
"You know what, I have a package being delivered to my house. At any minute. I totally forgot, I should go." Teddy said walking back towards her purse. Grabbing it and throwing it over her shoulder. Arizona broke free from her stare and gave Teddy one of her 'what the hell faces.'
"You have a package? Being delivered, at ten thirty at night?" Arizona snapped at her quietly as Teddy moved closer to give her a hug goodbye.
"I sure do. Here, the pizzas on me." Teddy handed her the twenty that was in her hand, "You two can enjoy. I'll call you later." She said wrapping her arms around Arizona quickly. She escaped out of the apartment while waving goodbye to Callie. Now Callie felt bad that she probably ruined Arizona's night. She didn't think stopping by could make things worse, but she feared it already did. She stayed put in the hallway because she didn't want to enter Arizona's house unless she was invited in, she felt weird just barging in. Arizona gave her a strange look, only because she was confused by why she was still standing out there.
"You can come in ya know." Arizona said while letting out a slightly loud and annoyed breath. She didn't mean for it to come out that way, but it was already too late. She didn't know why Callie was here. She was hoping her late night visit was her coming over to apologize, but she wasn't sure that was what was going to happen. For all she knew, she could be here to just clarify that they were over for good.
"Thanks." Callie said as she entered the apartment. She shut the door softly behind her. Arizona readjusted herself in her seat. Callie stayed standing and was now beginning to pace back and forth out of nerves.
"You could sit." Arizona offered.
"No, it's okay. I'll stand." Callie said.
"Okay." Arizona was short with her. Not because she was angry, but because she wasn't sure how all of this was going to play out and nothing got on Arizona's nerves more than not knowing how things would end, "Are you okay?" She asked noticing how tired and nervous Callie looked.
"Kinda? I don't know." Callie responded, "Are you okay?" She asked.
"I've been better." Arizona said taking a sip of her wine. She couldn't tell if Arizona was super pissed at her or if she was just uncomfortable and unsure of what she should say. Callie was having trouble reading what was going through her mind. Callie nodded at Arizona's response, she didn't want to say the wrong thing.
"So, what's up?" Arizona said grabbing Callie's attention after she had spaced out for a few moments thinking of how terrible this could end. Apologize.
"I…I, um came here because I wanted to tell you that I was wrong." Callie was finally able to spit an apology out before her nerves got the best of her, "Everything that I said and did the other day was wrong." She continued. Arizona just looked into her eyes and her face was once again unreadable. Callie spoke up again, "I just drove myself crazy, ya know? And I completely get it, I crossed the line with you and with Kylie. I just got too involved. Involved in places where I didn't belong and with things that weren't any of my business. I shouldn't have questioned you like that or yelled at you at work. And I'm really sorry." Callie said apologetically. Arizona looked at her and tilted her head. She didn't speak right away. She put her glass down on the coffee table and leaned back into the couch. She crossed her legs and ran her fingers through her hair.
"It's okay." She said softly. Callie wasn't sure if that was truly how Arizona felt.
"I just wanted to do everything I could to help her and I went about it the wrong way. I was acting unprofessional and I was being a pretty shitty girlfriend. I just wanted to show her that she didn't need those people who didn't believe in her or support her, those people that just left her. I wanted to show her that she could have this baby, continue to be this incredible person, and move on without them. That she could be amazing without them. I wanted to show her that like the way you did for me when I had no one, but she was my patient, not my friend and I shouldn't have interfered with anything." She said as she sat down next to Arizona.
"I honestly don't think I did a lot for you in terms of you moving on and being the incredible person you are..you did that all on our own." Arizona's tone changed and she spoke with more emotion than before, "Callie, you have a huge heart and I know this all stemmed from a good place, but you just have to let her figure these things out by herself. Let things workout the way they're supposed to." Arizona said looking her in the eyes.
"Yeah. You're right. This one just got to me, I guess." Callie said as she subconsciously began fidgeting with her fingers. Arizona gave her a small smile. She could tell how nervous Callie still was.
"It's okay, I get it. Everyone has cases that they dive into and really grow to care... It's human. You care like hell, that's what I love about you. I would never want you to change that, but I'd appreciate if that didn't get in the way of our relationship. Work wise and dating wise." She said moving closer to Callie.
"Yeah, you're right." She replied.
"Okay, well I forgive you, Calliope." She said, "As long as we try to never argue like that again, we'll be fine cause I didn't like that very much." She gave a small laugh.
"God, I know." She said putting her hands over her eyes in embarrassment, "I shouldn't have yelled at you or been so bossy." She said.
"Yeah." Arizona said moving a little bit closer to her again, "Ya know, I don't really mind when you're being bossy or when you yell. I actually kinda like it." She gave a devious smile, "As long as it's happening while we're in bed." She said in a husky voice as she moved in and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
"Really?" Callie asked as she blushed.
"Mhm." Arizona smiled.
"So we're okay? You're sure we're okay?" Callie said as she moved a piece of hair behind her ear. Arizona gave her a genuine smile and nodded.
"I'm sure. I promise. I'm not upset, I just wanted you to apologize." Arizona said as she held her hand. Callie looked at her beaming blue eyes and smiled, "So now that this is sorted out, you and I haven't had sex in almost a week and you look ridiculously hot right now. And if you really wanted to make it up to me -" Arizona said in a flirty voice before Callie cut in.
"I'd be more than happy to." Callie moved into to give her a kiss, but stopped before their lips could touch, "Wait, what about the pizza? What if the pizza guy gets here before we're done?" She asked inches away from Arizona's face. Arizona looked down at Callie's lips, licked her own, and shrugged her shoulders.
"Well, then I guess we should try and move quickly." She said as she closed the small gap between them.
There you go! I was thinking of going the route of "Callie second guessing herself for not giving Erica a second chance" for a slight moment, but at this point I know for sure that Callie is all about Arizona and it just wouldn't be honest to who I've written them out to be. This was more about her just realizing how much better she has it now that she's with Arizona. Also her realizing and understanding that just because moving on was the right choice for her, doesn't mean that it was the right choice for Kylie. BTW I JUST HAVE SUCH A WEIRD, CRAZY, INTENSE LOVE FOR TEDDY. just throwing that out there. Hope you enjoyed. ) BTDUBS, I am/was such a Teddy/Henry shipper. My love was real for those two! STAY TUNED.