A/N: I want to apologize for some mistakes I made in the last chapter! I wrote it at work in a hurry, I was also suffering from a stomach bug which I still have right now. But don't worry this one will be better and I believe I caught all of my mistakes! And thanks to the guest review who stated the correction of Sofia's name I do appreciate that, like I said I am sick right now and also I was at work so I was just trying to type as quickly as possible. Enjoy!
Arizona had just placed Sofia in daycare and was on her way out when she turned and found herself face to face with Callie; she had put the hood back up so no one saw her bruises. Slowly Callie stepped up to her and took her by the arm and led her into a conference room, she pulled down the blinds then pulled down Arizona's hood. Not saying anything Callie removed the contents from her pockets and begun to disinfect Arizona's lip and cuts.
"Why are you doing this?" Arizona finally spoke but it was in a hushed voice, like the voice she used when Callie and she were in the x-ray room and Callie was massaging her leg.
"They need to be disinfected or they will get infected." Callie replied with her Dr. Torres tone.
"I am a doctor I know how to disinfect things." Arizona stated as she looked into Callie's eyes.
"How did this happen?" Silence filled the room. "At least talk to me now, you drop Sophia off so undoubtedly you don't think she is safe." Callie set everything down as she started to become frustrated, Arizona released a shaky breath and turned away with her arms crossed over her chest. Tears starting to drip out, Callie looked on with love and compassion. She hated that she still loved the woman who had her back turned to her. Walking up to her Callie placed a hand gently on her shoulder which caused a slight jump in Arizona.
"Arizona?" Callie asked, quickly Arizona spun around and crashed her lips against Callie's. The whole world stopped, the kiss became passionate just like their elevator kiss all those years ago but it ended just as quickly. Arizona walked out the door with her hood pulled back up; Callie stood in shock and watched Arizona practically run.
It had been a week since Arizona walked in with bruises on her face, and it had been a week since Arizona had set foot in the hospital her face was starting to clear up and make up could now cover the faint bruises. She had three surgeries slated then she was going to spend the rest of the day and night with Sofia, as Arizona left she made sure she locked her door including a new lock she had added yesterday. Walking into work she had a slight limp luckily she could tell people it was due to a new leg, but that wasn't the truth it was due to Lauren.
As Arizona walked in she ignored Bailey, Christina anyone that saw her bruises that night or heard what had happened. She was going to deny everything because inside Arizona felt she deserved what she was getting. After all she is the one that kissed Lauren she is the one that couldn't open up, she is the one that kept hurting Callie. Shaking her head Arizona put on her scrubs and coat along with her badge, it was going to be a long day she saw on the board that Callie and well everyone was in, including Lauren.
Her first two surgeries were minor and went great; she did the rounds and greeted every child and parent she saw. When Lunch came around Arizona sat down at an unoccupied table hoping for peace and solitude for once, but instead Meredith, Christina, and Bailey sat down with her. Looking up she sat in shocked silence, the three had been ignoring her since her and Callie split because as they put it she hurt their friend.
"Arizona, about last week those bruises didn't look they came from a fall." Meredith whispered, Arizona looked at Meredith and noticed that she had that new mother glow it was the same one she had when her and Derek adopted Zola. Arizona could tell Meredith and motherhood were a great combo.
"I agree your eye looked like you got decked a few good times!" Christina replied a little louder than Meredith which resulted in her getting an elbow to the side by said person, Christina shrugged then looked back at Arizona. "Is Boswell hitting you?" Christina asked getting straight to the point, silence settled again between the four. Panic welled up in Arizona, without a word Arizona stood up and started to leave.
"Arizona!" Bailey called out; Arizona turned and looked at Bailey who now stood in front of her.
"Callie is one of my best friends, and I hate that you have broken her heart but if there is more to this Arizona tell me right now. I will help you." Bailey whispered, Arizona felt tears welling up and that is when she knew she really needed to run. Turning on her none prosthetic leg Arizona walked away, she couldn't would not…what would she not do.
After her third surgery was done Arizona sat in the locker room and looked out the window, she had to pick up Sophia but right now she knew her daughter couldn't see her like this. She started doing some deep calming breaths but was interrupted when the door opened; she smelt a light perfume that she recognized. Instead of it bringing a smile to her face it brought a frown, opening her eyes she saw Lauren standing next to her.
"You told people I hit you?" Lauren stood with her arms crossed and an angry look on her face.
"I didn't say anything; I dropped Sofia off at daycare when asked I said I fell." Arizona answered as she slowly stood up, her hips was sore the limp from earlier in the morning was more pronounced.
"Well, everyone is whispering around saying I am so I suggest you keep your mouth shut. I have worked too hard to get here and to get you." Lauren replied as she started to leave, but quickly went up to Arizona and pinned her against the wall. Pressing her lips onto Arizona's that resulted in Arizona trying to push her off but luckily the kiss was broken when Meredith and Christina walked in. Lauren turned and smiled at them, Arizona stood still.
"Well, I have surgery I will let you know when I am done so we can take Sofia out. Love you and be careful I know that new leg is giving you trouble." Lauren said sweetly then kissed Arizona again but this time gently before she walked out the door.
"Arizona?" Meredith asked but Arizona moved away from the wall and begun to leave.
"I have to get Sofia."
Christina and Meredith looked at one another once Arizona was gone, a silent conversation developed. Instantly Christina huffed and threw her arms up in the air as she flopped onto the couch.
"I am not getting involved!"
"Christina, Arizona is obviously in trouble!" Meredith replied passionately.
"Well, she gets what she deserves! She cheated on Callie!" Christina replied back with just as much power as Meredith had.
"Christina, I think that Arizona did kiss Lauren but regrets it and when she told Callie that night what happened…I don't know Christina I think there is a lot more to this story than any of us know. The only two that do know what happened and what is happening are Arizona and Lauren, and come on look at Arizona that is not the Arizona Robbins we know! Yes, the crash changed her it changed us all but this Arizona is worse than that one at least that Arizona would yell and scream and let her emotions out. This Arizona does nothing, if you won't help I will!" Meredith yelled as she started to leave.
"Where are you going?" Christina stood and followed her friend.
"To get Callie!" Meredith continued to walk as Christina stopped, she could feel it something was about to happen something bad was going to happen. Quickly Christina turned and went the opposite way; she didn't know what came over her all she knew was she had to go the way she was going.
