I know its been well over a year since I updated but honestly I wasn't really invested in this story and as I was writing this chapter to update because I told you all I would I just couldn't get into it so I decided after this chapter I would be doing a 180 on this story. Don't worry it will still have the same storyline just a little different. I haven't started writing the next chapter but I will post it as soon as I do and I promise it won't be another year since I update I just hope that you guys are still with me on this. So on that note please read reread and review oh and go check out my other story TP2. Enjoy!
Not What You Think
Chapter 16
Arizona's POV
It was pretty amazing to have Callie just agree to let Ingrid stay. I was ready to churn out all the reasons why she had to stay the night, but seeing Ingrid hug Callie and both of them wearing the biggest smiles it was the cutiest thing I ever did see.
They have literally been talking all night and for the past hour have been giggling like little school girls lots and lots of giggling. I glance a look at the clock and its alittle past eleven and I'm completly beat. I make my way over to the couch which these two ladies are currently occupying and I speak.
"Ladies I really hate to break up the party but its getting pretty late...Ingrid you should be getting to bed yes?"
"NOOOOOOOO I don't wanna"
"Yeah mom we don't wanna" Callie chimes in pouting.
"Pouting will get you nowhere with me ladies" Lie it will get you everywhere.
"Fine...fine we are going" Callie says standing and Ingrid follows suit. "Ingrid why don't you go get cleaned up while me and Arizona find something for you to sleep in"
Ingrid does as shes told and heads to the bathroom, while I follow Callie to our bedroom.
"So did you call them and let them know shes here with us and safe?" She questions while pulling out the largest t-shirt she can find.
"Yeah of course I did...they were alittle surprised and angry at first but I talked them down and they said she can stay till tomorrow then she has to go back" I can tell that she's upset even though I know she won't admit it.
Before I can say another word Ingrid comes barreling in. Shes such a lovely happy child even after all she's been through.
"Okay I'm all cleaned up" She says in a sing-songy voice.
"Here you go sweetheart...go change into that and we'll be in in a moment"
"Okay" She replies and happily goes to change.
I watch Ingrid leave then turn back to Callie.
"Are you okay?"
"Yeah I'll be fine babe...just things on my mind"
I open my mouth to speak but she brushes past me and heads to the spare room we have and is also the room Ingrid will be occupying for tonight. I sigh then make my way to the spare room maybe having her stay wasn't the best idea.
When I get to the bedroom I see Callie standing over Ingrids bed tucking her in the cutiest thing really I don't know I think I could get used to this. I squash that thought before it goes anywhere and I lean up against the frame of the door.
"So Ingrid, Arizona called your foster parents and we are gonna take you home tomorrow okay?"
"NO I don't want to this isnt fair"
"Hey we said just one night Ingrid you knew that" I chime in
"I know but why can't we just spend the day together tomorrow.
"I have to work Ingrid and so does Calliope"
"Actually I have off tomorrow remember"
I look to Callie and give her the look that says shut up but all she does is shrug back.
"You guys don't like me just like everyone else"
"No...No sweetheart thats not it at all" Callie says placing a soothing hand on Ingrids arm
I see Ingrids lip quiver and I know she's gonna lose it and then Callie will lose it and then I'll feel like a jackass for making them both cry and then I'll cry and it will just be one big cry fest and that I do not need.
"Fine...I will call you're foster parents in the morning and ask them if we can keep you for the day but thats it"
Ingrid jumps out of bed and over to me faster then the speed of lightning and gives me the biggest squeeze.
"Oh my god thank you so much you guys are really the best"
After we get Ingrid settled again we head to bed ourselves. Callie remains pretty much quiet for the rest of the night worrying me but snuggles up close to me when we crawl into bed letting me know its okay and I drift off to sleep.
Callie's POV
So last night was pretty fun getting to hang out with Ingrid shes a cute little thing I could definitely get use to her being around but I know its not what me and Arizona need right now not with everything that went on a couple months ago but still it doesnt hurt to have dreams. Me and Ingrid made some amazing breakfast this morning. Pancakes...waffles...french toast...bacon...sausage and some eggs and lets not forget Orange juice and coffee. Man can this little girl put it away. It's only a little pasted one and Arizona comes walking through the door she somehow managed to have no surgeries today and got to come home early, so we could all spend time together today. I have a few thoughts up my sleeve.
"Arizona you're home are you guys ready for todays adventures?" I question them both and they look confused.
"Well I'm totally ready...lets gooooo" Ingrid announces.
We all pack into the car and we head out we spend all day shopping. Me and Arizona buy Ingrid some new clothes and she looks great. We spend time dressing up in all types of cute dresses while Arizona just watches on and says yes everytime we ask if we look good. We shop literally all day long and I know Ingrid is really enjoying herself but after awhile she is going to have to go home and I don't want her too.
It eventually becomes time for me and Arizona to take Ingrid home and she has fallen asleep in the car from todays adventures and excitement. I take Arizonas hand into mine. She looks over at me and smiles. Already knowing what I'm thinking she speaks.
"Callie we just can't...we just aren't in that place yet to be taking care of a child."
"I know Arizona just look at her though she's precious...I'm just saying lets just think about it. We could foster her for now and then if we feel like its a good fit then maybe we can talk about adopting her"
"Baby look I love you're passion about this really but we are surgeons when will we ever have time to take care of her"
"We'll make time Arizona" I plead. Before I can finish this conversation we arrive at our destination. I get out and wake Ingrid up while Arizona heads to the house. She knocks on the door and a elderly woman opens the door.
"Oh Ingrid I was so worried about you...now get inside here and thank these kind doctors who were nice enough to watch you're rotten behind" She says tugging Ingrid by the collar of her shirt. I don't like what I just heard and witnessed and I glance at Arizona who I can tell doesn't like it either.
"Thank you so much for taking care of her and watching her I know she can be a big hassle most of the time an obnoxious annoyance" The elder lady spats.
I open my mouth to say something but Arizona beats me too it
"No actaully she wasn't a hassle at all she was a pleasure and she is more then welcome to come spend time with us whenever she'd like" Arizona says a little bit louder then normal but I know she wanted Ingrid to hear what she said as well.
"Right sure...we'll you folks have a lovely night thanks again"
She closes the door on our faces and I just look at Arizona both of us thinking the same thing. I think maybe it's time we really talk about this.
