They all arrived back at the house at the same time. Sofia and Zola were telling Meredith everything about their day. Arizona could tell that Meredith had something on her mind. She took baby Ellis from her mother and said she would put her down for a nap. She instructed the other 3 kids to go put on a movie. They rushed off playfully arguing over which movie to watch. When Ellis was asleep, Arizona walked out into the kitchen to see her girlfriend pacing. She pulled her into her arms and she held her for a while.
Maggie walked in the door and saw the two in each other's arms. "Sorry, I didn't mean to intrude. I came home thinking I could get a couple of hours of sleep."
Meredith grabbed her keys. "Here, if you watch the kids for just an hour, you can go to Arizona's place and get all the sleep you need." Maggie agreed and Meredith dragged her girlfriend up to their bedroom and slammed the door behind them.
Arizona knew something was going on. Her girlfriend was acting funny. "What's wrong?" She asked as Meredith was trying to unbutton Arizona's blouse, she became frustrated when one button became stuck so she ripped it open and pushed her girlfriend back on the bed.
When they were finished. Arizona studied Meredith's face. That was intense and carnal. Not something they had experienced before. Meredith asked "Did I hurt you?" Meredith realized she had been a little rough. Meredith was acting possessive. She had left several 'love bites' on Arizona. "
Arizona replied "No, you didn't hurt me, but I am worried about you. Babe,I'm going to need you to tell me what happened." Meredith looked at her girlfriend's bright blue eyes and started crying. Arizona pulled her into a hug and held her until she calmed down.
Meredith sighed "Callie's back." Arizona looked confused "what do you mean she's back?" Meredith proceeded to tell her about the conversation in Bailey's office and about her conversations with the residents.
Arizona could see the uncertainty in her girlfriends eyes. She told her "Meredith, Callie being back means nothing to me except that means Sofia is back. So she told you and Bailey that she came back to take care of me? She up and left her girlfriend in New York to come back here based on information that she didn't even verify? She may think that she can just come back and be a part of my life but that's not going to happen. She does this. She makes life changing decisions on a whim and creates havoc. Meredith, I don't want to be a part of that. Please believe me that the only connection I have with her is Sofia. I love you. I love your kids. I love the family we created."
Meredith stared into blue eyes "I was scared. I thought I would lose you. I actually talked to Maggie his morning about asking you to move in here, and then Callie shows up and I know you loved her and I panicked, I can't lose you."
"You're never going to lose me. I did love her. I still care for her because she is Sofia's other mother. But I love you. She was my first love. You are my last love, Okay?" Arizona began kissing her girlfriend and said "We need to go relieve Maggie, and tonight...we are redoing this, but I will be in charge, and yes by the way... I will move in"
Bailey and Callie were sitting across from each other in her office when Bailey said "Torres, I don't even know where to begin...There is a lot to talk about. Let's start with the fact that you flew halfway across the country because of some gossip? Did it ever occur to you to talk to Arizona first?"
"Well, I wanted to." Said Callie as she bit her lip. "But I was afraid she wouldn't talk to me. I said and did a lot of things that I regret. Penny, um actually told me that if I came back to Seattle that we were over. But Arizona is Sofia's other mother, I have a right to know this stuff."
Bailey shook her head and said "You lost your rights when you ended your marriage.
What's this really about?"
Callie replied "I screwed up. Plain and simple." She hung her head. Bailey felt sorry for her old friend "Torres, you can have your job back. But only as an attending. The board votes on the chief positions. Also, you should know. They are happy. Don't come in here and screw that up. Arizona doesn't deserve that. Understand?"
Later that night all of the kids were down for the night. Meredith was laying in Arizona's arms trying to catch her breath. "I don't know how you do that. But I am so glad that you do." Arizona chuckled "I love you very much Dr Grey. I just wanted to show you how much." She held her girlfriend for a long time and finally said "Meredith, you know we have to talk to Callie right? If you don't want to, I won't blame you but I would prefer it if you were there with me."
Meredith told Arizona "I'll go with you. To be honest, I don't want her alone with you. I trust you it's not that, but she has hurt you so bad. I don't want her to have the opportunity to do that again."
Arizona kissed her girlfriend. "Thank you for taking care of me, for being my protector. I don't know what I would do without you. I would probably still be sleeping in my office. I really need to thank Bailey for forcing me to go to you for that physical."
Meredith replied "I think it's time for another physical Dr Robbins." As she pulled the covers over both their heads and grabbed her girlfriend.