Today is the day, today she will marry the woman she loves. Arizona was nervous. She was in their bedroom getting ready and Meredith was in the girls room. Alex, Nathan and the Colonel had moved all the furniture from the living area while Maggie, Amelia and Gwen decorated with Sofia, Zola and Bailey's help. Barbara was running back and, forth between the two women with Ellis on her hip.
Gwen walked in to check on Arizona who she found sitting on the bed physically shaking. She rushed in and grabbed her wrist to check her pulse."Talk to me Arizona, what's wrong?"
Arizona teared up. "I am so nervous, the last time I got married didn't quite work out for me."
Gwen started laughing "Is that it? Just nerves? Geez, I thought there was something wrong. Arizona, I understand that you are nervous, but can I tell you something? I don't think you have to worry. Because that woman down the hall? She loves you. I can see it. Hell, everyone can. I don't think I have ever seen two people more in love."
Arizona sniffed "I'm not doubting our love for each other. But what if love isn't enough?"
Gwen answered her "It's not enough." This caused the blonde to raise her head and look her friend in the eyes "Arizona, I don't know all that happened with you and Callie. But I will tell you this, I have heard some things. Some good and some bad. I'm not placing judgement on anyone. What you have with Meredith is not the same. You two have respect for each other. You communicate. I've seen you two together. You don't have to worry. Okay?"
Arizona nodded "Okay." She hugged her friend "Thank you."
Gwen said "I'm going to go check on Meredith. Most everyone is here and they are downstairs waiting. You look beautiful by the way."
Arizona blushed "I'll see you downstairs."
Arizona and the Colonel were standing outside the living room. They could see the guests. The chief and Ben, Nathan, Amelia, Maggie, Alex, Richard, and Callie. They had struggled with inviting her but decided that for Sofia's sake they needed to rise above. Plus Meredith thought that Callie actually witnessing the wedding would make her realize it was real. The kids were lined up front next to Meredith. Barbara was to the side holding Ellis. The Colonel looked at Arizona and asked if she was ready. She nodded and they started into the room. She looked at Meredith and smiled. She had never seen her be more beautiful.
They reached the front and the Colonel kissed Arizona on the cheek and did the same for Meredith. The women held each other's hands and Meredith leaned forward and whispered "I love you."
Gwen started by welcoming everyone to celebrate the love between Arizona and Meredith. She looked at the children and and back at her two friends and said she wasn't just officiating the union of the two women but the union of a family.
The vows were said and rings exchanged and finally Gwen gave them permission to kiss. Everyone clapped and hugged and the kids were happy and jumping and Arizona looked over and made eye contact with Callie, who nodded and smiled at the newlyweds.
After cake and congratulations went around Arizona and Meredith were leaving for 4 nights away. Barbara and the Colonel were staying with the kids while the ladies had their mini honeymoon. The last day of which they would meet up with the social worker and pick up Sumy.
They drove for about an hour to a nice little bed and breakfast. When they reached the room, they fell back on the bed and Meredith said "You have made me the happiest person in the world and I love you so much. I never thought I would find love again."
As she rolled over on top of her wife and began kissing her.
Later as they laid wrapped in each other's arms, Meredith resting her hand on Arizona's belly. She said "We need to come up with a name. Any ideas? I clearly suck at it and just name my kids after people I know."
Arizona laughed "Gosh I don't know, it was such a fight with Mark naming Sofia. I always liked the name Anna."
Meredith said "I like it, and how about sticking with my tradition and use the middle name Danielle?"
Arizona pushed her wife with her shoulder and said "You're just trying to butter up my Dad like you have my Mom."
Meredith laughed "Not true! But if it works..." she placed her face next to Arizona's belly and said "Maybe this one will like me." She kissed the baby bump and worked her way down.