"Bailey and Ellis are in bed and Sofia and Zola are reading themselves to sleep," Meredith says pausing to watch Arizona finish loading the dishwasher.
"I think we're getting kind of good at this," Arizona says, turning around and pulling the taller woman into her arms to kiss her.
"We are," Meredith agrees, "and the kids seem to be adjusting. I mean I know it's only been a month, but I think it's going really well, don't you?"
Nodding Arizona smiles, "I do," she says smiling at her. "Oh and Amelia spoke to me today, she teased me about us playing house, so I think she's adjusting," Arizona points out as they make their way into the living room to sit on the couch.
"Well, now that you mention it Callie made a joke about Maggie being my sister wife today, so I think she might be coming around too." Meredith points out.
"Good because I think Sofia has figured it out too, I was going to talk with Callie about telling her," Arizona says carefully.
"Ugh, if Sofia has figured it out she may tell Zola, so it is time to tell her isn't it?" Meredith replies. "You know that me not telling her has more to do with me moving on after Derek's death and not about moving on with you, right?"
"Meredith, I understand and I'm not pressuring you, but I also don't want my daughter to be the one to tell Zola that we're together," Arizona explains.
"I know you're right, I just worry that she's going to be upset," Meredith says nervously.
"But she's been fine with us spending so much time together," Arizona points out.
"Well, yeah but what if it's just because she's distracted because Sofia is here and when she realizes why you're really here then she'll freak out," Meredith says worriedly.
"Zola knows that Sofia has two moms and she's okay with it, so I'm sure that she'll be okay with this too," Arizona replies taking her into her arms.
"I hope that you're right," Meredith says leaning into her embrace.
"Do you have a minute?" Arizona asks Callie when she stops by her office the next afternoon.
"Yeah, sure what's up?" Callie asks closing her laptop and looking up at the blonde.
Arizona enters the office and closes the door behind her. "I think that it's time to talk with Sofia about my relationship with Meredith," Arizona says.
"She's a smart girl, she will figure it out soon. But what about Zola? Is Meredith going to tell her?" Callie asks.
"I think that she needs to tell her, but Meredith is concerned that she will be upset about it," Arizona replies.
"Well, she's seen you two together enough now that I'm sure it won't be a complete surprise," Callie remarks.
"I wonder if we should just tell them at the same time?" Arizona asks.
"Maybe point out that now they'll be sisters, I could see them loving that and being fine with it," Callie points out.
Meredith waits patiently outside of Amelia's office, they texted this morning and agreed to meet at 3 pm today to talk.
Amelia shows up with Owen and opens the door. Meredith looks from one to the other, shrugs and follows them into the office.
"I didn't know Owen would be here," she says sitting down in a chair.
"We don't have a good track record of talking Meredith," Amelia points out.
"Okay," Meredith replies considering how to begin the conversation.
"I don't have a problem with you and Robbins, if that's what you want to talk to me about," Amelia says right off the bat.
"You don't? Then what's your problem because you seem like it bothers you?" Meredith asks.
"It's just a little weird for me to see you with someone else and I'd feel that way no matter who it was," Amelia replies.
"Okay, that's a relief because we think it's time to tell Zola and Sofia and I wanted to make sure that you were okay with it first," Meredith explains.
"Zola and Sofia already think they're sisters, so they'll be fine," Amelia remarks.
"What do you mean? Have they talked about it with you?" Meredith asks.
"No, but I've heard them talking about it and Zola asked me about it the other day when I picked them up from school," she explains.
"Hmm, okay then maybe we should tell them together," Meredith replies.
"Obviously, yes. Was that all you wanted to talk about?" Amelia asks a little impatiently.
"No, I also wanted to give you a heads up that I'll be one of the speakers for the Diversity Awareness program next month," she informs her.
"Okay, but why would I care that about that?" Amelia asks confused.
"I don't know, but Maggie said that you might care, so I'm telling you, okay?" Meredith replies standing up to leave.
"Whatever," Amelia exclaims.
Meredith starts to respond, thinks better of it and instead just leaves.
"Did you get the email from Carol in HR with the outline for the Diversity program?" Arizona asks Meredith the next morning over coffee.
"I did and it looks really thorough. Have you decided what you're going to talk about yet?" Meredith asks her.
"Yes, I spoke at Hopkins when I was Chief Resident," Arizona replies confidently. "My talk is about awareness of personal bias and how that creates a hostile environment for our patients, even when we don't intend to. What about you? Which topic are you going to speak to?"
"I'm not sure yet, but I'm meeting with the HR committee tomorrow afternoon to discuss it," she replies.
"Oh, well that's good. Uh, have you given any more thought to us talking to the girls this weekend?" Arizona asks.
"Actually, I agree. Let's tell them Friday night and then we have all weekend to discuss it with them," Meredith replies.
"Big plans this weekend?" April asks entering the lounge.
Arizona looks up from her coffee, "Not really, but we are going to tell the girls about our relationship," she tells her friend.
"Uh wow, that seems big," April comments. "So you guys are getting serious then?"
"Well, we haven't really talked about that, but I guess we are," Arizona says raising her eyebrows.
"You haven't talked about it?" April asks incredulously.
"We talk, but no we haven't really talked about us or what we're doing. It still seems so new," Arizona explains.
"It's only been a couple of months, so it is new, but how do you feel about her?"
"Well, uh," Arizona stammers, "I think that I'm falling for her."
"Zola, would you and Sofia come in here please?" Meredith calls up the stairs, then looks over at Arizona nervously.
"It will be okay," Arizona says squeezing her hand as the girls come bounding down the stairs.
"Mom, will this take long?" Zola asks annoyed.
"Zo, just sit please. We need to talk to you," Meredith explains as she and Arizona each sit down at the table.
"Sofia, Zola, we need to tell you something that's kind of important, okay?" Arizona begins.
Meredith interrupts her, "Zola, Arizona and I are together now, like your Dad and I were together."
"Okay," the little girl replies.
"Momma, can we go back upstairs now?" Sofia asks.
"Sofia, you understand that Meredith and I are together like Mami and I were together, right?" Arizona asks her daughter.
"Yeah Momma, can we go upstairs now?" Sofia asks again.
"Zola, do you have any questions?" Meredith asks her daughter.
"No, but does this mean they're moving in with us?" Zola asks.
"Uh, no but they'll stay here sometimes, is that okay?" Meredith answers, glancing over at Arizona nervously.
"Does this mean we're sisters?" Sofia asks turning excitedly to Zola.
"Oh, uh do you want to be sisters?" Arizona asks the two girls.
"Yes, we want to be sisters, can we be sisters?" Zola asks Meredith.
"Uh, that's something that we need to discuss girls," Meredith replies. "Now why don't you both go back to whatever you were doing upstairs," she tells them.
"But if you have questions later talk to us!" Arizona calls after them.
Meredith and Arizona exchange looks and then burst out laughing.
"So that went well, huh?" Meredith laughs and leans in to kiss her.
"Hey what are you doing for Valentine's Day?" Alex asks Arizona a few days later.
"I'm not sure. We haven't talked about it yet, why?" Arizona replies.
"I was thinking of taking Jo to Vegas and getting married and wondered if you guys would join us, you know be our witnesses?" Alex asks.
"Seriously? Alex, she's never been married before, don't you think that she wants to do the wedding thing?" Arizona asks.
"Nah, we talked about it and she just wants to get married, so I thought I'd surprise her with a Vegas trip and then we could, you know get married by Elvis or something," he adds. "Besides maybe we'll break the hospital wedding curse if we don't get married in Seattle."
"Yeah, that worked great for April and Jackson," Arizona points out sarcastically.
"Um, so Alex wants to know if we'll go to Vegas for Valentine's Day," Arizona mentions to Meredith over lunch.
"Vegas? Why are they getting married?" she asks sarcastically.
Arizona bites her lip and Meredith raises her eyebrows alarmed.
"What?" she asks loudly. "They're getting married in Vegas on Valentine's Day?" Meredith asks.
"Sssshhh, it's a surprise. He hasn't told her yet," Arizona explains looking around the cafeteria to make sure Jo's not there.
"You're serious?" Meredith asks lowering her voice. "So we'd be the witnesses?"
"Yes, you can be the best man and I'll be the maid of honor," Arizona says laughing.
"What if she doesn't want to get married in Vegas?" Meredith asks.
"Alex said that since neither of them really have any family they don't need a wedding," Arizona points out.
"But every girl wants a wedding," Meredith replies.
"Really? So how was yours?" Arizona asks sarcastically.
"Okay, maybe not every girl. But how does he know that she doesn't want one? I mean he messed up the proposal twice, three times really, so is he really the best judge?" Meredith asks.
"Maybe you should talk to him about it," Arizona remarks.
"You really want to do this?" Meredith asks.
"Yes, don't you?" Arizona replies. "It's Alex, we have to do it."
"It's our first Valentine's day, you want to spend it in Vegas?" Meredith asks.
"We'll make it work," Arizona says brightly.
"A night in a swanky hotel room for Valentine's Day doesn't sound half bad," Meredith points out.