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Here is chapter 7.
Things are progressing, but don't worry, Calzona is endgame as I said in the first chapter.
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As they were walking away as fast as possible out of that On-call room, Andy and Arizona weren't talking. The blonde was walking fast, still under the surprise of finding Leah Murphy having an intimate moment with Penny.
« Wasn't it the girlfriend of your ex-wife ? The red head ? » Andy said, finally breaking the silence.
« Uh, yeah, it was... But Callie told me they were broken up. » Arizona mumbled.
« Really ? When did she tell you that ? » Andy asked.
« I... I talk to her about what her visit to your shop, you know. I wanted to make things clear between us. » Arizona tried to explain.
« Oh... And So she told you about her break up... » Andy stated surprised.
« It came along in the conversation that's it... » Arizona replied nervously as she noticed Andy had stopped walking. « What are you doing ? »
« I should be the one asking you that question... »
« What ? »
« Arizona... You called me earlier because you wanted to see me, when I arrived, you litteraly jumped on me and wanted to have sex with me whereas we were supposed to take it slow... »
« I changed my mind... » Arizona lied.
« The way you kissed me was so different... You didn't want to sleep with me, you wanted something else . » Andy stated, smiling sadly at Arizona.
« No ! No, Andy, Please, don't think that, it's not that... » Arizona pleaded.
« You're lying to yourself Arizona. I don't know what happened between the two of you, I don't know what you talked about, but it clearly upset you... » Andy explained. « You're confused, or mad or whatever, so you want to rush things with me for a reason I don't get... »
Arizona shrugged and let a tear rolled on her cheek, gasping as she was unable to say anything more to Andy.
« It's okay... You just need space... » Andy said, reaching closer and hugging her friendly.
« It's not that Andy... please, don't leave... » Arizona whispered.
« You need some time to think about what you want. I'll be around when your ready. » Andy said, kissing her cheek as Arizona began to cry more. « Call me when you figure it out... ».
As the two women were holding each other, Callie saw them from far. She stepped back and hide herself a little and looked at them, noticing Arizona was crying and Andy was now walking in her direction.
She tried to walk away without being seen but it was too late.
« I don't know what you told her, but she's clearly upset. » Andy said to Callie as she was behind her. « I really like her, you know. We haven't spent a lot of time together, but she's an amazing person. But when she talked to me, I feel like she's been alone for a long time. She was always on edge, fearing to say or to do something wrong... So please, whatever happens in the future, take care of her. »
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« That's not possible ! » Penny said, getting dressed as fast as she could. « Why on earth is SHE the one who open that damn door ! »
« Relax ! » Leah said, coming closer. « She won't say anything to Torres. »
« How can you know ? » Penny asked. « And that's not the point anyway... »
« What do you mean ? »
« I don't care if she tells her. It's no longer her business. She break up with me... » Penny said.
« I thought you were just on a break... » Leah asked, a little confused.
« I don't know... And honestly I don't care... It's over... I'm going to tell her... » Penny replied, putting her labcoat on. She kissed Leah and left the room, deciding to end things with Callie for good.
She looked around to be sure to not cross Arizona and walked directly towards Callie's office.
But she didn't have to go that far as she met her leaning against a wall, wiping tears from her puffy eyes.
« Are you allright ? » She asked gently.
« Yeah... » Callie lied. « I'm just having a rough day... »
« I was looking for you... »
« Penny, I want to be honest with you. I don't want to let you hope something that won't happen... » callie said. « I can't be with you because ... »
« I don't want you to give me a reason Callie. I was on my way to see you, to tell you the same thing... » Penny said. « I have thought a lot about us, and we don't belong together. It was nice to be with you though... »
« At least, it's clear... It's over... » Callie smiled sadly.
« There's one thing I have to tell you... » Penny said, looking at the floor, ashamed. « I slept with someone else, last night. I 'm not saying that to be rude or because I'm mad. I wanted to be honest with you. That's it. And I'm sorry if it's hurting you. »
Callie remained silent and just looked at Penny with pity. It seemed to her that every relationship she thought was serious had to get through the cheating chapter.
She shrugged and sighed before walking away from Penny and her realtionship with her.
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The next day, after all those unbelievable revelations, was friday. It wasn't just any friday, it was the first of the month, and that means family dinner at Sofia's favourite restaurant.
As she remembered it, Arizona felt guilty. It was supposed to be a great night.
They have planned this for more than a year now and it was important for Sofia to see her mothers interact cordialy and being able to spend time together, for her sake. So each first Friday of the the month Callie Torres, Arizona Robbins and their daughter spent the evening together.
She even thought to cancel but seeing Sofia was the only thing that could cheer her up. She would avoid talking to Callie and mainly she would focus on Sofia.
Anyway, that dinner would hardly be worst than what happened the day before.
Callie was the first to arrive at the restaurant. Arizona had Sofia that weekend so she was waiting for them but she was more than nervous. She was feeling uncomfortable and she wasn't ready to face Arizona right now. But Sofia had been talking about that dinner all week long and she didn't want to disappoint her.
« I can do that, for her. I can have a neutral behavior. I just have to avoid talking about 'it' and focus on Sofia. She's so talkative. I will let her speak and steer the conversation to what she does at school. » She said to herself as she saw her daughter and ex-wife approaching.
« Hey ! » She greeted them, turning her gaze to Sofia.
« Hi Mommy ! I'm starving ! » Sofia said taking her mother hand and entering the restaurant. Arizona sighed and stopped a moment. She was doing it for Sofia but couldn't wait for that awkward dinner to end.
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Things were going quite well, regarding the obvious tension between the two women. Callie ,as she had expected, managed to let Sofia talk all dinner. The little girl was happy and that what mattered most for the two of them.
Arizona had been really distant, almost cold since they settled. She was avoiding any kind of contact with Callie, turning her gaze, looking in the opposite way and simply nodding when they had to interact.
But when the dessert time came, Sofia was used to going to the playground which was in the middle of the restaurant. That was one of the reason it was her favourite.
« I'm going to play a little now Mama. Can I go ? » She asked to Arizona.
« Yeah sweetie, go. But remember we can't stay too long, I have a big surgery early tomorrow morning. »
« Okay... » Sofia said a little disappointed before leaving her mothers.
« I'm going with you. » Arizona stated, standing up. But she was stopped by Callie who grabbed her wrist.
« Go Sofia. Mama and I have to talk, but we are watching you, we promise. » Callie said, smiling at her daughter but feeling the extreme tension in Arizona's body.
The blonde smiled at the little girl and stroked her hair. « Yeah I'll be watching. » She said as she knew she couldn't avoid 'That' conversation.
She sat back in her chair and sighed one more time.
« Arizona I don't want you to feel uncomfortablewith me. » Callie said softly. « I'm sorry for yesterday. I didn't mean to tell you that. »
« What are you saying ? You didn't mean it or You didn't want to tell it ? » Arizona snapped at her.
« I... I mean it. But I didn't want to tell it to you that way... » Callie confessed.
« Oh... And what was the plan ? A romantic dinner, candle light and flower ? » Arizona said, finaly looking in Callie's eyes coldly.
« I'm sorry... But I love you. »
« You have no right to tell me that. » Arizona said, tears in her eyes but fighting to restrain them. « You can't do that. »
« It's the truth Arizona... please don't cry... » Callie said. « It's just... »
« It's just what ? »
« Seeing you with her made me understand I wasn't ready to let you go... And I realize I still have feelings for you. »
« No you don't ! » Arizona snapped again. « You're just being nostalgic or whatever. But you can't love me. You have moved on, for a very long time. You're happy, you're dating that resident and until now, you've been dating a lot since you walked out of that therapist office. »
« So what ? » Callie asked, lost by Arizona's statement.
« After that, I always thought you'd come back, sooner or later. I hoped it for so long, giving you time and space. But it never happened. But now that I find someone that is attracted to me and that I care about, you show up, telling me you love me ? How am I supposed to react ? »
« Do you still have feelings for me ? » Callie asked.
Arizona rolled her eyes and turned her gaze to Sofia who was playing with two other little girl.
« Do you love her ? » Callie insisted, waiting for an answer.
« I'm not going to talk about that with you. » Arizona replied. « Anyway, she end things with me yesterday. So it doesn't matter at all. »
The tone of her voice was sad and cold. Callie reached to take her hands which was on the table. But Arizona pulled it away.
« I can't. I can't tell you if I love you Callie. » Arizona said taking a deep breath. « I've been loving and waiting you in silence for months. It was painful. Loving you was hurting me. I'm not looking for sympathy or anything. I know I've hurt you many times, but I can't love you anymore. »
She stood up and walked to the playgroung calling Sofia.
« Sofia, it's time to go Honey. Go and give Mommy a kiss. » she told her daughter as Callie looked sadly at her.
She was so on edge and so distant that Callie couldn't prevent a tear to roll on her cheek, trying to wipe it before Sofia noticed it, but it was too late.
« You're crying Mommy ? » she asked, making Arizona turned to looked at them.
« Yeah, grown ups cry too baby, you know. Don't worry, it's just because I'm tired. »
Arizona gulped and sighed as Sofia huged Callie to cheer her up. She approached them and stroked her daughter's hair.
« Are you ready ? » She asked.
« Mama, can I stay with Mommy tonight ? She's sad. » Sofia stated. « I think she needs me. »
« No Sofia, it's okay, I told you, it's nothing. Go, Mama's waiting for you. »
« In fact it's a good idea Sofia. You go with Mommy. » Arizona said to her daughter. « She needs you, you're right. »
She looked at Callie who was about to talk and smiled at her.
« Thank you Mama! » Sofia said, smiling big at Arizona.
« I see you on Monday Baby, okay ? » She asked and kissed her cheek. « Have a good night and take care of Mommy, I love you ! »
« I love you too Mama ! » Sofia replied, grabbing her waist and holding her tight.
She walked away and Callie looked at her, unable to say a word, but grateful to have her daughter with her.
« So, you have all your stuff Sof' ? » she finally asked.
« Yes ! »
« So let's go home... »
She took her daughter's hand and walked out of the restaurant.
Opening her car she settled Sofia in her seat and walked in front when she noticed a piece of paper on the windshield.
I didn't meant to be rude.
I'm sorry.
I need some space for a while, so don't blame me if I'm distant or avoiding.
A.R