Where do secret trysts occur in modern times? That's right, text messages. It started the evening of their conversation, day one, Sofia long tucked up in bed.
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Day 1
C: Hey, Sof's down, just to check, we're keeping this to ourselves right?
A: Hey, that's good, and yeah, is that okay?
C: Definitely, we've had enough drama, I don't want prying eyes
A: Me neither, we've lost so much time already, we need to focus on us and not the gossip
C: I agree, but we can still gossip about other people right?
A: Well of course, we're not monsters
C: You know I think that pharmaceutical rep likes Grey
A: THAT'S WHAT I SAID
C: Right! Bailey didn't believe me
A: Neither did April, how is it we're so awesome and in-sync?
C: You just answered your own question! We always have been
A: We have, I've missed you
C: I've missed you too, can't wait to have you back in my life
A: Getting awfully soppy there Dr Torres
C: I can't even hide the stupid grin I've got right now
A: Neither can I, see! So in-sync
C: Are you at the hospital tomorrow?
A: Yeah… do we do lunch?
C: Honestly I'd say no, as soon as we're seen together everyone will talk
A: Erugh yeah you're right. Okay no lunch
C: No gazing looks across the cafeteria either
A: That goes for you too!
C: God we're gonna have to have so much will power
A: Worth it in the end though right?
C: 100%, so worth it
A: Night Calliope
C: Night Arizona x
A: x
C: LOL! Were you waiting to see if I put a kiss?
A: NO
C: Robbins
A: Okay fiiiiiine
C: Hehe, see you tomorrow x
A: Yes you will x
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Day 4
C: Hey, so got a date with a hot chick tomorrow, can you look after Sof?
A: Hmm sorry, I've got a date with the sexiest woman alive, so I can't
C: Oh that's a shame, mine's a doctor, yours?
A: No way, so's mine, brunette, yours?
C: Blonde, peds & foetal surgeon, yours?
A: Cardio I think, I wasn't really paying attention, just checking her out
C: See anything you like?
A: Oh you have no idea
C: Addie asked why I had a stupid grin earlier by the way
A: What did you tell her?
C: I panicked and said I found a dollar on the sidewalk
A: Remind me not to go on a covert operation with you
C: The coffee cart lady gave me my change and it was in my hand!
A: Amy the coffee cart girl?
C: Yeah, you know her?
A: Yeah… you can't get coffee from there anymore
C: Why?
A: Erugh, really?
C: What?
A: You know Torres
C: No I don't Robbins, did she kill a guy?
A: Err no, she just undresses you with her eyes
C: Hahaha no she doesn't
A: Does to!
C: Does not!
A: Trust me Calliope, she does. She asked Teddy if you were single
C: Interesting, her name is Amy you say? Maybe I can ask her out before my other date
A: Yeah no, no more coffee cart coffee for Calliope.
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Day 5 – Pre-Date
C: What are you wearing?
A: Nothing
C: ARIZONA
A: Mmm?
C: I meant for tonight
A: It's a surprise
C: I need to know what to wear, smart or casual?
A: Nothing
C: Tell me!
A: Clothing is optional Calliope
C: Pleeeease
A: Casual, but don't skimp on the cleavage
C: Noted, what time you picking me up?
A: The babysitter is coming at 7 so I'll be there by 7:30
C: Awesome!
A: Hahaha, you becoming less badass Dr Torres?
C: I'll never be less badass
A: I feel like I'm getting dressed for prom
C: Do I have to get you a corsage?
A: Mmmm maybe
C: If I get one you totally have to wear it
A: Okay okay no corsage, flowers are good
C: You're picking me up, you have to bring the flowers
A: Maybe I've already got them
C: Have you?
A: It's a surprise
C: Mean!
A: You'll just have to wait and see
C: Is it weird I'm excited and nervous?
A: No, I am too, but what have we got to be nervous about?
C: I've never been on a date with an ex-wife before
A: Funnily enough neither have I!
C: We got this though, we're intelligent surgeons, department heads
A: Exactly! Badass and hardcore!
C: See you at 7:30, don't keep your date waiting x
A: I won't, I've waited too long already x
Day 5 – Post-Date
C: Thank you for a lovely evening, how was Sof when you got in?
A: Out for the count, apparently she spent the night dancing it out
C: That's what happens with Yang is your godmother
A: Well it's better than temper tantrums I guess, got to thank her for that
C: BTW, I spoke to Bailey, Eliza didn't even give notice, just upped and left
A: So not just me then
C: No, sounds like she really did a number on the hospital
A: I know this isn't post-date material but it still hurt you know
C: I get it, it's never nice, even if I did benefit from it
A: She was just delaying the inevitable 'us'
C: That's for sure. Still funny that you didn't know what ghosting was though
A: No it isn't Torres
C: It is when Kepner knows what it is and you don't
A: Shut up. How did you escape her grasp anyway?
C: She was trying to get with my ex-wife!
A: Hmm, maybe it's coz you let Wilson have free rein on your surgeries anyway
C: There is that, I am a kick-ass teacher & surgeon
A: So humble too
C: It's a good thing it's your centre day tomorrow
A: Why's that?
C: Coz I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight so I'll look tired and cranky
A: So?
C: I don't want to ruin the illusion of earlier, I looked hot
A: Still so humble!
A: But yes, you were, but even when you're tired and cranky - you're still hot!
C: So hot in fact I had to undress as soon as I got in
A: Did you set me up to visualise you naked?
C: Just getting my own back from earlier
A: Calliope!
A: Are you seriously naked?
C: Wouldn't you like to know
A: Erugh
A: Send pics
C: Arizona!
A: Okay, FaceTime
C: A lady doesn't divulge so much skin after one date
A: But now I can't unsee you naked!
C: Night Robbins, sleep tight x
A: I hate you x
C: No you don't x
A: Fine I don't x
C: Text me tomorrow? xx
A: You know it, night Calliope xx
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Day 6
A: Hey, how was your hot date last night?
C: It was good, she's cute, I might see her again. Yours?
A: I think she's worth a second date, maybe
C: Mine talked about her kid, a lot
A: OMG so did mine!
C: The kid is cute to be fair
A: So adorable!
C: So, is she cardio?
A: No, turns out she's ortho
C: Wow, that's a pretty cool specialty
A: You should see her arms, mesmerising
C: Did you spend the whole evening perving?
A: We went to a drive through, her arms were round me all night
C: Did you like that?
A: Are you being serious or are we still joking?
C: Serious I think
A: Calliope, I love nothing more than being wrapped snug in your arms, you know that
C: Yeah but I just wasn't sure, I don't want to overstep
A: Well you weren't, I could have used a goodnight kiss though
C: I was being respectful!
A: So you'll grope me but not give me a kiss?
C: I wasn't groping you! I didn't touch you!
A: You got awfully close
C: Trust me, if I touched you, you'd still be shivering
A: Mmm hmm… Is it weird we near enough left the state for our date?
C: If anyone from Grey Sloan went that far out from Seattle on a Tuesday evening then they deserve to know about us
A: Haha true
A: So where you taking your hot surgeon for your second date?
C: Not sure yet, just waiting for Amy to get back to me before I commit you know
A: Not funny
C: Kinda is, you're right, she def checks me out
A: YeahI still don't like
C: I will go to the other coffee cart, the one outside
A: You don't have to
A: I mean
A: But
A: Would you?
C: It's no hardship Arizona
A: Thank you, I know it's stupid
C: No it's not, I get it, please don't worry. See you Thursday?
A: Yes but text before then, obviously
C: Obviously!
A: Enjoy outside coffee cart coffee…
C: Dork. I will, sleep tight x
A: You too, sweet dreams Calliope x
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1 week
A: Happy one week anniversary!
C: You're such a dork Robbins
C: You there?
C: Arizona?
C: Okay I'm sorry - happy one week anniversary!
A: That's better
C: Mer asked me out for drinks tonight, is that okay?
A: Of course it is, you went out when we were apart
C: Yeah but I felt bad, even back then
A: Why? You shouldn't have
C: It's just we always did things together and then it just stopped
A: I know, but we'll get there again
C: Promise?
A: Absolutely, remember that time when I beat Yang and Grey in a drinking competition?
C: LOL! You may have won but I had to carry you up the stairs
A: I still won though
C: You passed out as soon as you collapsed on the bed
A: Well put it this way, when we reveal ourselves to the group, we'll have another drinking comp and I'll wipe the floor with everyone
C: Haha if you insist
C: Don't write cheques your ass can't cash Robbins
A: Thinking of my ass are we?
C: Shut up
A: Such a crude thought on our anniversary too Calliope
C: I might be picturing more than your ass
A: Don't, I'm at the centre surrounded by foetus' and Nicole
C: So?
A: So! She'll see me blush and know
C: Erm Arizona, you know Herman is blind right?
A: Trust me Calliope, sight or not, she'll know
C: I just need to say, I know I wasn't excited at the time, and I'll always regret that, but I'm so glad you took her fellowship, you and her became an amazing team
A: Really?
C: Yeah, she's world renowned and she picked you, she could have had anyone. I hope you're proud of what you achieved, you should be, I know I am
A: Calliope you're making me cry and she'll definitely know that
C: Just, don't feel like you have to skimp on the centre
A: What do you mean?
C: Us, it doesn't have to be us vs. the centre
A: I must admit it was kinda at the back of my mind
C: We will make it work this time, we'll be stronger, together
A: Okay I am definitely crying now, I have to tidy myself up before Nicole sees
C: Arizona
A: Trust me Calliope, she'll know!
C: Still such a dork, enjoy your day, speak later x
A: I'm your dork though right?
C: Always
C: And you're definitely okay with me going out on our anniversary?
A: Haha! I'm working anyway, so go have fun
C: Thank you, speak to you later – go kick ass! x
A: Awesome! Have a super day! Speak later x
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2 Weeks
C: So, how was your date last night with the ortho goddess?
A: Who said she was a goddess?
C: You did, yesterday
A: Mmm… true. Well, promise to keep this between us?
C: Of course
A: She kissed me
C: Really? No way! Did you enjoy it?
A: It was all right
C: What?
A: KIDDING! Calliope! I thought my dimpled smile said it all
C: So it was a good kiss?
A: No one has ever kissed me like my date did last night
C: Reckon you could get used to it?
A: I know I will, she's it for me
C: Wow, you know that just after two dates? She must be great
A: What about you? Enjoy your second date?
C: I did, we had to go way out of Seattle again though
A: Do you think she leads some sort of double life?
C: I do, I think she's an undercover spy
A: Did you kiss this double agent surgeon?
C: I did
A: And?
C: I was totally turned on
A: Don't
C: What? I got to second base
A: Really? Those magic hands do the trick?
C: My magic hands and arms, I kinda pinned her against the door, off the ground
A: Sounds interesting
C: On the porch too
A: Yeah I think you got too carried away
C: Me? She was the one pulling me in!
A: Even so, you need to control yourself Torres
C: Tell her that, she grabbed my hair so tightly I thought she'd pull it out at the roots
A: Maybe she likes your hair
C: So my hair, hands, forearms… I sound like the whole package
A: You totally are, she's very lucky
C: Not as lucky as I am
C: But yeah seems pointless driving miles out for a date only to pounce at each other on the porch
A: Maybe next time you'll come inside?
C: Maybe next time she'll ask me
A: Hmm, I think she will
C: Well it will test my self-control
A: Maybe don't fight it too hard…
C: Maybe I won't… erugh, I'm about to start rounds, dinner tonight?
A: Of course, you're cooking right?
C: Yes, I don't want my place to burn to the ground
A: I can cook!
C: Since when?
C: Arizona?
A: Since I kinda had to, I'm a pro at cooking and crying
C: Honey, we'll never be in that position again, next time you cook, I'll be there
A: Good, I kinda needed to hear that, that you'll be there
A: Enjoy rounds, speak later x
C: I'm not going anywhere Arizona, not without you x
2 Weeks (cont.)
C: Hey you, so I spoke to Dr Palmer, she's agreed to see us
A: Awesome! And she has no affiliation with the hospital?
C: No, although the office is fairly local, but we can't do everything miles out of Seattle
A: Yeah, I mean we can just sell it as improving our friendship for Sof's sake if people notice?
C: I think so, not ideal but we need to do this, right?
A: I agree, maybe it didn't save our marriage last time but I think it will help bring us back to where we were before it ended, before you know
C: I know, and we will, we both know we need to communicate better
A: 100%, so you'll book an appointment?
C: Yeah, do you want to check your schedule with Herman?
A: No, just book it, anything hospital or centre related can fit around it
C: Okay, I'll call her and let you know. Good luck in surgery, not that you need it, you're totally awesome
A: Dr Torres if I didn't know any better I'd say you were stalking me
C: I walk past the board every day, I saw your name, it happens
A: Yeah whatever, you were purposefully looking out for my name
C: Whatever. Anyway, I'm done for the day, I'll pick up Sof and see you tonight?
A: How are you off? You have a surgery at 3pm?
C: Now who's stalking, Dr Robbins?
A: I hate you
C: Hehe, see you later x
A: Kick ass on your surgery too! x
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3 Weeks
A: Teddy knows
C: Teddy knows what?
A: About us!
C: Okay, what did she say?
A: It's what she didn't say
C: What didn't she say?
A: She didn't say you weren't coming to Joe's tonight
C: Why would that mean she knows?
A: She knows I know that you're not going because we're together!
C: You're reading way too much into this Robbins
A: Maybe. Am I being paranoid?
C: I think so honey
A: Honey?
C: Is that okay?
A: Of course… I like being your honey or baby or any other term of endearment
C: Dork? Geek? Loser?
A: I'm drawing a line here Calliope
C: Hehe, enjoy your evening with Teddy, gorgeous
A: I'd say enjoy covering the pit but that sucks
C: Not if I get an awesome surgery from it
A: LOL! Never change Torres, speak tomorrow? x
C: Never. Speak tomorrow x
3 Weeks (cont.)
A: Hey, how was your knee replacement?
C: Still stalking me Robbins?
A: Hardly! I was checking out the board and your name just happened to be there
C: Sure, you tell yourself that
A: Whatever
A: Crap, April needs a consult, speak to you later x
C: Enjoy!
A: Expect a page shortly, the kid has damaged ligaments
C: Awesome! See you in a bit x
C: There goes the pager, you still there?
A: Yep! See you in a bit x
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4 Weeks
C: What are the rules on sexting?
A: I'm all for it, but we have to change our PIN like every day
C: Yeah, Sof knows mine
A: Same
A: So, you want to sext, Dr Torres?
C: Maybe
A: You enjoyed last night so much you want it to continue? I get it
C: Well I mean, we did get reacquainted with each other last night
A: You mean we 'did it'?
C: Well yeah that's one way to put it
A: Got hot and heavy?
A: Screwed like rabbits?
A: Made love?
A: F***ed hard?
C: I mean, all of those right?
A: Well you made me come like 4 times so yeah
C: Well you were begging
A: CALLIOPE! Says you
A: YOU were just as bad
C: True, it was amazing
A: Totally awesome
C: The neighbours knew I was there. You've always been a screamer
A: Again, you're one to talk, the STREET knew I was at home
C: Touche!
A: Seriously, last night was amazing, I've missed being with you, so much
A: No one does it for me like you do
C: Same here, we just fit together you know? Respond to each other's touches and body
A: We do
A: I'm tired this morning though, not as young as I used to be
C: Oh I don't know Robbins, you were pretty energetic all night
C: Still had enough energy for the shower this morning too I might add
A: Mmm, naked Calliope in the shower? I find extra strength from within
C: So, sexting?
A: Yes, BUT you know how I get so you can't be too graphic
A: I won't last
C: Haha noted. Are you coming round tonight?
A: Oh indeed I am, Dr Torres. See you then x
C: Can't wait, Dr Robbins x
4 Weeks (cont.)
A: Hey, you going to that ortho conference in Boston?
C: Hey, was thinking about it, wanted to run it past you first
A: Why? It's only a couple of days right?
A: Although I would miss you
C: Right, but it might infringe on the centre?
A: Calliope
A: Stop
C: I know, I'm sorry
A: If it's a choice between looking after Sof and working into the evening with Nicole, guess which one I'm picking?
A: I've told you, what happened last time gave me the perspective I needed.
A: I know I might need to reassure you on this, and I'll do it if you need me to, but please believe me Callie
C: I believe you, it's just it still hurts from last time I guess, but I'll do better
A: Maybe we should discuss it with Dr Palmer?
C: Yeah I'd like that
A: Good. So, ortho conference?
C: Yes, it's main focus is on arthritis this year
A: You'll have to tell me more tonight
C: Haha okay never mind!
A: What?
C: It's okay, you don't want to hear about ortho
A: Call me
C: What?
A: I have 30 before surgery and I want to spend it listening to my girlfriend talk about her passion. Call me.
C: Girlfriend huh?
A: What?
C: I'm your girlfriend?
C: That's new
C: Arizona?
A: Is it too soon?
C: I don't think so, I'm not seeing anyone else
A: Me neither
C: This is exclusive right?
A: Most definitely Calliope
C: Then I am totally your girlfriend
A: YAY! You scared me there
A: Now, call your girlfriend, that's an order
C: Okay, give me 5 minutes with her then I'll call you x
A: NOT cool Calliope
C: Hehe, calling you now x
A: Good x
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5 Weeks
A: I love you, loooove you, love love love you, I love you!
C: Seriously, last night was not the first time I've said it since we've been back together
A: Err yes it was Calliope, I've been monitoring it, waiting for you to say it
C: Well you said it back straight away, so why didn't you say it first?
A: In case you didn't say it back
C: Really? You didn't think I'd say it back?
A: I got nervous
C: I mean we've always loved each other right? I never fell out of love with you
A: I never fell out of love with you either but it's still a big step
C: I guess, but it just came naturally to me, I don't think I know how not to love you
A: I think I loved you from the day I kissed you in Joe's you know
C: Well I was all sexy with running mascara and puffy eyes
A: Well I don't do uggo's, so yeah you were definitely sexy
A: ARE
A: Obviously!
C: LOL! Uggo's?
A: What?
C: I suppose you 'have people lining up for you' huh? 'You're hot'?
A: I'm pretty
C: So humble
A: I can have my pick of the ladies
A: And I pick YOU
A: Every
A: Single
A: Time
A: Because
A: I love you, I'm in love with you, I can't live without you
C: Still a dork! I love you too, I've wanted to say it since the first day
C: You're not the only nervous one
A: We never did fall out of love with each other, it's obvious
A: How you comforted me during Nicole's surgery?
A: I knew then I'd never find anyone else, that I'd had my one true love
A: And threw it away
C: It got lost, it didn't get thrown away. We're back, right?
A: Right, I love you, I'll see you later?
C: Of course, I love you too, always have x
A: Same Calliope, please never doubt that x
5 Weeks (cont.) - 12pm
A: Do you think we need burner phones?
C: Erm, I dunno, why?
A: Well because our phones sometimes get read out in the OR
C: Hmm… maybe we should just not text each other whilst in surgery?
A: What if we have an emergency surgery? Or it's something with Sof? I don't want a nurse to read out a text from you in front of the whole OR. Your messages are very explicit
C: Mine?! You're the one who gives me detailed descriptions of what you're doing!
A: And?
C: It's not exactly PG Arizona
A: Shall I stop?
C: I didn't say that, I'm just saying you're worse than me
A: So, burner phones?
C: No burner phones! That's even more suspicious
A: Okay okay, you just keep your dirty thoughts outside of hospital hours
C: So I can't text saying I'm in the fouth floor on-call room and waiting for you to come do things to me? That's a shame, because that's exactly what I was gonna do now
C: Arizona?
C: You there?
C: Arizona?
5 Weeks (cont.) - 1pm
A: That was very naughty of you Dr Torres
C: Hehe, how fast did you run to get here?
A: It was a brisk walk. And FAST
C: Worth it?
A: You have no idea
C: Do you think we smell like sex?
A: Oh I'm definitely having a shower, people here know what sex smells like
C: Addie and Mer will know just by looking
A: I'd recommend brushing your hair too
C: I always have to! You have a firm grip on it
A: Mmm indeed. Okay well now I feel lighter and less stressed. I'll see you later x
C: LOL! See you later my love x
A: You need to sign off every text like that, my love
C: Noted, love you x
A: Or that way, I'm not fussed, love you too x
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6 Weeks - AM
C: Hey, are you coming over tonight?
A: Erugh, I want to but Nicole is insisting I review an upcoming surgery for the 20th time
C: Okay, fair enough
A: Are you okay?
C: Yeah, I get it, I'm fine but still a little disappointed. Not in you, just coz I haven't seen you for a couple of days and I miss you
A: Calliope, I'll speak to Nicole, I'll say I can't tonight, I have dinner plans with Sof
C: It's fine Arizona honestly
A: I can come round after? It will be late though
C: No it's fine, go back to yours or stay with Herman, it's important
A: So are you and Sof, nothing is as important as you two
C: What time is 'late'?
A: Erm, probably past midnight
C: I have an 8am surgery, so probably best leave it
A: Who scheduled Calliope Torres an 8am surgery!?
C: I don't know but whoever did is getting scut duty for six months
A: I don't like this
C: Don't worry, if it was you I won't give you scut duty
A: No, I mean not seeing you. I've not seen you enough to last a lifetime
C: It's okay, just feeling clingy
A: I'm going to speak to Nicole, love you so much x
C: Arizona please don't worry! Love you too x
6 Weeks (cont.) - PM
A: Hey you
C: Hey, missing me already? We just spoke!
A: I will always miss you! I just wanted to let you know I spoke to Nicole
C: About what?
A: What we talked about, my hours and my time at the centre
C: Honestly Arizona you didn't have to do that, it's still early days for the centre and us, I've just got used to 'us' again you know? I'm being silly
A: Calliope, I told you, I was wrong last time, to spend so much time with her. Yes we had a deadline due to the tumour obviously but I won't let my work take priority over us
C: I didn't think you would, we just both need to balance our time and not get sulky when the other one is with Herman haha
A: I told her if she forces me or bullies me into doing longer hours or travelling too much or whatever - I'll walk away
C: You can't just walk away Arizona, you've put so much work into it. I'm just as bad with my research sometimes, that was the reason I couldn't make our dinner the other night
A: Yes but your research wasn't the nail in our marriage coffin, I'm not risking us, I'm not driving you away again
C: Arizona, you will NOT drive me away do you hear me? I love you, we're in this together, lots of couples have stuff to work around and they do. We will too
A: You promise you're not going anywhere?
C: I promise my love, we can always speak to Dr Palmer about it?
A: I like that idea, doesn't hurt to have a third perspective
A: But know this Callie
A: I will walk away if it interferes with us, our family
A: Nicole knows and although she hides it, she understands and agrees
A: She knows I wasn't happy when we were apart, she knows what I lost
A: So, trust me, nothing will get in the way, understand?
C: Had that speech ready a while there Robbins?
A: Meet me in the first floor on-call room, I'll show you how dedicated I am
A: Especially to your body
C: You sweet talker, I love you, I'll see you in a minute x
A: I love you too, now hurry up, less texting more running! X
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7 Weeks
A: Erugh, bored. What you doing?
C: Doing some research with Owen
A: Oh okay, do you want me to leave you alone?
C: Of course not, we're just reading, he probably won't even notice
A: I think Jackson is seeing Maggie
C: What?!
A: Mmm hmm, I saw them in one of the exam rooms
C: They're siblings though! Kinda, I mean, yeah
A: I know it's creepy, April's upset
C: I get it, who wants their ex-husband to date his sister?
A: LOL! Calliope! I just spat my drink everywhere!
C: Owen asked who I'm texting and I said Addie
A: That's good cover
C: Addie's in surgery
A: Seriously, I'm not doing a covert operation with you
C: I shouldn't have said someone at the hospital
A: It's okay, he won't speak to Addison, they don't have much crossover
C: True, I think I'll stick with my Dad next time
A: Always a good plan
C: Okay I need to go, would you seriously not go undercover with me?
A: Oh Calliope, I will ALWAYS go under the covers with you
C: Leaving now! Love you x
A: Mmm, gives me a good leaving image. Love you too x
7 Weeks (cont.) - AM
A: Do you think it's weird we don't sit next to each other at board meetings?
C: No, we haven't for years
A: Not quite years, not even 20 months
C: Well practically two years
A: No Callie, we've not been separated for 2 years
C: I was just rounding it up Arizona
A: Well don't, don't increase the time we've been apart
C: Okay I'm sorry, are you okay?
A: I just don't want to extend the period of time my life sucked okay?
C: Okay, I'm sorry, you're right
C: Shall I come to the Peds wing?
A: Why?
C: So I can give you an apology cuddle?
A: If you cuddle me I'll cry
C: I'm just charting, give me 5 minute and I'll be there, love you x
A: Okay, that would be nice, love you too x
7 Weeks (cont.) - PM
A: Hey, do you still love me?
C: What? Arizona of course I do, don't be silly!
A: It's just earlier, it upset me you know?
C: I'm sorry honey, I didn't mean to
A: You still love me even though I got angry?
C: I still love you even though you got angry
C: And I get it, it was the worst time of my life too, not being with you, not being a family
A: I won't be crazy upset next time
C: How about you come over and we'll have a night in? Eat pizza, drink beer, snuggle up on the sofa and make our own commentary watching a god awful movie?
A: Sounds like my idea of heaven, can we watch a movie with Sof first?
C: Of course, I'll even stomach Frozen
A: Yeah, I will too
C: Arizona you LOVE Frozen, don't give me that
A: Let it go Calliope
C: Really Arizona?
A: What? Is it supposed to be cold this evening by the way?
C: I don't know, but I have nice, big warm blankets.
A: That's okay, the cold never bothered me anyway
C: I hate you
A: Still love me though right?
C: Always, see you later my love x
A: I love you so much, see you later x
7 Weeks (cont.)
C: Hey, how was physical therapy?
A: Good, the new prosthetic gives me so much more freedom, much lighter and flexible
C: Amazing! What about the socket?
A: Definitely doesn't rub as much but I'll wait until I've done a seven hour surgery
C: I'm hopeful it will stand it, it got great reviews from amputees who spend a lot of time on their feet, including surgeons, police officers and teachers
A: Thank you
A: It means so much to me that you're still sticking with me on this
C: With what?
A: The prosthetic and helping me adjust, even if it has been years, it'll never be 100% perfect. But I pushed you away so much in the beginning, I wouldn't have blamed you if you let me rot
C: Arizona! I would never, yes we've had it tough but we're in this together. I know your limits, to listen to you and you know to let me in, let me help sometimes
A: Dr Palmer was right, this communication thing is pretty good
C: I think once we realised our end goas were the same, it made it easier, you know?
A: Definitely
A: She needs a pay rise
C: I'm sure she won't disagree!
C: Zola has invited Sof round for a sleepover tonight, fancy going out on the town?
A: Is the town far far away?
C: Yeah… unless you want to chance local?
A: No, I love our little pink bubble too much, I want to keep us to ourselves
C: Same here my love, what time shall I pick you up? I'm off at 4
A: 6, so 7?
C: 7 it is, I'll see you then, love you x
A: See you then, love you too x
A: Bring flowers!
C: Maybe
A: Pretty ones
A: Like you
A: My pretty lady
C: I'll see what I can do, see you at 7 x
A: Until then my love x
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8 Weeks
A: What time is your dentist appointment?
C: What dentist appointment?
A: It's a joke Calliope, what time is your dentist appointment?
C: Okay my hypothetical dentist appointment is at 11am
A: Are you sure it's not TWO-THIRTY?
C: 2:30?
A: Yeah! Get it?
C: No?
A: Two-thirty, tooth-hurty, get it?
C: You're so lame
A: Hey! I'm funny!
C: Funny lookin'
A: Well you're the one who keeps on lookin' so you must like what you seein'
C: I know what you're hiding under those scrubs of yours
A: Are you visualising it?
C: I might be, I might have to self-satisfy, just heading into the shower
A: Self-satisfy?
A: Which shower are you in?
A: Tell me Calliope
A: I will search them all
C: It's okay, I don't have time for anything longer, have a dentist appointment, see you later, love you x
A: NO CALLIE THAT'S MEAN ERUGH!
A: Love you too, although you suck right now x
8 Weeks (cont.)
A: Sof took it well last night, you think she's okay with it?
C: Yes, she was beaming from ear to ear when you left, she's definitely happy
A: Good, we'll make sure we have regular family meals and days out with her
C: Meals twice a week at least assuming no surgeries or 911s
A: And outings every weekend
C: Agreed
A: Talking is awesome, no wonder Dr Palmer was recommended
C: Haha definitely
C: Okay I may be crying
A: Why?
A: Callie?
A: What's happened?
A: Do you need me to come over?
A: I'm on my way
C: No no Arizona it's okay!
C: I'm crying because I'm happy, I'm getting my family back
A: Okay well now I'm crying
C: LOL! We are a pair
A: I kinda still want to come over
A: I've put my shoes on and everything
C: Then come over, you know I always want to see you
A: Yay! See you in a bit, love you x
C: Love you too x
A: Shall I bring anything?
C: Whipped cream
A: YES I am DEFINITELY bringing that!
C: Arizona! It's for a sundae, Sof wanted to make one for tomorrow's dessert
A: This has been a very confusing exchange Calliope
C: I mean she won't need all of it?
A: I'm not risking it
A: I'm buying 2 cans
A: See you soon! Love you x
C: Dork x
C: Love you too x
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9 Weeks
A: Bailey is on the warpath!
C: Why? What's happened?
A: No idea, something to do with Catherine maybe?
C: Clashing over Webber?
A: I have NO idea, you need to find out
C: Me? Why me?
A: You're Bailey's friend!
C: She's our Chief!
C: OMG she's coming!
A: Run Calliope!
C: I'm in the stairwell
C: You're right, she looked pissed
A: SEE!
C: Thanks for the heads up
C: OMG she saw me
C: Arizona
C: She's coming back
C: I'm scared
C: She's gonna kill someone and I'm right here
A: Which stairwell?
C: Between second & third
A: I'm coming!
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10 Weeks
C: Hey, ache much this morning?
A: Well you gave me quite a work out
C: Thanks for coming with me, I had a great time
A: I enjoyed it, it was good to dance with you again
C: It was always one of my favourite things to do with you
A: Me too, I will take you dancing once a week my love
C: I would really like that, I love you so much, thank you for trusting me x
A: I love you too, and I will always trust you, I always should have x
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11 Weeks
A: I spy with my little eye, something beginning with… S
C: Are we really playing I spy during the residents' pitch?
A: We're attendings, you're gonna pick Wilson and I'll pick… Brooks.
A: Anyway that's the perks of being in an auditorium, hands not visible
C: Okay okay, true.
C: Stage?
A: No
C: Seat?
A: No
C: Shoes? Shirts?
A: Nope, nope
C: SCRUBS
A: NOPE!
A: Give up?
C: Yeah
A: It's my SUPER hot girlfriend a few rows in front of me
C: Arizona! I was never getting that
A: Why did we sit so far apart again?
C: These halls of Grey Sloan would have a field day if we sat next to each other
A: Erugh, so true.
A: Your turn
C: I can't, I need to watch Wilson's pitch, she's up next
A: Lame Calliope
C: Okay Okay, I spy with my little eye, something beginning with… L
A: Hmm, lights
C: Nope
A: I give up
C: Arizona!
A: I can't see anything else beginning with L!
C: It's not what YOU see, it's MY little eye
A: Well then Dr Torres what do you see with your little eye?
C: The LOVE of my life
A: Wilson?
C: No! YOU!
A: I'm sat behind you, you can't see me!
C: When I close my eyes and think happy thoughts, I do
A: You're so smooth Torres
A: I'll let you get back to y'ortho girl, try not to look too bias
C: Hehe I won't, love you x
A: Love you too, my bone crunching nerd x
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12 Weeks
A: SO
A: You know Megan?
C: No?
A: Geogina's mother?
C: Who's Georgina?
A: Calliope! Really? She's Sof's best friend
C: Sof has a few, describe her
A: I am not describing a 7 year old kid in a way you'd remember, I'm not mean
A: The mum wears knee high boots? 20 inch heels? Crop top?
C: OMG yes, yes I do, what about her?
A: Totally getting it on with Principal Turner
C: WHAT?! No way!
A: Way!
C: How do you know that?
A: I just picked up Sof and Betty said she walked in on them when trying to find Emma's sports kit
C: Betty?
A: Emma's Mum
A: Who is another one of Sof's friends
A: Really Calliope? Betty is the typical all American housewife, striking red hair? Always at the PTA meetings?
C: Gotcha
A: You need to learn names
C: Why when I have you?
A: You're a doctor who knows so many near unpronounceable medical terms but can't remember the names of a few school mums
C: I learn best by association
A: I think we need to get you some flash cards, the only way you're going to remember is by that world famous Torres method
C: Good plan, I like it
A: You're so lame, love you x
C: Hehe, you too x
A: No, you need to say it
C: Love you Arizona x
A: That's better x
A: Love you too x
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13 Weeks
A: I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach
C: Why are you quoting 'How Do I Love Thee?' Not that I don't find it adorable
A: Erugh, it's supposed to be romantic, not adorable
A: And how in the hell did you know that?
C: Childhood full of reading during yacht parties and social events
C: It wasn't the most riveting, reading set me free
A: I would have loved to have taken baby Torres out and shown her the world
C: Baby Torres would have been intimidated by baby Robbins
A: How?!
C: I've seen pictures, you were both a hot AND a cute teenager
C: You would not have been interested in this freak
A: Calliope, if I had met you when we were teenagers, we'd have been married by our 21st birthdays I promise you
C: Haha okay if you insist So what's with the quote anyway?
A: No reason, I just wanted to share it with you, it sums up how I feel. Love you x
C: Love you too x
C: Arizona?
A: Yes?
C: Happy three month anniversary my love x
A: Calliope Torres
C: Hehe, you thought I'd forgotten?
A: NO
A: Maybe
C: Dork! See you tonight?
A: Yeah but kinda feel like I need to steal an ortho consult so I can see you sooner
C: So we have to hope for a kid to come in with broken bones?
A: Is that bad?
C: Kinda
C: But then we can be bad together?
A: Bad girls need to take their punishment you know that right?
C: ARIZONA
C: Don't talk like that
C: Tonight you can
C: In fact I insist
A: Oh I cannot wait Dr Torres, I'll see you SOON, love you x
C: I just shivered. Love you too x
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14 Weeks
C: Hey, what time is Sof's play?
A: 5, can you make it?
C: Yeah barring no emergencies, Owen has agreed to be on call
A: Remind me to buy him a beer
C: Everything's sorted right?
A: Yep, costume sewn, glitter headband made, lines rehearsed
C: Awesome, thank you for doing it all, I feel bad
A: Calliope, you've been extra busy and I've had some down time, it's fine, that's what co-parenting is, you did all the baking with her last week
C: Yeah but what have we been talking about with Dr Palmer? Just feels like I left you with everything and I hate that
A: We juggle, we balance, there are gonna be times where we can manage with regular schedules and then times where there's a compromise. This time, my schedule fit.
C: Okay, well I guess that's fine then, this time
C: I'm just glad she hasn't got glossophobia like her lame ass mum
A: HEY! Don't call my girlfriend lame ass
A: It's a genuine phobia Calliope, we might have joked about it in the past but it's a real thing. And it makes you, you
C: I guess
A: Call my girlfriend a lame ass again and you'll be sorry
C: Duly noted Dr Robbins
A: Good.
A: I take it we're arriving separately?
C: Yeah. Do we sit together?
A: Feels weird if we do and weird if we don't
C: I mean our relationship as co-parents is good, so coming together for Sof seems okay? We just can't look like we're having fun together
A: Okay, arrive separately, sit together, be pleasant with each other
C: Reckon you can stop your wandering hands?
A: Calliope…
C: What? You need to control yourself. We'll be surrounded by children
A: I can behave perfectly fine Dr Torres
C: Mmm hmm. I mean we don't want to give Sof nightmares
A: Exactly
C: How about this, we arrive separately, sit together, behave, drive back to yours separately and I'll grab take out on the way? Let Sof pick to celebrate her debut?
A: Sounds wonderful, I'll see you there, love you x
C: Love you too x
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15 Weeks
A: Ortho supply closet, 5 minutes
C: Is everything okay?
A: You had your frickin' lab coat sleeves rolled up and were holding surgical power tools
A: I'm not joking, 4 minutes
C: Arizona I always have my sleeves up!
A: You don't think I don't notice that every single time do you?! Those FOREARMS Callie
A: They're just so… biteable
A: 3 minutes
C: You're not leaving bite marks again, I had to wear an extra long top under my scrubs last time!
C: Okay give me 10
A: I won't last 10
A: Stop. Texting.
C: Crap
C: Okay I'm coming!
A: Oh you will be Dr Torres, I can guarantee that
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16 Weeks
A: So, when were you going to tell me you built an annex?
C: An annex? I haven't?
A: Well Sof seems to think her new treehouse is the size of a small apartment
C: Ooh, yeah I've been working on it for a few months, Owen helped finish it
A: Well now apparently your house is better than mine, she asked why we don't have one here
C: You have that huge oak tree, you could build one
A: I don't exactly have the flexibility, not to do it all anyway
C: Okay, well I'll build one for you at some point
A: Some point Calliope? Really?
C: Next couple of weeks
A: Not a chance, it'll be at least a couple of months knowing you
C: No way, 3 at tops
A: It'll be 10 months, mark my words.
C: If we're still talking about this in 10 months, you have my permission to punish me
A: Okay well now I'm hoping you don't finish it
C: Hehe, that was the plan. I've got to go, Wilson wants to help with my research. Love you x
A: Ask Wilson if she'll build me a tree house. If you ask, she will!
A: Love you too x
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17 Weeks
A: Why Dr Torres, I do believe we have a surgery together today
C: Indeed we do Dr Robbins, I saw the board
C: Why are you lead surgeon?
C: And how did you get yourself on a general case?
A: I'm a general surgeon too, no Bailey or Grey so I stepped in. I'm awesome like that
C: Mmm hmm, and how did you get Webber out?
A: I said I needed to practise my general, especially with so much focus on foetal recently
C: And he let you take a surgery from him? Wow! I remember when he made you cry
A: We got really close after you & I separated, he helped me heal, even if it was just superficial
A: Because I was never going to heal, but he helped numb the pain you know?
C: I'm sorry you went through that, but I'm glad you had someone
A: Like I had Alex after the crash?
C: Maybe, but that doesn't matter now
A: You had no one Calliope, you didn't have your wife or your best friend and you become sole carer to your wife and child. Whilst having a full time job.
C: Arizona we've covered this already, we're moving on. We've discussed it with Dr Palmer remember?
A: I guess, but I have so many regrets Calliope. I love you so much, I will make it up to you every day
C: WE'LL work on us every day Arizona, that's what a relationship is, we work together
A: What did I ever do to deserve you? What can I do right now to show you how much I love you?
C: Make me lead surgeon on what is clearly an ortho case
A: I said I love you, not that I was willing to play second fiddle in a surgery
A: That is blatantly general
C: Fine, worth a shot
A: Haha, dork
C: HEY! You're the dork!
A: Okay okay, you're a bad ass
C: Thank you
A: And I got it BAD for yo' ASS!
C: DORK. See you in OR 4 in an hour?
A: Err hello, pre-ops?
C: You're the lead Dr Robbins, I'll leave you to do those whilst I go get some coffee
A: I hate you
A: Grab me one please?
C: Of course, got to keep my lady happy
A: And your boss of course, as the lead surgeon, I'm your boss for the next few hours
C: You like being in charge don't you Dr Robbins?
A: Calliope don't you start, not this close to surgery time
C: Maybe I fancy a quick catch up before, I need a release
A: I think that could be arranged
C: I'd need to check with my boss though
A: Oh your boss definitely agrees you need a release
C: Hehe, supply closet or on-call room?
A: Supply, we've got to be quick
C: You're so romantic
A: Get your ass to the supply closet on the fourth floor NOW, that's an order!
C: Yes ma'am!
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18 Weeks
A: Happy 4 month anniversary!
C: Happy 4 month anniversary! Although we already said that thing morning
A: I know but I wanted to say it again, and in writing
A: I like to read our messages back, especially after a crap day
A: They make me so happy
C: Haha I scroll back and read through them too
C: I try not to do it at the hospital
C: If they see me smiling so much they'll think I've escaped from psyc
A: Can't wait to celebrate tonight, what are we doing?
C: It's a surprise
A: Erugh fine! Smart or casual wear?
C: Smart
C: Sexy heels recommended
A: Understood Dr Torres
C: I have a packed day today, but see you later, pick you up at 8, love you x
A: Calliope Torres do these flowers in my office have anything to do with you?
C: I'm sure I don't know what you mean Arizona Robbins
A: Well they're signed 'EAP' with the quote 'There are some secrets which do not permit themselves to be told'
A: One, you love Edgar Allan Poe and two, that's pretty apt of our situation right now
C: What can I say, the man has a way with words
C: And our secret is too great and wonderful and perfect for these miserable halls
C: They don't deserve the honour of knowing about our happiness
A: You rock my world my love, the flowers are beautiful, I'll see you at 8, I love you so much x
C: Not as beautiful as you, love you too, see you later x
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19 Weeks
C: Hey just on a break from the first lecture, thought I'd check in, you and Sof okay?
A: Hey you, yeah we're good but missing you
A: We had morning snuggles and it wasn't the same without you
C: Aw man this sucks, I want morning family cuddles
C: I'm gonna leave, I'll be back this evening
A: Don't you dare Calliope! You've been looking forward to this for weeks, you stay, learn about all the not so awesome(?) things about arthritis, and share your big beautiful brain with others. The medical community need you Calliope, we can wait two nights
A: We'll still be here, waiting for you to come home
C: I don't wanna
A: Is that a pout I can hear?
A: Listen, is Dr Warner there?
C: Yeah, he sucks, thinking he's the best ortho surgeon on the West coast
C: I was running the department when I was a resident!
A: Mmm hmm, so what happens if you leave and he stays? He'll learn everything you missed out on, people will fly to visit him for his surgeries, ask him for advice, he'll be the one published
C: Okay I'll stay
A: Good, you're the best Dr Torres, don't you ever forget it
C: Crap, we're going back in, call you tonight?
A: I look forward to it, until then my love x
C: Thank you for bringing out my competitive side, I am NOT losing to Warner
A: That's my girl, love you, speak tonight x
C: Love you too x
19 Weeks (cont.)
C: Thank you for the FaceTime last night, I needed family snuggles, even if it was virtual
C: Sof looked so cute in her rainbow onesie
A: We both wanted to see you, she was so excited throughout dinner
C: One more night then I'm back, I can't wait
A: Us neither, but the conference has been good so far though right?
C: Yeah, it's super interesting, and the research going on that isn't generally published is insane. I'm gonna spend more time on my cartilage generation, there is so much excitement surrounding it. I feel giddy!
A: Yay! That's awesome, we're both super proud of you, you know that?
C: Yeah, but we will have the time? To do it all?
A: Do you have faith in us and the work we've put in so far?
C: Of course
A: Then you have your answer Calliope, we can do it all, together. No one is as important as Sof and being a family, but we don't have to sacrifice any of it. Understand?
C: You always calm me down
A: Because I'm right, and I'm awesome
C: Still humble
C: I think we need a family day in bed on Sunday. PJs, movies, snacks, games and lots and lots of cuddles
A: Calliope Torres I could not think of a better way to spend a Sunday
C: Me neither
C: Okay they're calling us in, speak later, love you x
A: WAIT
A: BEFORE YOU GO
C: ?
A: Don't forget to grab free goodie bags
A: They do good pens, pads and stuff at those conferences
C: LOL! I will grab a few bags don't worry
A: Oh oh oh and the free toiletries, like shampoo, soap and stuff
A: Don't skimp on the sweets either, they're most important
C: You're incorrigible with your sugar
A: Gives me energy Calliope
A: Sunday might be family day
A: Tomorrow night will be less than PG I can assure you
A: I may have bought some new lingerie to celebrate your return
A: I might be wearing it now
A: Or I might be wearing nothing
C: ARIZONA. You've got me all hot and flustered! People are gonna think I've got a fever!
A: No regrets my love, enjoy the presentation, speak to you later
A: And maybe enjoy a sneaky sexy FaceTime session before Sof joins us
C: PUTTING MY PHONE ON SILENT NOW
A: Hehe, you love it. Not as much as I love you though, call me when you're done, love you x
C: Love you too, so much, two nights away from my family is two too many x
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20 Weeks
A: The pharmaceutical rep likes Shepherd, NOT Grey!
C: What?! Where did you get this info?
C: Give me the deets Robbins!=
A: I asked him
C: LOL! You just asked him?!
A: Yeah, I wanted to know!=
A: Oh and you know Carina De Luca?
C: The orgasm specialist?
A: Yes, well she's married to a firefighter at Station 19.
C: Isn't that where Warren is?
A: Yup!
A: But I think Amelia likes her
C: Isn't she with Owen?
A: Kinda
A: And I saw him and Carina hook up
A: Not recently obviously
C: Wait, I'm lost
A: Amelia is with Owen but has a crush on De Luca, Teddy is single but still in love with Owen, Owen and De Luca hooked up in an exam room a few months back. Warren works with De Luca's wife at Station 19.
C: There's a lot to digest in there
C: What about Jackson dating his sister girlfriend?
A: April passed out drunk on my sofa the other night thinking about that
C: Poor Kepner, that does suck. Does that make Pierce Harriet's step-mum or aunt? Or auntie step-mum?
A: CALLIOPE! STOP IT!
A: Oh oh and you know Andrew? He was seeing her too!
C: Pierce?!
A: Yes!
C: Didn't he like Grey?
A: Oh they totally had a thing
C: Did we always gossip this much before? I mean I know Mark did
A: We did in the early days I think, before the crash, when everything was light-hearted, fun and great. I miss those days sometimes
C: Mmm… me too. But feels like we're in the good days now though right?
A: Right, I haven't been this happy in years Calliope
C: Neither have I my love. I'm sat in the attending's lounge with a goofy grin imagining your voice getting increasingly excited at each piece of gossip! Just the thought of you happy makes me so happy
A: I've missed being this happy, only you & Sof can make me feel this way
C: And hospital gossip of course
A: OH OH one final one!
A: I heard a very sexy ortho goddess is gonna get laid tonight
C: Is that right? Where did you hear that?
A: I cannot disclose my source, but they are reliable
C: Are they hot too?
A: SO hot
C: Do they have people lining up for them?
A: Oh you KNOW it Dr Torres
C: See you later? x
A: Absolutely you will x
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22 Weeks
A: You have sex hair
C: Excuse me?
A: Your hair, it's all ruffled like you've just had sex
C: I have just had sex
C: You should know, you were there
A: And had a very good time thank you very much
A: But seriously, you need to brush it, it's all over the place
C: Okay fine, while we're at it, your lips look bruised
A: Well then don't bite down on them so hard Dr Torres
C: Also that pulse point behind your ear looks red
A: I swear to god if you've given me a hickie!
C: You'll do what exactly?
A: I'll give you another bite mark on your other shoulder tonight
C: No way! That drew blood!
A: Well then, you'd best hope when I next see a mirror I'm not staring at a huge red mark
C: I think I'll stay at mine tonight, it's a centre day tomorrow right?
A: Not gonna work Torres, you gave me a key
C: For emergencies
A: Reciproating sex scars IS an emergency
C: Well when you put it like that… see you tonight?
A: CALLIOPE TORRES I'VE JUST SEEN MYSELF IN THE MIRROR
C: Bad hair day?
A: I WORK IN PEDS! CHILDREN WILL SEE THIS! People are gonna ask how I got a huge hickie!
C: Wear your hair down?
A: I have SURGERY
A: OMG with ADDISON
C: Oh Addie will definitely clock it
A: Not helping here
C: I dunno, just say you got laid?
A: I did just get laid, hence the big Calliope mouth shaped red mark on my neck!
C: Behind your ear
A: Still forms part of the neck!
C: Just say you had a quick hook up who got a little carried away
A: Why do I have a feeling Addison will see right past that?
C: It's hard to see past it, it is nice and big
A: I swear to GOD I will get you back tonight
C: I look forward to it, Dr Robbins
C: Do I get an 'I love you' or are you mad about your sex wound?
A: Mmm… well tomorrow I'll be asking you the same thing
C: In that case, I love you and I'll see you tonight, enjoy surgery with Addison..! x
A: Shut up
A: Oh yes, you better believe I'll be giving you a seeing to tonight Dr Torres
A: I love you too x
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24 Weeks
A: Herman needs me again, I'm so sorry, the patient is being flown in overnight and will be here first thing. I'm gonna rest in an on-call room till they're here. I'm so sorry, I love you x
C: Honey it's totally fine, please don't apologise I wouldn't expect anything less. And Herman doesn't need you, your PATIENT needs you, because this is your centre too and you're the best. You. Are. The. Best. I love you too, always x
A: I'm nervous, I normally had some time to prepare but I need to sleep otherwise I'm screwed for surgery. I can't study and sleep at the same time. I'm not sure I can do this
C: Is Herman there?
A: She's just dictating some notes in her office
A: Can I call you? I need to hear your voice
C: I was just typing 'call me' - so in-sync Robbins
C: But I will put this here and you can keep referring back to it - Arizona Robbins, you are the most amazing person and surgeon I know. You. ARE. The. Best. People fly for miles to have you operate on them because they know you're their best chance. Your talent knows no bounds and whatever happens, I can tell you now, Sof & I will be there for you at the end of the day. You can come home to us, we will always support and love you. You hear that? We love you x
A: I love you both so much, thank you x
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26 Weeks
A: In beauty of face no maiden ever equalled her
C: Sounds awfully like EAP, Dr Robbins
C: Are you trying to charm me with my own charm?
A: Haha, I'm trying to show you that whilst you're morbid sometimes, you always see the light through the trees and always choose to love and forgive
A: And that you're hot, I think that's what Poe was trying to say anyway
C: LOL! Well I love the flowers and your note
A: 6 months Calliope, I can't believe how amazing these past 6 months have been
C: Life moves fast when you're deliriously happy
A: Best 6 months ever
C: Grey keeps asking if I've had cheeseburger
A: What?
C: It's Grey's euphemism for sex
A: Were you sporting your sex hair?
C: No! I brushed it straight after
C: She said she noticed how happy I've been recently and just assumed I've been getting laid
A: Well, she's not wrong
A: What did you tell her?
C: I said I'm just enjoying having a good co-parenting relationship with you, my research is coming along in leaps & bounds, Sof is doing great and I have a student for the first time who loves ortho
A: That does all sound awesome
C: Erugh, just got a consult,maybe we can sneak in a quick anniversary kiss before tonight?
A: It's an amazing day, why don't we enjoy our one warm sunny day a year and make out a little on the roof? That way it can't get too hot and heavy, as disappointing as that would be
C: You're on, what time you at lunch?
A: I'm pretty free all day, just post-ops mainly
C: Cool, see you there at 12?
A: Can't wait, love you x
C: Love you too x
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28 Weeks
A: How much do you love me?
C: Erm, depends….
A: I kinda agreed to bake like 30 cupcakes for Sof's class
C: Haha! Well enjoy Dr Robbins, try not to give the kids food poisoning
C: When's it for?
A: Erm, tomorrow
C: What?! They only gave you a day's notice!?
A: You see that's the thing, things have been so crazy with Herman
C: Arizona
A: I may have got told about it 2 weeks ago
C: Arizona! In that case, enjoy your evening, good luck. Love you x
A: Calliope! Pleeeeeeease help me!
C: Okay, so I make 15 and you make 15?
A: Here's another thing, I don't have any of the ingredients
C: Convenient, Dr Robbins
C: Are you asking me to make 30 cupcakes by tomorrow?
A: I'll do you sexy favours?
C: You like sexy favours as much as me
A: I do, I especially liked the one you did this morning. Awesome way to wake up
C: How about this, I'll grab the ingredients on the way home, start the pre-work at yours and then all three of us can finish them up together?
A: I love that big sexy brain of yours
A: In fact, on-call room?
C: Can't, I have to leave after my two consults to pick up some ingredients. My child's mother neglected to tell me we had to cook 30 muffins for her class tomorrow
A: I guess I brought on my lack of sexy time myself
C: You did indeed Dr Robbins. I'll see you at yours later, I know you're off at 5, so see you no later than 6
A: You won't I promise!
A: Love you, saver of my life! x
C: Mmm hmm, love you too x
A: Feel free to be wearing just an apron when I get there by the way x
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30 Weeks
A: Hey, I have some BIG news!
C: Go for it!
A: We're opening another Robbins-Herman centre in Maryland! Near Washington DC!
C: OMG ARIZONA! That's amazing!
A: Nicole literally just told me, there had been some rumblings but she tends to handle the business side so I didn't pay too much attention
C: Arizona that's so cool, you have worked so hard to build that centre from the ground up, and to be expanding so quickly? That's awesome! I'm so proud of you, I love you so much
A: You have got to stop making me cry Calliope!
C: I'm crying too!
A: I need to see you, where are you?
C: I've just finished post-op, need to speak to the family members but they left to get a coffee, so waiting till they come back
C: I'll text you when I'm done and we can meet round the back?
A: Sounds good, I need a Calliope hug
C: And Sof & I will be there for the grand opening, just let me know when it's happening
A: Really?
C: Of course! This is huge Arizona, your family need to and want to be there to celebrate
A: My family, I know it's been months, but I still get emotional remembering we're a family again
C: Well we are, get used to it Robbins
C: Patient's family is back, see you in a bit, I'll text once done, love you x
A: Love you more, you have no idea x
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32 Weeks
A: Hey, charting sucks
C: It does, Wilson seems to love it though
A: No, Wilson loves YOU
A: So will do your charts
A: Karev just pulls a face
C: Karev is an attending, find yourself a resident
A: Can I borrow Wilson?
C: No! Get your own
A: Fine, what's the point in being in a relationship if you don't share?
C: Are you pouting Dr Robbins?
C: You are
C: I can feel it through the screen
A: Am not
C: Okay well seeing as all MY charts are all done I'm gonna pick up Sof and head home
A: Aren't you coming over to mine tonight?
C: Not if you're going to be charting for the next 6 hours
A: If you leant me Wilson we wouldn't be in this problem
C: Mmm hmm. See you tomorrow my love, enjoy x
A: Whatever, I'm gonna let myself in and wake you up
C: You know I'd wait up for you anyway
C: And I 100% knew you'd come round mine, you're so easy Dr Robbins
A: Whatever! Now let me finish these up and I'll see you later
A: Save me some dinner?
A: Calliope, did you have something to do with Wilson showing up offering to help with charts?
C: Maybe
C: But still, hands off my girl
C: And treat her right!
C: Or you'll be sleeping on the sofa
A: Yes ma'am! See you a lot sooner than expected! Love you x
C: Love you too x
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33 Weeks
C: Stop looking over here! You're making it obvious!
A: Well when you get coffee hand delivered by Amy it's hard not to look!
C: You're scowling!
A: She was flirting!
C: I told her I wasn't ready for a relationship
C: Stop looking over here!
A: Me?! You're looking over here!
C: Addie just asked who I'm texting and if I want to get laid
A: What did you say?
C: I said I was texting Yang
A: But she's in the food queue?
A: Did you panic again?!
C: I saw her when I looked up!
A: Oh look, Amy's back
A: How many cups of coffee does she think you need?
A: I need to come over and introduce myself
C: Arizona don't you dare!
A: What? If she's undressing the mother of my child in front of the whole hospital I should at least let her know of my existence
C: I think when you give her daggers she knows who you are
C: LIKE YOU ARE DOING NOW
C: She knows who you are!
A: Well she better walk away then
A: No one undresses my Calliope but me
C: I'll tell her that shall I?
A: Okay, what were you just talking about?
A: Callie look at your phone
A: Callie
A: Callie
A: Callie
A: Callie
C: ARIZONA you can hear my phone ping throughout the cafeteria!
A: Well you were ignoring me
C: Because I was telling Amy that whilst she's lovely and really sweet, I'm not looking for anything romantic right now as I'm focusing on Sof and my research
A: Did she buy it?
C: I think so, she seems so nice bless her
A: Yeah good for her, bless her so much
C: Your green eyed monster is pretty evident today Dr Robbins
A: Wait till I get you alone tonight Dr Torres, I'm feeling very possessive
C: Stop saying things like that in public!
A: Hehe I could see you physically react from over here
C: Turning off my phone now, Addie can read me like a frickin' book!
A: Mmm hmm, until tonight my love, no long surgeries, you'll need your energy
C: Can't wait! Love you x
A: And I am VERY much in love with you Dr Torres x
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34 Weeks
A: You left me hanging in the shower this morning
C: I told you I didn't have long!
A: Not cool Callie
C: Ooo, 'Callie'? Am I in trouble?
A: You know very damn well you are
C: Okay, I was planning on making it up to you tonight, multiple times
C: But if you're mad then we can skip it, I understand
A: If you think for one moment I am not having my way with you all night tonight Dr Torres then you are sorely mistaken
C: You'll be the sore one after, Dr Robbins
A: STOP IT
A: Don't you dare be late tonight
C: I wouldn't dream of it, see you later, love you x
C: What? No 'I love you'? Wow, you are angry!
A: I am fuming
A: But I love you too, and I can't wait to show you just how much tonight x
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36 Weeks
A: Why was Cinderella so bad at soccer?
C: I don't know why was Cinderella so bad at soccer?
A: She kept running away from the ball!
C: Disney dork
A: Love you x
C: Wait, that it?
A: Calliope when it's a Grade-A joke, you only get one
C: That's not a Grade-A joke!
A: Is so
C: Is not
A: Fine. Why is Peter Pan flying all the time?
A: He Neverlands!
A: Why did Mickey Mouse get hit with the snowball?
C: ?
A: Because Donald ducked!
C: Okay I like that one
A: Really? Better than the Cinderella one?
C: Million times better
A: You're weird Dr Torres
C: I'm not the one sending Disney jokes, Dr Robbins
A: You're lucky I love you
A: April is having some sort of meltdown, I'll speak to you later! Love you x
C: Don't try to cheer her up with those jokes, you'll make it worse. Love you too x
38 Weeks
C: Hey, so just to tell you, Penny messaged Wilson earlier, to give her an update on NY. Apparently she's doing great
A: That's nice
C: Just thought I'd mention it, in case word gets round
A: It's okay, I get it. I still just don't like that time of my life; I want to forget it happened
A: I actually liked Blake, which made it worse
C: I didn't like Eliza
A: No one did
C: Yeah but it was purely because she was with you though or even when she was flirting
C: Not sure I told you this but I kinda cried when I found out
C: Like a LOT
A: No, I didn't know that
A: Calliope why didn't you tell me?
C: Seemed stupid at the time and even more stupid now
A: I cried myself to sleep all the time too, but from after the separation
C: I'm so sorry
C: God we were so stupid
A: Maybe we needed to break so we could heal again, it's very orthopaedic
A: I mean Dr Palmer said that right?
C: She did
C: Whatever happens, we don't do that to each other again
C: I can't live without you Arizona, I can't and I don't want to
A: I completely agree my love, and I feel the same way
A: On-call room for cuddles?
C: Yes, I need to hold you right now
A: Me too, second floor?
C: Give me 20, just need to complete one pre-op and I'll be there
A: I'll be waiting, see you then, love you x
C: Love you too x
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41 Weeks
A: Alex is totally doing it with someone
A: But I don't know who
A: He's got a goofy grin and isn't snapping at anyone
C: Maybe he's sick?
A: No way, I know my boy, he's getting laid
C: Well he's worked his way through most nurses
A: Didn't he have a thing with Addison once?
C: LOL! I would know if Addie was getting some, she'd tell me
C: Kepner?
A: No, they're more like siblings
C: April has had enough sibling romances to last a lifetime
A: CALLIOPE! I just laughed really loud and everyone is looking at me!
C: Well it won't be Yang or Grey
C: Teddy?
A: No, Teddy has an obvious tell when she's getting laid
C: What's that?
A: She tells me
C: What about those firefighters at Station 19? They've been here a lot recently
A: Yeah good shout. Isn't one of them called Herrera?
C: Didn't Jackson date a Hughes?
A: Oh yeah! Could be either of them
C: There's that blonde one too
A: Bishop?
C: Yeah
A: She's the one married to Carina
A: My bet is still on the hospital though
C: I do find it ironic we're doing exactly what we hated and wanted to avoid
A: Life has dealt us some blows Calliope, we're allowed to enjoy our bubble and gossip about others
C: Okay you've convinced me
A: Well I'm at a loss, but we'll figure it out! What's the rest of your day like?
C: I have some case research to do but I've lost Wilson, I paged her like 10 minutes ago
A: Hmm, okay well I'm sure she hasn't gone far from our idol. See you later?
C: Of course, see you at home, love you x
A: Home?
C: Sorry I meant yours
C: Sorry, we just spend most of our time there
C: Sorry
A: No don't apologise, I liked it, I liked it a lot
A: See you at home my love, love you x
C: See you at home, love you too x
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42 Weeks
A: Move in with me
C: What?
A: I haven't been able to get what you said last week out of my head
A: Move in with me
A: After the centre's opening
A: So I can help you pack and move
A: I'm sick and tired of the mornings I don't wake up with you
A: So it's not a question
A: Move in with me
C: Arizona slow down!
A: You called my house, home last week
A: My house has only ever just been that
A: You're my home, you and Sof
A: Move in with me
C: Arizona! Stop it! Yes yes yes I would LOVE to move in with you!
A: Really?!
C: Yes!
A: Awesome!
A: I love you so much
A: On-call room, now x
C: Which one?
A: Fourth floor, I don't think I've ever seen anyone in it
C: Okay, see you in a bit! Love you x
A: Love you too, roomie x
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44 Weeks
A: God this morning is BORING
A: No planned surgeries, nothing in the pit, no consults, just rounds and charting
C: We could watch Grey do her kidney stone surgery this afternoon? She reckons it's the biggest the hospital has seen. Bailey disagrees of course
A: Really? Kidney stone surgery?
C: Well, it's a way we can spend time together?
C: People don't tend to notice when we sit next to each other when it's surgery related. Plus it'll mainly be interns and residents
A: Hmm, so there could be some thigh touching?
C: Thigh grazing
A: Mmm, thigh grazing
A: Okay, you're on. We're having lunch later though right?
C: I can't believe we're having lunch together, feels so illicit
A: Hehe I know! I'll grab the food first and page you when ready
C: Sounds a plan, see you later, love you x
A: Look forward to it, love you too x
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(Please forgive some timeline discrepancies, everything rolled into one after Sara Ramirez left)