The Baby Arrangement

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Miranda and Ben were trying for a baby for two months. They had sex every day and even at work. They would sneak off to the on-call rooms, supply closets, her small office, the damn attending’s lounge.

She was addicted to him as he was to her. She didn't know if this was even about conceiving a baby anymore. It was about pure raw need.

Ben would have her in so many positions, yelling out his name and explicits. Leaving her limp and satisfied.

She smiled walking out of her patient’s room finishing up for the night.

"Hey Miranda. You want to come out with me to Joe's tonight?" Callie asked coming up to walk beside her.

"No, I have plans." Miranda smiled just thinking about it.

"Sitting at home eating ice-cream and watching Star Wars isn't plans." Callie shot back.

"For your information. I wasn't planning on doing that. Ben is coming over and we were going to.... watch movies." Miranda responded clearing her throat.

"You both sure do spend a lot of time together."

"So, what's your point?"

"Nothing. it's nice that Ben's girlfriend is comfortable with that and isn't threatened by you all's friendship."

"Ben doesn't have a girlfriend." Miranda retorted furrowing her eyebrows.

"How do you know she's not his girlfriend?" Callie countered.

"Because I'm fucking him everyday and night." Miranda said to herself.

"Because he would have told me." Miranda said confidently.  "And who is this she." She asked.

"Maybe he just wasn't ready to tell you yet and she works with us. He's with her everyday at work and I seen them at Joe's bar together a few times."

Miranda eyes widened when did he have time to go to Joe's bar.

"Oh okay." Miranda said quickly pretending not to care.
"So are you coming?" Callie begged.

"I don't know Torres I-

"Come on Miranda. You haven't been out and done anything since your divorce. You need to get back out there and date."

"I don't want to date right now." Miranda huffed.

"You need to. Come on Bailey put on something sexy. Come out with me mingle and try to find someone. Maybe you can get laid."

Miranda smiled to herself that's exactly what she was trying to go home and do.

"Please." Callie begged.

"Okay okay... I just need to call Ben and cancel our plans."

"Okay cool. I have a dress for you in the car and I will pick you up at 8."

Miranda walked with Callie to her car and got the dress.

"Please wear heels." Callie called from behind her while she was walking away.

Miranda got home and took a shower. She honestly was content like this. She would take a shower and Ben would come right over.

She picked up her phone before sitting on her bed and dialing his number.

"Hey we still on for tonight?" Ben said quickly into the phone.

Miranda listened to his background and heard all the movement and music.

"No. I'm going out with Callie tonight." Miranda responded and she heard Ben exhale disappointed

"I know." Miranda chuckled. " We are skipping today and we can take pregnancy test tomorrow." She assured him.

"I hope you have fun." Ben said softly.

"Thank you." Miranda smiled nervously. She wanted to ask him about the woman that Callie told her about, but she refrained saying goodnight.

"Goodnight, Miranda."

"Good night Ben."

Miranda frowned before walking to get dressed. She slid the dress on that Callie gave her and smiled looking in the mirror. It was black with a deep v neck long sleeve and stopped at her thigh.

This was too much to just be going to Joe's. She hoped they were just stopping there first then going to a restaurant or something.

After fixing her hair, putting on light makeup and throwing on some heels she grabbed her purse meeting Callie outside.

"You look hot Miranda." Callie cheesed.

"Thank you, but you don't think it's too much. We are just going to Joe's." Miranda questioned looking over at her.

"No, you look great." Callie smirked.

When they pulled up Callie parked and they got out walking to the door.

"Okay so I did a thing." Callie nervously jittered out while they were standing in the doorway.

"What?" Miranda asked.

"So, there's a new guy in ortho and I set you up on a date with him." Callie said softly.

"You did what?" Miranda shouted.

"Bailey I'm sorry, but he's a really nice guy and he's hot."

"I'm leaving." Miranda announced turning on her heels and Callie grabbed her arm.

"He already knows you are here because I texted him." She pouted.

"I hate you so much right now." Miranda groaned.

"It might be worth it in the end." Callie smiled softly.

Miranda panicked on the inside. She didn't want to date anyone. She was actively trying to conceive a baby. She was not drinking alcohol and she was also on a strict fertility diet. This was going to be a disastrous night and she desperately needed a drink right now.

Callie grabbed her hand and she walked in scanning the room. Her eyes quickly landed on Ben, she knew him even the back of his body from anywhere. He was sitting at the bar and there was a woman beside him. This must have been who Callie was talking about. She was pretty as far as she could tell.

Her mind rolled back to their phone conversation earlier and she replayed the call. He was here already with her while they were on the phone.

Miranda couldn't help but gain an attitude. Was he really seeing that woman, but creating a baby with her? She had no right to be upset they were not together. They were just going to have a baby together as friends and friends is where they will remain.

Callie led her over to a man who stood up when they got closer. He was tall, brown skin, and handsome.

"Brian this is Miranda. Miranda this is Brian." Callie said introducing them.

Miranda shook his hand and smiled softly.

"It's nice meeting you." Brian said smiling.

"Nice meeting you as well." Miranda commented.

"Okay well let me leave you to it." Callie smiled walking off.

Miranda stood staring nervously at the man before he gestured to the chair.

"One second I'm going to order something to drink... uh do you want anything?" She questioned.

"Let me get the drinks." He suggested.

"No no. I got it."

"Okay then I'll have a scotch." Brian smiled.

Miranda walked over to the bar and caught Joe's attention.

"Hey Joe I need a favor." Miranda stated poking out her lips.

"Anything for you." He smiled.

"I need you to make me mock drinks tonight."

"You’re not drinking alcohol anymore?"

"No not for a while."

"Baby on board." He questioned.

"Not yet." She chuckled.

"Okay what would you like me to make?"

"I need a mock margarita and a real scotch."

"Coming right up." Joe smiled.

Miranda stood and looked towards the far end of the bar and saw Ben laughing with the woman.

Ben looked up and caught her eye and Miranda quickly looked away. He watched as she grabbed two drinks and turned back around walking to a table with a man.

Ben eyes widened as she handed him the drink before she sat down. He didn't ever remember seeing him before and the way that Miranda was dressed he knew she was on a date.

His nose flared and he fisted his hands. So, this is the real reason why she canceled on him.

"So where did you work before you came to your senses." Miranda smirked.

"Ohh, you got jokes." He chuckled before responding. "I used to work at Seattle Press."

"Why did you leave?" She questioned turning her head slightly.

"I just needed a change of scenery." Brian said exhaling.

Miranda stared for a moment before speaking. " You just got out of a relationship and she works with you." Miranda stated and he looked shocked.

"I divorced last year and she wasn't working with me at first, but she started working at Seattle press, so I put in for a transfer."

"Is she that bad?"

"No, she isn't, she uh cheated so there’s that."

"I'm sorry. I’m divorced as well." Miranda remarked.

"Dr. Torres told me."

"How much did she tell you?" Miranda asked raising her eyebrow.

"Just that." He laughed.

"Oh, okay good." Miranda laughed.

Miranda talked and laughed for awhile with Brian. This was the first date she had ever enjoyed. She had been on a few after her divorce and essentially gave up.

"Excuse me... let me speak to you for a second." Ben said coming up on the side of Miranda. Her brown eyes stared him down. He looked sexy mad.

She turned her head back to her date and gave him and apologetic look before saying "Excuse me Brian." sweetly sliding off the stool.

Miranda walked behind Ben outside of the bar.

"Yes Benjamin?" Miranda asked crossing her arms.

"Miranda what are you doing?" Ben asked crossing his arms as well.

"What are you doing?"

"I asked first and why are you drinking? we are trying to conceive a baby." Ben asked sternly clearly upset.

"Don't you think I know that, Benjamin Warren. I'm drinking mock margaritas. I'm not stupid. " Miranda huffed.

"I wasn't calling you stupid." Ben stuttered.

"Seems like it to me." She challenged raising her eyebrow.

"Why are you out here questioning me. You wouldn't want to keep your girlfriend waiting too long." Miranda sneered.

"What girlfriend?" Ben asked confused.

"That woman that you are with and has continuously been with."

"Miranda that woman's name is Melanie Anderson."

"And?"

"And she's a new anesthesiologist who I have been training."

"So, training landed you both in Joe's bar several times?"

"What several times? This is the second. She wanted to have a drink and she just moved here so I told her about Joe's. We had a drink and left. Why would you assume I had a girlfriend? I'm always with you. I spend everyday with you and not that I don't want to because I do.

But if I had a girlfriend do you think I would be fucking you senseless everyday."

Miranda eyes widened, moaning softly she bit her lip.

"Who the hell is that?" Ben said knocking her out of her thoughts

"My date Brian." She smiled.

"Well, why don't you try to have a baby with Brian then." Ben replied turning to walk away.

"I didn't want to go on a date. Callie set me up." Miranda said loudly not wanting to laugh because he was pissed.

Ben turned around and Miranda finished.
She told me that we were going out and to wear this dress-

Miranda looked up as Ben eyes traveled across her body staring at her breast.

"Focus Ben." Miranda snapped.

"I'm sorry. You look so good. I could eat you." Ben stated seriously.

"- -"

"Do it please." Miranda finally said staring at him.

"My house ten minutes." Ben stated.

Miranda exhaled hard trembling with desire.

"Ben." Miranda called out and he turned around.

"I didn't drive here." She stated biting her lip.

"I'll be waiting."

Miranda walked quickly back into the bar. She smiled sadly at Brian as she approached him.

"I'm sorry for the interruption, but I have an emergency that I have to attend to." Miranda said seriously grabbing her purse.

"He's your Ex?" Brian questioned.

"Oh, not at all. He's my best friend." Miranda smiled lightly.

"Despite my early departure I had a really good time tonight, Brian." Miranda smiled softly.

"I did too. Can we do it again sometime?"

"Of course. I would love too." She replied.

The two exchanged numbers and Miranda walked outside. Brian was a nice man. She wondered if after everything she had going on would he date a woman with a child.


Ben pulled out of Miranda placing her on her feet. She whimpered loudly. "Godd."

Miranda could barely feel her legs. She held onto the front doorknob for support and Ben laughed at her state.

He reached down to pull up his pants and Miranda grabbed her bra off the floor, putting it back on. She held her dress together with both hands. Ben ripped it down the middle along with her panties.

She knew he was still mad about her date. He didn't even let her get into the apartment good, as soon as the door closed, he had her pinned up against the wall.

Miranda sat at the counter in Ben's shirt while he made her something to eat. She was on her third water bottle so she could take a few pregnancy test.

She eventually used the bathroom and stuck the tests in the cup waiting five minutes. It was always the longest five minutes.

After hearing the timer go off, she turned towards the bathroom.

"Ben I'm nervous. You go look." Miranda said fidgeting with her hands.

"Miranda, it doesn't matter if you are not. That only means we will keep trying until you are."

"I like the sound of that." She smirked.

"Me too." Ben said. He walked to the bathroom and looked at the test.

"Aww." Ben said and Miranda turned her head towards the direction of the bathroom.