Terrified To Love You

Chapter Seven

Eliza's pov
I wake up and Arizona isn't beside me. I hear muffles crying coming from the bathroom. "Arizona?" I call as I get yo and try to open the door to the bathroom. It's locked. "Arizona? It's Eliza. Please let me in. Let me help you." I plead. Nothing. Just more sobbing. Oh crap. She's hurting and I don't know what to do. I know what I need to do to find out how to help her, however. I pick up Arizona's cell phone, unlock it, find the contact I'm looking for and hit call.

Callie's pov
The phone rings in the middle of the night. I sigh and glance at the clock. It's 1:05 am. I feel Penny stir beside me as I get up and grab my phone. "Arizona, it's the middle of the night," I say groggily as I answer it. The voice that answers is not Arizona. "Hi. I'm Eliza Minnick. I'm Arizona's girlfriend. I know you're her ex-wife, so I'm assuming you know what to do. She's locked herself in our bathroom. It's the middle of the night and she's crying. She won't let me in." The woman says anxiously. "What's the date?" I ask sharply. "Huh?" "The date, Eliza. The date." I say as I run my fingers through my messy, dark hair. It's April 3rd. Why?" She asks. Crap. "Ok. Her brother died today. It's the anniversary of his death. This is what you do when she's like this. Talk to her like she's a five-year-old. She will let you in. Hold her and get her back to sleep. She is going to be a wreck in the morning. She won't want to use her prosthesis so you will have to carry her. Call both of you sick to work. Take care of her and call me if you need anything." I order. "Ok. Will do. Thank you." She says as she hangs up. "Callie? Who was that?" Penny asks as she sits up. "No one, Penny. Go back to sleep." I say as I start to pace anxiously. I hate knowing Arizona is hurting and I can't do anything here, all away across the country. It kills me inside.
Eliza's pov
"Hey, sweeatheart. Let me in, ok?" I say softly as I lean against the door. It works. I hear the lock unlock and the door swings open. I take one look at Arizona, tears streaming like rivers down her miserable face,  and pick her up. I carry her to our room and sit down, holding her in my lap. She cries into my chest, soaking my t-shirt, but I don't care. I hold her as she cries. "Shh baby. It's ok. Let it all out. I'm right here." I comfort her as best I can. Slowly, her sobbing stops. She falls asleep in my arms. I lie her down and take her into my arms once more. I fall asleep as well.
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(Still Eliza's pov)
I wake up to Arizona snuggling into my chest. Her eyes and filled with tears. "Hey, baby. Do you want to talk?" I ask as I kiss her head. "I miss him. I miss my brother. He always protected me and I didn't protect him. He's dead... its all my fault." She whispers, clinging to my t-shirt. "Oh, baby. I know you miss him. It's not your fault. He wouldn't want you to blame yourself." I sooth. Arizona burrows her head into my shoulder and I hold her tighter. "I'm going to call us in sick, ok?" I say gently as I free an arm. She nods and sighs into my chest. I call the hospital and tell them Arizona and I will not be coming in today. I hang up the phone and take Arizona back into my arms. "I'll make us some breakfast, ok?" I say as I pick her up. I carry her downstairs and place her on a bar stool so I can make pancakes. "Please don't leave me." She whimpers. "Oh, baby. C'mere." I sooth as I pick her up again. I rock her like a baby and sit down on the couch. She gently cups my face is her hands and kisses me. The kiss is full of fear. I break the kiss and hold her close to me. "I'm not going anywhere, Arizona. I promise." I sooth as I wipe her tears away. "How about we call the diner and order some food, ok?" I ask gently as I brush her hair out of her eyes. She nods and snuggles closer to me. I pick up my cell phone and call for some pancakes and bacon. I hang up. "The food will be here in20 minutes, ok?" I ask gently. She nods and buries her head in my shoulder. "Thank you for taking care of me." She whispers. "Of course, baby. I'm always here for you." I promise. She yawns and lies down. I lie down next to her and wrap an arm around her waist, pulling her warm body close to me. I groan as the doorbell rings. I get up, pay the delivery man, and close the door. I sit next to Arizona and help her sit up. We eat in content silence. Once we are finished, I peck her head and throw the empty containers away. I sit down next to Arizona and she leans against me, fighting back tears again. "I've got you, baby. Let it out." I sooth as she starts to cry again. I wrap her in my arms and let her cry. Ten minutes later, she's still sobbing. "Arizona, I'll be right back, baby." I south as I get up and grab my phone. I call Callie, knowing she can help. "Eliza? What's happening?" Callie asks as she picks up.
Callie's pov
"She's crying. She won't stop crying." Eliza says, panicking. Oh god. "Ok. Run her a bath and get in with her. Hold her and just sit there with her while she cries." I say. "Callie... I'm worried about her." She murmurs. "I know. I am too. Just be there for her. I have to go to work. Call me later, ok?" I say. "Ok." Eliza says as I hang up. I run my hands through my hair. I'm worried about Arizona, but she has Eliza.
Arizona's pov
Eliza picks me up and carries me to the bathroom. She sets me on the toilet seat and runs a warm bath. "Let's get you into the bath, ok love?" She says gently as she removes my shirt. I shiver as the cold air hits my skin. She gently removes my pj shorts, leaving me naked and vulnerable. She helps me into the bath and I sigh contentedly.
Eliza's pov
I hold Arizona's hand as she rests contentedly. It worked. The warm water calmed her down. "Arizona?" I ask tentatively. "Yeah?" She says, squeezing my hand. "I'm here for you. No matter what. I'll always be here." I promise. She smiles at me. "Thanks for taking care of me. It means a lot." She murmurs. "You don't have to thank me. That's what girlfriends are for. I'm here for you." I sooth. I turn to look at her, only to find that she has fallen asleep. I smile to myself at the sight of my sleeping girlfriend. She looks so beautiful. I gently pick her up and wrap her in a towel before carrying her to our bedroom. I change her into fresh pajamas and cover her up. I kiss her head gently and turn out the lights before crawling into bed with her. She reaches out and grabs a fistful of my t-shirt. I hold her close and let her sleep. I'll always be there for her. No matter what. I love this woman... so much...