AN: How lovely it is to know that you're still reading! Thank you for your continued interest in this story :)

Ps. Have in mind that I'm no doctor nor have I any knowledge in medical situations besides what I've been watching on Grey's!

Arizona's POV

What Arizona sees it not what she expected and is definitely not what she asked for. All Arizona wanted was for her wife to be here. She didn't tell her best friend to go call everyone who's ever known her. Standing outside in the hallway is not one person, not two persons, not three persons who's been an important factor in Arizona's life the last couple of years, no. Arizona counts a handful of people who's pacing back and forth. But the only person she truly needs is nowhere to be seen. Glaring out the pane of the patient's room, Arizona sees how April has invited a bunch of people to witness her struggle and pain. Sitting in a chair with his fingers drumming upon the armrest is her brother - and when you say Tim you also say Lexie. She's sitting next to him, looking like a deer caught in the headlights. Pacing around is April as she's animatedly talking to someone on the phone - Arizona really, really hopes it's Eliza, if April knows what's best for her. Talking to a nurse is Dr. Shorty Pants who surprisingly enough isn't wearing shorts but a pair of slim, black jeans. Next to Arizona's therapist is Dr. Jo Wilson who helped Arizona when she was hospitalized during her memory loss. And like that wasn't enough people, April's new sidekick who looks exactly like Arizona's young shrink and oh yeah, was the one to help with the insemination-situation, yeah he is also present and resting his back against a wall a little away from the buzzing crowd. The face Arizona desperately needs to see and the comforting sound of her wife's voice are somewhere far, far away. But Arizona needs Eliza to show up like half an hour ago. Arizona feels abandoned and alone even though she's got so many people out there. But the person she really needs isn't here and she doesn't know why. Where is Eliza? April called Eliza as the first person, of course. But she isn't here. Sensing another round of piercing to her stomach, Arizona cries out in pain, grasping her stomach. She can't do this, not alone, not without Eliza. She can't. It's not the 12th yet, it's too soon. It's not even December yet. And Eliza still isn't here. She can't do it and she won't. Not without her wife. Not without her love. Not without her lifeguard.

The pain runs through Arizona's body, almost hypnotizing her mind and soul. Another but unknown red haired woman enters Arizona's room with a gang following her every move.

"Listen, Arizona," the woman places her hand upon Arizona's two hands covering her stomach. "I'm Dr. Montgomery. We need to get your baby out of there," the red head gestures towards Arizona's stomach with a confident smile.

"W-why? It's too soon," Arizona can't keep her voice from breaking, it's inevitable at this point. She can't control anything anymore. She can't even have her wife at her side.

"Your baby wants to see you," Dr. Montgomery informs Arizona. "And judging by the scans we had made earlier, we need to do a c-section because your baby has moved and changed position. Do you know what that means, Arizona?"

"Y-yeah, I think-think so," Arizona stammers as another hurtful vibration courses through her entire being. Grasping the armrest of the bed, Arizona grinds her teeth. "The. Baby's. Head is. Upside. Down. Orrr, I. Mean..." the pain hits Arizona yet again.

"I know what you mean and you're completely right, Arizona," Dr. Montgomery nods friendly while squeezing Arizona's shoulder. "Try breathing through your nose."

"Mmmh."

"Better?"

"I, I. I don't. Know," Arizona closes her eyes as she breathes through the pain. Where is Eliza? She needs her. She promised that she wouldn't be doing this alone. Opening her eyes, Arizona starts sniffling. "W-when?"

"As soon as possible. We can't risk the baby moving around again, getting stuck in the cord. So let's get your baby out, huh?"

"But..." Arizona sighs, her eyes pooling.

"Your husband isn't here, right?" Dr. Montgomery shoots an apologetic smile.

"Wife," Arizona strokes her stomach. "She'll be here. Soon."

"I'm sure she will," the red head smiles. "Dr. Karev and Dr. Stevens will come get you in a little while, okay? It gives your wife time to show up, sounds good?"

"Yeah, o-okay."

"I'll see you then. And remember your breathing, Arizona. Your baby will be here - safe and sound - in a short while. I'll make sure of it," finishing her sentence with a confident nod, Dr. Montgomery exits the room with her subjects just behind her.

Once again Arizona feels alone, her tears now completely escaping her tear-docks. She's crying and there's not a damn thing she can do about it. Her baby is about to be born but she can't make out why Eliza isn't here. Has something happened to her since she isn't here? A knock on the doorframe pulls Arizona out of her thoughts. Looking into piercing blue eyes, Arizona surrenders and gives her shrink a confused smile. She doesn't know why but it seems like she can't do anything like she used to anymore. The young man quickly closes the gab between the door and Arizona's bed, giving her a confident nod.

"How are you doing, Arizona?"

"Besides me being in weird labor which causes my baby to be born during a c-section, and the no-show of my wife, I'm doing juuust peechy," Arizona breathes through her clenched teeth as another contraction hits. Grasping the cool armrest again, Arizona tosses and turns in the bed.

"Do you need anything? I can get you-"

"Why are you here?" Arizona sneers in pain.

"April called," Dr. Shorty Pants calmly clarifies as he strokes Arizona's arm.

"But why? It isn't normal for a shrink to be present when his client is having a baby. It's. It's weird."

"I know. But-

"But what?" Arizona can't control her word-attack as another contraction builds within her. Oh, how she wishes that c-section was about to happen.

"I was with my brother when April called Jackson and-"

"I don't know who Jackson is!"

"Yes, you do," a woman voice interferes from behind Arizona's shrink. "He's my boyfriend or well, we haven't really established that yet but-"

"Okay, April. I can't real-ly keep up with y-your dating life right nowww. I'm in pain and you've been so k-kind to invite every one to see my vagina explode! So t-thanks, for that, I-I suppose," Arizona explains roughly as she once again feels how every organ in her body expand or whatever it is they are doing. Arizona isn't here anymore. She just knows that it hurts like hell. And Eliza isn't here to calm her down. She isn't even here to get the toddler of af shrink to leave her room!

"You're in pain so I don't take it personally," April shrugs, coming to Arizona's aid. "Thank you, Jesse," the red head gestures towards the blue-eyed youngster standing beside her bed. Jesse, a-ha! Arizona has never thought about Dr. Toddler's first name but of course he's got one.

Jesse nods to Arizona, giving her a soft smile. "You can do this."

"Thank you, Dr. Tod- I mean, um, Jesse," Arizona crinkles her nose, an awkward chuckle leaving her throat.

"Don't mention it, just take care of yourself and your baby."

Dr. Shorty Pants leaves the two women to themselves, Arizona's eyes instantly seeking out April's. She can't take it anymore. Her best friend needs to tell her that Eliza is on her way or that she has an extremely good reason to not be here. Sending April a pleading stare, the red head sighs.

"She's on her way. I promise."

"But where is she?"

"Penny said she had a minor breakdown, but they're on their way."

Another contraction hits Arizona which causes the blonde to cry out loud. "UGH! W-why is P-Penny coming?"

"Easy!" April places both hands around Arizona's shoulder. "Hold tight!... you see, Eliza was at work and suddenly went silent while I was speaking with her on the phone so Penny took over. She's driving Eliza to you as we speak. She's on her way. You hear me, Arizona? She's on her way."

"WHO?" Arizona snarls as she launches forward. "God, I hope this baby is cute!"

"Of course it is!" a new voice breaks through Arizona's pain. But it's not a random voice, it's the voice. It's the voice of salvation and home. It's the sound of love. It's Arizona's wife. Eliza is here. At last.

Snapping her head in the direction of the door, Arizona lets out a huge breath. "Get over here!"

"I'm here, I'm here," Eliza rushes to her wife's bed and kisses her forehead. "I'm so, so sorry."

"Never mind, you're, you're here," Arizona finally lets go of all of her emotions, cascades of tears streaming down her cheeks. "It, it hurts so much," she whimpers, resting her head against Eliza's chest.

"I know, honey, I know," Eliza shushes as she strokes the top of Arizona's hair.

"You're wife made it just in time," Dr. Stevens enters the room, making all three women turn their heads in her direction. "It's time for the c-section."

"You ready?" Dr. Karev asks coolly with a soft look in his eyes.

"I think so, y-yes," Arizona nods feeling like a small child about to be taken away from its safe space. But at the same time she feels ready. Ready to get out of this pain. Ready to meet her child. Her baby trumps everything. Pain and all. Arizona is ready. Bring on the c-section, the sedation and whatever comes afterwards. All that matters is that Elisa is finally here and therefor their child can be born. Casting a look up at her wife, Arizona is hit by the force of Eliza's love. The palpable love that runs from Eliza's eyes is so powerful, so powerful it makes Arizona feel like she can do whatever it takes.

"You can do this, love," Eliza whispers as she leans down to place a lingering kiss to Arizona's lips. "I know you can!"

"I love you," Arizona responds in a whisper as well. Opening her eyes, Eliza's sincere and beautiful smile reaches something deep within her soul. Arizona can do anything, indeed.

"I love you," Eliza echoes Arizona's words and affection as the doctors ready the bed for being rolled out of the patient's room and down to the OR. When the young doctors push the bed a little to the left, the beam from the moon lands upon Eliza's face through the window. The sudden perfection hits Arizona in solar plexus and twirls her world upside down. Again. And now she knows. Now Arizona knows. But there's no time to tell. She'll just let Eliza in on her revelation when she wakes up from the anaesthesia and their baby is finally resting safely in their arms.

Eliza follows the rolling bed to the operation ward. Leaning in one more time before the doctors pushes the bed through the swing doors, Eliza's lips graze Arizona's in a loving kiss. "I'll be right here... waiting for you."

"I know. You always do!" Arizona sends her wife one last smile, dimples popping and heart fluttering. It all makes sense now. Arizona just knows.

As their hands disconnect, Arizona is rolled through the doors. She can't look back. She won't. It'll make her cry even more than she already is. She knows Eliza will be there when she wakes up and returns to her room. She knows Eliza is with her in the OR because Eliza is always with her. It's one of the safest feelings Arizona knows. And right now she needs to feel safe. Accepting the mask from the nurse, Arizona is slowly but firmly entering another, quiet world.

Arizona feels exhausted on a level she hasn't ever felt before and that says a lot coming from a woman who's suffered amnesia and dysfunctional legs. Even her eyelids are exhausted, making it hard for Arizona to open her eyes. Maybe she doesn't need to anyway. Maybe she can just sleep. Sleep until the exhaustion wears off. Yeah, that's the plan. As Arizona tries relocating the unawareness of the Slumberworld, a soft sound reaches her ears. It makes every nerve aware. It makes every hair on Arizona's arms stand on end. And most importantly, it makes Arizona's heart beat hard which awakes her brains. Arizona knows what that sound means. She knows who made it and she knows what the person causing the sound means. She's had a baby. She's a mom. She's not pregnant anymore. She's a mom and oh God, Eliza's a mom, too. But where is Eliza? If only Arizona could find the strength to open her eyes.

Another coo reaches Arizona's auditory canals and sends a lightning bolt through her entire system. Like on cue Arizona's eyes open, exhaustion all forgotten. Trying to make out her whereabouts, Arizona goes straight to the chair just beside her hospital bed; all of her instincts told her to look right and they weren't wrong. There they are. There it is. Her family. Eliza is sitting in the chair, neck bend forward and glistening eyes. In her arms is a wrapped up little burrito, one that most likely could be a little version of herself. Arizona can't get herself to interrupt the beautiful bonding between mother and child taking place just in front of her. But she needs to. She needs to see her child and she needs to see her wife's face properly.

"H-hi," Arizona croaks out, her voice raspy from the anesthesia she's been under.

Eliza slowly turns her eyes towards Arizona. When they lock stares, Arizona's insides rollerskate. Her entire foundation quakes a bit but it's a welcomed quake. It's a shake of love and Arizona loves it so profoundly. "There you are," Eliza beams with a soft voice. "Look, little lady, mommy's finally awake."

"It's a girl?" Arizona's heart beats harder and harder. Can it really be? Did she give birth to a baby girl? Does she have daughter? She feels her entire body shake while a deep warmth spread within her.

"Yup!"

"We have a daughter?"

"We have a daughter, Arizona." Eliza's free hand intertwines itself with one of Arizona's, giving Arizona an opportunity to anchor herself once and for all to this world. This world where her daughter is alive and breathing. "Someone wants to meet you," Eliza whispers as she stands, slowly placing the bundle of life in Arizona's arms. "See those eyes... they're all you. Thank god!"

Arizona can't form any words. She can't even breathe. Because right there in here arms is the most beautiful baby in the entire universe resting. And she's hers. This tiny human being is hers and Eliza's. She's a miracle and she's perfect. "Hi there, baby. I'm your mom, too," Arizona whispers to her daughter. The baby's eyes are wide awake, looking Arizona straight into her soul. It's an overwhelming feeling but it's a good kind of overwhelming. It's just as it should be, Arizona supposes. But it's something she hasn't ever experienced before. She's heard of it and witnessed it at work, but she's never felt this strong connection on her own hand. That doesn't make it any less amazing, though, if anything it makes it that more amazing.

"We already had that talk," Eliza chuckles lightly as she too looks at the baby, both mothers being captivated by the new life brought into their lives by faith, hope and love. Kissing the top of the baby's head, Eliza places another kiss at the top of Arizona's head as well. "She's been very patient while you were asleep."

"So you've already been corrupting her with your wisdom, I see?!" Arizona plays, rolling her eyes at her wife only to find her daughter's blue eyes again. "Don't listen to her silliness, she's crazy. You'll get used to it, though."

"Speaking of crazy..." Eliza starts, carefully dragging the chair closer to the bed. Placing herself in the it, Eliza keeps her hand stroking the baby's head.

"Yeah?"

"What are we gonna name her?"

"I already know, Eliza," Arizona reveals, a huge smile on her face. Catching the confusion written all over her wife's face, she giggles. "Well, I've got an idea, that is."

"Actually, I've wanted to talk to you about that but then you all of a sudden went into labor and had to be cut open..."

"Hey, I didn't plan any of this," Arizona crinkles her nose all the while her lips turn into a sincere smile. "But see what we got in return, honey."

"I'm definitely not complaining," Eliza grins, slowly stroking her daughter's cheek with a finger. "But what I wanted to say is that if you want to name her Elisabeth or Match Girl or any other name from one of your stories, I'm completely fine with it. I just want you to be happy. I got a daughter, I couldn't ask for more."

"Match Girl? Really?" Arizona snorts.

"Yeah, okay, we need to work on that one if that's the one you choose, but still... I love you and I love our daughter. The name is not that important."

"God, I love you so tremendously, you know that right?" Arizona gushes as she finds the arm not holding her child snake around to lace her fingers with Eliza's. "Match Girl was not on my list, but it's nice to have options, I guess," Arizona chuckles. "But I thought about something a little out there, so just humor me for a second, okay?"

"Okay."

"Excuse me," a soft voice interrupts the married couple's conversation. "I'm just dropping in to see if everything is all right in here? My shift is over but I wanted to make sure that both you and the baby were okay," Dr. Montgomery smiles as she enters the room.

"Everything is just perfect," Arizona radiates. "We are all okay. All three of us."

"Congratulations," the red head shakes Eliza's hand as they share a joint joy, all three women in the room.

"Thank you," Eliza responds. "Thank you so much, Dr. Montgomery, for helping... both of my girls."

"My pleasure, Eliza," Dr. Montgomery kindly nods. "So, have this little beauty gotten a name yet?" carefully stroking a finger against the baby's jaw, Dr. Montgomery awaits the parents' reply. Arizona grins at her wife, silently asking for permission to let her suggestion roll off her tongue. Eliza just smiles, giving Arizona all the permission that she needs. If Eliza doesn't like the name, it isn't permanent after all. They can always discuss it afterwards. Arizona gives it a go, though. Eliza might love the idea after all.

"We are not completely sure but something about the night sky, the moon and all the things we've overcome to be here today... tonight," Arizona starts as she slowly rocks her now sleeping daughter in her arms. She can feel Eliza's eyes on her as Arizona explains the history of their daughter's name to Dr. Montgomery. "All of that combined led to this little girl being born."

"And on the first day of December as well," the doctor adds with a friendly smile.

"So... we came to the conclusion that the best name for this child would be..." now looking at her wife, Arizona holds her breath just the slightest. "Luna Hope Minnick-Robbins."

Eliza's face explodes in love and devotion and right there Arizona knows that she's gotten her wife onboard. Right there she knows that their daughter has finally gotten a name.

"The moon is particularly beautiful this night, indeed," Dr. Montgomery squeezes Arizona's shoulder. "Congratulations again, Eliza, Arizona... and Luna."

"Thank you, Dr. Montgomery," Arizona smiles gratefully at the doctor exiting the room, only to turn her head and smile at her radiating wife. "Sooo... you're good with it?"

"Good?" Eliza's eyes widen. "I'm more than good with it, Arizona. It's... it's perfect, honey."

"Really?"

Eliza leans in to place a lingering kiss on her wife's soft lips, making sure Arizona knows just how much she's okay with the name and everything in between and afterwards. And Arizona feels it alright. She feels it in her bones and in her heart. "Luna... the moon. I get it," Eliza grins, kissing Arizona one more time.

"You do?"

"Yeah. Just like a guideline. The moon will always rise and guide you through the dark..."

"See... that's why I love you, Eliza Minnick-Robbins," Arizona grins infatuated. "You can see beauty and affection in every thing."

"Mostly where you are concerned, though."

"Mmmh. And now this little one, too," Arizona carefully pushes one finger inside the small baby fist. Luna quickly adds a little strength to her grip which causes Arizona's heart to flutter once again.

"And now her, too," Eliza happily agrees with a comfortable sigh.

AN2: Aaaand then the baby appeared! I hope you enjoyed this chapter as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Now, you know what to do! :)