"Just think about it, that's all I'm saying," Teddy says before she hangs up the phone. Arizona has been calling a lot since Callie started dating Penny and she can't stand to hear her friend so broken and indecisive. Which is why Teddy just told her about a six month consultant position with MedComm, they're bringing in a new class of Army surgeons for training, so they're hiring consultants from a variety of specialities to come in and work with the new surgeons. The usual Neonatal specialist isn't available, so Teddy has recommended Arizona off er a fetal surgical rotation. And since her parents still live outside of DC, she'd be able to spend time with them and get away from Seattle for a bit.

"April, it would just be six months, am I crazy to consider it? Would Callie even agree to let Sofia come out to visit?" Arizona is pacing in her office as she outlines what Teddy has suggested.

"Arizona, it's a great idea. It is only six months, but it's six months away from your life here. Trust me, you'll gain a new perspective, I think it's just what you need." April says excitedly.

"It is good timing, the new Neonatal attending is doing great and anything she can't handle, Addison can or I could come back. I haven't talked to my parents yet, but I know they'll be all for it. Bailey won't be happy with me, but at least I'll be back in July, when the next class of interns start." Arizona says talking herself into it. "Okay, I'm going to do it. I'll call Teddy."

"You're what?" Callie blurts out when Arizona breaks the news to her.

"I'll be gone for six months, but I'll just be in DC. I leave right after New Year's," Arizona explains.

You're just going to walk away from Seattle for six months?" Callie asks. "What about Sofia?"

"Well, I was hoping that she could come visit and stay with my parents for a week or so every other month, we can work that out, right?" Arizona questions.

"Yeah, okay. Of course we can work this out, but why are you doing this?" Callie asks softly. "Is it because of this whole thing with Penny?"

"Yes Calliope, I'm so freaked out about you dating a resident that I'm going to run away to DC for six months and completely turn my life upside down," Arizona replies sarcastically.

"Funny, but it does have something to do with it, doesn't it?" she asks.

"Look I just need a break and this is unique opportunity to train military surgeons and you know how important that is to me," Arizona points out.

"Okay, I get it, but still I wish that you wouldn't go. What are you going to do with your condo?" Callie asks.

"Amelia is going to stay there and take care of it, this way I don't have to put anything in storage and I'll still have a place to stay when I come back. April and Jackson have offered to help with Sofia while I'm gone and of course Amelia can help too." Arizona reminds her.

"Have you told Bailey yet?" Callie asks.

"I'm heading there now to submit my leave of absence," Arizona says standing up to leave.

"Let's talk again before you leave, okay?" Callie asks.

"Of course, I'm waiting for Teddy to send me the training schedule and then we can work out Sofia's visits." Arizona replies, "Thanks Callie, I knew that you'd understand."

"Well I don't really understand, but it's better than you going to Africa for six months," she quips.

"Six months? You're going to DC for six months and you're leaving in two weeks?" Bailey is stunned when Arizona hands her the paperwork. "We hired the neonatal specialist to help you and now you're leaving, I'm just trying to understand this Dr Robbins," she replies angrily.

"Miranda, the neonatal specialist is excellent and anything that she can't handle, Addison can. I've already spoken with her and she's agreed to a six month contract, and Jackson's aware of this already, I think when you look at my request, you'll see that I've thought of almost every scenario and I have a contingency plan outlined for each," Arizona say gesturing at the document in front of Miranda.

"You're not going to pull a Kepner on me and extend this and be gone for a year, are you?" Bailey asks sharply.

"No, it's a training contract for six months, beginning in January and ending in June. Miranda, I'll be back in June and I'll be ready for the new interns, I will have spent six months training new surgeons, I'll be at the top of my game and we should probably consider offering that fetal surgical fellowship in the Fall," Arizona adds to help Miranda settle down.

"Tell your parents hello from me and take care of yourself. Oh and tell Altman, she owes me," Bailey replies. Then muttering to herself, she adds, "she owes me big time, taking my only Fetal Surgeon for six months…"

Arizona smiles as she closes the door behind her and leans heavily on the wall beside it. Relieved that that's over, she closes her eyes a minute.

"Arizona?" Meredith asks concerned. "Are you alright?"

"Uh, yes. I'm fine, I just had a meeting with Bailey and just needed a minute," she explains.

"Is it true? You're taking a leave of absence?" Meredith asks, moving in close to her so no one will hear them talk.

"How did you hear about that already? I've only just told Callie and Bailey," Arizona asks.

"I overheard Jackson and April talking, he's not a fan of us going to work with the military, you know," she points out.

"Yeah, but this isn't the same as what April and Owen did. I'm just going to be in DC teaching new surgeons at Walter Reed for MedComm, I'll be staying at my parents house." She explains.

"Oh, but MedComm, that's where Teddy is, did she have something to do with this?" Meredith asks.

"Yes, they just found out that their Neonatal instructor won't be able to teach this next group, so she asked me to fill in and I was approved this morning, I leave in two weeks." Arizona replies.

"Well, I can certainly understand wanting to get away from Seattle, especially right now," Meredith says leaning back against the wall.

"You know this has nothing to do with that business with Callie and Penny, please don't let people think that I'm running from that situation." Arizona says worriedly, "This opportunity just landed in my lap, I didn't seek it out," she explains.

"Of course, no one will think that. Everyone knows that you and Teddy were close, so if she asked you to help, you'd help. But I have to admit, I'm jealous that you get to leave and I have to stay here and deal with this crap." Meredith says pushing off from the wall, "Speaking of that, I should go check on Blake and make sure she hasn't killed anyone in recovery."

"It's all set, I fly out on Friday, spend the weekend with my folks and then report to MedComm on Monday, I'll meet the other surgeons and we'll get setup and then begin teaching the new surgeons." Arizona explains to Amelia over dinner.

"Wow, maybe I should come out for a visit and meet Teddy, I could use a change of pace and six months away from here sounds like heaven right now." Amelia exclaims.

"Ha, Bailey would kill Teddy if another one of us signed onto this program. Have you thought any more about that private practice offer?" Arizona asks.

"I have the attorney going over the offer, It means that I would have to give up being the department head, which right now seems like a great idea." She replies sarcastically.

"Sofia, you'll be a good girl for Mami and I'll call you tomorrow from Grandma and Grandpa's house, okay?" Arizona is trying not to cry, but leaving Sofia is harder than she imagined.

"Arizona, it's okay. She'll be fine and you'll see her in a few weeks." Callie says as she heads for the door with Sofia by the hand. Callie suggested that she come by and get Sofia tonight, she figured that it would be easier on Arizona this way.

As soon as the door closes, Arizona slumps to the floor crying, Amelia comes out of her room. "Hey, you'll see her soon," the brunette says wrapping her arms around her.

"I know, I just miss her already," she says sadly.

"I'll bring her out at the end of the month, just like we planned. Then I'll drive up to my Mom's and get a visit in. It's just three weeks, you'll see her in three weeks." Amelia says softly reminding her.

"I'll drop you off. You don't have a parking pass yet and trust me visitor parking there is bad." Daniel informs his daughter when they are discussing how she will get back and forth from the hospital the next day.

"Well, that will work, then I'll just need to figure out if I want to stay in the guest housing or with Teddy, I don't think I'm going to want to drive in from here everyday," Arizona points out.

"Well, your father made that drive for the last five years before he retired, it's not that bad," Barbara exclaims.

"Barb, it's a horrible drive. I hated every minute of it. Arizona, you see what your options are and we're here if you need us. Now when is Sofia coming?" Daniel asks, quickly changing the topic.

"Dad, I think you're more excited to have her visit than you are to have me here?" Arizona teases him.

"We haven't seen her in almost a year, Arizona," he reminds her.

"I know and I'm sorry. I should have brought her out, but I'm not real excited about flying and I'm terrified of flying with her." Arizona admits.

"Honey, why didn't you say that. We could have come out to visit you," Barbara says putting an arm around her daughter.

"Arizona! It's so good to see you." Teddy exclaims when Arizona walks into her office the next morning. "This is going to be amazing three of my friends are here to train surgeons with me. And I've arranged for the three of you to share a place not far from here, Tricia has a car, she's down from Hopkins, but Bos is from Houston so she doesn't have a car either, but don't worry, we can get you guys back and forth. Oh sit, the others on their way. They came in yesterday and got settled into the condo," Teddy explains.

"How many surgeons are here to train?" Arizona asks.

"You know, I'm not sure. But most of them are like you, some have served in the Peace Corps or in Doctors Without Borders, a few are ex-military. But don't worry, there's only a few of you who are totally new to this." Teddy replies nervously watching the door.

"Teddy, please tell me that we have time for coffee before we start and not Army coffee..."

Arizona smiles when she hears that comment, until she realizes that she knows that voice, turning around slowly, her mouth drops open. Teddy doesn't notice the reaction because she's going over to greet them, but the Tricia notices how the change that takes over the blonde's face.

"There's a 'real' coffee cart on the way to the conference room, don't worry Boswell." Teddy says going over to greet her. "Now I want you to meet Arizona Robbins, Arizona, Lauren Boswell. Tricia Weller, Arizona Robbins."