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[elle-phoenix]

"Yes, coffee. I would love that after the not so great night I had..." She admitted with a laugh as she took off her coat and shoes, and made her way to the couch, sighing heavily. Once she had her coffee, she took a long sip of it, and then began to tell Callie how her night went. 

"Well, at first, the date was going perfectly fine. We were exchanging stories, and laughs, and the whole 9 yards. But then, in the middle of our meal, let's just say I started leaking..." a blush redder than a tomato began to form on the girls cheeks.

"That had to be the most embarrassing way of letting somebody know that i'm the mother of two new borns." She added on, rubbing her hand over her forehead in disgrace.

Babysitting || Callie & Elle

"And so you damn well should, you’ve just had two kids, and you got back to your pre-pregnancy dress size in no time. Have fun, and me and the little princesses will see you in a few hours." Callie said before Elle left for her date. 

The next few hours Callie spent fussing over the girls, she gave them both their bottles, and then got them changed into fresh new babygrows for bedtime. Both Stella and Scarlet seemed to have taken to the Latina; but then she had always been good with kids. She had a lot of baby cousin’s growing up, and was a total little Mommy to her younger sister when she was born. She had always adored children. Once the girls settled down she settled down on the couch with a coffee and a copy of Gone Girl  that she was determined to finish before she watched the movie; even if that meant watching the Movie 6 months later than everyone else. 

Callie heard the door go and set her book down looking up as Elle walked through the door. “Hey! — How did your da—- Oh, really? that bad huh? What happened? —- do you want a coffee? I just made a fresh pot.” Callie asked, getting up and going over in the direction of the kitchen.

"The girls just went down about 45 minutes ago, I changed their onesies and they both had their feeds —- Stella left a little, fell asleep mid-feed, bless the little munchkin, and Scarlet brought a little back up, but she settled okay, think she just drunk it a teeny bit too fast." She said wanting to make sure she never missed out any important stuff.

[elle-phoenix]

Well, that made me feel slightly better about myself.

"There’s not that much to dislike either."

[elle-phoenix]

That's true, very true.

But I mean, let' be honest, there really isn't much to like about me.

"Girl, you can’t expect interpersonal success without honesty. Otherwise people will leave you one by one, not because of your kids or anything but because of the lack of the said honesty. That’s how it works."

[elle-phoenix]

I started lactating in the middle of the date, lactating.

It had to be the most mortifying experience of my life out in a public place.

Dating in Texas is slightly easier, at least you had the option a gun.

[elle-phoenix]

I went on a date not too long ago, and my god, it ended terribly...

I hear ya. I once went on a date with a someone who spoke about their sister they whole night, I’m all for the sibling love. Hell I adore mine, but this was just creepy.

Oh and then there was this other one who kept asking me if I liked the feeling of blood on my hands. I’m going to stop now, because these memories are best repressed. 

[elle-phoenix]

I think I just need to be more honest with people if I ever want a chance with having a significant other.

Not many guys my age really want to date a girl with kids, but some have that weird "mommy" kink...

"Then quitting dating is actually a pretty good idea. Y’know, mothers and doctors are meant to be sleep-deprived because society expects that but we’re rebels, El, we don’t do shit society wants."

[elle-phoenix]

"Awh, thank you. I actually feel pretty comfortable in my body, even just after having two kids. All the weight I gained was mostly water, so that was kind of nice. I know they are in very safe hands because of you, and I'm not worried about them at all. They'll be perfectly fine with you."  She told the older woman, grabbing her jacket and keys.

"I'll try to enjoy myself, and I shouldn't be out for too long. I hope you enjoy the night with my two little, adorable princesses." She added on, smiling before leaving her home.

(Time jump to the end of the date and when Elle comes back home.)

"Well, I'm not very sure if a third day will be in the future..." Elle could help but let out a forced laugh, as she entered into her home a few hours later.

Babysitting || Callie & Elle

"Oh I know what it’s like to live in a bad part of the city — thankfully I now live literally 2 blocks from the hospital which is pretty damn perfect." She explained settling down Stella back into her crib. 

"Ooh, Red, always a good choice. Brunettes sit red, so my Mom use to always tell me as a kid. Must be where I got it from — okay sure, you go get ready, I’ll hang out with these two cuties while you do. She smi, fussing over both of the girls in equal measure. 

Elle walked out the bathroom a short while later looking stunning, the dress was perfect, “Wow —” Callie smirked.

"You look good, girl. The dress is perfect. Now don’t worry to much, the girls are in good hands, and I’ll text you regular updates. I promise, there no rush to get back, just enjoy yourself,okay? You deserve a little fun." the latina said softly. Over the last few weeks she had developed a soft spot for, in ways she reminded her of her younger sister, only with a little more sass. Which was probably why Callie was developing a bit of a big sister thing for the younger woman. 

[elle-phoenix]

I think I just have terrible luck with men.

Dating is almost as hard as intern year, I don’t blame you.

Scrap that its just as hard.

Actually scrap that it is as harder

[elle-phoenix]

That is something I've been lacking for months.

"To earn some time for sleep?"

[elle-phoenix]

[elle-phoenix]

I think I'm just going to give up dating for awhile...

[elle-phoenix]

"Well,  thanks? This is actually my sister's place, and we both decided to just move in. There was no way in hell I could afford a place like this. Before moving in here, I lived in a one room apartment in the not so good part of Seattle." She laughed, explaining her past living situations.

"It really is a beautiful thing, to have a family and everything. I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. I'm aware that things aren't always going to be easy, being a single mother and all, but it's sure a blessing..." She blushed softly.

"Yes, I have something to wear. Nothing too grand you could say. It's a red cocktail dress and heels. I'm pretty sure I can still fit into it, because right now, I actually weight less than I did before I was pregnant. I don't know how that's possible, but it is. Uh, I'll go try it on and tell me what you think..." The girl told Callie, putting Scarlet back into her crib for the time being and making her way to her room.

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"So, how do you think?" She asked, coming out of the bathroom.

Babysitting || Callie & Elle

"It’s a nice place, I mean it’s a lot nicer than were I lived when I was an intern — and for like 6 months of my residency I lived in the hospital basement — — until the chief kicked me out, haha…God that seems like a freaking life time ago." Callie thought, sometimes it was scary to think how long along that had been, it was what? 5 years since she sat her boards?

"Baby’s don’t have to be life over, and you are proof of that right now. I plan on having kids, lots of them if i got my way — — and I am still gonna be the badass surgeon I am just now. Everyone makes bad decisions Elle, but you dealt with it, and now look that bad decision turned into such a beautiful blessing.” She said looking down at the perfect little baby girl in her arms and the other perfect baby girl,  Scarlet in Elle’s. Honestly, there was a part of the Latina that was jealous of Elle, she had wanted kids so badly when she and George were together, for as long as she could remember she had wanted to be a mother, craved to be even, yet at 36 years old she still had no child to speak of. 

"So, what are you gonna wear on this hot date of yours? Shall we go check out your closet?" Callie chirped, pulling herself away for her own thoughts. 

[elle-phoenix]

"Really? My god, well I'm not the only person living here, so I get additional help with cleaning and such. But I wouldn't say this place is very wonderful, I hope I can move until a nicer place once I'm not an intern anymore, and the twins are older." She explained, as she watched Callie hold and look at Stella.

"T-thanks, all the kind words really do mean alot. I'll be honest, when I first found out I was pregnant, I thought my life was over. I had no idea how I was going to raise a baby, all by myself, and still be in my internship. So yes, I was thinking of dropping out, or even just getting an abortion, but that just didn't settle well with me. I had been stupid, and had drunken sex with a stranger, and got myself into the bad situation. I told myself I wasn't going to take the easy way out, and just face how things were going to be. I simply just, well, sucked it up I guess. Honestly, I don't know how I do it either. But I was raised never to be a coward, and work for what you really want. Now, I want to become a doctor and be a good mother. There was no way I was going to drop out of the program. I had worked my ass off for years as a teenager to graduate at a young age and make it medical school before I was 18..." She added on, going to pick up Scarlet as she flashed the older woman a smile.

Babysitting || Callie & Elle

"Oh please, I live with a slob, this is a palace compared to my place after Cristina’s been in all day — the girl is a goddess in the OR but I don’t think she even know hows to switch the dishwasher on." Callie joked, following Elle to the girls bedroom. 

She looked into the matching cribs at the twins, they were growing so fast, and they were perfect. Callie was a sucker for babies, and certainly wanted her own one day, if she ever settled down with someone long enough for that to happen. “oh my god, look at them, they are the cutest — — Hey Stella, Hey Scarlet, guess who’s looking after you two little princess’s tonight when Mommy goes out, that’s right, Auntie Callie — — ” She said reaching into Stella’s crib and carefully scooping her up into her arms.

"She is getting so much bigger, Elle, they both are — — — You’re a pro at this Mommy thing. I dunno how you do it, I gotta say Elle, I am impressed, I was worried when I first heard you were pregnant, not that you wouldn't be a great Mom, I knew from working with you you’d be great at that, but I was worried you’d drop out the program, which would be such a waste, you are good — — you’ll make a great doctor." Callie finished, aware that it sounded a little like a pep talk, but she was genuinely impressed by Elle, she was handling a lot better than Callie could have at her age. 

[elle-phoenix]

I am very well liked by the other staff members around here, and have been told I'm one of the few interns who actually has solid potential. Just because one staff member isn't found of me, doesn't mean I'm not going to make it out in the medical field. I hardly piss off people, you're just overly sensitive and are simply making up things to make me look bad. 

Thoughts on Elle?

Everybody’s been asked this…are you into Elle Phoenix, or something? Wait, are you actually Elle Phoenix, hiding behind a pink scrubs-wearing nurse?

[elle-phoenix]

And learn how to act a bit more professional, and keep your personal life out of my work life.

Thanks.

Thoughts on Elle?

Everybody’s been asked this…are you into Elle Phoenix, or something? Wait, are you actually Elle Phoenix, hiding behind a pink scrubs-wearing nurse?

[elle-phoenix]

Yes, I'm an adult, parent, and doctor.

My life has drastically changed throughout the past couple months, and so has my patience for things. I did nothing to anybody here, I've been laying pretty low actually, so I have no idea why people are asking about me, alright? Why is this even bothering you so damn much? You have your own life, I have my own. We aren't in High School anymore, I have a family to take care of and feed, I can't afford to worry about stupid things like this. Just drop it!

Thoughts on Elle?

Everybody’s been asked this…are you into Elle Phoenix, or something? Wait, are you actually Elle Phoenix, hiding behind a pink scrubs-wearing nurse?

[elle-phoenix]

One, I don't care.

Two, why do you think I know? I just come here to do my work, not being apart of stupid gossip.

Thoughts on Elle?

Everybody’s been asked this…are you into Elle Phoenix, or something? Wait, are you actually Elle Phoenix, hiding behind a pink scrubs-wearing nurse?