**This story has been changed (names) to avoid any problems. So whatever the haters have to say, they can keep on moving now. Thanks!

This is the first attempt at writing a story on here. I have read countless stories on here, and I have wanted to write one for quite a while. After my wife Capshawfan1981 convinced me to do it, and I had her proof read my ideas, she encouraged me to try it. So no guarantees about continuing, until I know for sure that it's not a total flop. So, here goes nothing.

Hugs,
Bren

Forbidden Ground

CHAPTER ONE

Arizona's Point of View

"CUT!" The director yells and people all take off in different directions. Hair and make up people began making their touch ups while some actors/actresses went to their individual trailer's until they were needed again.

I had just walked off set, and was looking through my text messages from my husband Cody. After I read the messages, I locked my phone and walked off quickly towards my trailer. I pulled the door open and shut it right behind myself. I walked into the back bedroom and just let my body fall onto the bed and covered my eyes with my arm. I heard my iPhone alert me of another text message, and I let out a deep breath before pulling my phone from my pocket and opening the text.

Where did you go? Callie

Trailer

Want to talk? Callie

I need time to think. I'll be back on set in ten.

The amount of things running through my mind had me literally exhausted. When I was at home, I didn't sleep. When I was able to close my eyes, the only sleep I got was when my body literally passed out from exhaustion. I knew that my life was out of control, and I had to do something soon in order to keep my sanity.

Cody and I have been married for a little over 2 years. While we were dating, we went 90mph in our relationship. One night we went out for dinner and drinks resulting in a positive pregnancy test 7 weeks later. I knew that I loved him, of course I thought I did at that time because everything was so new and sweet. The both of us were raised in families that did not believe in divorce or having a baby out of wedlock, so the responsible thing to do was get married. The two of us said 'I Do' 4 short months after we began dating, and since then we have been going through the motions.

Don't get me wrong. Our son, Colton, is the light of my life. And he is the reason that I have stayed in this marriage, no matter what obstacles have been put in my way. When I found out I was pregnant with Colton, I was in the middle of auditions for the show I work for, and during the auditions I let the writer know that I was in the beginning of my pregnancy. Even though they did like the performance I gave, having a pregnant, new actress on their staff would be too much at the time. So I kept my chin up, and went home to my now husband and just continued preparing for the baby that would be appearing in our lives.

Cody was in the beginning stages of starting a business with a friend of his, and it was a welcomed distraction. He was rarely home before bed time, and when we were together, it was normally when we had a family or work function, and that made it easier to put on a happy face and project the 'perfect marriage' that people believed that we had. But over the past few months, the bed that Cody and I share has become cold as ice. There is no affection shared between either of us. We rarely speak of anything other than who will be picking up Luke from daycare, or what needs to be done regarding Colton. Point blank, we have nothing else to discuss with each other.

The text message that I had received from Cody moments before coming to my trailer was one regarding Colton, but also one that was completely emotionless. Lately I have had something really big on my mind, and I have been having a very hard time processing it all.

"Callie, Arizona, Alex – Please report to set in 5"comes ringing through the air. Standing I run my fingers through my hair, and head out of my trailer back towards set. When I reached the door that led inside, I saw Callie standing outside with two cups of coffee in her hands. It's been a cold day in L.A. the past few days, and we have all been surviving off of the stuff to keep from freezing. Not to mention our shooting has been running into the late hours of the night, and we need all the caffeine that we can get our hands on.

"You good?" Callie asks as she extends her arm to hand me a steaming cup.

"I have to be. Right?" I say before walking past her and inside.

"Arizona. Wait." Callie says, causing me to stop and turn to face her. "I know you're stressing, but if you need to talk… I am here. Just know that, okay?"

"I know. Thank you. And we can talk after we finish this shot. Ok?" I say with a weak smile.

Callie and I walked inside and took our seats in the hair/make-up chairs and got ready to go with another round of shooting. Alex walked over and was talking to Callie and I stole a few glances when they didn't notice. I wasn't sure if my constant staring was obvious or not, but I was hoping that it wasn't. The last thing I wanted was for people to find out that I was having an affair. And even worse, that I was having an affair with a co-star. Alex smiled as he spoke, and I watched them exchange a laugh before the director called us over to set up for shooting.

4 hours later, I looked down at my watch and realized that it was past 11pm, and that Colton would be sound asleep by the time I arrived home. Silently I hoped that Cody would be as well, just so I didn't have to hear another comment about me working so late and missing dinner with our son. Back at my trailer I changed out of my scrubs, and back into my personal clothing. I was locking up the trailer when I heard Alex walking by, talking on the phone. He looked over at me, pointed at his phone to let me know that is why he couldn't say goodbye, and waved. With one last smile from him, he turned the corner and out of sight.

I looked around a bit to see if I could find Callie so I could talk, and hope to get some of this stress off of my chest, but there was no sight of her. Deciding to just head towards my SUV, I took off walking. Hitting the 'unlock' button on the remote, I open the door and climb inside. Closing my eyes and leaning my head against the headrest, I let out a few deep breaths, and try to compose myself before driving home.

A tap on the window caused me to jump, and I looked up to notice Callie standing there.

"Hey. I just wanted to say goodnight. I didn't see you when I came out of my trailer, so I figured you were already gone. Did you still want to talk?" Callie asks.

"It's ok. I am really tired and think I need to just get some sleep. Besides, we have to be up here by 7 in the morning to catch the lighting they want so sleep is going to be limited tonight. You should try to get some sleep as well." I say.

"I will try. So I'll see you in the morning. If you need to talk, you know my number." Callie tells me.

"Do you need a ride home? I didn't see your car this morning."

"Oh, no thanks. Mike is already on his way here. Did Alex leave already?"

"Yes, he didn't say anything to me though. He was on the phone. He smiled, waved and left. I am really hoping that he doesn't say anything. If people find out what is going on, it could cause so many problems." I say.

"Alex cares about you. You two have been extremely close for a while now. Not to mention, it could cause problems for him as well. So don't worry. This thing isn't going to come out until it is the right time." Callie says with a smile.

"Thanks Callie. Well I will see you. Have a good night."

"You too Arizona. Good night."

I started my car, and pulled out of the studio parking lot. When I pulled up in the driveway at my home, I put on my 'happy face' just in case Cody woke up when I walked inside. I opened the front door as quietly as possible and reset the alarm before walking upstairs and peaking in on Colton. Once I covered him back up, and placed a kiss on his cheek, I closed his door and went further down the hall towards our bedroom. I tip toed towards the restroom, and waited until I shut the door before I turned on the light.

I stepped into the shower and let the water run down my body, and pressed my forehead against the wall. I wasn't even sure how long I stayed in the shower, but when the water went from hot, to warm, to cold, I shut it off and stepped out. Slipping on my night gown from the back of the door, I turned off the bathroom light and crept towards the bed. Once I was laying down, I pulled the comforter up over myself, and when I felt Cody moving, I lay completely still. Part of me waited to see if he would throw an arm over me, or make some type of contact out of habit, but he didn't. He turned to face the other direction, and then his heavy breathing resumed. I let out a sigh of relief, and closed my eyes to let my body drift off.

The following morning, I woke up to the sound of Cody and Colton playing downstairs, and when I found them in the living room, they were both on the couch watching cartoons. The sight was still something that warmed my heart, because even if my marriage was a total lie, the love that Cody and Colton share, was not.

"Mommy…mommy. You home!" Colton said once he saw me standing at the bottom of the stairs.

"Hey baby boy. What are you doing up so early? It's only 6 o'clock." I say while scooping my baby up and wrapping my arms around him.

"Toons mommy. Toons." He says while pointing to the television.

"Well you have a good time watching 'toons' with Daddy. I have to get to work, but I will be finished up early today, and then you and I… we can go rent a movie and watch it together. Just me aaaaaaand you." I said while tickling his stomach.

"Ok mommy!" Colton says with a smile as I set him down. I watched him run back over to the couch, and jumping back up to his previous position. Cody and I shared a blank look, and then I went into the kitchen to pour myself a cup of coffee to drink while I got ready for work. My back was to the door when I heard the door swing open.

"God! You scared me." I said with a small jump.

"You're working again today? I thought you said you were going to keep Colton today Arizona. I have to go to the off…" Cody said but I held up my hand.

"I told you that I had to work this morning. I also told you that I would be home early so you can leave and I will stay with Colton. You are the one that said you needed to leave by 4, and I will be home to get him before then." I said while walking past him.

"Ok. That will work just fine. But if you aren't here on time, I will drop him off at the set Arizona. I cannot miss this dinner with the investors." Cody says.

I just roll my eyes, and walk out of the room. I threw my clothes on, and grabbed my bag to walk out of the house. After kissing only my son goodbye, I was headed off to work and tried to clear my head so I could focus on my day.

When I pulled up to the set, I noticed that everyone was already there. I looked at the clock and saw that I had a little less than 10 minutes before we had to be ready to be in hair and make-up, and I looked up quickly when I heard Alex's voice.

"Hey, we need to talk." He says in a whisper. Not wanting our co-workers to hear us and become suspicious.

"Right now? People will notice that we are missing."

"Yes now. I will meet you in your trailer in 5 minutes. But hurry, ok?" Alex says before I nod and he takes off first.

I waited a couple of minutes, and then walked out the side door of the set and looked around to make sure nobody had seen me. Right before I got to my trailer, thinking I had made it there safely, I felt a hand on my wrist, and pulled me between two of the small trailers. Seconds later lips were on mine, and when the warmth of a tongue entered my mouth, I felt my body melt into the embrace. A small moan fell from my lips, and I reached up and pulled them closer to me. A kiss I had been yearning for since the previous day. Regardless of the level of stress I am carrying around, this was right. This kiss. These lips. The tingling in my stomach… could never be wrong.

"I missed you. I couldn't wait until after we finished shooting to kiss you."

"I missed you too. And I needed that kiss to get me through this day." I say.

"That makes two of us."

A loud noise caused us to jump apart, and I turned to see if anyone had just seen the exchange of affection.

"Shit. I better hurry. Alex is waiting in my trailer, and I need to go see what is SO important that he needs to tell me. But I will meet you in between takes? Right?" I say.

"You can count on it. See you in a bit?"

"Definitely." I say with my dimpled smile.

Before I got up the stairs to my trailer, I stopped and say, "Callie… Meet me after make-up. I can't wait until we finish a take…"

"I'll be here." Callie says with a smile of her own, before we go our separate ways for what would feel like forever.