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That storyline was written so Jessica Capshaw could get some time off for her pregnancy which meant that Arizona wouldn't be appearing in 7.08 or 7.09 and only the last scene in 7.10. Not that it was a bad thing that Jessica Capshaw, Ellen Pompeo, and Chyler Leigh all became pregnant (Seasons 5, 6, and 7 respectively) but had to make some cutbacks on their roles. Chyler Leigh didn't have to make as big of a sacrifice as JC and EP though. Which is why it so amazing that Sarah Drew is pregnant while her character is, so she could film without using a prop to make the pregnany look real.

Back to the Arizona, Callie, and Geena Davis Storyline. I think that Dr. Herman will have a connection to Ellis Grey. If she works in pediatrics/OB/GYN and secretly helped with her pregnancy and giving the baby up for adoption, I have a feeling that she feels guilty. Because she may have been close to Richard too. So when she sees Callie and Arizona, she sees potential and encourages Arizona to pursue something she can achieve, but unbeknowst to her, they are trying to decide whether or not they want to have a baby. That's just my theory. A major guest arc, sounds like she has something to do with Maggie and Ellis, to me.