Bechloe Week 2018
Day 7

Disney

Beca Mitchell stood looking down at four-year-old Alexis Mitchell. Little Lexi looked up at Beca. They were standing outside the entrance to Disneyland and Beca was laying down a few rules for the youngster.

"You hold my hand and no running off," Beca said. "Got it."

"Got it," Lexi said giggling.

"I can't believe I'm doing this," Beca muttered as she took Lexi's hand and led her into the Magic Kingdom. "Sheila owes me big."

Lexi pulled Beca toward the Disney castle, and Beca couldn't help but smile at her enthusiasm. When they finally made their way to the castle, Lexi stopped and her eyes got wide.

"Wow," Lexi said looking up at the castle.

Just then one of the Disney princesses came walking through the area and every little girl got excited. Beca doesn't know which one it was but Lexi was beyond excited.

"It's Snow White," Lexi said staring at the princess. "Oh, there's Cindewella."

Lexi pulled Beca toward Snow White and stopped in front of her. The princess knelt down and greeted Lexi. Lexi stood there with a big grin on her face.

"Would you like a picture?," Snow White asked. Lexi nodded her head and looked at Beca.

"On it, squirt," Beca said and pulled out her phone. She snapped a couple of pictures and thanked Snow White. Lexi gave Snow White a hug and the princess moved on to another little girl. Beca took more pictures of Lexi with different princesses before they moved on.

Beca and Lexi had been at Disney for about three hours when they got hungry. They were headed to the Village Haus Restaurant because Lexi wanted pizza. They were almost to the restaurant when Lexi let go of Beca's hand and suddenly ran.

"Lexi!," Beca called out and followed the young girl, bobbing and weaving through a group that suddenly appeared in front of her.

She spotted Lexi as soon as she cleared the group. She was hugging a little redheaded boy who looked like he was crying.

"Lexi," Beca said as she knelt down next to them. "What did I tell you about running off?"

"But he was cwying," Lexi said with tears in her eyes.

Beca looked at the little boy who looked to be about Lexi's age. "Hey, little dude," Beca said gently. "Are you okay?"

"My mommy is wost," the little boy said between his tears.

"Oh," Beca said and stood to look around. She didn't see anyone looking frantic and she knelt back down to the young boy. "Hey, my name is Beca and this is my sister Lexi. What's your name?"

"Dylwan," the young boy said.

"Nice to meet you, Dylan," Beca said. "Are you hungry?"

Dylan nodded. "Do you want to get some pizza with us?" Again, Dylan nodded, sniffling and trying to stop the tears.

Beca stood and looked around again. They were right in front of the restaurant and Beca thought she could calm Dylan and they could watch for his mother. If his mother hadn't come around by the time they finished eating, Beca would find a cast member and ask them what to do. She just hoped giving the kid pizza is okay.

"Okay, guys," Beca said. "Take my hand and let's get some pizza."

The trio then walked into the restaurant and Beca asked for a table by the window. They sat and she took some napkins and wiped Dylan's face. She told Dylan to watch to see if he saw his mommy. Lexi took his hand and was patting it, telling him everything would be okay.

A waitress came to the table and Beca ordered drinks and a large cheese pizza. Beca looked out the window and saw a redheaded woman that looked like Dylan. Before she could ask Dylan if that was his mother, Dylan sat up and saw her.

"Mommy!," Dylan suddenly yelled.

Beca looked out the window again and saw the woman looking around frantically. Beca could she was crying.

"You two stay here," Beca said. "I'll go get your mommy, Dylan."

Beca jumped up and ran outside. She saw the woman hurrying off and called out, "Dylan's mom?"

The redhead stopped and quickly turned around to look at Beca.

"You know Dylan?," the woman asked.

"He's in there with my little sister," Beca said pointing out the restaurant a few feet away.

The woman ran to the restaurant with Beca right behind her. She ran in and saw Dylan.

"Dylan!," the woman cried.

"Mommy," Dylan said as his mother picked him up.

"I was so scared," the woman said; she and Dylan both crying.

Beca stood behind them not sure what to do. Once the woman seemed to calm down, Beca touched her on the arm.

"Um, would you like to join us?," Beca asked. "Dylan said he was hungry and we already ordered."

"Can we, mommy?," Dylan asked his blue eyes staring at his mother. "We having pizza."

"Is Dylwan staying, Beca?," Lexi asked.

"I don't know, Lex," Beca said with a smile and turned to the woman. "Is he?"

"I guess he is," the woman said with a small laugh. "Thank you."

The woman set Dylan in his seat and went to sit next to Beca. Beca held the chair for her and she seemed surprised.

"Thank you," the woman said as she sat.

"Oh," Beca said. "I'm Beca and this is my sister, Lexi."

"Hi, Lexi," the woman said. "I'm Chloe. Thank you both for taking care of Dylan for me."

"Thank Lexi," Beca said. "She saw him crying and went over to him. She doesn't like to see anyone cry."

"Well, thank you, Lexi," Chloe said.

"Welcome," Lexi said with a big grin.

The waitress came to the table with their pizza and set it down.

"Would you like something to drink?," the waitress asked Chloe.

"I'll just have a Coke, please," Chloe said.

Beca took a slice of pizza and put it on a plate. She cut it up and put it in front of Lexi and told her to wait a few minutes until it was cooled down. She did the same for Dylan and after setting the plate in front of him, she saw Chloe looking at her.

"I'm sorry," Beca said. "Is that okay?"

"Yes, it's fine," Chloe said with a smile. "I'm just not used to someone else doing things for Dylan."

"Single parent?," Beca asked as she transferred a slice of pizza to Chloe's plate and then her own.

"Yeah," Chloe said softly.

"That's got to be tough," Beca said. "I only get to spend a day with Lexi and I'm exhausted by the end of it."

Chloe laughed. "I love him but it is exhausting."

"Is his father in the picture?," Beca asked and then grimaced. "Sorry. You don't have to answer that."

"It's okay," Chloe said. "He, um, isn't around."

"Been there," Beca said. "My dad left my mom when I was four. My mom raised me alone and I turned out okay. At least I think I did."

"Beca!," Lexi said excitedly to get Beca's attention. "It's Dylwan's birfday!"

"It is?," Beca asked looking at Dylan and then at Chloe.

Chloe nodded her head. "He's four today."

"Well, this calls for a celebration," Beca said.

"Yay!," Lexi and Dylan squeal.

"I'm sorry, Dyl," Chloe said. "But we have to leave soon to catch our bus."

"Oh," Beca said. "I have a car here. We can drive you back to your hotel later."

"Thanks, but we actually live in L.A.," Chloe said. "And we have to take two buses to get home. If I wait, we won't get home until really late."

"You live in L.A.?," Beca asked. "So do I. Do you have anything planned for Dylan when you get home?"

"Um, no," Chloe said looking down at the table. "We really don't know anyone and this was the best I could do."

Dylan and Lexi looked sad that they were going to have to separate already. Beca leaned into Chloe and whispered, "Since you don't have any plans for later, how about we take you guys home, you get a swimsuit and change of clothes for you and Dylan, then you can come to my house and we'll have a pool party."

"That's very nice of you," Chloe said. "But we don't want to impose."

"It's no imposition," Beca said sincerely. "Besides, I don't want to be the one to tell those two we have to say goodbye already."

Chloe looked at the two and Lexi was hugging Dylan. Beca saw the sadness in Chloe's eyes.

"I'm sorry," Beca said quietly. "I didn't mean to make assumptions. I just thought it would be fun for them. I have a house with a pool. I'd love for you and Dylan to come over so he and Lexi can have a playdate. If we just happen to find some cake and ice cream to celebrate his birthday, then it happens. What do you say?"

Chloe looked at Dylan and saw how sad he was to have to leave his new friend. "Thank you," Chloe said. "We'd love to come over."

"Hey, Lexi," Beca said getting the young girl's attention. "Why don't you invite Dylan to come with us and go swimming?"

"Weally?," Dylan asked and Beca nodded. "Can we, mommy?"

"Of course we can, Dyl," Chloe said with a smile.

"Yay!," Lexi and Dylan squealed. Lexi grabbed Dylan in a hug.

"Can we leave soon?," Beca asked Chloe. "Lexi usually goes down for a nap around 2:30."

"Same with Dylan," Chloe said.

"Why don't we leave as soon as we're done eating so we can swing by your place and get what you need?," Beca said suggested. "Then we can go to my house and we can put them both down for a nap. Sheila should be home and we can just relax until they wake up."

"Sheila?," Chloe asked.

"Lexi's mom, my step-mom," Beca explained.

"That sounds nice," Chloe said. "I don't get a chance to just relax very often."

"Well, then, today is your lucky day," Beca said with a smile. "Because at Casa Mitchell it's all about fun and relaxation." She lowers her voice like she's telling Chloe a secret. "There may also be some wine in there somewhere."

Chloe smiled and giggled and Beca thought that she had never seen or heard anything more beautiful.

"Come on, Dylan," Chloe said. "Let's go potty before we leave."

Dylan stood and Chloe took him by the hand. We'll just be a couple of minutes."

Chloe left the table and Beca asked the waitress for the check. She then pulled out her phone and sent a text to Sheila.

Beca: Hey, we'll be home in a bit but could you run to the store and pick up a cake and some ice cream?

Sheila: Why?

Beca: I'll explain when we get home. Oh, and it's for a little boy.

Sheila: Okay. Can't wait to hear about this.

The waitress brought the check and Beca gave her a credit card. The waitress returned and Beca signed the receipt after adding a nice tip. The waitress thanked her and left Beca and Lexi alone. Beca smiled when Lexi yawned.

"Getting sleepy, Lex?," Beca asked.

"Yeah," Lexi said. "Can we get soo-bineers before we go home?"

"Yes," Beca said and laughed. "We can get soo-bineers before we go."

Chloe and Dylan came back to the table, so Beca stood.

"All set?," Beca asked.

"We're all set," Chloe said. "What about the check."

"Don't worry about it," Beca said. "It's our treat for Dylan's birthday."

"Thank you," Chloe said. "That's very sweet of you."

"Yeah, um, well we have to stop and get a few souvenirs for Lexi," Beca said. "But that won't take long."

"Lead the way," Chloe said and took Dylan's hand.

Beca took Lexi's hand and Lexi grabbed Dylan's. The four walked down Main Street toward the exit. Beca pointed to one of the shops and they all went in. Chloe and Dylan walked off in one direction and Sophie and Beca went in another. Beca kept an eye on Chloe so she'd know where she was when they were ready to check out. She furrowed her brows when she saw a tear glistening in Chloe's eye and Dylan putting something back on the shelf. She figured Dylan wanted it and Chloe wasn't able to buy it for him. After Chloe and Dylan moved on Beca walked over with Lexi and picked up the toy Dylan had in his hand.

"Hey, Lex," Beca said showing Lexi the stuffed Mickey. "I think Dylan would like this. Why don't we surprise him with it for his birthday?"

"Yes," Lexi said. "Thanks, Beca." Lexi looked over at saw a place where they had the Mickey Mouse ears. "Beca! We have to get ears."

"Okay," Beca said.

They went to the hat are and go two Mickey and two Minnie ears so that Chloe and Dylan could have a pair as well. When they were done they found Chloe and Dylan sitting outside on a bench. Dylan smiled when he saw Lexi and ran over and hugged her.

"Those two are so cute," Beca couldn't help gushing.

"Yes, they are," Chloe said.

"Well, let's get going," Beca said. "Lexi looks like she's ready to drop."

Beca took Chloe to her apartment and let her get what was needed for her and Dylan to go swimming at Beca's. They arrived at Beca's and Chloe's eyes widened.

"You live here?," Chloe asked. "What do you do?"

"Oh, I'm a music producer," Beca said. "And I DJ on the side."

Chloe doesn't say anything as she tries to take it all in. Both kids had fallen asleep and Beca told Chloe she'd get Dylan if Chloe carried the bags. Just as Beca turned the car off, Sheila came walking out. Chloe and Beca got out of the car.

"Chloe, this is my stepmom, Sheila Mitchell," Beca said as Sheila reached the car. "Sheila, this is Chloe, um."

"Beale," Chloe said. "Chloe Beale."

"Nice to meet you, Chloe," Sheila said. "I'm going get Lexi and put her to bed."

Sheila opened the back door of the car and started to get Lexi out. Beca looked at Chloe and handed her all the bags that needed to go in the house. Beca got Dylan and followed Sheila into the house. Chloe trailed behind feeling a little less certain about being there.

"You can just drop those bags there," Beca said as Chloe crossed the threshold. "Then you can come with me to put Dylan down so you know where he is."

Chloe just nodded and set the bags down. She followed Beca and helped get Dylan situated. Beca was amazed that Dylan didn't wake from all the jostling and laying down she put him through. She waved for Chloe to follow her back downstairs. Before she left the room, Beca turned on the baby monitor and grabbed the receiver to take with her. She led Chloe down to the kitchen.

"I got those things you asked for, Beca," Sheila said as they entered the kitchen.

"Great," Beca said. "Thanks. Hey, Chloe. Do you mind if I invite my friend Stacie over? She has two kids of her own and we can make this a real party for Dylan."

"Um, yeah, sure," Chloe said quietly.

Sheila and Beca exchanged a look. "Is everything okay, Chloe?," Beca asked. Her eyes suddenly grew wide. "Oh, my gosh, I'm being pushy. You probably didn't really want to come over here and I guilted you into it. I'm sorry. As soon as Dylan wakes up, I'll take you guys home. I'm really sorry. I wasn't thinking."

"No, Beca," Chloe said when Beca finally ran out of steam. "It's nothing you did. I guess I'm just overwhelmed by how nice you've been to me and Dylan. We've been in L.A. for six months and Lexi is the first friend Dylan's found. And, you're kind of my first friend, too."

"Really?," Beca said feeling relieved. "Well, stick with me because your social circle is about to get a whole lot bigger. I'm calling Stacie, Amy, Jesse, and Benji to come over. You'll not only have some friends; you'll have a pool of babysitters so you can have some you time."

Beca rushes off to make calls before Chloe can even respond. Sheila smiles at her.

"She's a good kid," Sheila said. "And she's telling you the truth. Her group of friends has been around since high school and they've all somehow ended up here in L.A. They are still as thick as thieves and would do anything for the other."

"I just feel like I'm intruding," Chloe said.

"Trust me; you're not," Sheila said. "How about a glass of wine?"

"I'd love some," Chloe said starting to feel better about taking Beca up on her offer to come over.

Beca came bounding back into the kitchen. "Everyone's in. Dylan's going to get a big surprise when he sees all the people here for his birthday. We're turning it into a cookout slash pool party. Jesse's bringing the hot dogs and hamburgers, Benji and Emily are bringing chips, dip, and maybe some hummus, Stacie's bringing whatever she feels like, and Amy's covering drinks. I'm going to make some potato salad, pasta salad, and maybe some coleslaw."

"Wow," Chloe said. "You did all that planning in less than 10 minutes?"

"No, Stacie did," Beca said. "She conferenced us all in and told us what to do."

Sheila and Chloe laughed.

"I want to help," Chloe said. "I make a mean potato salad."

"Cool," Beca said. "The job's yours."

"I'll do the pasta salad," Sheila said.

"That leaves me on coleslaw duty," Beca said and clapped her hands. "Let's get to it ladies."

The three women made their dishes and just as Chloe was finishing the potato salad, Beca heard what sounded like Lexi and Dylan waking up.

"I'll get the kids since I'm done," Beca said and went upstairs.

She was walking downstairs holding Dylan and Lexi's hand when the doorbell rang. Beca detoured over to answer the door.

"Hey, Stace," Beca said seeing her best friend standing there. "Come on in. I'll introduce everyone once we get to the kitchen. Come on, kids. Follow me."

"Hey, Stacie," Sheila said and went to hug the tall brunette. "Here, let me take that."

Sheila took a bowl from Stacie and put it on the counter.

"Oh, um, Stacie Conrad, this is Chloe Beale," Beca said introducing the two.

"Wow, Becs," Stacie said giving Chloe the once-over. "You did good. She's hot."

"Stace!," Beca said embarrassed.

"Thank you," Chloe said with a big smile.

The doorbell rang again and Beca went to answer. She came back into the kitchen with Jesse, and Benji and Emily. Beca did the introductions.

"Hey, Jesse," Beca said. "Can you get the grill started?"

"On it," Jesse said and went outside.

Emily, Stacie, and Chloe were chatting and getting to know each other. The kids were running around, playing like they'd known each other their whole lives. Beca couldn't help but sit back and smile.

"Hey, Beca?," Benji came over to her. "I brought some of my magic tricks. I thought it would be fun for the kids."

"That's great, Benji," Beca said. "Maybe you give them a little show after we eat."

"Beca," Sheila called out. "Where do you keep your paper plates and stuff."

Beca went over and showed Sheila where everything was. She helped Sheila take everything outside. She came back in and asked Benji if he could take the ketchup, mustard, and stuff out to the Sheila. Benji enlisted Emily and Stacie to help. Beca and Chloe were left alone in the kitchen.

"Your friends are all very nice," Chloe told her. "I feel like I'm part of the group already."

"Wait until you meet Fat Amy," Beca said. "You're in for a treat there."

"You call her Fat Amy?," Chloe asked.

"She calls herself Fat Amy," Beca said. "So-

"Twig bitches like you don't do it behind my back," a voice cuts in and finishes.

"Amy!," Beca said. "How did you get in here?"

"There are some things that you just don't need to know," Amy said. "So, is this the new girlfriend?"

"Amy," Beca said glaring at her. "This is my friend."

"What?," Amy said. "She looks like your type."

Chloe bites her lip to try and hide her smile. "I'm Chloe."

"She's hot, Becs," Amy said. "Where do you want the drinks? Bumper should be bringing them in any second."

"Outside," Beca said and Amy heads out back.

Beca's cheeks are pink and she looks at Chloe.

"I'm sorry about that," Beca said.

"It's okay," Chloe said. "It's nice to know I still got it."

"Hey, Beca," Bumper said as he walked in carrying a bunch of drinks. He saw Chloe and said, "Wow, she's hot. Way to go, Beca."

"Bumper, no," Beca said shaking her head. Chloe just laughed. "Amy's out back. Take the drinks out there."

"Oh, my God," Beca said. "All my friends are creeps."

"I thought it was sweet," Chloe said. "I haven't been told I was hot in a while. Can't say I'm offended at all."

"Well, they're not wrong," Beca said without thinking.

"Oh, so you think I'm hot?," Chloe asked stepping closer to Beca.

"No, yes," Beca said flustered. "I mean, yeah. I mean, you've seen you. Who wouldn't think you were hot?" Beca facepalmed herself. "Oh, God."

"Thanks," Chloe said with a smile. "Because, I think you're kind of hot, too."

"Really?," Beca squeaked out.

"Oh, my God! Ask the girl out already, Becs," Stacie said. "If you don't, I will."

Beca looked over to see Stacie, Emily, and Sheila standing by the back door smiling at her. Chloe looked at Stacie and smiled. "Sorry, Stacie," Chloe said. "I've kind of got my eye on another brunette. But if she doesn't work out, I'll definitely let you know."

Stacie laughed and winked at Chloe. "Okay, stop it," Beca said. "I kind of hate you both right now."

"Oh, that's too bad," Chloe said. "Because I was going to ask you out." She turned to Stacie and said, "I guess it's you and me then, Stacie."

"Wait!," Beca said. "You'd really go out with me?"

"Are you asking me?," Chloe asked.

"Yes. Yes, I am," Beca said and smiled. "I would love it if you'd let me take you out on a date."

"I'd love to," Chloe said and kissed Beca on the cheek.

"Congratulations you two," Emily said and squealed.

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One year later, Beca Mitchell stood looking down into the big blue eyes of five-year-old Dylan Beale. She was once again standing outside the entrance to Disneyland.

"I can't believe I'm doing this," Beca said. She let out a breath and looked back down at Dylan. "You know the plan?"

"Yep," Dylan said.

"And you're okay with me asking your mom to marry me?," Beca asked.

"Yep," Dylan said and giggled.

"Okay, here she comes," Beca said. "Get ready."

"Ready," Dylan said.

"Hey, I got the tickets," Chloe said as she came up to Beca and Dylan.

"Thanks, babe," Beca said and kissed Chloe.

Chloe stepped back to look at Dylan.

"You ready, Dyl?," Chloe asked.

"Not yet," Dylan said. "My shoes untied."

"I got it," Beca said as Chloe looked down at Dylan's shoes.

Beca knelt down on one knee and Dylan giggled. Beca nodded at him and Dylan reached for Chloe's hand to pull her closer to Beca. Chloe looked down at Beca in confusion.

"Chloe Beale," Beca said as she looked up at Chloe. Chloe's eyes got wide when she saw Beca still kneeling and holding up a ring. "It was one year ago today that I met you and Dylan. This past year has been one of the best years of my life. And I only see every year from this day forward being better than the last with you two in my life. I love you and I would be very honored if you and Dylan became a permanent part of my family. Will you marry me?"

Chloe had her hand to her mouth and tears running down her face.

"Say yes, mommy," Dylan said.

"Yes," Chloe said. "Absolutely, yes!"

The crowd that had witnessed the proposal started clapping and cheering for the couple. Beca stood up and placed the ring on Chloe's finger and pulled her into a kiss. Chloe pulled back and said, "I love you, so much."

"I love you, too," Beca said and kissed her again. This time Beca pulled back and bent down and picked up Dylan. She and Chloe both kissed him on the cheek causing a big grin to form on his face.

"You two ready to tackle the second happiest place on earth?," Beca asked.

"Second happiest?," Chloe asked with a laugh. "I thought Disney was the happiest place on earth."

"Nah," Beca said. "Wherever you two are is the happiest place on earth. At least for me it is."

"You're such a dork," Chloe said and kissed Beca.

"Best birthday, ever!," Dylan squealed, hugging his mommy and Beca.