It's a cool September morning in Maine and Cynthia Rose walks around the room where her rehearsal dinner will take place later that night. She is startled by the sound of her fiancé Brooke's voice. "Relax it's going to be great." The honey blonde walks around the table and places her hand on Cynthia Rose's back.
"Yeah, I know. I'm just worried about the drama that comes along with the Bellas. They're all arriving today you know."
"I do. There's going to be drama no matter what, don't stress. Besides they're your friends and they're here to support you. Do you know where they're staying? Or when they're coming? I'd love to meet some of them before tonight."
"Well you know Stacie, she came up from New York 2 days ago."
"Yes she's one of your bridesmaids."
"Right, then Jessica and Ashley are flying in from Seattle, and I think they land this afternoon."
"Come on we're going to miss our flight!"
"Why did you book such an early flight. You know I hate mornings Jess."
"We wouldn't have arrived in time had I booked a later flight. Quit complaining and get into the cab."
"It's 2 in the morning! We could have flown out yesterday."
"Yes but you didn't want to do that when I was booking the flights." Jessica says as she climbs into the back of the cab. "You can rest on the plane if you're tired."
Flo shifts uncomfortably in her seat. She's always hated flying, and boats, and buses she's pretty much hates all forms of transport. However she's excited to see the rest of the Bella's again and so she endures the 2 hour plane journey.
"I have no idea how Lilly is getting here. She's coming, but no one knows when or how." Cynthia Rose says as she makes her way out to the grounds.
"Okay. And your former leader?"
"Aubrey, yes she's not going to be able to make the rehearsal dinner. She's working, but she will be here for the ceremony. I think that she's been in touch with Chloe and Beca and they're all staying in the same hotel."
"And Fat Amy?"
"She's flying in from LA with Bumper."
"Who's Bumper again?"
"Her boyfriend."
"I'm so glad that all of my friends are local. I would lose track of when everyone is arriving."
It's a clear morning in Tampa, Florida. 6:30 am and Beca hits her alarm clock to turn it off. She turns over and then slowly sits up. She wanders out into the hall of the two bedroom apartment. She can smell coffee brewing and when she walks into the kitchen theres a piping hot cup of coffee waiting for her in her favorite mug. She smiles and takes a sip of the hot liquid.
She places her empty mug in the sink and then she hears the shower turn off. She rinses out the mug before heading to her room to get changed. "Morning Chlo, thanks for the coffee, you're the best!"
"You're welcome. Remember we're leaving at 7… so you have 10 minutes."
"How the hell did I let you convince me that it was a good idea to spend 2 days driving up to Maine?"
"My charm, my good looks…"
"Right, you keep telling yourself that."
"It'll be fun! Plus you're the one who wanted the excuse to get out of the catch up session over coffee. Although I'm not sure why."
"Yes 2 day road trip I'm so excited!"
"You're lucky I put up with you and your sarcastic comments.."
Beca has all of her things packed and so she heads down the stairs with her suitcase. "Come on Chlo, it's almost 7."
"I'm coming!"
The pair sets off on their journey and Beca plugs her iPod in and puts a playlist on shuffle. A song by the black eyed peas comes on. "Bec, this song is so old!"