Jesse, Beca, and Dane sat in the studio listening to the final run through of the two songs. As the music slowly drifted out, Beca looked over at her client, "So… what are we thinking?"

Dane smiled huge, "You guys are absolutely amazing. These sound freaking sick. I can't wait to hear them on that soundtrack. No way they're going to decline these." He high fived the two producers sitting in front of him.

"I really do love it. I think these are gonna do well. Can't wait for the release tonight." Jesse said, "We all worked really hard."

"I agree. I think that that second one is gonna fly to the top of the charts." Beca smiled, "I'm really proud of everyone's hard work. Especially you, Dane. I know how bad you want this and it really shows."

Dane nodded with a smile, "Thank you. I'm so looking forward to tonight. I think it is going to be a really awesome time. I appreciate every single thing you guys have done for me too."

Jesse clapped a hand on his shoulder, "These wouldn't be what they are without each of our personalities. I'm glad to have worked with you Dane. Can't wait to hear the interview this afternoon and be at the launch party with you tonight. I hear Ryan Seacrest might even be there."

Beca laughed, "I've known Ryan for years… he better be there."

"Well… I'll see both of you tonight, right?" Dane asked.

"Absolutely." Jesse and Beca answered in unison and turned to each other. Things had never rebalanced after the phone calls interrupted their moment the other night. Now, they were interested to see how tonight would be.

Jesse stood in his hotel room adjusting his tie. It was a big night for him. Paramount was going to be there. He would most likely know tomorrow if his life were going to be changing. Of course, it already was changing. It had been a bomb that Ellen had dropped on him last weekend. She was twelve, well now thirteen, weeks pregnant with a baby that was half his. He had never expected that she would get pregnant that fast. To be honest, Jesse had thought it would take over a year and he would have time to figure out where he was at in his life. It was all very overwhelming to him. Tonight, he just wanted to focus on where he stood as a music producer and movie scorer. Tomorrow morning, on his flight back to New York, he would figure out how to be a dad.

Jesse heard his phone ringing and walked over to answer it, "Hello?"

"Hi sweetie!" He heard a familiar voice on the other end.

Jesse smiled, "Hey mom! How are you?"

Laurie Swanson was his mother. She was one of the sweetest women Jesse had ever known and he could never keep anything from her. Growing up with a mom like her was a huge part of the reason why Jesse was reaching for the stars, "I'm wonderful. I heard some crazy news about your life."

"Yeah! Tomorrow I might finally be getting my dream position with Paramount. I could be moving out to LA, getting to score huge productions. This could be incredible mom."

Laurie paused for a moment, "Jesse… that is totally not what I was talking about."

Jesse felt embarrassed as he realized she was calling about Ellen's pregnancy, "Oh… you meant the baby. Well that is big news too."

"Why do you sound like you aren't all that excited? Ellen said you were thrilled."

Jesse sighed, "I guess I never thought it was going to happen that fast. She only told me about this right before I came to LA… starting a family I mean. And then she got pregnant. I don't know… it's just a lot and with the potential for a new job, the timing seems a little inopportune."

"Well Jesse… a baby is a big commitment. You should have never told her you were ready if you felt like this. You know you need to be there." Laurie said, sounding completely calm. It was one of the features Jesse adored about her.

He nodded, even though she could not see, "I know mom. I am excited. I'm going to be a dad. I just want to figure everything out with the job first."

Laurie sighed this time, "I know sweetie. You will. Just know that dad and I are here for you if you need anything. Now… how has that time in LA been? You working with some big shot in LA?"

Jesse thought for a moment and answered, "Yeah… you could say that. It's Beca mom."

"Beca Mitchell? Like college girlfriend you bought a ring for but never proposed to because of New York job Beca?" Laurie said sounding surprised.

"Exactly."

"Woah… does Ellen know that?"

Jesse answered, "No… and please don't tell her. It's just been business. It was nice to see Beca though. She's married too and it's strictly been business."

Laurie smiled, "I always liked that girl. She brought out an interesting side in you. I'm glad to hear she's doing well. I won't say anything to Ellen. Just remember you have a wife and child on the way."

Jesse laughed, "I know that mom. Beca and I didn't even realize we were going to be working with each other. And that is all it has been… working with one another."

"Okay… well I know you have your big launch tonight so I won't keep you any longer. Enjoy your party. I'll see you when you're back on the east coast. Dad and I are going to visit. Help you guys figure some stuff out hopefully. Especially if there's an impending move…."

Jesse smiled, "Alright mom. I appreciate it. Say hello to Dad for me."

"I will sweetie. Have a good night. I love you."

"Love you too mom."

Jesse hung up the phone and looked into the mirror again. He felt like he had just lied to his mother, even though he really had not. It left him feeling dirty, since she was the one woman who he had always been one hundred percent honest with. Jesse shook his head clear of his thoughts and put on his suit coat. It was just about time for his car to arrive. He needed to prepare his head to discuss important movie business with the Paramount rep. He felt his phone ringing again and silenced it as he looked down at the screen, knowing right now, his career was more important the his wife in NY.

Beca placed her engagement ring on her hand and looked in the mirror. Then, she slid that and her wedding ring off and placed them on the table. She was really nervous about tonight. Secretly, she was hoping Paramount offered her a job. Even though it pained her to admit it, she liked writing music for movies and thought it might be fun to do that for a living. Jesse would die if he knew that's how she was feeling. She smiled at her reflection in the mirror and ultimately decided to slide her rings back on, that was what was fair to Bryant.

Bryant walked into the room and smiled, "You look hot… I'm sad I can't come with you tonight."

Beca smiled back at him, "Thank you. You look pretty damn handsome tonight. I wish you were coming too but it's an awesome opportunity for your band."

"I feel bad being away the first weekend you're not gonna have to work straight through." Bryant said, wrapping his arms around Beca's waist.

"It's okay." She kissed him lightly, "Maybe I can come out and meet you tomorrow. We could have a pretty romantic night in Napa."

Bryant raised an eyebrow, "That might be nice. Keep me posted on that." He played with the strap of her dress.

She giggled, "No… not now. I have to be presentable at this thing. It's a big night for Dane and I'm basically his manager. I can't have sex hair."

He groaned, "I feel like it has been forever."

She brushed her hand against his cheek; "I promise that I will be fully yours for a bit now. No more big projects. If I get that new job, it will be a transition period for a while. That means that I'll have a little bit of downtime to fully devote to being Beca Hills, Bryant Hills hot groupie road wife thing."

He laughed, "You suck at terminology. But you can be a hot groupie road wife thing for me anytime you want."

"A role I promise to take on for a little while baby." Beca kissed him.

Bryant pulled away, "So, you think they're going to offer you a job?"

Beca sighed, "I have no idea. Is it weird that I'm kind of hoping so?"

Bryant shook his head, "No not at all. I think that it would be kind of an incredible opportunity for you… even thought it might mean I get to see you a little less. But I would be really proud to say that my wife is making music for the movies. My hot group road wife thing makes cool music for the talkies."

"Shut up." Beca laughed, "I do think it would be a really awesome opportunity though. I guess I just want to go somewhere more with my skills, you know?"

"I get it. I think it's a really awesome opportunity Bec." Bryant said, "Hey… you ever think about having kids?"

Beca looked at him as she grabbed her purse, "Really? This conversation as I'm about to leave for a launch party."

Bryant shrugged, "I guess I was just thinking about it…"

"I don't now Bry… my life is pretty busy now… I barely ever see you as it is." Beca said.

"Yeah… I guess you are right about that. A baby would probably not be the best addition at this point in our lives."

She placed a hand on his shoulder, "But who knows… maybe if I get this new job I'll feel differently. We can see in a few months, right?"

"Yeah. I guess I just want to be a dad someday. I know that being a mom probably isn't something you've thought about."

Beca laughed, "Not really… I think I'd be a terrible mother. I am a bitch."

He hugged his wife, "You are not. You'd be a great mom."

"Sure I would…" She rolled her eyes.

He laughed, "Just think about it, okay?"

"I will. I have to go now thought, the car is here." She kissed him and walked down the stairs of their apartment.

Truth is, she used to think about having a family all the time. The problem is, she had been twenty years old and always thought of Jesse as a part of that family. When she married Bryant, she just never saw that being apart of her life anymore. They lived differently. Their lives were not conducive to raising a baby. In fact, she wasn't sure what type of parents she and Bryant would be. Would either of them be good at it? Something told her they were too selfish for it. She just remembered how gentle Jesse had always been. It had melted away her fear of having a baby. She sighed and made her way into the car.

"Hey there." Jesse smiled.

Beca smiled back, "Hey! You ready for this?"

"As ready as I'll ever be." He and Beca both took a deep breath.

They both reached over to each others hands and said simultaneously, "It's gonna be great."