"I don't have anything to wear," Chloe whines going through her closet.
"What are you talking about?," Aubrey asks watching her best friend throwing clothes around her room.
"For my date with Beca," Choe says. "I want to render her speechless and I have nothing that will do that."
"Chloe, it's 7:30 am on Tuesday," Aubrey says as if speaking to a child. "Your date isn't until tomorrow night."
"I know that," Chloe says. "Since we have practice until 6:00 I will have less than an hour to get ready. I want to have everything picked out so I'm ready on time."
"Ah," Aubrey says finally understanding. "Why don't we go shopping today and get you a new outfit?"
"YES!," Chloe squeals. She rushes over to Aubrey and grabs her in a hug. "Thank you!"
"I have an early class today so I'll be done by 10:00," Aubrey says. "You're usually done by 11:30, right?"
"Yes," Chloe says.
"Good," Aubrey says. "I'll meet you after your class and we can have lunch and go shopping. We can be back in time for Bellas practice."
"This is going to be so much fun," Chloe says and shoos Aubrey out of her room so she can get dressed for her first class.
Meanwhile, back at Beca and Stacie's house, Beca is facing the same dilemma.
"Stacie, what should I wear for my date with Chloe?," Beca asks.
"I don't know," Stacie responds. "What are your plans?"
"I thought I'd take her to dinner at D'Angelos," Beca says. "And then we'd go dancing at this jazz club not too far from there. I don't want to keep her out too late because I know she has an early class on Thursdays."
"I like the plan," Stacie says. "Why don't you wear your navy blue dress. You know, the one you wear when you have to attend one of those "mandatory" parties? It's simple, yet sophisticated. Plain yet sexy at the same time. Plus, it shows off your arms and your shoulders. Oh, and let me curl your hair for you. I'll pull it to the side in a really loose ponytail. You'll look hot."
"Ooo-kay," Beca said. "I think that would work. But what about this ugly bandage on my arm? I can't not wear it cause then the stitches will show."
"I forgot about that," Stacie said. "I know, wear your black leather jacket over it. That will give you a sexy badass look."
"How are you only 16?," Beca says staring at Stacie incredulously. "You know way too much about dressing sexy than you should."
Stacie just laughs at her.
Aubrey is waiting outside Chloe's class at 11:30 when the redhead comes skipping out.
"Someone's in a good mood," Aubrey laughs.
"I am," Chloe said. "I like Beca so much and I can't wait to see what she has in store for our date tomorrow."
"Well, let's get this show on the road," Aubrey says heading to her car.
After lunch Aubrey and Chloe start hitting the stores looking for the perfect outfit for Chloe's date with Beca. At about the third store, Chloe comes out of the dressing room smiling. Aubrey looks up from her phone and does a double take.
"Oh my God, Chloe," Aubrey says. "That's the dress. You look. . .amazing."
"Thank you," Chloe says. "I feel amazing. I just knew this was the one as soon as I put it on."
"Beca will definitely be rendered speechless when she sees you in that," Aubrey says.
Chloe just smiles. She can't wait for her date.
Later that afternoon, Beca stops by the Bellas rehearsal to see how things are going.
"I hope you don't mind me just popping in," Beca tells Aubrey. "I just wanted to see if there were any changes that you might want me to make to the set."
"Are you kidding?," Aubrey asks. "We all love it. Chloe's choreography is coming together and works great with the song choices. Stacie has helped her a lot with it."
"Stacie and I joke that since we both has some musical talent," Beca tells her with a chuckle, "that we both take after our mom."
"She is truly an asset to the group," Aubrey tells her honestly. "Beca, I need to ask you another favor."
"Um, okay," Beca says. "Ask away."
"I know that this set you prepared for us is going to get us through to Regionals," Aubrey said. She hesitates for a moment. "Do you think you can show me and Chloe how to do what you did? I know it won't be as great as yours, but I think the idea of the mashups is going to help get us through to, and win, Nationals."
"I could do that, or," Beca said. "I could just put together a couple of different set lists and you can choose from one of those."
Aubrey's eyes went wide and she squealed and pulled Beca into a hug.
Chloe looked over and saw Aubrey hugging Beca. "What's that all about," Chloe thought.
She walked over and said, "Did I just hear the ever stoic Aubrey Posen squeal?"
"Chloe!," Aubrey says excitedly. "Beca is going to help us with sets for both Regionals and Nationals."
Beca just smiled at Chloe. "You all have the hard part," Beca tells. "You have to get past Sectionals first."
"Oh, don't you worry," Chloe says with a smirk. "We will."
Beca gives Chloe a kiss on the cheek. "I have to go, but I'll see you tomorrow night," Beca said.
Chloe smiles and says, "Yeah, you will."
Beca leaves and the Bellas go back to their rehearsal.
Wednesday dawns bright and clear and Beca wakes with a silly grin on her face. "Tonight is date night with Chloe," she thinks.
Meanwhile, Chloe is standing and staring at her dress for her date with Beca. She can't help but smile. Aubrey walks in and sees her and smiles.
"How am I going to make it through this day?," Chloe says with a sigh.
Aubrey just laughs. "Like you do every day. With a smile and too much giddiness for the normal human to handle."
"Shut up," Chloe says with smile, pushing Aubrey out of her room.
The day drags for both Beca and Chloe. Both are excited about their upcoming date.
Beca leaves her studio at 5:00 to go home and get ready. Chloe is at Bellas practice and keeps messing up on the choreography. Aubrey has finally had enough.
"Chloe, I love you," Aubrey said. "But you are messing everyone up. I know you're excited about your date so just go. Go get ready and have a great time with Beca."
Chloe squeals and claps her hands. "Thank you, Brey."
She rushes out before Aubrey has time to change her mind. Aubrey decides to have the girls work on their vocals.
Beca is waiting for Stacie when she comes through the door.
"Come on, Stace," she says grabbing Stacie by the hand and dragging her to her room. "I need you to do my hair so I can leave to pick up Chloe."
"Wow, Beca!," Stacie says. "You really do look hot. I was so right about adding the jacket."
Stacie sits Beca down and gets the curling iron ready. She brushes Beca's hair and starts curling it. Once the curls are set, she takes and lightly pulls Beca's hair to the left side and makes a really loose pony tail.
"All done," Stacie says. "You really do look great, Becs."
"Thanks," Beca tells her. "Shoot, it's already 6:40. I have to go."
She grabs her keys, phone, and wallet and rushes towards the front door.
"Don't wait up," Beca calls out as she leaves the house.
Chloe puts the finishing touches on her makeup and smooths out her dress. She grabs her purse and puts her keys, wallet, and other necessities in it. She makes one more check in the mirror before stepping out of her room.
Aubrey looks up as she enters their living room.
"You look amazing, Chlo," Aubrey tells her.
"Thanks, Brey," Chloe says. "I'm so nervous."
"That's understandable," Aubrey says. "But tonight will be a piece of cake. I mean look what you two have been through over the past few days. Beca's ex threatening you, breaking into her home, and shooting her. You acting like a real dick to Beca. On more than one occasion I might add. And through it all Beca has stood by you and never let you push her away. If you don't marry that girl, I may have to disown you as my best friend."
"Brey!," Chloe exclaims.
Aubrey laughs at her. "Just enjoy yourself," she tells Chloe.
Before Chloe can respond, there is a knock on the door. Chloe looks at the door anxiously.
"I'll get it," Aubrey says getting up and going to the door.
"You ready?," Aubrey says.
Chloe nods her head and Aubrey opens the door. Aubrey's eyes widen when she sees Beca.
"Wow, Beca," Aubrey says. "You look really nice!"
"Thanks, Aubrey," Beca says entering when Aubrey steps aside to let her in.
As soon as Beca sees Chloe she freezes. Chloe and Beca just stare at each other.
Aubrey watches the two with a smirk on her face. She leans in and whispers in Chloe's ear, "You wanted to render her speechless? I'd say mission accomplished."
"You look great, Beca," Chloe says coming out of her daze.
"And, you look amazing," Beca says. "Are you ready to go?"
"Let me just grab a jacket," Chloe says. She grabs her jacket and Beca helps her put it on.
"Thank you," Chloe says.
Beca smiles and grabs her hand. "Shall we?," she asks.
"We shall," Chloe says with a giggle.
"You two have fun," Aubrey tells them as they head out the door.
Beca looks back at her with a smirk and tells Aubrey the same thing she told Stacie. "Don't wait up."
Beca opens the car door for Chloe and makes sure she is settled before closing it. She hurries around to the driver's side and climbs in. It's about a 20 minute drive to the restaurant and the couple makes small talk along the way.
"D'Angelo's," Chloe says when they pull into the restaurant parking lot. "I love Italian food."
"Good," Beca said. "I didn't think to ask first but I love Italian and this has become my favorite restaurant since we moved here."
Beca gets out and hurries to open the door again for Chloe. Chloe gives her a quick peck on the cheek, bringing a smile to Beca's face.
They enter the restaurant and are seated almost immediately. The waiter hands them their menus and asks if they would like something to drink.
"Would you like some wine?," Beca asks Chloe.
"That's okay," Chloe says. "You don't drink so I won't either."
"That's silly," Beca said. "They have some of the best house wines around. You should have some if you want it. I really don't mind."
"Are you sure?," Chloe asks biting her bottom lip. She loves to have wine with Italian food but she didn't want to make Beca feel uncomfortable.
"Absolutely," Beca said. She turns to the waiter and says, "I'd like an iced tea, no lemon please. And the lady will have a glass of your house red."
"Very good," said the waiter and leaves to get their drinks.
"How did you know I'd like the red?," Chloe asked.
"Most people I know like to have red wine with Italian food," Beca said. "I took a shot."
Chloe just smiled and started looking at her menu.
"Everything sounds delicious," Chloe said.
"I really like their lasagna," Beca tells her. "Their stuffed shells are also really good with their shrimp alfredo sauce."
"Both sound amazing," Chloe said. "How about we both order one and we can share?"
"Excellent idea," Beca says with a smile. "Would you like an appetizer?"
"No thanks," Chloe says. "But I would like the salad with their House Italian dressing."
"Would it be okay if I ordered for the both us?," Beca asked.
"I'd love that," Chloe said.
The waiter returns with their drinks. Beca gives their orders and he says, "Excellent choices."
The waiter leaves and Chloe tastes her wine and sighs happily. "Mmmm, this is really good," she says.
"I'm glad you like it," Beca said. "I know I already said this, but you look amazing tonight. Not that you don't look good all the time, but that dress is, just amazing on you."
Chloe grins and says, "Thank you. You're looking pretty hot yourself."
"I can't take all the credit," Beca says blushing. "Stacie helped me pick out what to wear and did my hair for me. Oh, God, I sound like such a loser," she finished with a chuckle.
Chloe laughed and place her hand on top of Beca's which was laying on the table.
"If you're a loser, then so am I," Chloe said. "Brey took me shopping to help me pick out this dress."
Beca picks up her iced tea and says, "Here's to a job well done by our fashion advisors."
"Here, here," Chloe says and taps her glass against Beca's in a toast.
The salads come and go and the waiter brings out their main course. Beca moves her chair so that she's closer to Chloe.
She takes her fork and gets a bite of her lasagna. She holds her hand under the fork to catch anything that might fall and holds it up for Chloe to take the bite.
"Oh, my God," Chloe says wiping her mouth. "That is so good."
Beca takes a bite as well. Chloe then tastes her stuffed shells and moans. Beca swallows hard. That moan did something to her.
She was just about to say something when she hears, "Chloe? Chloe Beale?"
The two girls look toward the voice and Chloe pales.
"Shit," she says. "That's Tom."