"You have outstanding references here. With these credentials, I'd be a fool to not give you a chance."
An aging man, with frameless glasses put the paperwork down on his large oak desk and eyes Jesse who sat in front of him.
"Thank you Sir." Jesse Smiled.
"Now, Mr. Camp." He started, as he leant forward on his elbows, clasping his hands together on the desk. "Why did you choose Sunnyvale? Of all the private schools in this state, and in New York, I mean you could land a teaching position, not just as an assistant in the kindergarten department." He said.
"Well, Sir. I'm not a fan of New York it's just a little too big for me. I grew up here in Maine, I was born in Portland and I find I quite like it. It's small and quiet and when I did my research I just fell in love with Sunnyvale. You have amongst the highest success rate you know."
The man sat back. "That we do, Mr. Camp." He smiled and with another look at Jesse, who was known now, as Daniel Camp. He stood and extended his hand.
"Welcome to Sunnyvale." He smiled. Jesse grinned and stood up, giving the mans hand a firm shake.
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It was just passed nine in the morning and Aubrey, Chloe and Beca stood outside Alex's classroom, knelt next to her, calming her down.
"I changed my mind. I don't want to go." She said.
"Awe, but you look so pretty in your uniform and Mom curled your hair." Chloe tried to reason with her.
"No." She said flatly. "I don't think it's a good idea anymore." She said as she eyes the other children. Some were laughing and running around, others were throwing full tantrums as their parents tried to sneak away.
"You are going to be just fine. You are going to have so much fun!" Beca smiled at her.
Alex looked at her. "But, I'm scared." She said and her voice dropped.
Beca sighed lightly and stood up, scooping Alex up as well and walked into the class room. Aubrey and Chloe stood as well and followed.
She walked her over to the desk that had her name on it. "Look, this is your very own desk." Beca said sitting her in the chair and removing her small backpack. "You get to put your things inside of it, like this." She emptied out the notebook, and pencil box from the bag. "Then, you hang it up over there on your very own hook. Just like the hook at home, where you hang your coat." She smiled.
Alex smiled a little and took her bag, running over to the hook and hanging it up.
"Attention everyone!" Came a sweet voice and they all looked to see a lady standing close to Alex.
Everyone stopped and looked. "What's your name sweetie?" She asked Alex.
"Alexandra Jade Posen." She stated proudly. "But you can call me Alex."
She smiled. "I'm your teacher, Miss White." She said. Then, turned back to everyone.
"Children, this is Alex, and she set a good example by hanging her book bag up on her hook! Now, if everyone can empty their bags at their desk and hang them on their hooks, we can get started!" She exclaimed in a cheery voice.
"Thank you for hanging your bag Alex." She smiled at the little girl.
"You're welcome." She said. "Would you like to meet my Mommies?"
Miss White smiled. "I would love too." She said and followed Alex over too where the three women stood.
"These are my Mommies.' She said happily pointing to them.
All three women smiled, though they all had the same amount of nervousness going through them. They weren't ashamed, nor would they ever change it, but it was always a little scary when people realized they were together and raising Alex.
"Well hello." She smiled warmly at them and shook all three of their hands. "Three mommies? You are a very lucky girl." She smiled at Alex.
"I'm Beca," Beca smiled and shook her hand.
"Aubrey." The blonde smiled.
"And I'm Chloe." Chloe said shaking her hand enthusiastically.
"Well, you have a very beautiful and proper little lady here." She complimented.
"Thank you." Came three voices at once.
"I don't want to seem insensitive, but which of you are…" she trailed off and they could see she was trying not to offend them.
"Oh, no problem." Beca smiled. "I'm her biological Mother." She said.
Miss White nodded with a smile. "I thought you might be." She said then looked shocked. "No offence to either of you." She said quickly to Aubrey and Chloe.
"None taken." They assured.
"I'm sorry." She laughed nervously.
They all smiled at her and Beca knelt back down to Alex. "You think you might want to give it a chance?" She asked.
The little girl smiled. "Yeah, I guess I can try." She said.
"Good!" Beca smiled and pulled her in for multiple kisses all over her face. "I. Love. You. So. Much!" She emphasized each word with a kiss until Alex was laughing and trying to wiggle away.
"Let go, Mama you are going to mess up my hair!" she giggled and Beca let her go. She wasn't free long though before Chloe had lifted her off the ground squeezing her tight and spinning her in circles.
"I love you to pieces bug! Have an awesome first day!" she said happily.
"I love you too Mommy! I'm getting dizzy!"
Chloe stopped with a laugh and set her back down. They both wobbled a bit, and Beca steadied Chloe while Aubrey gently picked Alex up off the ground and sat her on her hip.
"You are going to do great today my love." She smiled and place a kiss on each of her cheeks.
"Thanks Mom." She smiled and gave Aubrey a kiss in her cheek in return. "And thanks for not being crazy." She whispered in her ear causing the blonde to laugh.
"They are crazy, but they love you." She said and set her back down.
"I love you."
"I love you too, Mom." She smiled.
"Pick up is at noon right?" Beca asked Miss white.
She smiled. "Yes, one of you will be picking her up?"
"I will." Beca nodded.
"Okay, you will have to wait outside the gate, and when I see you, then I will let her go to you. We do it that way, for security reasons, we don't want just anyone picking up the children." She smiled.
"That's perfect." Beca smiled. She went to say one more goodbye but Alex had run off across the room with a group of girls and they were playing together.
"Thanks for meeting with me." Miss White said. "I always like when the parents take time to get to know the teacher and vice versa."
"Of course." Chloe smiled. "Alex has our cell numbers in her bag, as well as Aubreys work number and her Aunt Stacie if anything happens." She said.
Beca smiled at the redhead, she didn't even think to do that.
"Alright, well, it's time to start class." Miss White said and they all looked over and waved goodbye to Alex.
"Bye Mommies!" She called before continuing to play.
They made their way out of the room, passing a few children who were still clinging to their parent's legs, screaming to not leave them.
Once they left the building and were walking toward the car, they became silent once more. They hadn't really spoken to each other much that morning, only doing so for the sake of Alex. Beca got into the back seat while Chloe took the front with Aubrey.
As they drove away Aubrey spoke. "I don't get off work until late tonight, so don't wait up for me. Tell Alex I love her, though and I can't wait to hear about her day, over breakfast tomorrow."
Beca nodded and looked out the window, her brow furrowed in thought and Chloe sighed.
It wasn't a long drive to the market from Alex's school and they were soon pulling up outside. Everyone exiting the car to switch places, and Aubrey headed into the building.
"Bree?" Beca called softly as the blonde walked away. She turned to see Beca standing by the open passenger door, playing with her fingers nervously.
Her shoulders slumped at the sight of her younger girlfriend looking so small and vulnerable, and she knew it was her fault. She shouldn't have yelled at her the way she did the night before, it wasn't deserved.
"Yes?" She asked.
"I, uh-…I love you." She said and chanced looking up at her, her blue eyes meeting Aubreys green ones.
Aubrey bit the inside of her cheek to keep her emotions in check and walked back over to the car. Chloe who was on the other side, standing by the drivers door, watched hopefully.
She gently cupped Becas chin and lifted her face to look at her. "I love you too, Becs. I'm so sorry for last night, and how I acted. And for today. I love you so much, never forget that." She said before placing a soft kiss against her lips.
She felt Beca relax and she knew that those are the words she needed to hear. She scolded herself for making her feel so insecure.
She pulled her in for a hug, and after a few moments and another kiss, she let her go. Only to be pulled around by Chloe a second later.
"I love you, Bree. Try not to get so cranky again, huh?" she asked and planted a kiss on her lips before hugging her goodbye.
Beca smiled fondly at them as they broke apart.
"Okay, crazy, I'm gonna be late for my shift." She said and began walking back into the store.
"I'll get you after work." Chloe called.
"Thanks, love." She called back and disappeared into the market.
Chloe and Beca got into the car and buckled in. Chloe smiled and leaned over giving Beca a kiss. "Lunch and some shopping?" She asked.
Beca smiled and rolled her eyes. "Of course." She laughed and Chloe started the car.
They didn't see the person standing a few yards away, watching them. Watching everything.
Bumper smiled and as they pulled away from the parking lot, he made his way into the market.
A/N: Hey guys! Sorry, this was going to be longer, but I have some family drama to attend too. (Shocker) I thought I would give you at least Alex's first day, and open the door to a little more drama. Much love guys please review.
