The next day, Jesse and Beca went to trade-in his beloved sports car for something more family friendly. On the way to the dealership, he convinced her that the new vehicle would be hers and he would take her BMW. He wanted her and the baby to use the newer vehicle even though her SUV was only a couple of years old. They decided on a brand new metallic black Cadillac Esclade ESV, it would comfortably seat seven and would accomodate all the baby gear as well as Laney and her kennel. Jesse made sure that Beca test drove it since it was so much larger than what she was used to. She drove it with ease but said she felt like she was driving a bus. He laughed at her reference because it was true, but she 'drove it like she stole it', the salesmans words, not his. She was already pretty tiny but that large SUV made her look even tinier.
They weren't home long when there was a knock at the door. Looking at the time, Jesse knew it would be the delivery driver with the items Beca's dad sent. As he signed for the packages, the driver placed the boxes in the family room. As he walked into the studio, Beca turned to ask who was at the door.
"We got a delivery, wanna come see what we got?"
"Yeah, sure...let me close this out first." She said saving her work and following him. As they walked into the family room, she was shocked to see boxes. "What's this?" she asked.
"Let's find out." he said pointing.
Beca walked over to the packages and took the card that was on the the top box. She immediately recognized her dad's handwriting. The card read:
Beca,
I found these things and thought you'd like to have them for the baby. Hope all is well. Talk to you soon.
Love,
Dad
Without saying a word, Beca took the smallest box, sat on the couch and opened it. Jesse sat next to her and placed his hand on her thigh. As soon as she saw what was inside in the box, she immediately started crying. She pulled Vivi, her beloved velveteen rabbit out of the box, then her favorite blankets, and her copy of her favorite books The Velveteen Rabbit, Love You Forever, as well as Peter Rabbit and a whole slew of other books. Turning to Jesse and cupping his face she said, "You made this happen...didn't you?"
"I called your dad. He told me he had your things and would send them to us for the baby." he said as he wiped the tears from her cheek with his thumb. "I hope you don't mind."
"Thank you." she whispered, "can you hand me another box?"
"Sure." he said as he crossed the room for the two remaining boxes which were both heavy. Jesse had no idea what could have been in the boxes because her dad didn't mention having anything that would be heavy.
He slid the boxes in front of her and helped her to open them. One box had her rocking chair and the other had her toy chest. Inside the toy chest was a brand new sock monkey that her dad and Sheila picked out for Dylan as well as a toy fire turck that was her dad's when he was a boy. They had also stuffed the toy chest with diapers, wipes, baby clothes, blankets and a few other toys. Jesse watched as she ran her fingers over the chair and the toy chest. He waited for her to break the silence.
"I had no idea that my dad had my things." she finally said.
"I honestly didn't know if he had anything or not, but I had to make the call. I had to ask."
"Thank you." she said as she took his face in her hands. "This means the world to me."
"Then I'm glad I called." he said as he kissed her.
"My dad bought this rabbit for me the day I was born. We've been through so much together." she said as she held the rabbit. "I hope Dylan loves her as much as I do."
"He will baby," Jesse said, "especially when he's old enough to understand that she was yours when you were a little girl."
"Can we get a shelf to put in Dylan's room?" she asked, "I'd like to put my Dad's fire truck on it."
"Sure, we can." he said, "I'll stop and get one after work tomorrow."
"Ugh...work!" She said. "I actually have to go the office tomorrow to meet with a new client. He left his previous record label to sign with us and he's specifically asked to work with me."
"That's awesome baby!"
"It is but I'm feeling quite whale like and less producer like." she moaned rubbing her bump.
"You are not whale like at all. You're absolutely beautiful."
"Thanks Babe, but you have to say that."
"No, I say it because it's true. You have never loooked more beautiful than you do right now." He said as kissed her forehead. "As far as I'm concerned, you will always be the most beautiful woman in the world."
Blushing she said, "you're not so bad yourself handsome. Let's go skype my dad and Sheila to thank them for the gifts."
"Ok, let's do it." he said.
After skyping with her dad and Sheila for over an hour, they decided to walk next door to invite Stacie and Bryan over to grill some steaks for dinner. The couples enjoyed a quiet evening, talking about the babies and how much life was getting ready to change in both houses. Beca and Jesse wanted to show Stacie and Bryan the things their parents had sent them as well as the baby's almost finished room. Stacie and Bryan only had a few weeks left before their little one would be making his appearance then it would be Beca and Jesse's turn.
"So Bryan...you ready for this Daddy thing?" Jesse asked.
"Hell yeah dude! I talk to my little man every night. Can't wait til he's here." Bryan said.
"I can't wait to see the both of you changing diapers!" Stacie said laughing
"I'm all in...and I do mean all in." Jesse said rubbing Beca's belly. "The only thing I can't do it feed the little man but I can damn sure do everything else."
"Good to know babe." Beca said with a wink.
"Bryan you're staying quiet over there. Not looking forward to diaper duty?" Jesse asked
"Dude...if it smells as bad as everyone says, I'm not sure I won't puke on the poor kid."
Beca and Stacie were laughing uncontrolably, because Bryan's face was priceless.
"It's gonna take a lot more than something smelly to get you out of changing diapers sweet cheeks." Stacie said as she elbowed Bryan
"Bryan, looks like you need to invest in a gas mask my friend...cuz you're changing diapers! "Beca said.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah...I knew I couldn't get out of it but seriously, I am scared of puking on my little dude."
"Hey Stace... wanna go see the baby's room?" Beca asked. "The furniture isn't in yet but Jess finished painting and decorating."
"Sure." Stacie replied, "Jess...you decorated?"
"Yes, I did." He said proudly. "Beca was in bed asleep all day, so I did it all."
"Wow...I'm impressed man!" Bryan said.
"He did a great job." Beca said, "Jess... can you get this cleaned up please?" Beca asked pointing to the dishes from dinner. "I'm gonna take Stacie upstairs."
"Sure babe." Jesse said as he got up from the table to start cleaning.
"Damn Bryan... you need to step up your game and start being more agreeable like your best bud." Stacie said.
"Really Stace...are you seriously gonna call me out like that?"
"Look...all I'm saying is that Beca doesn't even run her own bath water. Jesse does it for her and he helps her in and out of the tub. He brings her breakfast in bed too." Bryan looked at Jesse as he grinned from ear to ear.
"Whoa!" Beca said, "Keep us out of it. All I did was brag on my amazing hubby."
"Stace...I've gotten better. I might not be husband of the year, like Jesse but I have improved."
"Jess... give your buddy here some good hubby tips." Stacie said as everyone walked inside. "PS...guess who ain't gettin' any tonight?"
"Hey Stace...I'm going to give you some advice, keep the fights clean and the sex dirty." Beca said with a wink as Jesse chuckled.
"Whoa...did I just hear you right? You're giving me advice on sex?" Stacie asked.
"Hard to believe, I know...but it works." Beca said blushing. "Let's go see the baby's room."
"Why Beca Swanson...who knew you had it in you?" Stacie asked suddenly looking very proud.
"It's always been there, I just never felt the need to discuss my sex life with the entire world." as she opened the door to the baby's room.
"Oh my gosh, Beca... Jesse really did do a fabulous job. The furniture you guys chose is going to look amazing! The cherry wood is really going to stand out."
"Yeah, it'll be here in a week." Beca said as the girls walked back downstairs.
"Well, I think we're gonna head home." Stacie said. "Thanks for dinner. It was amazing as always."
"You guys don't have to leave." Jesse told them.
"Dude, wish we didn't have to but I have to meet a new client at 4am."
"UGH! 4am...lucky for me my new client isn't coming to the studio until 10am." Beca said as she and Jesse walked Stacie and Bryan out.
"Bye guys."
As they walked back inside, Jesse said with a sly smile as he smacked her butt, "So what was that dirty sex comment?" She squealed and tried to run but Jesse scooped her up and ran to their bedroom. After making love, Beca laid her head on Jesse's chest as they settled in to bed to watch a movie. It wasn't long before Beca was asleep. She had a long day at work the next day so Jesse didn't give her a hard time about going to sleep.
