Chapter 36: This Is My Dream

A few weeks had passed and it was soon Charlie and Noah's first birthday. Beca and Chloe had both put a lot of effort into planning their birthday party, as it was such a special occasion. The gathering was going to be small with a few of their closest friends and family members, but the Mitchell women still worked hard to make sure that the twins' first birthday was a memorable one.

That morning, Beca got out of bed and walked into the twins' room, smiling when she saw them still sleeping in their cribs. It was hard to believe that they were already a year old.

The redhead had been up since 5:15 that morning to work on the twins' birthday cakes. She had decided to bake a chocolate cake shaped like Tigger from Winnie the Pooh for Noah, and then one shaped like Elmo for Charlie. She was hard at work right now in the the kitchen, currently decorating the Tigger cake with black and orange frosting stripes and his yellow belly.

After staying in the twins' room for a little while longer, Beca went downstairs to the kitchen. "Good morning, babe. How's it going in here?" She asked, walking over to Chloe and giving her a kiss on the cheek.

"Busy, but good. I got the Elmo cake frosted and now it's cooling in the fridge." Chloe stated, smiling when Beca's arms wrapped around her waist. "Now I just have to finish Tigger."

"Thank you for doing all this for the twins. This will make today even more special for them," Beca said, smiling and resting her chin on Chloe's shoulder.

"Well, it's a very special day." Chloe said smiling as she carefully frosted the Tigger cake. "And even they probably won't remember it, I know I want to." She stated with a big smile on her lips as she moved to the next stripe.

Beca smiled and watched as Chloe frosted the cake. "Is there anything that I can do to help you?" The brunette asked.

"Could you order the pizzas? We need one Hawaiian, two pepperonis and two cheeses." Chloe said as she continued to frost the cake.

"Yeah, of course I can," Beca replied. She grabbed her phone and stepped into the other room to order the pizzas before going back to the kitchen. "Alright, what's next?"

Chloe finished frosting the Tigger cake and put it in the fridge. "Uhhh, let me think." She said wiping sweat off of her forehead with a towel. "I'm gonna run to the store and get some ice cream, can you watch the kids while I'm there? It will only be about twenty minutes."

Beca nodded her head. "Yeah, I can do that," she said, smiling at her wife. "If there's anything else I can do to help, let me know."

"You're the best." Chloe said kissing Beca's cheek. "Your parents are getting here soon, and so should Jesse and Aubrey with Katherine. And then my mom, Blaine and Carly with little Ren should be here soon; so just let them in." Chloe said as she put on her shoes and a jacket before kissing Beca's lip as she grabbed the car keys. "I'll be right back babe."

"Alright, have fun!" Beca called after her wife as she walked out the door. Once Chloe had left, Beca went back upstairs to the twins' room to check on them again.

Charlie was awake and so was Noah; they were both looking up at the ceiling like babies do, moving their arms and legs around as much as they could. Charlie coped when her mommy came in to get them out of their cribs.

"Good morning you little rascals. Do you know what day it is?" Beca asked, first picking up Charlie and then going over to Noah's crib. "It's your birthday, that's what day it is!"

Charlie cooed and placed her hand flat on Beca's face as Noah was picked up. Noah then rest his head on Beca's shoulder, also making some baby noises.

"I can't believe that you two are already a year old," Beca said, looking down at the two babies in her arms. "I love you both so much," she added, kissing their foreheads and smiling.

Their mommy then took the twins to the play room and then lay them down on their backs to play with them.

About twenty minutes later, Chloe got back with the ice cream. "I'm home babe." She said calling from the kitchen.

"We're in the living room!" Beca called back to her wife, smiling when she saw her walking towards them. "Hey, babe. How was shopping at the grocery store?"

"It was pretty easy considering I only needed ice cream and two number one candles." Chloe said with a chuckle as she joined them in the living room after putting the ice cream in the freezer.

"Well I'm glad that it was easy. Now you can relax with us for a little bit," Beca said, smiling when her wife sat down beside her on the couch.

Chloe took Charlie and started making faces at the little girl. "Did you have a fun time with mommy?" Chloe asked. "Huh, sweet girl? Did you have a good time with mommy?" She said kissing the little girl's nose.

"Mommy-"

Chloe's eyes widened. "Oh my god, Charlie! What did you just say?" She said tearing up happily.

"Mommy," the little girl repeated, clapping her hands and smiling.

"Babe, did you hear that?" Chloe said.

Beca's jaw dropped when she heard her daughter speak, and she wasn't sure if she was imagining it. "Oh my god, I can't believe it!" The brunette exclaimed happily. "Charlie, I'm so proud of you!"

"This is so great!" Chloe said smiling. "You said your first word Charlie!" She smiled widely and wiped a couple tears. "And Noah, I'm certain you won't be too much longer." She said smiling.

"Now today has become even more special. It's your first birthday, and you said your first word!" Beca said to Charlie with a big smile on her face.

"This is amazing." Chloe said smiling and kissing Beca's cheek. "What a day," she said. "And it's not even half over yet." She stated with excitement.

Before Chloe could turn away from her, Beca leaned in and kissed her softly. "And we wouldn't be here without you. We wouldn't have these two angels in our lives without you. Thank you so much," she murmured.

"Next time we decide to have a kid, I can carry it, but I want to use your egg." Chloe stated, still looking at the babies. "Is that okay with you?"

"Yeah, of course that's okay with me," Beca said, a smile spreading across her face. "I feel honored that you want to do that."

"Well, Charlie and Noah are biologically mine, I want the next part of our family to have a piece of you in it. Plus, I know you didn't feel like you carrying it was a good option because of your work, so I knew there was still a way for you to have a baby." Chloe said smiling at her wife. "You know, even if you don't feel comfortable about carrying it."

Beca smiled back at her wife and leaned over, kissing her on the lips for a second time. "Thank you for doing this for me. It means a lot," the brunette murmured as their lips parted.

"Are you kidding? Beca, I want you to do this. While being pregnant isn't the easiest things in the world, it's probably one the most rewarding." Chloe said smiling at her wife and then at her kids. "I mean, look at these two angels."

"I can't believe that we've had these two angels in our lives for a whole year," Beca said with a smile, looking from Chloe to the two babies. "This past year has definitely been one of the best years of my life, that's for sure."

"They definitely have helped through this last year." Chloe said, genuinely smiling. Considering the years she's had, Charlie, Noah, and Beca had been the things that kept her going. Especially after the whole incident with Dale. They were the reasons she decided to start seeing a therapists. "All three of you have saved my life."

"I'll always be here for you when you need me, Chlo, and so will the twins. We all love you so very much," Beca replied, taking one of the redhead's hands in her own and squeezing it gently.

"I know, and I can't tell you how thankful I am for that babe." Chloe stated smiling down at Charlie in her arms. "And I'm thankful this little girl, yes I am." She said in her mama voice.

Beca smiled as she watched the sweet moment between Chloe and Charlie, then looked down at Noah, who had crawled across the couch and was now sitting in her lap. "Hey there, cutie," she said, picking him up and holding him in her arms.

Later that day, all their closest friends and family showed up for the twins birthday. "I'm so glad you can all be here."

"Believe me, Chloe, we wouldn't miss this day for the world," John said, smiling at his daughter-in-law. "I just can't believe that Charlie and Noah are a year old."

"They certainly are a miracle." Chloe said smiling as she picked up Charlie and nuzzled her nose.

"I can't imagine what my life would be like without Charlie and Noah. I love them so much," Beca said, turning to her father with a smile on her face.

"This is my dream," Chloe said, unable to keep the big smile off her face. "I've always wanted a family of my own, and to have my dream job in a city that I love. I really couldn't ask for more."

"This dream, and pretty much all of my dreams, wouldn't have come true if it weren't for you. I'll always be grateful to you for that," Beca said, looking over at Chloe and smiling at her wife.

"Alright, alright." Blaine said chuckling. "As much as I love true feelings hour, these kids want some cake."

"Yeah or you do." Carly teased her husband with a laugh.

"I'll go get the cakes out." Chloe said smiling before getting up and heading to the kitchen. "Babe, can you get them in their high-chairs?"

"I'm already on it," Beca replied, going and getting the twins' high-chairs and setting them up at the dining room table.

"You're the best babe." Chloe said with a wink as she grabbed the cakes out of the fridge.

While Chloe was getting the cakes, Beca went and got the candles for the cakes as well as the lighter. "I'm ready when you are, babe," the brunette called into the kitchen. The redhead the candles in the cakes and then lit them up.

"Alright guys, it's time to start singing." Chloe called as she began to walk into the dining room where everything was.

They all sang happy birthday to the twins and tried to get them to blow out the candles on their respective birthday cakes, but eventually Beca and Chloe ended up blowing out the candles since they couldn't get the twins to do it. After that, they cut the cake into pieces and were sitting at the dining room table while they ate.

Chloe videotaped the kids eating their first slice of cake ever, and it had to be the most adorable thing she'd ever seen. Charlie attacked it with her hands and shoved it into her mouth, unlike Noah who just shoved his face down into it once he got his first taste. "Oh my goodness, you two cuties certainly love cake don't you?" She said chuckling. "Beca, look at the twins."

Beca couldn't help but laugh and shake her head as she watched the scene unfold in front of her. "Yeah, they certainly love cake alright," the brunette said, chuckling again after she finished her sentence.

Chloe smiled and continued to film the twins as they ate the cake. "The cake is delicious sweetheart." Kelly said.

"Thank you so much, mom. I'm so glad you all could make it." Chloe stated as she too ate some cake.

"You really did a great job with the cake, babe. I'm impressed," Beca said to Chloe as she took another bite out of her piece of cake.

"Thanks, I'm glad you all like it!" Chloe answered smiling at all her close family and friends.

After they ate the cake, it was time to give the twins their birthday presents. Everyone went outside to sit on the back deck while Beca and Chloe brought out the presents. "This party has been great, babe," Beca said, holding the door open for Chloe as she carried a few gift bags in each hand.

"I know, it's just been a great day in general." Chloe said smiling. "Charlie said her first words, she and Noah are now a year old and they devoured their cake. The only thing that would make this better was if one of them walked." She stated with a chuckle.

Beca chuckled along with her red headed wife. "Yeah, I don't know if that's gonna happen. But then again, with all the amazing things that have happened today, I wouldn't be surprised," the brunette replied.

After they opened the presents, almost everyone had left to go home. Everyone except Blaine, Carly, and Kelly. They had decided to stay back awhile longer to hang out with Beca and Chloe and the twins so they could have some time with their cousin Ren (Carly and Blaine's two year old son).

Beca and Chloe were sitting on the couch together, Beca's arm around Chloe's shoulder while they watched the twins play with Ren. "We really got lucky with Charlie and Noah. They're such great kids."

"Yeah, we did get very lucky." Chloe said leaning her head on Beca's shoulder. "And Blaine, Carly. Ren is absolutely adorable. You two have a beautiful child." She stated.

"Thank you, Chloe," Blaine said to his sister with a smile. "We're certainly very lucky as well."

"And both of you guys have blessed me with such beautiful grandchildren." Kelly added. "I feel very lucky to have these three, wonderful grandbabies."

"And they're very lucky to have you as their grandmother," Beca replied, smiling at her mother-in-law as she spoke.

"Well, thank you Beca. That's very sweet of you to say sweetheart." Kelly replied, putting a hand on her heart.

When Chloe went to put the kids to bed, Kelly was pulled aside by Beca from everyone else. "This was a lovely party, Beca." She stated as they walked out onto the back deck. "What is it that you'd like to talk about?"

Beca closed the back door behind them as they walked out onto the deck. "So you know how we're coming out to your place this year for Christmas?" The brunette started. When Kelly nodded, she continued. "Well, I was thinking of doing a little surprise present for you and Blaine and Chloe, but I wanted to run it by you first and make sure you're okay with it."

"That's so sweet of you, Beca." Kelly said with a smile. She then sat down in a chair and nodded her head. "What did you have in mind?"

Beca sat down in the chair next to Kelly's. "Well, I don't want to give away too many details because I don't want to ruin the surprise, but I will say that it has something to do with Richard. That's why I wanted to tell you about it first."

"Well, that's very sweet of you Beca. I'm sure whatever you do will be very special." Kelly stated.

Beca smiled at her mother-in-law. "I think that you'll like what I have planned," she replied, her smile growing wider.

"I believe it," Kelly mentioned. "You always manage to put a smile on my daughter's face."

Beca smiled at Kelly's words. "I try to. She's the best thing that's ever happened to me. All I want to do is make her happy."

"Trust me, you make her happy Beca. With everything that happened: Richard passing away, the twins not meeting their grandfather, and the whole Dale debacle, you've been making her smile. There's no doubt about it in my mind." Kelly stated confidently, placing a hand on top of Beca's. "Chloe actually told me earlier today that you're her rock, the person she loves and trusts more than anything. You save her Beca, and I am so grateful for that."

"I'm just doing what I promised that I'd do on our wedding day," Beca replied, her smile growing wider. "She's always been there for me when I needed her, so I'm just returning the favor."

"Still, I can't tell you just how grateful I am for the way you treat my daughter." Kelly mentioned before taking a sip of wine.

Beca smiled, leaning back in the chair she was sitting in. "I'll always treat Chloe right, Kelly. It's what she deserves. She deserves the world, and I'll always try my hardest to give that to her."

A couple minutes later, everyone left and it was just Chloe and Beca sitting in the living room, cuddled up on the couch. "Today has been a great day, huh?" She stated with a smile on her face as she head rested on top of Beca's chest.

"You can say that again," Beca murmured back, absentmindedly running her fingers through Chloe's red hair and smiling to herself.

"I'd say the twins first birthday was success, don't you?" Chloe muttered, closing her eyes and sighing with happiness.

Beca nodded, still running her fingers through Chloe's hair. "Today was a really great day, and I'm glad that I got to spend it with the people that I love most," the brunette said.

"I'd say today was all together a success, and I couldn't have done it without you." Chloe added, smiling up at Beca. "Thank you."

Beca smiled back at her wife and shrugged her shoulders. "I could say the same about you, babe. You were the one who planned most of the party. Today wouldn't have been a success if it weren't for you."

"We make a pretty great team, you and me." Chloe murmured, opening her eyes and leaning in to give Beca a sweet kiss.

"You're right about that babe," Beca murmured back, leaning in and closing the distance between their lips. After a few moments, the brunette pulled away, leaning their foreheads together. "I love you so much," she whispered.

"I love you too, Beca." Chloe said with a smile before closing her eyes once again, resting from long but fun day they had had.

Once Beca was sure that Chloe had fallen asleep, the brunette stood up and picked up the redhead, carrying her to their bedroom and gently laying her down in their bed. Beca then laid down beside her wife and wrapped her arms around her waist, pulling her closer. The redhead unknowingly nuzzled her wife as she slept, which made her wife smile. She had a grin on her face from the successful day that they had for the twins first birthday.

Chloe woke up in the middle of the night, not because of a nightmare, but because she heard the twins crying on the monitor. She got up and walked into their room, picking Charlie up at first and softly bouncing her around. "Hey sweetheart, shhh shhh. It's okay, mama's here."

Beca woke up soon after Chloe did, walking towards the twins' room since Noah had started to cry. The brunette walked over to his crib, smiling as she walked past Chloe and Charlie, and then picked him up. "Hey, little guy, what's wrong?" She asked him in a gentle voice.

"I think that little Charlie and Noah need to be fed." Chloe said. "I checked both of their diapers before you came in and they're clean. Could you get their bottles from the fridge?"

"Of course," Beca said, setting Noah back in his crib and then going downstairs the kitchen to get their bottles from the fridge. She then went back upstairs and gave one of the bottles to Chloe, keeping the other bottle so she could feed Noah.

"I think we're pretty good parents." Chloe said, smiling at Charlie as they fed their children.

"Yeah, it seems to me like we've figured this whole parenting thing out," Beca replied, smiling down at Noah then looking over at Chloe and Charlie.

"And then next thing we know, something is going to change and we'll have to learn all over again." Chloe chuckled.

"If that does happen, I think it'll be easier to learn the second time around, since we had no idea what we were doing the first time," Beca added, chuckling along with her wife.

Once the two twins were fed, burped and then went back to sleep, Chloe and Beca went back into their room. Chloe groaned when she looked at the time. "I have to be up in three hours for work." She whined with a chuckle. She then pulled the covers so her wife could get in bed.

Beca climbed into bed next to Chloe and pulled the covers over them. "I don't have to be up in three hours for work," the brunette said with a chuckle, earring an eye roll from the redhead.

"I really just want to call in sick, I was up all night last night getting the twins' cakes made and the house ready for the party." Chloe yawned, rubbing her eyes. "I'm absolutely exhausted."

"I certainly wouldn't have a problem with you calling in sick for tomorrow. We'd get to spend more time together then, and I'm all for that," Beca murmured back, leaning in and kissing her cheek.

"You know what, I think I'm gonna do that. I never call in sick anyways, I deserve a day off." Chloe said smiling proudly.

"You do deserve a day off. You do so much not only for your students, but for the twins as well, and sometimes everyone just needs a little break," Beca said, smiling back at her wife.

"Plus it will also be some extra time to work on the musical," Chloe mentioned. "And, some you and me time as well." She said snuggling up to her wife.

Beca smiled at Chloe's words, leaning her head against her wife's. "I'm really looking forward to that," the brunette murmured softly.

"Plus, we can start writing that duet that you wanted to do with me for your next album." Chloe mentioned with a smile on her face while she leaned over and pressed a small kiss on Beca's nose.

Beca blushed a little at this, her smile growing wider as well. "It sounds like we're going to have quite the day then, doesn't it?"

"Yes it will, but I want to sleep in first." Chloe said smiling, setting an alarm for 8:30 for herself. "I love you babe," she whispered.

"I love you too," Beca whispered back, leaning in and pressing a sweet kiss to Chloe's lips. "Forever and always."

Ahhh yay! The twins are a year old and their first year was a successful one! What are Chloe and Beca going to do on their day together? Just wait and see! Do any of you want to see a third book? Let us know in the comments!

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