It was no surprise that everyone decided that the Swanson house was the place to be on Halloween. Of course, that brought up the topic of costumes. Beca wanted to dress Dylan in just a simple Halloween sleeper so he would be comfortable, but there was no way Jesse was going to let that happen. He reminded her that this was Dylan's first Halloween and that he "had to have a proper costume." Beca's argument was that he was only two and half months old and a costume was a complete waste of money but Jesse wouldn't hear it, thus winning the Halloween costume battle with Beca. So, she eventually caved and they purchased a Simba costume for the baby.

"Jess..." Beca called.

"Yeah baby" he answered as he walked into their bedroom.

"Can you grab his costume? It's in his closet upstairs."

"Yeah...I'll be right back."

"Your Daddy is so silly. He wants to make you a baby lion for halloween. I hope you'll forgive me for this when you're older." she said kissing the baby's cheeks as he laid on their bed cooing.

"Hey...I heard that." Jesse said as he came back into the room with the costume. "Little man...Mommy's crazy, you're going to look so cute in your costume." Dylan just laid there on the bed eating his hands as his parents playfully bantered back and forth.

"Come on my man, let's get your costume on so we can send pictures to everyone before the looney birds get here." Beca said with a smile as she slid the baby's legs into his costume. Jesse couldn't help but smile when he saw Dylan in his costume and Beca leaned him up against the pillows on their bed so they could take pictures for their parents. She had to admit he did look absolutely adorable in the costume.

When their little photo session was over they went into the family room to wait for everyone to come over. Once everyone arrived, they took pictures of the kids before heading out to trick or treat. Caroline was dressed as Cinderella, Izzy was a bumblebee, Nicky was a pirate, Dallas was a Sully from Monsters, Inc. and Colton was Superbaby (Superman). Technically, Nicky and Caroline were the only ones actually old enough to trick or treat but everyone went along for the walk.

After trick or treating, everyone headed back to Jesse and Beca's house. Of course, true to form, Aubrey and Chloe were ready to start discussing Thanksgiving dinner plans. The guys had gone down to the media room for beer and pool.

"Can we get through Halloween before we discuss Thanksgiving?" Beca asked rolling her eyes as she started taking Dylan's costume off.

"Well, " Aubrey said, "it will be here before we know it."

"Yeah, we kinda need a game plan Beca." Chloe said.

"Game plan is everyone is coming here...right?"

"I'm with Beca on this one, can we just hold off a bit?" Stacie said.

Beca leaned over to whisper to Stacie, "Ugh...I forgot to take my medication this morning."

"Medication?" Stacie asked

"Yeah...10 miligrams of don't throat punch those bitches." Stacie tried to hide her face unsuccessfully as she snickered.

"What are you two up to?" Aubrey asked pursing her lips.

"Nothing!" they said in unison as they laughed.

"Anyway...yes, the plan is that we'll all be over here but what's the plan beyond that?" Chloe asked.

"Well, Jesse and I will do the turkey, a side and a couple desserts. You guys can fight over the rest." Beca said.

"Well, Chloe...looks like we'll have to do all the planning." Aubrey snipped.

"Not that it's any of your business but I have an infant who nurses every 2 hours. If you don't like what I said, then I'm sorry but he's my priority right now...not Thanksgiving. Surely you remember having an infant." Beca snapped.

"Of course I remember having an infant, I just really thought since these are his first holidays you'd be a little more excited." Aubrey retorted.

"I am excited, but we don't need to discuss this right now." Beca said.

"Beca you don't sound excited at all." Chloe said.

"Whatever...if you'll excuse me, I need to feed my son." Beca said

"Beca don't walk out." Aubrey pleaded.

"Look, if you don't like it, you know where the front door is and you're all free to walk out of it at any time." she said as she walked into her bedroom.

Aubrey stood there mouth open and completely speechless. Beca had actually kept her cool and told her off politely without cuss words. Where was the real Beca and who was this imposter?

Stacie gave Beca a few minutes before knocking on her bedroom door. She didn't want to intrude but she needed to make sure Beca was ok. If Beca didn't answer, she would get Jesse to check on her. "Bec...it's me. Can I come in?"

"Yeah Stace...the door is unlocked." Beca answered.

Stacie sat on the bed next to Beca. "Are you ok?" she asked as she sat Colton on the bed.

"Hey sweet boy." Beca said as she kissed Colton's hand. "Yeah, I'm fine."

"You sure?"

"Yeah...just getting sick of Aubrey's crap." Beca said. "I swear if it wasn't for Uni and the girls, I would have told her to take a long walk off a short pier a long time ago."

Stacie giggled. No matter how old they got, the rivalry between Aubrey and Beca would always remain the same. They were and always would be polar opposites. No matter how hard they tried, they would never see eye to eye and that was in no way a jab at Beca's height, or lack thereof.

"Is he really still nursing every 2 hours?" Stacie asked.

"During the day he nurses on demand, which averages about every 2 hours. At night he'll go 3 to 4 hours."

"Colton is finally sleeping through the night. He nurses right before bed and is out for the night."

"I enjoy it." Beca said as she stroked he son's cheek, "Jesse has offered to get up and feed him during the night but I haven't started pumping yet. He's never had a bottle."

"Oh wow!" Stacie said, "Are you serious?"

"Yes, I'm serious...there's no need for a bottle. I'm with him 24/7."

"True."

While Beca finished nursing, she and Stacie continued to talk and play with Colton. When Dylan was finished, Beca put him down and she, Stacie and Colton rejoined everyone in the family room. Jesse crossed the room and wrapped his arm around Beca's waist before whispering, "Everything ok?"

"Yeah, Aubrey is on my last good nerve...nothing new." Jesse laughed as he buried his face in Beca's neck. "Don't let her get to you."

"I kept my cool and told her off politely. You would have been proud." she said with a smirk.

"I bet." He said as he kissed her forehead and laughed. It wasn't long before everyone started to gather their things to leave. Beca was so glad, she had enough 'family togetherness' to last her until Thanksgiving. After walking everyone out, Jesse insisted that they snuggle up and watch a scary Halloween movie. He even told her that she could pick whatever movie she wanted to watch as long as it was Halloween themed.

Their first anniversary was approaching and Beca needed to figure out a gift to give Jesse. She racked her brain for days before it finally came to her. After Jesse left for work one morning, she put her plan into motion. She packed Dylan up for a quick shopping trip and headed out. She only had a couple of stops to make but she needed to be quick.

When she got back home she had a lot to do. She had a two hour window to get everything done while Dylan took his afternoon nap. Part of her plan was to keep Dylan awake as long as she could then put him down for his nap as soon as Kenzie called. Kenzie had taken all of their photos, including their engagement and wedding photos as well as photos after Dylan was born. Beca trusted her more than anyone else to take the photos she had in mind.

Kenzie called Beca when she was about 10 minutes away, which worked out perfectly. Beca was able to put Dylan down then start on her hair and make-up. When Kenzie arrived she let her in so she could set up her equipment while Beca finished her hair.

Beca was pretty impressed with herself for coming up with this idea. It was out something totally of her comfort zone and something Jesse would never expect. When she walked out of her bathroom, Kenzie started whistling and make cat calls, which made Beca blush. She was wearing a beautiful black lace bra and panty set, thigh highs, and extra long pair of pearls and stilettos. Her make-up was gorgeous and her hair was down and curly.

"Damn lil' Momma...you are smokin' HOT!" Kenzie told her.

"Thanks but if you tell anyone at the studio that you saw me like this, I'll kill you." Beca joked.

"Mum's the word." Kenzie said as she 'zipped her lips'.

Beca was more than a little excited about her photo shoot. She wouldn't normally pose for boudoir photos but what better way to surprise Jesse. Kenzie had her pose in several different seductive poses on their bed. She looked absolutely amazing. After getting a few photos Beca was pleased with, she took out a pair of long black gloves and a pearl bracelet. She removed her bra and threw the pearl necklace over her back. Kenzie had her put her hands on her hips and look backwards over her shoulder. So far, that was Beca's favorite photo...the pose was amazing; the way her eyes were cut and the way her toned back looked couldn't have been better; it was definitely one that would be framed for Jesse.

For the next set of photos, Kenzie told her to take off the pearls, gloves and bracelet off and replace them with a tie and one of Jesse's favorite dress shirts which she needed to leave unbuttoned. While Beca changed, Kenzie moved her set up to the studio. Before joining Kenzie in the studio, Beca grabbed the pearls, her robe and bra.

Kenzie posed Beca on Jesse's beloved black baby grand piano and started taking photos. There was a wall of windows in the studio which made the lighting in the room perfect. Following Kenzie's direction, she removed the tie and replaced it with the pearls. Still wearing Jesse's dress shirt, Kenzie told her to button only one button and let the shirt fall off her shoulders while she straddled the piano bench. She had such an amazing and talented eye. The photos were phenomenal. The photos were all taken in back and white and with her editing software she was able to add subtle little pops of color that really made the photos come to life. While Kenzie was in studio editing the photos, Beca took off her heels and thigh highs before throwing on her robe on and going upstairs to get Dylan. He slept a little longer than usual which Beca was thankful for, turns out they needed the extra time.

She came downstairs and sat in the rocking chair next to the fireplace where it was warm and began nursing the baby. When Kenzie walked into the room, she saw the most beautiful sight. Beca was sitting in the rocking chair in front of a roaring fire nursing Dylan with Laney at her feet. She went into the studio and grabbed her camera. She couldn't help herself as she started snapping pictures. She knew it wasn't what Beca was paying her for but she knew once Beca saw them she would love them. These pictures were going to be absolutely gorgeous. The lighting was amazing and Beca was so at peace and relaxed as she smiled and sang to Dylan while he played with the pearls around her neck. Kenzie was certain she had never seen anything more beautiful. When she was sure she had all the photos she wanted, she went back into the studio and started to edit them. When she was satisfied with her work, she saved everything to a flash drive for Beca.

"Beca...sorry to interrupt."

"Oh, it's ok Kenzie."

"Umm...I need to get back to the studio."

"Ok...thanks for everything."

"You're welcome. I left the flash drive on your desk next to your computer."

"Awesome. You're the best."

"Thanks...See ya Beca."

"Bye Kenzie."

When Dylan finished nursing, Beca got dressed and took him into the studio. While Dylan played in his bouncer, she set up her computer so she could look at the photos. She immediately noticed that there were two files on the flash drive. The first file was all of the boudoir photos she had just taken but she had no idea what was in the second file. She opened the first file and looked at all the photos. She was so happy with they way they came out and decided to have a couple framed for Jesse; the rest would be put into an album for him. When she clicked on the second file a digital post it note popped up.

"Beca,

These are some additional photos I took while I was here. I just couldn't help myself. I hope you love them as much as I do. Let me know what you think.

Muah...

Kenz"

The photos took Beca's breath away, they were stunning. She had no idea that Kenzie had come into the room or that she had taken the photos. She had never seen such beautiful work. These photos blew her boudoir photos clear out of the water. She knew Kenzie was talented, but this gave her a new appreciation for what she did.

Beca called Kenzie. As soon as she picked up Beca said, "The photos are stunning."

"I'm really glad you like them."

"I love them. Thank you."

"No problem. Great photos happen when you have great subjects."

"That's very sweet. What do I owe you for them?"

"You don't...they're a gift."

"Are you sure?"

"It's the least I can do, you're always sending work my way and I appreciate it."

"Well, you're the best in the business. You deserve it."

"Thanks Beca."

"You're welcome. I have to go, Jesse just got home. See you tomorrow."

"See ya...Bye Bec."

Proud of herself for what she had pulled off, Beca took another quick look at the photographs before removing the flash drive from her computer and putting it in her purse.

When Jesse walked in Beca and Dylan were still in the studio. She had her email pulled up to make it look like she was in there working. Dylan was in his bouncer on Beca's desk and she was hard at work, or so Jesse thought.

"Hey babe." he said as he entered the studio.

"Hey...how was your day?" she said turning around to face him.

"It was good...busy, but good."

"So...I didn't get to cook dinner. Want take out?"

"Yes, let's just get a pizza or something easy."

"Are you ok?"

"Yeah...just tired."

"Why don't go you lay down until the pizza gets here." Beca ordered the pizza then went back into the studio to check her emails. Since Jesse had the baby she could get a few things done. He fell asleep on the couch with the baby while waiting for dinner. When the pizza arrived, she went over to wake him and realized that he was running a fever. She took the baby off his chest, praying he too wasn't sick and put him in his bed. She grabbed the thermometer and Advil out of the bathroom and went back into the living room.

"Jess..." she said feeling his forehead and cheeks.

"Is dinner here?"

"Yeah, but you need to put this in your mouth." She said putting the thermometer under his tongue. He had the chills and a fever of 102 degrees.

"Damn...he really is sick." she thought as she got up to get a bottle of water so he could take some Advil. She put some pizza on a plate for him but he turned it down saying that he wasn't hungry. She managed to get him to take the Advil before he went back to sleep. She figured she was in for a long night...a baby and a sick husband, she was sure she wasn't going to be getting any sleep. Beca ate dinner alone then cleaned the kitchen and got the baby ready for bed. When she was finished she kneeled down by the couch and stroked Jesse's face trying to wake him.

"Baby...you coming to bed?"

"I'll sleep out here. I don't want to get you and Dylan sick."

"We've already been exposed. Come on, let's go to bed." She said pulling him up. He rarely got sick but when he did it was usually bad. He changed clothes and got in bed. She was sitting up reading a book and he laid down putting his head in her lap. He was within seconds he was out again. Yeah...it was going to be a long night.