It is early April of 2018 and Beca, Chloe, and Sarah have since gotten an apartment together in Brooklyn after graduating from Barden. It's a two bedroom apartment and is small, but thus far the three of them have been able to make it work. Everything has worked out so far with the girls jobs, and they have been getting all of their bills in on time. The adult process has been working out well for these three ladies on their own. Beca is at home making chili when Sarah came into through the front door.
"I'm home."
"Hey, Sarah."
"What brings you back so early?" Sarah asked.
"I quit my job." Beca told her.
"Oh wow, so...you really quit?" Sarah asked confused.
"Yeah."
"Why?"
"I want to work with someone I can really share my ideas with, and I just feel like this label won't let me do that, and I can't be a music producer without integrity." Beca explained.
"Ah, okay." Sarah said.
"What? You seem like you're thinking something you don't want to tell me."
"Well Becs...you'd tell me the truth, right?"Sarah asked her.
"Yeah, of course. We always tell each other the truth."
"Okay, well...is that the only reason you're not at the label anymore? You didn't get fired?" Sarah asked.
"No, I did quit. It's what I want."
"Are you sure? It seems like this is what you've always wanted to do. I'd hate to see you give up an opportunity." Sarah told her.
"Yeah, it's what's right for me."
"Okay."Sarah nodded.
Sarah wanted to trust that her friend is doing the right thing, but it didn't stop her from worrying. For the moment, she put it out of her mind and went through the mail. As Sarah was sifting through it all, she found a letter that she quickly shoved in her pocket. Beca hadn't seen the letter, but noticed Sarah looking on edge.
"Everything alright?"
"Yeah." Sarah told her. "Just a long day."
Beca nodded accepting her answer for now, mostly because she didn't want to go into her own job complications right now.
"So, is dinner almost ready?" Sarah asked.
"Yeah, the chili's almost done." Beca said. Soon Chloe walked in from work.
"Hey, guys. I'm home." Chloe said.
"Hey, Chloe. Dinner's almost ready." Beca said.
"Ooh, it smells delicious. What is it?" Chloe asked leaning over the counter.
"I'm making chili. Saw the recipe online and I thought I'd give it a try." Beca told her.
"Well, I hope it comes out okay." Chloe said as Beca offered her a spoonful.
"Here Chloe, give it a taste. Let me know what you think." Beca said before stopping herself when she noticed Chloe wearing a familiar but peculiar outfit.
"Why are you wearing that?" Beca asked pointing out the old Bellas uniform Chloe had on.
"Did you wear that to work?" She asked.
"Yeah, underneath my scrubs." Chloe said.
"Oh Sweetie, why?" Beca said.
"Because it reminds me I was special once. Also, because tonight's the Bellas reunion at the Brooklyn Aquarium." Chloe said.
"That's tonight?" Beca asked.
"Yeah. I figured we'd head over there after dinner." Chloe suggested.
"Alright, well I'll go ahead and serve up some chili. We'll leave in about an hour."Beca said as she got three bowls out of the cupboard.
The girls ate up the chili which proved to be a hit. Then the three of them got dressed in their fabulous Bella fashion, and headed out to the aquarium. Beca couldn't help but watch Chloe as she ate. Her friend has been on her mind a lot lately especially since they've moved in together. There seemed to be a need for Beca to be around Chloe as much as possible, and she couldn't imagine not being able to see her everyday. She didn't know where this feeling was coming from. All Beca knew is that her current living situation made her happy.
Later in the evening at the Brooklyn Aquarium, the Bellas were happy to see each other after so long, giving hugs all around. Even after eight years of friendship, these girls could be apart for months at a time and get back together like they've never left. Soon they all notice Aubrey with her boyfriend.
"Hey Aubrey, how've you been?" Chloe asked.
"I've been great. You guys remember my fiance, Chad." Aubrey said.
"Nice to see you all again. Aubrey keeps telling me great things about you." Chad told them.
"Oh, I'll bet she has..." Chloe stops herself mid-sentence realizing..." Wait a minute; did you just say he's your fiance?!" She asked.
Aubrey shows the girls her ring and they are all instantly excited for her.
"OMG! Aubrey, why didn't you tell us before you were getting married?" Chloe asked.
"Well, we wanted to keep it to ourselves for awhile until we were ready to tell people." Chad said.
"Okay, so when did this happen?" Beca asked.
"He proposed to me on New Year's. Right after we counted down, he kissed me and then he popped the question." Aubrey said.
"We've been really happy so far. It's the best decision I've ever made." Chad said.
"Well you'll be sure to be good to our girl; right mister?" Fat Amy said to Chad.
"Yes Ma'am." Chad nodded.
"So...when's the wedding?" Flo asked them.
"In about three months. I'm really excited about it and I know she is too." Chad said.
"I'm so happy for you two." Chloe said. "Can I be a bridesmaid for your wedding, PLEASE?"
"Well yeah, you have to be. I was actually hoping I could get five of you Bellas to be my bridesmaids." Aubrey said.
"Well, you got me." Chloe said. "What about you, Beca?"
"Uhm sure...why not. It'll be great." Beca said.
The girls agreed to be in the wedding along with Stacie, Flo, and Fat Amy. The Bellas were all happy for Aubrey having found Chad, who she has so much in common with, both of them coming from a military family. He seemed like an honest and stand up guy who would take good care of Aubrey, and treat her the way she deserves to be treated.
At this point Emily arrived with the New Barden Bellas. Before they are about to take the stage for their rendition of "Sit Still, Look Pretty". Emily cleared up that the invites she sent were not for the graduated Bellas to reunite on stage, but to watch the new Bellas sing. The girls were dissapointed, but tried not to show it and were there to support Emily with the new group.
"They're all definitely seeing someone. They look so happy." Chloe said tearfully.
Beca looked at Chloe confused wondering what she meant by that. She didn't know why Chloe's statement bothered her so much, but for now she just tried to enjoy the Bellas time together while they were all out tonight. After the performance the Bellas met up at a bar and Emily finds them.
"You guys, I'm so sorry. I realized I shouldn't have said 'reunion'." Emily said feeling apologetic. "I should have been more clear."
"Hey, don't worry about it. You girls sounded great out there tonight." Beca said.
"I miss the days when we all sang together. I would kill to get that back again." Chloe said.
"Well, look at the bright side; at least we got see each other again." Emily said.
"We could look for a place that has an open mic night." Flo suggested.
"As much as I like that idea, I think Aubrey and I might have a better one." Chad said.
"You know how my dad's a big deal in the army?" Aubrey asked. "I could try to get us on the USO Tour to entertain the troops." She suggested.
"Yeah and this year DJ Khaled is hosting the event. It'd be a good chance to travel to Europe, and reunite as a group." Chad added.
"I'm definitely on board." Beca said.
"Me too. It'll be great to sing with all of you again." Chloe said as she looked over at Beca.
Chloe is glad Beca was on board too. She's missed singing with the girls, and has missed this kind of quality time with Beca hearing her ideas. It'll be great to spend this tour together, and get in some more time with one another.
"I wish I could go with you." Stacie said disappointed.
"Why can't you?" Beca asked.
"I'm eight months pregnant." Stacie told them.
The evening has certainly been full of surprises with one friend engaged, and another about to be a mom. The Bellas were all very happy for Stacie and Cynthia-Rose.
"I'll be home with you, don't worry." CR told Stacie.
"No, I can't let you miss out on the tour. How often do you get to take a trip like this?"
"I don't want to leave you here while you're pregnant." CR said.
"I'll be fine. We still have time before the baby comes."
"Okay, if you insist." CR sighed.
"Alright, well if Stacie's out...Emily, you in?" Beca asked.
"Totally!" Emily said feeling excited.
"I hope you ladies won't mind Chad coming with us" Aubrey said.
"Are you kidding?! Of course he can come with us." Chloe said.
"Yeah. He's your fiance, if he wants to come, we are more than happy to have him." Beca said as the other Bellas agreed.
"Thank you so much, ladies. It means a lot to be included in this with you." Chad said.
"So if we get on this tour, when do we leave?" Flo asked.
"Chad and I will get the details and get back to you. I have a feeling this'll be the best month yet." Aubrey said as the Bellas gave a toast.