25 Days of BeChloe Christmases - 2020
Day 10 - Fourth Time's the Charm

Prompt from Tumblr User Anonymous: Bechloe Christmas 2020 prompt. Beca and Chloe announce to the Beale family that Beca is pregnant . . . [the full prompt is at the end]. I changed it just a bit; I hope you like what I did with it.

Author's warning: this deals with previous miscarriages but nothing graphic.

"Good morning, Mrs. Beale," Dr. Morris said as she walked into the room. "How are you feeling?"

"Am I pregnant?" Beca asked.

"Beca," Chloe admonished. "She'll get to that. Be patient."

"I know you're anxious," Dr. Morris said. "So, let's get right to it."

Dr. Morris sat on a chair and looked at Beca.

"Congratulations," Dr. Morris said. "You are pregnant. Based on when you had the procedure, you're at three weeks now."

Beca laid back on the table with tears in her eyes.

"Babe?" Chloe said, squeezing Beca's hand.

"I'm happy about it, Chlo," Beca said as the tears fell. "I swear I am."

"I know, Becs," Chloe said, holding back her own tears. "I'm happy, too. I just wish I could carry it so you wouldn't have to worry about possibly going through all that again."

"Stop," Beca said. "It's not your fault. I'm happy I can get pregnant." Beca sniffled and added in a small voice, "But I'm also really scared."

"So, am I, baby," Chloe said softly, wiping the tears from Beca's eyes. "But, no matter what happens, we'll get through it together."

"Mrs. Beale, may I say something?" Dr. Morris asked.

"Go ahead, Doctor," Chloe said as Beca nodded.

"We've run every test we can think of," Dr. Morris said. "And, we feel confident that you will take this pregnancy to term."

~~ Day 10 of the 25 Days of BeChloe Christmases - 2020 ~~

Beca sat in the passenger seat, staring out the window as Chloe drove them home. Chloe looked over at her at gave her a gentle smile.

"I know you're scared," Chloe said, reaching for Beca's hand. "I'm here and I meant what I said. No matter what happens, we'll get through this together. I'm not going anywhere."

"I know," Beca said, turning her head toward Chloe. "I was just thinking."

"What about?" Chloe asked.

"I want to wait as long as we can to tell anyone," Beca said. "Just in case."

"I'm fine with that," Chloe said, gently squeezing Beca's hand. "We'll tell people when you're ready to tell them."

"Thank you," Beca said. "I love you so much."

"Right back atcha, babe," Chloe said, smiling at Beca.

"Do you mind if we stop and get pizza before we get home?"

"Eat in or carry-out?"

"Eat in," Beca said. "If that's okay?"

"Eat in is more than okay with me," Chloe said. "Luigi's?"

"As if there's any place better," Beca said with a smirk.

Chloe chuckled as she thought, "Everything is going to be fine this time. It has to be."

~~ Day 10 of the 25 Days of BeChloe Christmases - 2020 ~~

Two months later, Chloe received a call from Emily.

"Hey, Emily," Chloe said as she answered the phone. "I thought you were having lunch with Beca."

"I am," Emily said. "I think you might need to come and pick her up."

Chloe's stomach dropped. "Wh-Why do you think that?" Chloe asked. "Is something wrong?"

"I think she's sick," Emily said. "We barely started eating and she jumped up and ran to the lady's room. She looked like she was going to throw up."

"Um," Chloe said. "Did she come back yet?"

"Once already," Emily said. "I asked her if she was okay and she said yes. But then, she jumped up and ran back to the lady's room. I think she might have the flu or something."

Chloe let out the breath she had been holding, her brow still furrowed in worry.

"Where are you guys?"

"The diner near her studio," Emily said.

"I'll be there in fifteen minutes," Chloe said. "Thanks for calling me."

"You're welcome," Emily said. "See you soon."

Emily ended the call as Beca returned to the table.

"I called Chloe," Emily said as Beca sat down. "She's coming to get you."

"Why did you do that?"

"Because you're obviously sick," Emily said. "And shouldn't go back to work."

"I am not sick," Beca said.

"Puking twice in ten minutes is not the actions of a well person," Emily said, defensively.

"I'm not sick," Beca said. "I'll prove it to you."

Beca began eating her lunch and the food seemed to stay down this time.

"See?" Beca said after a few minutes. "Not sick."

Beca and Emily continued talking and eating. A few minutes later, Chloe came rushing in and looked around until she saw Beca and Emily.

"Are you okay?" Chloe asked Beca as she walked up to the table.

"Oh, my stars," Emily said, seeing Chloe standing there. "I forgot you were coming."

"I'm fine, Chlo," Beca said, standing to give Chloe a hug and whispering in her ear "Just some morning sickness."

"Oh," Chloe said, pulling back to look at Beca.

"I should have called you back and told you Beca was fine," Emily said. "I'm sorry I worried you over nothing."

Chloe gave Beca a questioning look; Beca nodded and smiled.

"It's okay, Em," Chloe said. "You were being a good friend. But, we also have something to tell you."

"I'm pregnant," Beca blurted out.

"Holy Shit!" Emily squealed, causing several diners to look over at them.

"Language!" Beca chastised.

"Sorry," Emily said sheepishly. "This is wonderful news. How are you feeling?"

"So far, so good," Beca said, smiling happily. "Except for the morning sickness, which you just saw firsthand."

"So, that's why you had to throw up," Emily said as she jumped up and hugged Beca. "I'm so happy for you both."

Emily released Beca and grabbed Chloe next.

"Thanks, Em," Beca said. "We have to ask that you not tell anyone. We want to wait until we're one thousand percent sure everything's going to be okay."

"I totally understand," Emily said. "I won't say anything, I swear."

"Thanks, Emily," Chloe said. "For calling me and for keeping this to yourself. You're a good friend. And we love and appreciate you so much."

"I love you guys, too," Emily said, wiping a tear from her cheek. "And I'm very happy for you."

~~ Day 10 of the 25 Days of BeChloe Christmases - 2020 ~~

As with the first three pregnancies, Beca told Theo and Khaled that she was pregnant and asked that they not tell anyone. They agreed to keep it to themselves and allowed Beca to do all her work from home until after the baby was born. Beca was thankful she had a fully-equipped studio at home and could video conference into any important meetings.

Everything was working out well. Beca's pregnancy was progressing normally and they managed to keep it a secret from Beca's fans and the media. Chloe was beginning to worry about how their families were going to react when they found out.

One night, as Beca and Chloe were cuddling in bed, Chloe was lightly running her hand over Beca's stomach.

"You're due in three weeks," Chloe said. "We can't wait anymore. We have to tell my folks we can't make it to Tampa for Christmas. And I think we should tell them why."

"I know, and I agree with you," Beca said. "And I think I have a way to let them know that will make them less unhappy with us."

"How?' Chloe asked, sitting up to look at Beca.

"I'm really comfy," Beca whined. "Could you get that small, dark blue box from the shelf in the closet for me?"

Chloe smiled and went to the closet. She stood on her tip-toes to reach the box and walked out of the closet with it in her hand.

"How did you get this up there?" Chloe asked, holding the box out to Beca.

"Don't worry," Beca said, reaching for the box. "I tossed it up there. Made it on the first try, too."

Beca smirked and Chloe laughed.

"Okay," Chloe said, getting back into bed. "Show me what you got."

"It's going to hit you in the feels," Beca said. "So, fair warning. I thought we could send it to your mom and tell her she can't open it until she Skypes us."

"Okay," Chloe said. "Show me."

Beca opened the box and took out a charm bracelet with five charms on it."

"It's a grandma charm bracelet," Beca said. "These two purple footprints are for the first two we lost."

Tears came to Beca and Chloe's eyes.

"This one," Beca said, her voice thick with emotion. "Is for Sophie."

"That one was really hard," Chloe whispered, sniffling. "We only had her for a few hours."

The two laid together, holding each other while they cried, letting all their pent up emotions out. They finally calmed down and Beca held up the last two charms together.

"And these two are for Dylan," Beca said, wiping her face. "It's a copy of his first sonogram and a blue footprint to let her know it's a boy."

"It's beautiful, babe," Chloe said, choking back her tears. "My mom will love it."

"Good," Beca said. "Because I had one made for each of us, too. Yours is under the tree."

~~ Day 10 of the 25 Days of BeChloe Christmases - 2020 ~~

Two days later, Beca had sent Mrs. Beale's bracelet via overnight courier. Beca got a notification that the package had been delivered. Beca grabbed her laptop and went to find Chloe.

"I guess your mom will be calling any minute," Beca told Chloe, handing her the laptop.

It was only a matter of seconds later that they received the notification for a Skype request.

"Hi, mom," Chloe said, seeing her mom's face pop up on the computer screen. "I have Beca with me."

"Hi, Mrs. B," Beca said, waving at the screen. "Is Mr. B with you?"

"I'm right here, girls," Mr. Beale said, popping into view. "What's going on?"

"We just wanted to let you know we can't make it for Christmas," Chloe said, looking at Beca.

"Why not?" Mr. Beale asked, disappointment in his voice.

"Open the package you just got mom," Chloe said. "And we'll explain."

They watched as Mrs. Beale opened the package and held the jewelry box in her hand.

"Should I open this box, too?" Mrs. Beale asked.

"Yes!" Chloe and Beca exclaimed.

Mrs. Beale opened the box and took out the bracelet.

"What is this?" she asked.

Beca held up her wrist to show Mr. and Mrs. Beale her bracelet. She used it to explain what each charm was for. Mr. and Mrs. Beale were in tears by the time Beca reached the final two charms.

"And these two are for your grandson who is due in a little over two weeks," Beca explained.

Mr. and Mrs. Beale both gasped as more tears flowed down their cheeks.

Beca cleared her throat and added in a shaky voice, "His name is Dylan and this is his first sonogram."

"So, Dylan is the reason why we can't come home for Christmas," Chloe concluded as tears ran down her face.

Full Prompt from Tumblr User Anonymous: Bechloe Christmas 2020 prompt. Beca and Chloe announce to the Beale family that Beca is pregnant after 3 miscarriages (all Beca, Chloe is infertile), they announce by giving Chloe's mom a grandma charm bracelet with a sonogram pic and note saying "4th times the charm". There are 2 purple baby foot charms on it for the first two they lost, and a blue or pink one with an initial on it for the third who had to be delivered which they found out the gender and named the baby.