CAN THE DOCTOR SEE ME NOW?
Author's Prompt: Military AU. Beca is a soldier and stationed far from home. Chloe is a doctor and misses her wife. Valentine's Day (which is also their anniversary) is coming soon, and Chloe tries everything to be able to skype her wife. [A couple of people asked for a military coming home story].
It was late when Dr. Chloe Mitchell entered her home. She kicked off her shoes and placed her keys on the hook behind the door. She sifted through the mail and threw it on the table to go through later.
Chloe made her way to the kitchen and pulled out some leftovers from the refrigerator. Her laptop pinged with a Skype request notification. She placed the leftovers in the microwave and set it before answering the call.
"Hey, babe," Chloe's wife Beca said through her laptop screen.
"Hey," Chloe said with a soft smile.
"You okay?"
"Yeah, just tired. I only got home five minutes ago."
"Rough day?"
"Late surgery," Chloe said, covering her yawn. "It went longer than I expected."
"I won't keep you long," Beca said. "Just wanted to see your gorgeous face and hear your voice."
"I miss you, too," Chloe said. She put her elbow on the counter and rested her chin in her palm. "I know it's the beginning of January, but I was wondering if we can schedule a Skype call on Valentine's Day."
"Not just Valentine's day, but also our fifth anniversary," Beca said, smiling. "If I try now, maybe I'll be able to schedule some time. I can't promise anything, but I'll see what I can do and let you know. Okay?"
"Okay," Chloe said. The microwave dinged, and Chloe looked at Beca. "Don't go anywhere. I need to grab my dinner from the microwave."
"I'm not going anywhere," Beca said, smiling as she watched Chloe. "Looking hot in those scrubs, Dr. Beale."
"Shut up," Chloe said with a laugh as she sat down in front of the computer.
"I can't help it," Beca said. "My wife is smokin' hot!"
"I love you, too, you cheeseball," Chloe said.
"That food looks good," Beca said. "I should probably go. I only have a few minutes left for my lunch break and should get some food."
"Okay," Chloe said. "Don't forget to try and schedule some time to Skype on our anniversary."
"I won't forget," Beca said. "I love you, and I hope to talk to you soon."
"I love you, too," Chloe said. "Be safe."
"Always," Beca said. "Give Aubrey and Stacie my best."
"I will," Chloe said and ended the call.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Can the Doctor see Me Now? ~
"Good morning, Dr. Mitchell," Aubrey said as Chloe entered the doctor's lounge.
"Hey, Chloe," Stacie said.
"Good morning, Drs. Posen and Conrad," Chloe said. "Beca said to tell you both hi."
"You talked to Beca last night?" Stacie asked.
"Yeah," Chloe said. "She Skyped me." Chloe let out a sigh and leaned against her locker. "God, she looks so good in her uniform."
Stacie and Aubrey looked over to see Chloe wearing a dreamy smile lost in her thoughts.
"I think it's time to use some diversionary tactics," Stacie said.
"Girl's night at Kelsey's?" Aubrey asked.
"This definitely calls for a girl's night at Kelsey's," Stacie said. "You in, Chloe?"
"Chloe?" Aubrey said. She walked over and shook Chloe to get her attention.
"What?" Chloe asked, snapping out of her fog.
"We're talking about a girl's night at Kelsey's," Aubrey said. "Are you in?"
"Dancing, drinking, and karaoke?" Chloe said. "Hell yeah, I'm in."
"We're all off on Sunday," Aubrey said. "So, Saturday night?"
"Sounds good," Chloe said, grabbing her white coat.
"I'm there," Stacie said, looking at the wall clock. "We'd better go; rounds start in ten minutes."
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Can the Doctor see Me Now? ~
On Saturday night, Chloe, Stacie, and Aubrey entered Kelsey's together. Stacie immediately went to the karaoke DJ and signed up for a song. Chloe searched for and found a table while Aubrey went to the bar to get drinks.
As Chloe sat alone waiting for Stacie and Aubrey to join her, a guy walked up and threw his arm around Chloe's shoulder, leaning down close to her.
"Hey, beautiful," the guy said. "Can I buy you a drink?"
"No, thanks," Chloe said. "But, you can remove your arm and not touch me again."
Chloe said this with such a sweet smile, the guy pulled his arm back and put up his hands as if to surrender.
"Sorry," the guy said and pulled out a chair and sat down.
"That seat is taken," Chloe said.
"Yep, and I'm the one taking it," the guy said and laughed.
Chloe had enough. "Look, I'm married and have absolutely no interest in sitting here and letting some douchebag who can't take a hint ruin my night. So, go away, or I will get a bouncer over here to throw you out."
"Fine," the guy said and stood.
"Everything okay here?" Stacie asked as she and Aubrey arrived at the table.
"Everything's fine," Chloe said, looking up at the guy. "Mister full of himself here was just leaving. Weren't you?"
"Bitch," the guy said and stomped off.
Chloe, Aubrey, and Stacie laughed as they watched the guy walk away.
"I hate guys like that," Chloe said. "It's a good thing Beca wasn't here."
"He'd be lucky to make it out alive," Stacie said with a laugh.
"Don't let him ruin our night," Aubrey said, handing Chloe a beer.
"I'm not," Chloe said, taking her beer and holding it out toward Stacie and Aubrey. "I am here to sing and get drunk while hanging with my besties! Woo Hoo!"
"That's the spirit," Stacie said as they clanked their beers together.
"So, what song are you singing first, Stace?" Chloe asked.
"Walk Me Home by Pink," Stacie said.
"I love that song," Aubrey said.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Can the Doctor see Me Now? ~
Beca had just sat down with her tray of food when a voice called out across the dining hall.
"Hey, Mitchell!"
"Yeah, Walp," Beca called back.
"Captain wants to see you," Walp said.
"Okay," Beca said. "Thanks."
Beca stood and looked at her team. "Don't let anyone take my food. I'll be back shortly."
Beca left the dining hall and made her way to the Captain's office. She knocked and was told to enter. Beca entered and saluted the Captain; the Captain saluted back.
"You wanted to see me, Captain?" Beca asked.
"That's affirmative, Mitchell," the Captain said. "Have a seat."
Beca sat at attention and looked at the Captain.
"Corporal Mitchell," the Captain said. "I have a special assignment for you."
The Captain handed Beca a small binder, and Beca opened it.
"Is this for real, sir?" Beca asked.
"Yes, it's real. Your work on our computer defense system has progressed faster than we expected," the Captain said. "We are ready to begin using the system, but we need to instruct our soldiers before they go into the field. You designed it, and nobody knows the system better than you. We want you to head up a team of instructors. All the information you need is in there. Take it and look it over. I'll need an answer from you by Monday."
Beca looked down, and her eyes widened when she saw where the training would take place.
"Sir, I don't need to wait," Beca said. "I would like to accept the assignment."
"Great," the Captain said and stood. "You can put together your own team of instructors. We think you and six others will suffice for now, but you need to do it fast. We want you and your team to ship out in two weeks. Do us proud, Corporal."
"Yes, sir," Beca stood. "Will that be all, sir?"
"That is all," the Captain said. "You're dismissed, Corporal."
Beca saluted and waited for the Captain's salute before turning and leaving the Captain's office.
"I can't wait to tell Chloe," Beca thought with a smile.
Beca made her way back to the dining hall and sat down at her team's table.
"What's up, Mitchell?" Jesse Swanson asked. "What did the Captain want?"
"Where's Walp?" Beca asked.
"He went back to the computer room," Benji Applebaum responded.
"Benji, could you get Walp and bring him back here?" Beca asked. "I need to talk to all of you together. I can finish my lunch while you're gone."
Benji hurried out of the dining hall to do as Beca asked.
"What's going on, Beca?" Jesse asked.
"I was given a special assignment," Beca said, digging into her now cold food.
"What special assignment?" Cynthia-Rose Adams asked.
"I'll fill you in once Chicago and Benji get here," Beca said.
A few minutes later, Benji and Chicago entered the dining hall and joined the group at the table.
"What's going on?" Chicago asked, looking around the table, his gaze stopping at Beca.
"Beca got a special assignment from the Captain," Jessica said.
"So, what's the special assignment?" Ashley Jones asked.
"The army is ready to start using our computer defense system program," Beca said. "And the soldiers operating the program need to be trained in its use. That's where we come in."
"What do you mean, we?" Benji asked.
"I've been asked to be the lead instructor," Beca said. "And put together a team of my choosing to teach new soldiers how to use the program."
"And you're choosing us as your team?" Jessica asked.
"If you want to be," Beca said. "You guys have been with me every step of the way in creating this program. You know it as well as I do."
"Are they bringing the soldiers here to learn?" Chicago asked. "We'll need a lot of equipment to do that."
"Actually, we'll be transferred to a new duty station," Beca said.
"Where?" six voices asked.
Beca chuckled. "Atlanta."
"Seriously?" Jessica asked. "We're going home?"
Beca's smile widened as she nodded.
"I am so in," Ashley said, smiling.
"Me, too," Jessica said.
"This is amazing," Benji said. "Emily's going to be so excited."
"Jesse? CR? Chicago?" Beca said, looking at each soldier one by one. "What about you? Are you in?"
"Definitely," CR said.
"I'm in," Chicago said. "I can't wait to call my wife and tell her I'm coming home. I haven't seen her in almost a year."
"Me, too," Jesse said.
"Great," Beca said. "It looks like I'll be able to spend Valentine's Day and my anniversary with my wife. We leave in two weeks."
The group started talking and making plans.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Can the Doctor see Me Now? ~
A week later, Beca hadn't notified Chloe she was coming home. The time difference and Chloe's schedule made it difficult to set a firm time. So, instead, Beca texted Stacie.
Beca: I'm going to call you in exactly three minutes. If you are anywhere near Chloe or Aubrey, please get away from them.
Stacie checked her phone when she got a text notification and furrowed her brow as she read it.
"You okay, Stacie?" Chloe asked.
"What?" Stacie said. "Oh, yeah. I'm good. But I need to return this text. I'll meet you and Brey in the cafeteria in ten minutes or so."
"Okay," Chloe said and walked away.
Aubrey met Chloe outside the cafeteria doors.
"Where's Stacie?" Aubrey asked as they entered.
"She had a text or something she had to return," Chloe said. "She said she'd meet us in about then minutes or so."
"Oh, okay," Aubrey said as they walked to the salad bar. "Stacie and I were wondering what you were doing for Valentine's Day. We're going out and wanted to see if you wanted to join us. It might keep your mind off being away from Beca."
"First, that's sweet of you to offer," Chloe said. "Second, no thanks. I don't want to be the third wheel on your Valentine's date. And, last, I'm working that day and hope I'll be at home with a glass of wine and Skyping with Beca that evening."
"You still haven't heard anything from her?" Aubrey asked.
"No," Chloe sighed. "Our anniversary is a week away, and I have no idea if I'll even hear from my wife."
"Can you try and call her?" Aubrey asked. "Or text?"
"I would, but she doesn't check her phone very often," Chloe said. "And if she doesn't respond, I'll get all freaked out that something's happened to her, and no one has contacted me about it yet."
"I'm sure if anything happened, you'd have heard something by now," Aubrey said.
"Should we make Stacie a salad?" Chloe asked, changing the topic so she didn't have to think about what may or may not have happened with Beca.
"I will," Aubrey said.
Aubrey and Chloe make their salads and find a table. Stacie comes rushing in, and Aubrey calls her over.
"I need to get food," Stacie said.
"I made you a salad," Aubrey said, pointing to it on the table.
"You're the best," Stacie smiled and kissed Aubrey on the cheek.
"Is everything okay?" Chloe asked.
"Yeah, why wouldn't it be?" Stacie asked, looking confused.
"I mean with that text," Chloe said. "It seemed urgent and important based on your reaction when you read it."
"Oh, it, um, was a request for a consult," Stacie said. "I was able to handle it with a phone call."
"That's good," Chloe said.
"I asked Chloe about joining us for dinner on Valentine's Day," Aubrey said. "She declined."
"Why?" Stacie asked.
"I don't want to make any plans in case Beca can Skype," Chloe answered.
"That makes sense," Stacie said with a shrug.
"Maybe we can do something on Saturday," Aubrey said. "We can celebrate your anniversary. Maybe go to Kelsey's again."
"Now that's a date I can agree to," Chloe said with a smile.
"It's a date then," Stacie said.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Can the Doctor see Me Now? ~
The day before Valentine's Day found Chloe anxious and sad. She still had not heard from Beca and knew the possibility of talking to her wife on their anniversary was at zero percent.
Chloe was sitting on her sofa with her back against the arm and her knees up. Aubrey was sitting on the opposite end, in the same position. Both had a glass of wine in their hand
"Maybe she'll surprise you tomorrow," Aubrey said. "You'll be sitting here, much like you are now with a glass of wine in one hand, and the TV remote in the other, when you hear a ping coming from your laptop. You check it and find a Skype request from Beca. Happy Anniversary to you."
Aubrey raised her wine glass toward Chloe and took a sip. Chloe let out a small laugh.
"That sounds wonderful," Chloe said. "But I'm a realist, and there is no way that will happen. I'm hoping it's busy at the hospital tomorrow to keep my mind off of missing Beca."
"Speaking of tomorrow," Aubrey said, moving her legs to the floor to stand. "You have to be at work early, so I'm going to go. Thanks for the wine and the talk."
"I'll see you and Stacie on Saturday night," Chloe said. "Have a Happy Valentine's date tomorrow night."
"Thanks," Aubrey said.
Chloe hugged Aubrey and walked her to the door. She put the wine and glasses in the kitchen and went to bed.
The next morning Chloe woke up and immediately checked her phone to see if Beca had sent a text wishing her a Happy Anniversary. There was nothing.
Chloe decided to send one to Beca and went to shower. When her shower was done, Chloe thought she heard her phone ringing and rushed out of the shower and literally threw herself across the bed to get to her phone before it stopped. She gasped and smiled when she saw Beca's name.
"Happy Anniversary, babe," Chloe said, smiling as she answered the call.
"Happy Anniversary, Chlo," Beca's voice came through the phone. "I wasn't sure when to call, but when I saw your text, I knew you were up."
"I miss you," Chloe said. "Could you hold on for a minute while I get a towel."
"A towel?" Beca asked. "What happened?"
Chloe climbed off the bed and made her way back into the bathroom. "I had just stepped out of the shower when I heard the phone. I thought it might be you, and I didn't want to miss the call, so I ran straight into the bedroom without grabbing a towel."
"Oh, uh," Beca said and fell silent.
"Babe?" Chloe said, holding the phone tighter to her ear. "Beca? Are you still there?"
"Um, yeah, sorry," Beca said. "Kind of got lost in my head while picturing you naked and wet."
Choe let out a laugh. "You're a perv."
"Only for you, babe," Beca said, laughing. "Only for you."
Choe was wrapped in a towel and sitting on the bed.
"I miss you," Chloe said.
"I miss you, too," Beca said.
Both became quiet, listening to the other breathing.
"I'm sorry I haven't been able to call or anything until now," Beca said. "We've been on the move for a few days, and I couldn't get connected until this morning."
"I understand," Chloe said. "I'm just grateful that you were able to call at all today."
"You might want to go answer the door," Beca said.
"What?" Chloe asked. "Oh, my God! Are you outside our apartment right now?"
Chloe grabbed her robe and walked hurriedly out of the bedroom.
"No, no," Beca answered quickly. "I'm sorry, Chloe. I wasn't expecting you to think that. I sent you something for our anniversary and Valentine's Day that is supposed to be delivered now."
There was a knock on the door. Chloe answered to find a florist with a huge bouquet of a variety of flowers.
"Beca, they're beautiful," Chloe said into the phone.
"Chloe Mitchell?" the delivery man asked.
"That's me," Chloe said, holding the phone between her shoulder and her ear.
The delivery man handed Chloe the flowers and wished her a Happy Valentine's Day.
"I wish I was standing outside the door," Beca said.
"I'll send you a picture of me with the flowers," Chloe said. "I love you and wish I could talk to you longer, but I need to get dressed and go to the hospital."
"I know," Beca said. "I'll talk to you soon. I love you."
"I love you, too," Chloe said and waited a bit before ending the call.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Can the Doctor see Me Now? ~
Chloe had only been on duty for an hour and was in the middle of her morning rounds when she was paged for a consult in the Emergency Room. Chloe handed off her interns to another doctor and made her way to the ER.
"Stacie, what are you doing here?" Chloe asked, seeing the brunette at the ER nurse's desk.
"Brey got called in, so I came with her to check on some patients," Stacie said. "Since I was here, Dr. Miller asked if I could help out down here."
"Oh," Chloe said, turning to the nurse behind the desk. "I was paged for a consult."
"That was from me," Stacie interrupted. "Sorry. A female patient, age 28, came in complaining of chest pains. I checked her over but didn't find anything out of the ordinary. She keeps complaining that her heart hurts. Thought maybe you had some ideas."
"Where is she?" Chloe asked. "I'll take a look."
"Come with me," Stacie said and led Chloe to a trauma room.
"Stacie, why is she in a trauma room?" Chloe asked as they approached the door.
"Oh, um, all the beds were full when she came in," Stacie said.
"Oh," Chloe said. "Let's take a look."
"This is Dr. Mitchell, and she's going to take a look at you," Stacie said as she entered the room
Stacie moved aside and watched Chloe as she came in.
"Hi, so I hear you're having chest pains," Chloe said and stopped when she looked at the patient. Sitting on the end of the bed, with her legs dangling over the edge, sat her wife.
"Beca!"
"Hey," Beca said as Chloe threw herself into Beca's arms, wrapping her arms around Beca's neck.
Beca wrapped her arms around Chloe's waist, and they held each other. Tears were streaming down Chloe's face.
"You're here," she mumbled.
"I'm here," Beca said.
Chloe pulled back and kissed Beca. They broke apart when hey heard Stacie clearing her throat.
"I'll leave you two alone," Stacie said. "Chloe, Dr. Reese will be taking over for you the rest of the day so you can take Beca home. And don't celebrate with Beca too much. Aubrey and I will see you at six sharp for dinner to celebrate your anniversary. Our treat."
"Thanks, for everything, Stacie," Beca said. "I owe you big."
"Just stay safe, and we're good," Stacie said with a wink.
Stacie left, and Chloe turned back to Beca. "How are you here?"
"It's a long story," Beca said, pulling Chloe back into a kiss.
"I love you," Chloe said as she pulled back from the kiss.
"I love you, too," Beca said.
Later that night, Beca and Stacie told Chloe and Aubrey about their plan to surprise Chloe.
"So that text you got was from Beca?" Chloe asked.
"Yep," Stacie said. "She called and told me she wanted to surprise you."
"And Brey didn't know anything about it?"
"I did not," Aubrey answered, glaring at Stacie. "I should have known something was up when Stacie said she got called into the hospital to check on one of her patients."
"She lied to me and said you had to go in, and she came with you to check on her patients," Chloe said.
"Stacie picked me up from the base and brought me here," Beca said.
"From the base?" Chloe asked. "When did you get here?"
"Um, two days ago," Beca said. "Are you mad I didn't tell you? I wanted to surprise you today."
"No, I'm not mad," Chloe said, leaning over to kiss Beca. "I'm just glad you're here now."
"Maybe we can start thinking about trying to get you pregnant," Beca said nonchalantly.
"I'm not getting pregnant while you're stationed nine thousand miles away," Chloe said.
"What if I'm stationed fifteen miles away?" Beca asked.
Stacie smiled at the confused look on Chloe and Aubrey's face.
"My new duty station is just outside Atlanta," Beca said. "And I don't have to live on base."
"Seriously?" Chloe asked.
"Yeah," Beca said. She explained about being an instructor and the transfer to Atlanta.
"That means you can live at home?" Chloe asked.
"Yep," Beca said.
"That's great news, Beca," Aubrey said.
"So, what do you say, Mrs. Mitchell?" Beca said. "Ready to get knocked up?"
"So, so ready," Chloe said, pulling Beca into a heated kiss.
A/N: I saw a video where a soldier wanted to surprise his wife, who is a doctor. His friend worked with his wife and snuck him into an exam room and brought in the doctor/wife. It only took a few seconds before she realized who her 'patient' was. That video had some strong BeChloe vibes, and that's where the story came from.