DAY 13 - IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH

Prompt from FanFiction User horsegurl3: Beca or Chloe telling the other she is pregnant.

Beca couldn't believe this day was finally here. She was marrying her one true love; the woman that she considered her soulmate, her one and only. It took them almost ten years to get here, but what a journey it was.

"I, Rebecca Cooke Mitchell, take thee, Chloe Anne Beale, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I pledge myself to you."

Beca finished her vows and let out the breath she had been holding. Thank God she didn't mess it up. She looked into the beautiful blue eyes of her almost wife and smiled as a tear ran down her cheek. Chloe reached over and gently wiped it away.

"Chloe," the Officiant said turning to the smiling redhead. "Please speak your vows."

"I, Chloe Anne Beale, take thee, Rebecca Cooke Mitchell, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I pledge myself to you."

Chloe finished her vows and smiled lovingly at Beca. The Officiant continued the ceremony and finally reached the final portion.

"By the power bestowed upon me by the State of California, I now declare you married," the Officiant stated. "You may now kiss your bride."

Beca and Chloe wasted no time crashing their lips together. Beca pulled Chloe in by her hips and Chloe wrapped her arms around Beca's neck.

The kiss deepened and only ended when they heard Fat Amy yell, "Save something for the honeymoon!"

Beca pulled back with a blush and Chloe let out a laugh. They turned as their friends and family started applauding.

~25 Days~ ~25 Days~ ~25 Days~ ~25 Days~

One very happy year later, Beca and Chloe were ready to try for one of them to get pregnant. Chloe being the older of the two really wanted to carry their first child. She and Beca both went through all the testing.

One night, Beca and Chloe were cuddling on the sofa together. Beca kissed Chloe's temple and looked down at her.

"Now that we know that we're both in great shape healthwise, what do you think about trying to get you pregnant?"

"Why, Mrs. Beale," Chloe said. "Are you propositioning me? Because if you are, I'm all for it."

"We'll get to that later," Beca said with a smirk. "For now, I think we should talk about what we want to look for in a donor?"

"I'm definitely going to hold you to that promise of later...later," Chloe said with a grin and a wink. She leaned up for a kiss, which Beca quickly obliged.

One kiss led to two, and then a few more. Chloe finally pulled back and nestled her head into Beca's neck. Beca kissed Chloe on the forehead and laid her cheek on top of Chloe's head.

"Let's get back to the donor question. Do we want to ask someone we know?"

"I don't think so. I don't want any drama with asking a friend or a relative. I think we should use an anonymous donor."

"Okay. Since I'm going to try first, I definitely want someone with chestnut brown hair and navy blue eyes like you."

"Makes sense," Beca said. "When it's my turn, I would want someone that has your same hair and eye coloring. Although, I think that may be a reach since there is no one in this world that has eyes like you."

"We're already married, Becs," Chloe said with a teasing grin. "You don't have to try so hard to get in my pants. Just kiss me like you mean it, and I'm all yours."

"Good to know," Beca said with a laugh. "Why don't we set up an appointment to talk to Dr. Montgomery so we can get started as soon as possible."

"You're really into this," Chloe said.

"Yeah, I am," Beca said. "I've heard stories about how it sometimes takes a couple of tries the first time. Plus, we're financially set, I can work at home as much as needed, and you have all the major holidays and summers off. It's the perfect time."

"I love you," Chloe said.

"I love you, too," Beca said. "I'll call tomorrow and make an appointment to look at possible donors."

"I'm ready for that later you promised," Chloe said as she moved to lay on top of Beca.

"I seem to recall I had to kiss you like I meant it first," Beca said with a grin.

"So, what's stopping you?"

"Absolutely nothing," Beca said as she grabbed Chloe and kissed her like she meant it.

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Beca made an appointment, and the following week she and Chloe were sitting at a table looking through binders of possible donors. Chloe found three donors who matched what they were looking for regarding characteristics that were similar to Beca. Beca decided to look as well just in case Chloe didn't conceive, and Beca needed to try. She only found one that met their desired specifications.

Chloe went through her first attempt in late March while schools were on their Spring Break. Sadly, it didn't take.

"I'm sorry, Chlo," Beca said comforting her wife when they got the news. "But, we can try again in a couple of months."

"I'm sorry, too," Chloe said between sniffles. "I know how much you wanted this."

"It will work," Beca said. "We just have to think positively."

Their next attempt was early July. Chloe felt really good about this one. Even Beca was optimistic. Beca accompanied Chloe to the clinic for her blood test to see if she was pregnant.

"Go to the studio and do some work," Chloe said. "We won't have the results until this afternoon. There's no sense in both of us sitting around the house worrying about it."

"Are you sure?," Beca asked.

"Yes, I'm sure," Chloe said. "If it's negative we just wait a little while longer."

"Okay," Beca said. "Call me as soon as she here anything, no matter what the results are. Okay?"

"I will," Chloe said.

Chloe dropped Beca off at the studio and drove home. She busied herself cleaning the house and washing clothes. She got the phone call later that afternoon and was disappointed yet again to get a negative result.

Chloe cried but was trying to stay positive for Beca. She called, and Beca answered.

"Hey," Chloe said, and Beca could tell by the sound of her voice Chloe wasn't pregnant.

"Hey," Beca said. "I'm leaving the studio now, and I'll be home in about 20 minutes. Do you want anything?"

"Some ice cream," Chloe said with a teary laugh.

"You got it," Beca said.

Beca tipped her Uber driver extra since he actually waited while she ran into the grocery store to get Chloe's ice cream. Beca rushed into the house to be met by her wife holding up two spoons. Beca laughed and pulled Chloe into a hug.

Later that evening, Beca and Chloe were cuddling on the couch watching a movie. Beca felt herself falling asleep when she heard Chloe sniffling and felt dampness on her shirt. Beca just pulled Chloe in closer and held her until she fell asleep.

~25 Days~ ~25 Days~ ~25 Days~ ~25 Days~

Summer passed, and school started again for Chloe. She was doing fairly well hiding her disappointment from not being pregnant, and Beca did everything she could think of to keep her smiling and her mind off of the whole pregnancy thing for a while.

It was after Halloween that Chloe brought up trying again. Beca was all for it but was worried that Chloe couldn't handle another failed attempt. They discussed it, and Chloe did want to try one more time. If it didn't take, then they would try with Beca after the New Year.

The day before Thanksgiving, Chloe was nervous as she laid there during the procedure. Beca stood right by her side and held her hand just like the last two times. Chloe tried not to get her hopes up, and they went about their lives.

It was two weeks later, and Beca had flown to New York for two days to meet with an artist the studio was looking to sign. Beca wanted Chloe to reschedule her blood test until she got back but Chloe wanted to know, and so she went alone.

Beca texted and called Chloe when she was back in her hotel room the night of Chloe's blood test to find out the results. She steeled herself and made the call, but Chloe didn't answer. She texted Chloe, asking her to call or just let her know the results.

Beca woke the next morning to a text from Chloe saying the test got messed up and she had to go back in two days to have another one. That sounded weird to Beca, but maybe the doctor was just taking extra precautions this time.

Two days later, Chloe went through the same process of having her blood drawn, and Beca went to the studio and Chloe went home. Later that day, Chloe hadn't called, and Beca was getting worried. If it was negative again, Chloe was going to be worse than upset.

Beca went home with still no word from Chloe. She made her way into the house and found Chloe sleeping on the couch with used tissue all around her, her face streaked with tears. Beca's heart broke at the sight of her laying there.

Beca didn't say anything so as not to wake Chloe. She laid on her side and gathered Chloe in her arms and held her.

They didn't talk about it the next day, and Chloe put on a happy face, and Beca pretended like everything was okay.

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Four days before Christmas, Beca woke up with stomach pains and vomiting.

"Oh, baby," Chloe said. "You're all clammy. Let me take your temperature."

Chloe got a thermometer, and Beca's temperature was a bit above normal.

"You're staying home," Chloe said. "You might have the flu."

"You should go stay with Aubrey," Beca said. "I don't want you to catch it. It's only four days until Christmas, and we're going to have a houseful. One of us needs to be well to deal with all that."

"Who's going to take care of you?" Chloe asked.

"I'm a big girl," Beca said. "I'll probably just sleep most of the time, so please go stay with Aubrey, so you don't get sick, too."

"Okay," Chloe said. "But only because it's so close to Christmas."

Chloe packed a bag and left Beca asleep in their bed. Beca woke a few hours later and was feeling much better. She ate some soup and laid on the sofa watching whatever she could find on Netflix. Suddenly, she jumped up and ran to the bathroom and was sick again.

This went on for two days, and Beca finally called Fat Amy to drive her to the doctor's office. Amy dropped her off at home, and Beca fell asleep on the sofa.

The next morning, which was Christmas Eve, Beca woke up feeling better and was happy to know she didn't actually have the flu. She decided to call Chloe and tell her it was okay for her to come home.

"Hey, babe," Chloe said. "How are you feeling?"

"I feel great," Beca said. "I went to the doctor's yesterday, and I don't have the flu. So, please come home? It's Christmas Eve, and I miss you."

"I miss you, too," Chloe said with a laugh. "Brey is going over to Stacie's later, so I'll have her drop me off on the way. I should be home around three."

"Okay," Beca said. "Be careful. I love you."

"I love you, too," Chloe said.

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As promised, Chloe was home around three. Beca kissed her and hugged her like she hadn't seen Chloe in years instead of just a few days.

The cuddled on the couch to watch Christmas movies. It was after six when Beca said she was hungry.

"I forgot to ask," Choe said. "If you didn't have the flu, what was wrong with you?"

"Just a stomach thing," Beca said. "And I'm really hungry, too. Let's order Chinese.

"Sounds good to me," Chloe said.

Beca called in their usual order. Chloe was getting drinks and asked Beca if she wanted wine with dinner.

"No, thanks," Beca said. "I'll just have water."

Beca came into the living room with two bottles of water and set them on the coffee table. The resumed their cuddling positions until the food arrived.

The sat eating their Chinese food and talking about everyone who was coming to their house the next day.

"We have quite the group this year," Chloe said. "Your dad and Sheila, my folks, Aubrey and Stacie, Jesse, Benji, and Emily. Who else? Oh, Fat Amy, CR, and Flo."

"I just hope we have enough food," Beca said.

"We will," Chloe said. "My mom and Aubrey are coming over around ten to help with the cooking."

"Thank God," Beca said. "I would help, but even I wouldn't want to eat anything I cooked."

Chloe laughed and got a serious look on her face.

"Hey, babe," Chloe said. "Since there are going to be so many people here tomorrow, I want to give you one of your gifts tonight while it's just us."

"Great minds think alike," Beca said. "I have something very special for you, and I want to give it to you while it's just us."

"Really?," Chloe said with a big smile. "Ooo, I can't wait."

"Are you done eating?," Beca asked, and Chloe nodded and set her empty plate on the table. "Le's do it now."

"Okay," Chloe said and jumped up and ran out of the room.

Beca laughed and took their dirty dishes and the leftovers into the kitchen. She went over to the tree and found her present for Chloe. She decided to sit on the floor by the tree and wait for Chloe.

Chloe came rushing back in and sat on the floor with Beca. She kissed Beca and sat back.

"Who should go first?," Chloe asked.

"You go first," Beca said. "I have a feeling my present is going to overshadow yours if I go first."

"I highly doubt that," Chloe said. "But, here."

Chloe handed Beca a box wrapped in paper with A Charlie Brown's Christmas scenes on it. It was Beca's favorite holiday story, and she watched it every year.

"Nice paper," Beca side with a smile.

Beca tore the paper and threw it to the side. She looked at Chloe who was nervously chewing her bottom lip. She opened the box and set the lid down on the floor to the side.

Beca peeked in the box and found layers of tissue paper. "Are you sure you want me to see this?," Beca asked with a laugh. "How many more layers do I have to get through to find it?"

"Oh, be quiet you," Chloe said. "It's under the tissue paper."

Beca moved the tissue paper and pulled out something made of white cloth. She unfolded it and held it up.

"I know I'm small, Chlo," Beca said with a teasing smile. "But I don't this is going to fit."

"Turn it around."

Beca turned it around, and she quickly turned to look at Chloe. Chloe was smiling and had tears running down her face.

"This is for real?," Beca asked with tears in her eyes as she looked at the little tee that said I Love my Two Mommies. "You're really pregnant?"

Chloe nodded her head, and Beca grabbed her and kissed her. She placed a hand on Chloe's stomach and pulled back.

"Why didn't you say anything earlier?," Beca said. "When you didn't say anything, I thought you were upset because the pregnancy test was negative."

"I was going to tell you that night," Chloe said. "But when you came in you were so loving and gentle and I decided I wanted to do something to surprise you."

"Well you did surprise me," Beca said.

Beca pulled Chloe to her again and held her for a few minutes.

"We're going to have some excited soon-to-be-grandparents here tomorrow," Chloe said with a laugh.

"They may be a bit more excited than you think," Beca mumbled.

"What?"

"Open your present."

Chloe opened the gift to find the same shirt she gave Beca. "How did you know I was pregnant?"

"I didn't," Beca said and just looked at Chloe. She knew the second Chloe figured it out.

She stared at Beca with wide eyes and her mouth opened and closed a few times before she managed to squeak out, "You're pregnant, too?"

"Yep," Beca said. "Surprise?"

"But, how? When? How?"

Beca took Chloe's hands in hers and moved closer, so they were sitting knee to knee. "You were so upset when the first two tries didn't work that I was afraid of how you'd react if another attempt didn't work. And with Christmas coming up I didn't want you to be sad, so the day after you had your procedure done I went it and had it done. I figure we had a better shot at one of us being pregnant."

"So, when we thought you had the flu, it was-"

"Morning sickness," Beca finished. "Yeah."

"Oh, my God, Becs," Chloe said and let out a sob. "We're going to have two babies." Chloe grabbed Beca in a hug and kissed her. "I love you, so much."

"I love you, too," Beca said.

"This is going to be a great story to tell our kids one day," Chloe said.