Beca and Skylar finished out their last week together. As much as it pained Beca, she would need to return to work and Skylar would be attending her first Daycare. Needless to say, emotions were running high on Beca's end. She wasn't quite ready to part with her daughter, not yet.

But as she sat in the drop off line, she noticed Aubrey standing at the door passing out high-fives with the most beautiful smile, giving her a warming sensation in her stomach,

"Ok Beca, it's time to pull your shit together." She told herself and went and got Skylar out of her booster seat. Beca squatted down to her daughter's level and took both her hands into her own, "Here's your bag, all of your things are in there. Be sure to eat your lunch and please behave ok?"

"Ok mommy. Can I go play now?" Skylar asked.

Aubrey looked on in awe. It always made her sad watching another mother having to be separated from her child for the first time. She had a lot of pressure on her, but she was good at her job and Skylar would be safe.

"Yes you can go play." Beca smiled, wiping away her tears. Skylar walked away only to be stopped by her mother's voice, "Hey Skylar? I love you."

Skylar smiled bright and rushed back to her mother and planted a sloppy kiss on her, "I love you too mommy."

Beca got back into her car and waited for Sky to get into the building. Once she was in, Aubrey shut the door and Beca went to work, runny make-up and all.

Aubrey started the day of with the introduction of the new addition to the Daycare,

"Everyone, this is Skylar Mitchell. Please treat her with respect and be nice. Skylar, you may have a seat beside Bella and Ava."

Skylar took purchase of the seat between Bella and Ava and listened to Aubrey continue. It was time for Music and all the kids picked out their instrument of choice to play while Aubrey and Jessica went around the room to help instruct the children.

They dove into their studies per usual after and then team exercises. The kids were divided into groups from other tables and had to solve a puzzle. After lunch the kids played outside and then came in for a nap until their parents came to pick them up.

Skylar loved her new Daycare. She loved being exposed with kids her age and that shared common interest. She, Ava and Bella made one heck of a trio. Skylar loved Miss Aubrey, she had the best taste in music and she was pretty and kind. The thought of her own mother never crossed her mind during the day, she was content on her new arrangements.

Beca on the other hand couldn't get out of work fast enough to get to her little girl. The last two weeks with her have spoiled her and she missed her dearly. She was running late but glad to see Skylar occupied with Ava and Aubrey.

"Oh my god Aubrey, I'm so sorry I'm late. This will never happen again I swear."

"No it's cool Beca, really. I'm flexible with schedules, things happen. But me and Ava are having the best time with Sky."

Skylar was finger painting with Ava while Aubrey was tidying the place up.

"Did you behave today missy?" Beca asked looking at her daughter.

"Yup." Was all Beca received.

Aubrey smiled and walked over with wet wipes for the girls,

"Ok darlings. Time to clean those nasty fingers so we can go home." The girls started cleaning up and Aubrey took Beca's side. "She did fantastic today Beca. I didn't even know she was here." Aubrey bit her lip, hoping that didn't come out wrong for Beca. Beca however, look worried.

"I…I didn't mean it like I don't care…I ugh…She fit right in." Aubrey held her breath waiting for Beca's response.

Beca let out a laugh, "I knew what you meant. You're so cute when you're flustered." It was Beca now who was hoping Aubrey didn't catch it.

"Oh wow…I don't know what to say. Thank you." Aubrey stated fighting back her blush.

The two parents stood awkwardly in silence waiting for their girls to finish and once they did, Beca was quick to part ways from Aubrey, trying to kill the tension.

"I guess we will see you gals tomorrow." Beca stated looking back at the mother and daughter, not noticing the closed door Skylar left for her.

"Beca look out!" Aubrey cringed at the impact.

"I'm ok, just gonna go now." Beca scurried off in embarrassment. Aubrey stood with a smile on her face and shook her head at the brunette's clumsiness.

"She's funny mommy." Ava stated. Aubrey picked her daughter up and locked the door and headed for the car,

"Yeah baby she is. But yet, it's adorable on her."

The week continued on without an issue in the world. Beca was still, well Beca. Aubrey had some weird control over her and made her do the silliest things and Aubrey just went with it.

Jessica had returned from putting the kids down for a nap and joined Aubrey in the backroom for a break.

"She likes you." Jessica uttered.

"Excuse me?"

"Beca. I can tell."

Aubrey knew this and no matter how much her feelings were mutual, she couldn't let her emotions get ahead of her. She couldn't let another woman just barge into her life and control her emotions. She had a Daycare to run. Children and parents needed her. Dating a child's mom was a confliction of interest.

"I'd rather not discuss this Jessica." Aubrey stated.

Jessica let it go and Aubrey lit her cigarette. Today was going a little rougher. It was Friday after all and the kids get a little wild. Pile that on with the thought of a tiny flustering brunette she see's everyday and the lack of Sex she's had was driving her to chain-smoking again.

"Smoking again Bree?" Jessica asked lighting her own cigarette.

"Just one of those days ya know."

"Yeah I know. I'm so nervous about tonight."

"Why? What's up?" Aubrey asked.

"Ashley has been acting strange. She's prepared a busy night for us and I think she might propose."

"Well that's terrific! Congrats if so."

The two women finished their smokes and started waking up the kids when they're parents arrived. And last but not least was Beca.

"I'm sorry Aubrey! I knew I said I wouldn't be late again, it's Friday and the traffic…"

"Beca you're not late. As a matter of fact, you're earlier than you were yesterday." Aubrey giggled.

Beca looked at her watch and then around the empty room, "Oh. Well It's been a hectic week. All my work has piled up and I almost got back on track. I hope Sky had a better week than me."

"Totally. She is awesome. She also makes the perfect little helper." Aubrey motioned behind her where Ava and Skylar were tidying up the place.

Beca laughed at her daughter, she never picked up anything at home. Aubrey was working miracles already. "Well I would hate to take your slave labor, but I do believe I owe my little Sky some mommy time tonight."

Aubrey teasingly smacked Beca's arm at her comment but both girls just seemed to enjoy the company. Jessica's words were cemented into her brain from earlier, Does Beca like me? She decided to take a risk for once, she couldn't wait until Monday to see Beca again, so she sprung the question,

"Beca? Would you and Skylar like to join Ava and I for dinner tomorrow evening?"

Beca choked on her saliva, "Excuse me?" Aubrey began questioning herself.

"You and Skylar joining me and Ava for dinner. It doesn't have to be fancy. We could use a night out ourselves, and I'm sure the girls would love the opportunity to hangout." Aubrey was using the kid angle hard. Surely that would win Beca over.

Beca thought it over and ultimately decided that Aubrey was right. Skylar would love that, and it would give herself an opportunity to find out more about Aubrey. "Sure. I'd love to."

"Terrific. I'll text you tonight to let you know the plan ok?"

"Sounds wonderful." Although it wasn't wonderful. What the hell did she just agree to do? A dinner date with Aubrey freakin' Posen? When she got home, she called her go to girl Stace.

"Stacie! I'm freaking out!"

"Why? Did that rash come back? I told you to use the ointment."

"No not that weirdo! Aubrey asked me out!"

"Holy shit no way!"

"Well she asked me and Skylar out."

"Oh she's good."

"What are you talking about Stacie?"

"She used the girl's as leverage to get you to say yes."

"Wait. So that means she must really wanna go out with me, right? Not just as acquaintances?"

"Sounds like she wants some lady loving."

Beca cringed at the way Stacie said it, "Well the first date is inappropriate, especially with the kids."

"Oh I'm teasing. It's gonna be fine. Hey listen, I gotta go, Bella and I are gonna be late for our hair appointments."

"Ok, love ya Stace."

Beca watched Skylar roll around in the floor for a while, while she watched tv when her phone vibrated, a text from Aubrey,

Dinner, The Royal Oyster, 7:00pm.;)

Beca agreed and threw her phone across the living room. So much for not being fancy, The Royal Oyster is the fanciest restaurant in town. This should be interesting.