Chapter 6

Finally a party she didn't have to help plan where there will be plenty of alcohol and okay maybe Beca like's the romance of it all too.

Beca and Chloe arrived at the reception venue before the bride and groom; I guess their limo driver was more cautious than Chloe was on the road. Chloe unlocked the back door of the car and unbuckled McKenzie's car seat.

"It appears that someone needs a diaper change," Chloe said nonchalantly.

"Oh, ummm, do we have any diapers?" Beca asked looking unsure.

"Yeah, there's lots, Aubrey left the diaper bag in the back seat of her car," Chloe grabbed a few of the diapers and went in search of one of the venue's bathrooms.

Beca followed her, having nothing else to do anyway, none of the other guests had arrived other than a few of Aubrey's cousins who were chatting by the back door. When they found the bathroom Chloe pulled down the diaper changing station and laid baby McKenzie down. Beca stood a few feet back watching Chloe, intrigued.

"Hey Beca, did you want to do it?" Chloe asked her seriously.

"Change a baby's diaper?" Beca looked at her and raised her eyebrow.

"Yeah, you seemed to enjoy dressing her earlier and the two of you have bonded, she might squirm a lot less if you got a bit closer," Chloe had changed hundreds of diapers in her baby sitting days and she was curious to see Beca's interaction with the little girl.

"Umm okay," Beca said, walking towards her girlfriend and the little baby on the table.

It took Beca a few tries and some help from Chloe but she managed to get the dry diaper on and get the tabs stuck properly. Beca washed her hands quickly and picked McKenzie up off the changing table.

"Good job babe, you're 3 for 3 in baby care today. You managed to dress her, keep her quiet during an event and change her. All you need to do now is give her a bottle and you can officially keep a kid alive," Chloe was excited to find Beca got along pretty well with their friend's little girl.

Beca tickled the baby's chin, "what do you think kid, you think I could handle one of my own?"

The more time Beca spent with Aubrey's daughter, the more she could imagine having one of her own with Chloe. She knew Chloe would make an amazing mother, and with some more time she could get used to the idea herself.

As they walked out of the bathroom they ran into Aubrey.

"There's my little angel," Aubrey cooed, "I've been looking for you guys, what are you doing, giving McKenzie a tour of the venue?"

"Beca was just changing her diaper," Chloe volunteered.

"Beca changed her diaper?" Aubrey looked surprised.

"Yep, did you bring bottles for tonight Aubrey, Beca could probably feed her for you so you can get to mingling with your well-wishers," Chloe looked sweetly at Beca as she asked this.

"Yeah I did bring some actually; I figured it would be easier. Are you sure Beca? I can give her one quickly before the dancing starts," Aubrey looked at her friend, knowing this was more Chloe's doing.

"No, I don't mind at all," Beca said, and she surprised herself with how actually okay she was with it.

Aubrey led Beca and Chloe to the kitchen at the venue, and gave them one of McKenzie's bottles and a blanket. She gave McKenzie a kiss on the head before leaving to go greet her friends and family.

Beca was about to put the bottle in the baby's mouth when Chloe laughed.

"You have to heat it a bit first Beca, the microwave is over there," Chloe hadn't realized exactly how clueless Beca was when it came to child care.

After they heated the bottle Chloe put the blanket on Beca's shoulder and sat next to her as she cradled McKenzie and fed her.

"You will make a great mother someday babe," Chloe sounded sure and this comforted Beca, "and you'll get a lot more practice in the next week since McKenzie will be at our place while Aubrey and Benji go to Hawaii."

Aubrey and Benji had moved their honeymoon closer to home when Australia was just too far away from McKenzie for Aubrey's liking. Beca had almost forgotten they'd agreed to watch McKenzie for the few days they'd be away. She wasn't prepared for a week of sleepless nights, but she was starting to think her and Chloe might have some fun. McKenzie had proven to be a very calm and easy going baby, and she seemed to like Beca.

When the bottle was empty Beca and Chloe left the kitchen and went in search of Aubrey's Aunt Jane. She wasn't much for loud music and had volunteered to sit with McKenzie in a room off of the hall the reception was in. After they had handed McKenzie and the diaper bag off to Aubrey's Aunt they made their way in to the hall.

Jesse who was their host for the evening announced that the bride and groom's first dance was just about to start. Beca and Chloe had tried to get Aubrey and Benji to tell them what their wedding song is, but all they would say was they each picked a song for the other and they were keeping it a surprise, even from each other.

Aubrey and Benji walked onto the dance floor hand in and hand and the DJ who Beca recommended for the event started playing Aubrey's song.

Every time I look at you the world just melts away
All my troubles all my fears dissolve in your affections
You've seen me at my weakest but you take me as I am
And when I fall you offer me a softer place to land

You stay the course you hold the line you keep it all together
You're the one true thing I know I can believe in
You're all the things that I desire you save me you complete me
You're the one true thing I know I can believe

Beca knew this one as Aubrey's love of female artists had rubbed off on Chloe and she had heard her play a few Sarah McLachlan albums in the time they'd been dating.

Aubrey put her head on Benji's shoulder as her song came to an end, and he kissed her head.

Benji's song was next, and Beca recognized it instantly as the song Benji sang to Aubrey less than a week ago at the bachelor(ette) party.

Anyone can tell you you're pretty

(Yeah)

You get that all the time, I know you do

But your beauty's deeper than the makeup

And I wanna show you what I see tonight

When I wrap you up

When I kiss your lips

I wanna make you feel wanted

And I wanna call you mine

Wanna hold your hand forever

Never let you forget it

'Cause baby I wanna make you feel wanted

Benji whispered the lyrics into Aubrey's ear as they danced. When the song ended he gave her a big kiss.

"I can't believe I'm so lucky," Benji told his new wife.

"Believe it baby, I love you," Aubrey kissed her husband on the forehead, and then the lips.

Beca normally wasn't much for dancing, but the whole wedding had put her in a romantic mood and she was looking to slow dance with her lady. Jesse had helped the DJ pick songs that their crowd would enjoy, so she knew there would be at least a few more mushy ballads to dance to.

After watching Fat Amy and Bumper grind to "Edge of Glory," and engage in what could only be described as elephant dancing during "The Thong Song," Beca would get her chance when the DJ played "I Can't Help, Falling in Love with you."

"May I have this dance?" Beca asked, taking Chloe's hand.

"I'd love nothing more," Chloe replied, getting up to join her love on the dance floor.

Chloe put her hands on Beca's waist and looked deep into the eyes she'd found so captivating on that first day at the activities fair.

"I can't wait for this to be our wedding Beca, I love you so, so very much," Chloe said in her sweetest voice.

"I love you too Chloe, so, so very much," Beca mimicked Chloe's words, but meant them.

Chloe moved her hands around the back of Beca's neck and kissed her softly on the lips.

After a few more dances Beca was getting peckish, she walked over to the food table with Chloe on her arm to see what there was to eat. Aubrey and Benji had decided against a formal meal, as they had been there done that with most of their parties already. They figured it would be more fun to let people eat and drink as they please and just enjoy the evening.

As they sat down to eat, Jesse got up to make a toast. Beca had forgotten about the toast that she helped Chloe write a few nights ago.

"When I met Benji he was wearing a cape and showed me a magic trick, all of this in front of a shelf full of Star Wars action figures. It was a little odd, but when I got to know him I realized he was also a really awesome guy. He's my best friend, so it makes me happy to know that he's found someone who makes him incredibly happy. Aubrey is the jelly to Benji's peanut butter, the popcorn to Benji's movie and the magic words to Benji's trick. Here's to a happy wonderful life for this lovely couple, and the beautiful family they've already started," Jesse finished his speech, and Beca couldn't help but laugh at this popcorn line, but still she thought it was sweet.

Chloe's speech was next, "I met Aubrey when I was 6 years old. I was starting the first grade at a new school and I didn't have any friends. I went outside for recess and there was little blonde girl, instructing the other girls on how to properly play hopscotch. Even though she was bossing these other kids around, I guess I could tell that she meant well, and her smile was inviting nonetheless. I asked if I could play too and promised to play by all the rules she had set out, and the rest is kind of history. We were inseparable until Aubrey met Benji, and while I was sad to have less time to spend with my bestie, I was incredibly happy to know she found someone who loved her as much I know Benji does. I don't think you could find a more perfect couple if you tried. Although they both have extreme personalities, they fit together like a crazy, awesome puzzle. I wish them all the happiness in the world and then some. Here's to forever for Benji and Aubrey."

Beca remembered loving the story of how Chloe met Aubrey when she told it to her while she was writing the speech. It comforted her to know that Aubrey was always the bossy and determined but sweet woman that Beca knew and had come to really love.

Aubrey walked over to their table shortly after the speech to thank Chloe for her lovely words.

"You are the most amazing best friend a girl could ask for, and I can't wait for us to move on with the next chapter of our lives together. I hope our kids will be as good of friends as we are," Aubrey said this winking at Beca.

Aubrey gave the girls both a hug and again thanked them for all their help with the wedding, and with McKenzie.

"Benji and I want to spend tonight and tomorrow with McKenzie but we will bring her to your place tomorrow afternoon just before we leave for the airport. We are already packed, so say 4 o'clock?"

"Sounds good Aubrey, we're both looking forward to spending some more time with that adorable little pumpkin of yours. We promise to take good care of her," Chloe assured her friend.

"I know you will, I can't believe I'm leaving my baby for 5 days but I'd trust you guys with my life, and I trust you with her," Aubrey couldn't believe it, but she did really trust her friends to care for the most precious thing in her life.

By the end of the night Benji was in the corner with Aubrey on his lap just watching their friends and family enjoy themselves. Beca could see them laughing at Fat Amy's dance routine which she was revealing to a bewildered audience for the first time.

"I'm tired babe; I think we can call it a night. We will need some sleep to prepare for our week with a 3 month old," Chloe gave Beca a tired smile.

Beca agreed and got up from the table, holding Chloe's hand as they walked over to the corner.

"Good night love birds," Beca said to her visibly tired but elated friends.

"See you tomorrow afternoon," Chloe added with as much enthusiasm as she could muster at this hour.

Beca and Chloe drove back to Aubrey's house to get their car, and then home in the Chevy. When they got into their house Chloe was ready to drop. They made their way to the bedroom and just flopped down, not even bothering to change out of their dresses. Chloe was asleep on Beca's chest within seconds.

"Goodnight love," Beca whispered placing a kiss on the other woman's head.