Lena wasn't sure what to say to Jude about his late night phone call. Sure, she wasn't happy about the sneaking around, but was she going to forbid the boys from seeing each other because Connor's dad was homophobic. Nope, she wasn't.
"Jude," Lena said, still not quite sure where she was headed with this conversation.
"I know. No more late night phone calls."
"I wish it were that simple." Lena said.
"Are you going to tell me I can't see Connor?" Jude asked with an odd mixture of annoyance and concern.
"No sweetie. I'm not going to say that. We just, we just have to figure out what to do about Connor's dad." Jude sighed. "I know, sweetheart, I know," she said sympathetically. "How about I talk with him and see if we can set up some reasonable ground rules?"
"Pfff good luck with that," Stef said as she entered the room.
"Not helping honey," Lena replied. She looked back at Jude, "I'll call him tomorrow."
"Can you see if Connor can come over in the afternoon then? He has a new video game he wants to show me."
"Sure," Lena laughed, "I'll see what I can do."
Brandon walked down the stairs and into the kitchen. "Where's Mariana?" He asked.
"Haven't seen her," said Lena.
"I think she's still in her room getting ready," Stef replied, raising her eyebrows at those last two words.
"Mariana, if you want me to drive you we're going now!" Brandon yelled up the stairs.
"Coming!" She shouted back.
Brandon and Mariana drove and picked up Emma. To say the drive was comfortable would be an overstatement, but it was certainly less awkward than riding with a parent. Mariana was very appreciative. "Thanks Brandon!" Mariana said as she got out of the car.
"Thanks." Emma echoed with a smile.
"Two for Pitch Perfect 2, please." Emma told the movie theater employee. Mariana fished around in her purse for some cash. "I've got it." Emma told her.
"No, here," she said sticking out a ten dollar bill. Emma shot her a stern glare. "Fine," she gave in, "but I'm getting the popcorn."
After getting their snacks, they found seats and sat down just as the previews were starting. "Good timing," Mariana said. Emma nodded. "I love previews."
The movie began and as much as Mariana was enjoying it, she'd been looking forward to this sequel for months, she was distracted. She looked over at Emma whose eyes were focused on the screen. Mariana went back to watching the movie.
A few moments later she found herself contemplating how good Emma smelled. Mariana wondered what shampoo she used. This time Emma noticed her looking at her. Mariana reached for her hand and Emma smiled.
On the screen, Beca and Chloe were laying down next to each other. "You know," Chloe began, "One of my biggest regrets is that I didn't do enough experimenting in college."
It was blatant queer baiting but it was a little hot nonetheless. After hearing this line, Mariana and Emma both looked at each other. Emma leaned in and Mariana went for the kiss. A good while later, the credits began to roll and the girls realized they'd missed a whole lot of the movie.
They walked outside and Mariana asked Emma, "So wait, who did Emily end up with?"
"Who cares?" Emma laughed and gave Mariana another quick kiss.
"I might have to go back and see it again. With someone less distracting..." Mariana teased.
"Oh you were plenty distracting yourself," Emma countered.
Mariana laughed. "Should I text Brandon and see if he can come get us?"
"You could…" Emma replied, "or we could go get some pizza."
"Oh good. I am starving!" Mariana admitted. Emma laughed and took Mariana's hand as they walked to the pizza place.
They walked down the block quietly for a moment, but silence and Mariana were just two things that didn't mix. Mariana looked at Emma. "This is nice," she said quietly with a shy smile.
"Yes," Emma agreed, "it is."