Chapter 4

From: Chloe Beale

To: Beca Mitchell

Subject: I'm imparting some wisdom

Hey.

Consider this email a warning.

PREGNANCY SUCKS.

I'm fat, and my ankles hurt, and my boobs hurt and I'm just bloated and hungry and the baby wants everything that Taco Bell stocks but I can't eat any of it because it just makes me spew and so I guess what I'm trying to say is DON'T EVER HAVE SEX. It's not even worth it. Never have sex. NEVER HAVE SEX BECAUSE YOU WILL GET PREGNANT AND JUST WADDLE AND WOBBLE AND ITS ALL JUST UGH. Ugh indeed xx

From: Beca Mitchell

To: Chloe Beale

Subject: RE; I'm imparting some wisdom

… And if I have sex, and I get pregnant - will I also die?

From: Chloe Beale

To: Beca Mitchell

Subject: RE; RE; I'm imparting some wisdom

You're not even funny, you know that, right?

Please come out to Florida, so you can suffer with me?

Miss Beca Mitchell

You are invited to attend the christening of Molly Beale

At 10am

At St Luke's Gospel, Miami, FL

On the 17th July

Miss Mitchell,

Many people will hold Molly Beale's tiny fingers

But only a cherished few can hold her special heart

And help guide her on her path through life

I, Chloe Beale, would like to ask you to become Molly's godmother

The acknowledgement of which will be made

At 10am, St Luke's Gospel, Miami, FL, on 17th July

Miss Aubrey Posen,

Many people will hold Molly Beale's tiny fingers

But only a cherished few can hold her special heart

And help guide her on her path through life

I, Chloe Beale, would like to ask you to become Molly's Godmother

The acknowledgement of which will be made

At 10am, St Luke's Gospel, Miami, FL, on 17th July

Chloe,

Thank you so much! I've never been so honoured – I will be the best godmother to Molly in the world! I'm trying desperately to take the weekend of the christening off work, but as of yet there's nothing confirmed.

I hope you & Molly are doing ok!

Love,

Aubrey x

From: Beca Mitchell

To: Chloe Beale

Subject: Hey Baby Mama!

Just dropping a few lines now I'm back in the big L-A!

First – thank you so much for the best weekend! I'm burnt to a crisp (never knew how much of a bitch Miami sunshine was in the summer…) but I seriously loved every second.

Also, just letting you know - Molly is the greatest thing in the world. Honestly, I don't even know how else to describe her. She's absolutely beautiful. Those pictures you sent? Yeah, I had the entire office in tears. (Ok, so by the whole office I mean just me – but seriously – you make cute babies!) She couldn't be more of a miniature you if she tried. Good job on that one!

Also I'm glad you and Alex are trying to make things work. I know it's difficult but I'm here – if you need me to be. Shame he couldn't have been at the christening, I'd have liked to have met the asscrack.

Take it easy, ok? And I'll be over as soon as I can be – I promise.

Wish me luck – first day properly working in the LA studios today!

xxx

Hey Bree,

Just thought I'd drop you a few lines.

I've got ten minutes of quiet whilst Molly's asleep, so I'm trying to be productive, and I'd rather do this than a whole bunch of washing up that's waiting for me.

I say trying to be productive – I'm knackered – all the time. Even after your Bellas cardio I was not this exhausted.

I miss you. I miss Beca. I miss everyone. I can't believe it's been like three years since college. Where's the time gone? And I swear if Molly cries one more time when I try to sing her to sleep I'm going to post her to you and force you to make her like singing. I'm not having my child un-musically inclined.

Alright, I wouldn't really post her. I've attached some pictures instead so you can see your goddaughter growing up. She's getting crazy big.

Alex says hi. Well, I haven't seen him in like a week – he's always working away. Maybe that's why I'm so tired? I don't know.

How's the law stuff going? Everyone playing nice?

Miss you Bree. Please come and see me soon, I'm going stir crazy out here with my mom...

X

From: Beca Mitchell

To: Chloe Beale

Subject: Happy 3rd Birthday Molly!

Hey Molly! (and Molly's Mommy!)

Hope you've had an awesome birthday! I'm sorry I couldn't make it to the party!

Your present is on the way though – I hope you like it!

Lots of love

Your favorite godmother (you have two of these, because you're awesome - but I, too, am awesome, and therefore the best one)

Beca xxx

From: Beca Mitchell

To: Chloe Beale

Subject: Present?

Hey,

Did you get Molly's present? I know it was a bit much, but you said you wanted to get her into music from a young age, I figured 3 is young enough. Mozart learned piano when he was like three, I think – so I reckon we could have a new Mozart on our hands if we go about things the right way.

Molly Mozart. I like it.

Anyway, let me know everything's okay, I've not heard from you in a while!

LA is crazy busy – big names, big nights – I barely have time to breathe between shows and parties and work. It's crazy.

Miss you x

From: Beca Mitchell

To: Chloe Beale

Subject: Question

How do you get rid of a three day hangover?

I am dying. It's ridiculous.

Everyone's just a bit… overwhelming. People want to hear things I've not even mixed yet and I don't know how to process that information. Especially not this hungover. God.

I'm sure I had something else to ask.

You ok? Still not heard from you in a while. X

From: Beca Mitchell

To: Chloe Beale

Subject: RE: Question

Shit – your birthday! I knew there was something I'd forgotten.

How was it?

From: Chloe Beale

To: Beca Mitchell

Subject: RE: RE: Question

Beca,

Molly is running everywhere right now and it is literally driving me up the wall, she's trying to eat everything – and I literally mean everything – she drooled on my books and my phone and everything – she's teething and crying and it just never stops. On the plus side she likes music now, yeah, she likes music at four in the morning, her piano smashing tunes are really appreciated by the neighbours and my mom and dad and brother. Thanks for that one.

Piano went down well. Thank you.

My birthday was quiet. Mom took me out for a meal and my brother watched Molly. Alex worked. That was it. My one minute of enjoyment to celebrate my 26th birthday.

From: Beca Mitchell

To: Chloe Beale

Subject: RE: RE: RE: Question

Hey,

I'm sorry. I did that thing again, didn't I? That whole 'pretty insensitive' thing? I get that now. Sorry, about that...

Come to LA. Just for a couple of days. Please. It'll do us both the world of good.

I know it's easy for me to suggest that and probably an absolute logistical nightmare for you to find someone to look after Molly - I can only imagine how difficult this is, especially with Alex being away all the time. It's not what you wanted, but I'm gonna be here for you more. Whenever you need me to be. I'll try and be around, I'll try and pick up my cell (I really suck at that, don't I?) – I'm Molly's godmother for Christ sake, I can't just send her a bloody piano and think that will be enough.

x

From: Chloe Beale

To: Beca Mitchell

Subject: LA!

Flights booked - I'm coming Bex, I'm actually coming to LA!

x