Hey everyone! So I bet you all heard the news about Pitch Perfect 2. I'm so excited! I'm going to be really sad though if they don't bring back the original cast. I just hope it won't be one of those really cheesy sequels either. I'm also really curious to see where Beca and Jesse's relationship has gone. Knowing the classic movie they're probably going to be broken up at the start of the movie and then get back together at the end. But that would be kind of sad because I really want to see their dynamic as a couple. Fanfiction has been filling my void for Jesse/Beca coupleness but none of us know how they actually are. It's going to be very interesting.

thecurlingiron: Oh, the sexy scale. I watched Pitch Perfect yesterday with someone who hadn't seen it, and she didn't understand Jesse's attractiveness. I just about went cloverfield monster on her, especially when kept going on about how attractive Luke was. I was like no he's a jerk! But whatever. And then my other friend who had seen it already had the job of smacking me whenever I started reciting the lines with the movie. It was a fun time. No actually, I didn't! I got it from my dad because he uses that expression on my brothers all the time and vise versa. And good luck on getting your wisdom teeth out! It's really just annoying, but it's not too horrible. Wow this is really long!

Guest Lena: Oh my gosh I hope they put it on iTunes! That would seriously make my life!

EnchantedSerendipity: I do that all the time when I read fanfiction! Or I laugh out loud and it's really awkward. Glad you like it(:

HDD: I feel like Josh and Rachael need some kind of nickname... Jachael…Rosh…just brainstorming here! Swamp! Lol yes!

I don't own Pitch Perfect. If I did Jesse would have taken his shirt of at some point in the movie and had a legit chest match with Luke.

Episode 14: What We Do on Christmas Part 2

Previously:

Just as the family took in everything Josh had said the doorbell rang. "That's weird," Beca frowned, "We're not missing anyone."

"I'll get it." Josh stood up, pushed his chair in and moped to the front door. All he'd been hearing all night was "oh Aiden how's college? You got an A on that? And an A plus on that! You're so smart and talented!" He was done with it. Meanwhile Josh is breaking inside, and no one cared to notice.

He swung open the door and there stood the last person he expected to see. "Hey...Josh." The girl smiled softly and tucked a piece of hair behind her ear. "Can I come in?"

It was Rachael Camp. His ex-girlfriend who he was still regretfully in love with. And it had been nine months since they last spoke and forever since she was here. On his fricking doorstep. "Yeah, uh...come in." He said dumbly and stepped aside, disbelief apparent on his face. Merry Christmas to him.

"I missed this place." Rachael commented, walking into the living room. Josh remained silent, partly in disbelief and the other in speechlessness.

For some reason, Josh was in one of those moods. You know, the one where you're just like 'to hell with it all!"

"Then why didn't you come home sooner?" He asked quietly.

Rachael stopped her living room inspection and turned around to look at Josh. Her eyes told a story, and from what Josh could read, it was an honest one. And he wanted to hear it.

She just looked at him for a while, almost studying him. He held her gaze and took a step towards her. She did the same. And soon enough they had crashed into each other and Josh had enveloped her into his arms. "I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry." She mumbled over and over again. He held on tight and smoothed down her hair. He just couldn't believe after all this time she was here in his arms once again.

He was the first to pull back, but only because he wanted, no needed, to hear her story. He led her over to the couch and they sat for a while. Josh had never seen Rachael so open and vulnerable. She was the most confident sure of her self girl her knew. And that was partially what attracted him to her in the first place. "It was wrong, Josh." She stated suddenly, "I know it was wrong what I did to you. Breaking up with you for no reason...I know how much that hurt you. Believe me, I do. But taking a step back helped me realize what I want." She laced her fingers with his as he sat there with a blank expression on his face.

"You're an amazing person and these last couple of months have been hell without you. I'll admit it. But I hope there's some way I can make you understand that I needed this." She pleaded and searched his usually light eyes but found nothing but emptiness. "I loved you, Rach. Shouldn't that have been enough?" He finally asked, almost tiredly.

"Loved?" Her voice quivered and she went to stand up. "Hell no." Josh grabbed her arm firmly. "I'm not letting you run away from me again."

Right after freshman year had started, Josh was in second heaven. He got in college, made the Treble's (unsurprisingly, he pretty much blew away all the other tryout-ees), and had an amazing girlfriend, who likewise made the Bellas (no surprise there either).

But as the weeks went on, Rachael seemed more distant, and reluctant to hang out with him. School was taking its toll on her, and along with her internship and parental pressure she had to give up at least one of her commitments. She had told her parents that she wouldn't give up Josh, but she started to second-guess herself. She went to such a dark place that she lost sight of who she was. So she ran. And forgot what was most important to her, breaking someone else's heart in the process of trying to hold together her own.

"I'm done running." She told Josh firmly. "And I planned on doing some huge gesture when we returned from winter break, cause I know you love those," She paused when she caught the hint of a smile from him, "but I couldn't wait. So decided to be a crazy freak and show up at your house on Christmas Eve."

"I'm glad you did." Josh smirked, leaning in a little closer. "So is that apology accepted?" Rachael bit her lip.

"Depends. Do I still get my grand gesture?" He raised an eyebrow. "Of course." She laughed. "Then, Camp, I'd say you're good to go." He grinned and crashed his lips to hers. The sexual tension between them was insane, a build-up from the months spent apart. When they finally pulled apart they started laughing and he pulled her into another hug.

"We'll isn't that a Christmas miracle." They newly rejoined couple looked up to find Beca standing in the entryway, crossing her arms. "Hi, Mrs. Swanson. It's nice to see you again." Rachael stood up and went to shake her hand but backed away when she saw Beca's grimace. "Wish I could say the same."

"Mom." Josh scolded and grabbed her arm to pull her to the other side of the room while Rachael paced awkwardly by the couch. "What the hell?"

"She hurt you, Josh! Do you not remember that? Nine months and no word. Now she mysteriously shows up here on Christmas Eve? I find that to be really suspicious." Just as Josh opened his mouth to say something, his father entered the room.

"Rachael!" He greeted her cheerfully and pulled her into a hug. "Hi, Jesse!" She exclaimed happily. Rachael and Josh's dad had always been close, so much so that she called him by his first name.

"Jess, what are you doing fraternizing with the enemy?" Beca hissed and stomped over to where the two were catching up. "Mom!" Josh pleaded and followed her over. "Woah, drama!" Madi whispered to Aiden, who had both recently entered the scene.

"Ms. Camp, nice to see you again." Josh's grandmother strolled in and shook her hand. Rachael darted her eyes around nervously and checked out the sight before her. Beca fuming, Josh looking at her with an apologetic gaze, Jesse and Josh's grandmother grinning like they were actually happy to see her, and Aiden and Madi watching in amusement.

"You know what? I'm just gonna go. I don't want to intrude." Rachael suddenly blurted, and walked quickly towards the door. Everyone stopped what they were doing as Josh ran over to her and grabbed her arm. "Don't go." He said and turned around to face his family. "She is a great girl." Josh stated simply, pointing at Rachael. "And if not all of you can see that, well…I have no respect for you." He spat at his mom particularly and ran up the stairs. Everyone just stood there, gaping. At the top, Rachael could just picture Josh pacing back and forth nervously, rubbing the back of his neck.

Beca was the first to speak. "I'll go after him." She said quietly, and her eyes showed nothing but shame and deflated defiance. "No." Rachael took a step towards her, "I will." She locked eyes with her for what seemed like forever before heading the same way Josh left.

"Go to the kitchen, kids." Jesse instructed the two siblings and they nodded and went with their grandmother to the other room.

"What was that, Beca?" He asked quietly. "What was what? Defending my kid? Am I the only one who remembers how broken she made him? Just slumped home over break and did nothing but sit in his room and stare at the wall?" Beca exclaimed angrily.

"God, Bec! You just don't get it do you? I cannot believe we're still having this problem!" Jesse said in exasperation.

"Well I obviously don't." She sneered. "Does this situation remind you of anything? Anything at all?" He asked softly, taking a step towards her.

She opened her mouth as if to make a snippy remark, but closed it after a seconds thought. "I'm an idiot." She let out in disbelief. "You and Rachael aren't all that different." Jesse smiled sadly.

"I have to go apologize...I'm such a damn hypocrite." She started to get anxious now, pacing back and forth.

"You're not a hypocrite, Bec. You're just a royal bitch sometimes." Jesse quipped.

"Thanks." Beca said in the same way she did to shower guy all those years ago when he told her she had a nice voice. "Now, go and apologize like a good girl." Jesse bent down to kiss her forehead, and left to meet the rest of his family in the kitchen.

Beca made her way upstairs and paused outside Josh and Aiden's room. She could hear the young couple talking.

"I don't deserve you." Rachael said quietly. "I was a real bitch, wasn't I?"

"No." Josh replied sincerely, "Don't you dare say that about yourself. You're a human being and that's that."

"I hurt you. That's what I think hurts me the most."

"Hurting just made my love for you stronger. I never doubted you, Rach."

Beca covered her mouth as a surprising sob rang out. She hadn't even noticed tears were running down her cheeks until that moment and she quickly brushed them away. It was almost scary how identical that conversation was to her and Jesse's that fateful night of the ICCA's her freshman year. They had been lying on that bed in the hotel and just talked for hours. She opened herself up to him that night. It was honestly the best thing she ever did.

"Mom?" Josh asked in confusion. Beca wiped her tears away quickly and turned to face him. "I'm so sorry." She threw her arms around him and Josh laughed. "It's okay, Mom."

"No it's not." She pulled back. "I was a real bitch to you and Rachael. I apologize. I know you're great for him." She told Rachael who had popped out behind Josh and she smiled. "Thanks."

Beca followed the couple downstairs who were swinging their arms and intertwining their hands. When they made it down to the living room, everyone was already there.

"Who wants to watch a movie?" Jesse asked excitedly and that's when things got back into the swing of things. She was grateful for how he could so easily change the subject, and she was grateful for him being able to put her mind into perspective. Because Beca had never met anyone else that could.

"IT'S CHRISTMAS GET YOUR LAZY BUTTS UP!" Madi cried, and ran down the halls making sure she didn't miss anyone. Most of the family grumbled, except for Jesse, who was just as excited as her.

Beca leaned on Jesse, her eyes all squinty and clutched her coffee mug. Rachael had spent the night in the guest room with Josh. Beca guessed she would have to wash the sheets today. That thought made her mentally shudder.

"Me first! Me first!" Madi reached greedily for her stocking, which was tacked to the fireplace. Before Beca and or Jesse could shout "NO," she ripped it off and the huge family portrait that the stocking was tucked under came crashing down.

"Fuck...Madi! Fuck!"

"I paid so much money for that!"

"I got a piece of glass stuck in my ankle, Jesus Christ!"

"It's Christmas you idiot don't say the Lord's name in vain!"

"I HAVE A PIECE OF GLASS IN MY FUCKING FOOT. DON'T TELL ME WHAT I CAN AND CAN NOT DO."

Beca sighed as she watched the scene fade into craziness before her eyes. It only seemed that the Swanson family could stay mental-free for not that long at all. But truthfully, neither Beca nor Jesse would have it any other way.

Thanks for reading! It was kind of a cheesy ending but what else is new. The whole thing turned out so dramatic I had to lighten it up a little bit! I thought it was an important message to tell though… the whole Beca being like Rachael thing. But I promise Josh will get his dramatic gesture! And Aiden will get a love interest! I was going to introduce her in this chapter but things would have gotten a little busy. But soon! It will happen!

Hope you all enjoyed! Let me know what you thought. Also: what are your thoughts on Pitch Perfect 2? Since I went on my rant earlier…