A/N: Sorry for the delay in posting this chapter. The last several weeks have been absolutely insane! Please don't forget to read & review.

Corinne, Thanks for always bouncing ideas around, reading through 'one last time', for standing by me & helping me to meet the crazy goals I set for myself. You're the best & I don't know what I'd do without you. xx

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Chapter 22
Nugget and Nevada
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A few days before her sixteen week prenatal appointment, Beca woke from her peaceful slumber with a jolt, her hands immediately rubbing the swell of her tummy. Once she realized what was happening, she giggled as she marvelled at the sudden movement inside of her.

Up to that point, she had only felt little flurries, fluttering little butterfly movements that could only be felt from the inside, but now she was able to feel the movements on the outside as well. She knew Jesse would be excited, he'd been wanting to feel the baby since Dr. Kaiser had told them a few weeks prior that it could start happening at any time.

Continuing to rub her tummy, she smiled and whispered, "Good morning my lil' nugget. Did you have a good night?"

"You know… we really do need to start talking about proper names." Jesse said sleepily as he rolled over. His hand was immediately drawn to Beca's tummy and he began to rub soft circles on her skin. "Nugget is a great nickname but he or she needs a real name."

"What names do you have in mind?"

"I've had a girl name in mind since you told me you were pregnant."

"Well, what is it?" Beca asked, her face full of excitement at his obvious interest.

"Sunday Rayne."

"You can't be serious?! You want to name our daughter Sunday Rayne Swanson?"

"Of course I'm serious."

"Umm… Why?"

"It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when you got pregnant." He said, nuzzling her neck. "Kinda fitting… dontcha think?"

"Ahh... not just no, but hell to the no."

"But why not?" Jesse whined.

"Because at some point we'll have to explain that stupid name and there is no way in hell I'm telling that story to our daughter. What else ya got?"

"I have a few more, but they're all girl names."

"No boy names?"

"No, I guess deep down I think the baby is a girl. What about you?"

"I've come across a few boy names that I like, girls names have been-."

"-I felt it!" Jesse smiled as he felt the baby kick. "Oh my God that was amazing! I'm so jealous that you get to feel this all the time."

Beca ran her fingers through Jesse's hair as he gently poked her belly in an attempt to get the baby to kick again. "It is very cool."

"Hey… what about Sophie Christine?" Jesse offered as he kissed her belly before whispering, "Come on baby, wake up and kick Daddy again."

"Sophie's not bad. It can definitely go on the list." Beca said, moving Jesse's hand to the side where she felt a tiny flutter.

"The list? There's a list?"

"Yes, a list. Why are you laughing at that? It's not color coded and alphabetized like Aubrey would do but we should each make a list of the top five names we like then trade lists. We can score the names on a scale of one to five. One being the worst and five being the best. Which ever name gets the most points gets the highest consideration and moves to the final list where we'll score them again."

"You want to name our child based on a point system?"

"You got a better idea?"

"No… just making sure I understand the rules." Jesse told her, hiding the softest of smiles. "What are some of your ideas?"

"Well, I like Dominic, Wyatt and Bodhi." She told him. "I like Rowan too but it sounds a little weird with Swanson."

"Well… I really like Wyatt and Bodhi. Let's definitely go with one of those."

"That was easy." Beca smiled. "Now, we just need a girl name… or two."

"So, Sunday Rayne is definitely out."

"Yes, it's definitely out but Sophie can stay on the list." Beca told him as she watched Jesse's face light up like a Christmas tree when the baby kicked his hand as he continued pressing his fingers gently into her abdomen.

"Man, can we just stay in bed all day so I can keep feeling this?" He laughed, loving the sensation.

Beca grinned at his goofy expression. "I doubt that I'd be able to explain that to Sawyer! You'll be able to feel it again later. Now, come on, we've gotta get going or we'll both be late for work. Keep thinking of those names." Beca said, as she slipped out of bed and walked into the bathroom.

Picking a name for their child was going to be a lot harder than Jesse thought. Beca really had come up with some great names and all he had come up with was something silly. He definitely needed to sit down and give it some serious thought. Whatever name they chose would not only define who their child was but it would follow him or her for the rest of their lives. Picking the wrong name could cause their child to get made fun of and that was something he certainly didn't want. He and Beca had one chance and they couldn't screw it up. This was their first test as parents and they needed to do everything in their power to pick a great name.

Jesse walked in the bathroom and stood at the sink to shave while Beca turned the shower on to warm up the water, she hated the initial shock of standing under the first spray of cold water. She was about to step under the stream when she heard her text tone coming from the bedroom. Noting it was too early even for Luke to be texting, she left the bathroom to get it in case Amy needed a ride to the office. A few days earlier Amy had her car towed after she collided head on with a garden gnome in a neighbor's front yard, which she claimed jumped out in the road as she was driving.

Jesse happily watched Beca's naked ass as she went into their bedroom, resisting the urge to playfully slap it. He grinned as he lathered his face and waited for the sink to fill with hot water.

Every morning their routine had them getting ready for the day in tandem. Since they rode downtown together they spent the mornings moving in sync, not only around the bathroom but around the house as well. It was a system that worked very well for them, so there was no real need to change anything.

Beca returned a few seconds later with her phone in her hand. She placed it on the counter before turning and walking back toward the shower. "Hey... umm… don't be mad but-"

"-but what?" Jesse interrupted, flexing his guns in the mirror.

"So… umm… Emily's debut is coming up and-"

"-And what?" Jesse asked, genuinely curious about what Beca had to say but still extremely interested in the gun show he was putting on.

"Well, Sawyer has scheduled her to play at a music festival in Vegas and I have to go with her." Beca told him as she stepped into the shower, closing the door behind her.

"What?"

"It's only a few days and it's too good an opportunity to miss."

"Why can't Sawyer go with Emily if it's so important?" Jesse grumbled

"'Cuz it's not his job to go." Beca replied as she rinsed the shampoo from her hair. "And remember, he's always preaching about how he wants 'perfection, perfection', so he's sending me to -"

"-When?" Pulling at his face so that he got a close shave, Jesse rolled his eyes. He was not happy about the idea of Beca traveling so far away from home, especially while she was pregnant.

"My flight to Vegas leaves at 9:07am on February 19th and I land back at LAX at 2:33pm on Monday the 24th." She told him. "They're direct flights so 45 minutes in the air… tops."

Jesse groaned as he turned around and saw that she was bent over shaving her legs. "Uhh… are you sure it's safe for you to travel?" He asked as he felt the tightness in his boxer shorts.

"Well, we can ask Dr. Kaiser at my appointment on Wednesday but I'm pretty sure that as long as I'm healthy, which I am and you know I am, it's perfectly safe for me to fly until I'm about thirty six weeks. I've heard that some airlines are sometimes unwilling to allow women who are more than twenty eight weeks pregnant because of the risk of premature labor. We'll check with the doctor and the airline to ease your worries."

"I think that's a good idea. I don't want to take any chances with you and our little nugget."

"Babe, pregnant women travel all the time. I'll be at the halfway point by then so I'm sure everything will be fine."

Jesse nodded. She was right, pregnant women do travel all the time. There would come a point in her pregnancy when she would no longer be able to travel but there was no reason why she shouldn't travel until that point. Besides, Sawyer always made sure that she was well taken care of when she was out of town, and he was sure that this time would be no exception, so there really was nothing to worry about.

"You could always come with me." Beca said, pulling him out of his thoughts. "We can make a weekend of it, away from everyone else and it would just be the three of us."

"That's true. I'll have to see what Cynthia Rose has planned for us. If we don't have anything going on and I can get Bob to approve the time off, then I'd love to go."

"I think Sawyer was going to speak to Amy and see if she was was coming to meet with a new designer so she might be going too. She's pretty good in places like that so if you can't come, she'll be my personal bodyguard. You know how protective she is!"

"Yep! I seem to recall being shooed away on at least one occasion over Christmas for breathing too close to you. But joking aside, I'd feel a lot happier knowing someone was put there with you if I can't join you."

Beca turned off the shower and stepped out. "You worry too much!"

"I know, but you're carrying precious cargo in there." Jesse said, handing her a towel as he placed a protective hand across her belly, gliding his fingers over her damp skin.

Beca playfully slapped his hands away, "We're going to be late for work if you start that business. I'm meeting Luke for lunch today and can't skip that because you made me late for work! Later, OK?"

"I'll hold you to that."

o~O~o

Four weeks later, Beca was off to Vegas… without Jesse

Beca landed in Vegas right on time, after a textbook flight and a gentle landing that she certainly appreciated. Emily and her mom, Katherine were scheduled to arrive a little over an hour later in the same terminal. After collecting her suitcase from baggage claim, Beca found an available table at the small Starbucks, sent Emily a quick text to let her know where they were to meet her after they collected their luggage, then pulled out her laptop and began answering emails while drinking hot tea and devouring two chocolate muffins in record time.

Beca was so lost what she was doing, typing out a reply to Snoop Dogg, politely declining his request for a fourth Christmas album, that she didn't realize how much time had passed until she felt Emily tap her on the shoulder.

"Hey!" Beca said, jumping slightly as she turned and stood up, brushing the muffins crumbs from her lap.

Katherine smiled as she held out her hand, and tentatively started rubbing Beca's stomach. "You have the cutest little baby bump I think I've ever seen!"

"Thanks." She said smiling and rubbing her belly at the same time.

"Do you know what you're having?" Katherine asked. Beca was half tempted to give the woman an eye roll and a smart ass reply of, 'a baby', but she decided to play nice.

"We had an ultrasound a few weeks ago but the little turd wouldn't cooperate. So, we're going to try again at my next appointment, but for the record I think the baby is a boy." Beca told her and watched as Katherine smiled and nodded along. There was a silence in the air and Beca remembered she was supposed to ask questions back. "Did you find out when you were expecting Emily?"

"No, Miss Priss hid the goods so we were surprised on the day." Katherine shared, playfully nudging her daughter who was twirling a piece of her hair in her fingers. "Luckily, we had two names picked out, Ethan and Emily. Do you have names picked?"

"We've been tossing a few around but haven't really decided on any as of yet. I think it'll be easier once we know what we're having."

"If you don't find out beforehand, you'll definitely know his or her name the minute you meet."

"I really hope so. Are you two are ready for lunch 'cuz this baby bump is starving." Beca announced as she rubbed her bump.

"I was watching Diners, Dives and Drive-Ins a few weeks ago and saw that Guy Fieri has a restaurant that's about ten minutes from The Palazzo." Katherine offered the suggestion. "We could go there?"

"Sounds good. Do you remember if there's barbeque on the menu?" Beca asked as she packed up her laptop.

Katherine nodded as she looked at her phone. "I just pulled up the menu. There's chicken wings, ribs and brisket. Will that work?"

"What are we doing still standing here? Let's go." Beca said happily as she lead the way out of the airport.

o~O~o

Attending the music festival had been extremely successful and was beyond Beca's expectations. Emily's first two performances had gone off without a hitch and early feedback suggested that she was destined for bigger and better things. Beca was pleased for Emily; she was a good kid with a sensible head on her shoulders but above all she had a very supportive Mom, which always helped especially since Katherine had no desire to be a 'Momager'.

Just before Emily and Katherine flew back home, Beca arranged a meeting for the following week to extend Emily's current contract. Emily was currently signed to a probationary one year contract and while the year wasn't nearly close to being over, Beca was eager to get her signed to something more permanent. She knew that if Warner didn't scoop Emily up someone else would. Emily excitedly reassured Beca that she was happy to stay with her and Warner which pleased her to hear.

As an added bonus, Beca had also made contact with several other artists that she thought would be a great fit for Warner. She called Kimmy, gave her all the information and asked her to line up some meetings for the week she got back. Kimmy gave her usual cold, one word replies but Beca knew by the time she got back in the office on Monday, that everything would be taken care of.

After speaking with Kimmy, Beca called Sawyer. He was extremely pleased that she was so enthusiastic and really happy to hear she had some potential acts to do call backs and features on. He filled her in on a new opportunity that was about to take place at Warner Studios and surprisingly Beca didn't immediately dismiss the idea of MTV coming in to do a behind the scenes documentary. The part she wasn't too crazy about was that a film crew would be shadowing her and her team, something that could go badly considering her team consisted of Lily, Kimmy and Amy, for a week at Warner. She suggested a couple of ideas to Sawyer but he warned her to take it easy. Beca laughed and said she was better than she had been in weeks and felt like she had definitely gotten back in the groove over the last several months. Everything seemed to be going really well for her both personally and professionally.

Jesse and Beca spoke at least once during the day, usually during Jesse's lunch break and every evening before going to bed, that was really the only times their busy schedules allowed them to talk. Jesse told Beca that staying in the house alone felt weird and that he really missed her. He even suggested that they get a puppy, which made Beca giggle though she wasn't opposed to the idea and agreed to talk about it more when she got home. Beca assured him that she would be home soon and make it up to him when she got there. Right before their calls ended, Jesse would ask Beca to put the phone on her belly so he could talk to the baby. She really couldn't believe how cute he was about the whole thing.

In a way, Beca was glad that Jesse had been unable to get the time off to join her in Las Vegas. She had been really busy and wouldn't have had much spare time to spend with him though she knew he would have really enjoyed the music festival. Amy had been due to fly out the day before Beca but instead had to attend a few last minute meetings at Warner and her plans got changed. Amy had been looking forward to the trip as she never been to Nevada but Beca secretly wondered if Nevada was ready for Amy.

After telling Beca that he couldn't get the time off work to go to Vegas, Jesse told her that he planned to get the band together to work on some new songs, while he had the spare time. He asked if she minded if the band came over to use the guest house as somewhere to practice. She was touched that he asked permission even though she said he didn't have to. He suggested Beca text Amy and see when or if she was going to make it to Vegas, which she had to admit wasn't a bad idea. Luckily, Amy told her that she would be flying out to Vegas late on Friday night to spend the weekend with her.

When Amy asked Beca what they were going to do for the weekend, she told her that she wanted to go wedding dress shopping and needed help picking something out. Amy had asked why she didn't want to take Aubrey with her, and had giggled when Beca had messaged her back saying that she didn't want to wear anything that was 'God-awful Aubrey pink or frilly, fru fru crap'. On Thursday evening Amy sent Beca a text, 'because I've been on my best behavior Sawyer let me have Friday off' and 'I changed my flight quicker than you forget Bumper's name'.

Beca was excited that Amy would get to spend three full days in Vegas with her. They could shop during the day and attend concerts at night in addition to seeing a show or two.

When Amy arrived, she hardly had time to set her bags down in Beca's suite at The Palazzo before she was being dragged down the strip to go shopping. Complaining that she was hungry, Beca promised her a nice lunch if she behaved herself, didn't molest any store mannequins or get involved in anything that would involve Beca spending the rest of the weekend trying to bail her out of jail.

After a couple of hours shopping, Amy wanted to tour a few of the hotels and Beca had to admit that she was ready to get a drink and sit down for a little while. She wasn't surprised however, when an hour later, she saw Amy being walked out of one hotels by a member of the security team. While she wasn't in any serious trouble, the guard told Beca that skinny dipping in the Venice hotel's canal was against all the rules. Beca dragged Amy away but she couldn't help doubling over with laughter at the image then vowed not to let Amy out of her sight again for the rest of the weekend. Together, the girls managed to get plenty of shopping done and Beca even managed to bribe Amy with 'one more shop' by offering to treat her to a dinner and show, something Amy became far too excited about.

Later that night, before they went out to dinner, they looked through all of their purchases, pleased with everything they'd picked out but by far, Beca's favorite find was her wedding dress. She bought the flowy empire waisted dress knowing that she wouldn't be confined and that her tummy would be more visible by then. Beca was beyond excited to wear it when she walked down the aisle to become Mrs. Jesse Christopher Swanson in May. She hoped it would still fit, but if it didn't, she'd just buy something else.

After an eventful weekend, Amy had flown back to Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon because Sawyer told her she had to be in the office bright and early on Monday for a meeting with Echosmith about the cover art for their new album. It was a meeting that Amy was looking forward to and was very excited about.

It had definitely been a very long five days and Beca was more than ready to fly home the next day. While she had enjoyed the time with Amy, she was pleased to have one last night to herself before heading home the next day. She missed her house and her bed, she even missed Sawyer and all of the girls but she missed Jesse the most. Sleeping in a king sized bed all alone sucked and in an effort to feel less alone, she tucked a couple of pillows behind her but it still wasn't anything like having Jesse laying next to her.

It was getting late and after eating dinner in her room, Beca finally got to relax in the tub. She enjoyed the warm water as it enveloped and soothed her tired body. Looking after Amy around the bright lights and endless sounds of Las Vegas had taken its toll on her but Beca reasoned it was good practice for when she had a small child to look after. Her body was completely relaxed and she had actually started to doze off when she began to experience some mild twinges in her lower abdomen. While shifting into a more comfortable position she felt another jolt shoot across her tummy. It was something she hadn't felt before and if she was being honest, it scared the shit out of her. She began rubbing circles on her belly and after a few minutes, the twinges stopped. She chalked it up to walking up and down The Strip so much over the weekend or the baby settling into a new position. She lay there for a few minutes wondering if she'd eaten too much rich food and vowed to get back to healthy eating when she got back home.

When she was finished in the bath, she was towel drying her hair when she felt a sharp pain ripple through her belly. Carefully, she stood upright and grabbed her side where she was feeling the pain. Walking slowly across the room, she grabbed a robe and wrapped it around herself before laying on the bed for a moment or two until the pain subsided but ultimately, decided to call Dr. Kaiser to put her mind at rest. After leaving a message with the answering service, she laid down and tried to relax, reassuring herself that everything was going to be ok.

"Hey Beca… I got your message from the answering service. What's going on?" Dr Kaiser asked, fifteen minutes later when she returned Beca's phone call.

"I've been in Vegas on business and I'm due to fly home tomorrow but for the last thirty minutes or so I've been feeling these weird twinges and pains." Beca said, the words tumbling out of her, all in a rush. "My stomach gets tight for a minute or so then it eases up for a bit and starts all over."

"How are you feeling generally?"

"I'm ok. Had a busy few days but I'm doing well."

"Ok… it's probably nothing but I'd feel better if you'd go to Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center and ask for Dr. Brian Jackson. He's a colleague of mine. I'll call him and tell him to expect you."

"You really think I need to go to hospital?" Beca asked, her eyes welling up.

"I think it's better to be safe than sorry."

"So this is just a precaution… right?"

"Yes, I'd feel better if he checked you out before you get on the plane tomorrow."

"Ok, I'll get dressed and get myself over there."

"Do you have anyone with you?"

"No, it's just me. I'll be fine."

"Ok. Call me with any updates. I'll have my phone with me."

"Thanks Dr. Kaiser."

"You're welcome Beca. Take care."

o~O~o

After explaining her situation to the hotel manager, Beca made arrangements with them to stay a few extra days if she needed to. The hotel staff were more than happy to oblige and offered their services should she need them. She thanked them for their support, glad that she made the decision that she wasn't going to travel until she was given the all clear. She closed out the existing reservation, charging everything work related to her company American Express then gave the girl at the front desk her personal credit card for the new reservation. When everything was squared away, she called Uber for a car to take her to the hospital, silently wishing Amy hadn't flown back to Los Angeles after all.

Upon arriving at the hospital, she took the elevator to the third floor and asked for Dr. Jackson. Ginger, the labor and delivery nurse at the desk, told her that Dr. Kaiser had called ahead to let them know that Beca was on her way. She had also emailed Beca's medical records so that Dr. Jackson could begin to familiarize himself.

Ginger explained that Dr. Jackson had already made the decision to keep her overnight for observation as she guided them down a long corridor. Beca barely had the time to look around amid the sense of urgency surrounding her arrival. Ginger took Beca into a Labor and Delivery suite which Beca was about to question when they arrived in the room. Ginger briefly explained where everything was kept and, opening a tall cabinet by the door, asked her to change into a gown and said that she and Dr. Jackson would be back in shortly.

Beca sat down on the bed and picked up the gown Ginger had left on the end of the bed. It felt stiff and overly clean and this seemed to make Beca feel quite vulnerable. She checked the door was closed before stripping off her clothes and quickly changing before climbing onto the hard hospital bed. She fidgeted nervously with the blanket covering the bed and tried to calm her nerves by breathing deeply and taping her foot against the side of the bed.

Like most people, Beca didn't like hospitals and feeling extremely nervous and afraid of the unfamiliar surroundings, she didn't like that the decision had already been made to keep her overnight especially since Dr. Jackson hadn't even seen her yet. Unconsciously, she started rubbing her belly and talking to the baby.

"Daddy isn't here to talk to you right now so you are stuck with me. It's way too early for you to come, so I'm gonna need you to be really brave and strong little one."

She began to gently rub her bump and subconsciously began to recite the book Goodnight Moon from memory. She had read that it was never too early to start talking, reading and singing to her bump and while she thought Jesse was silly for doing it, she secretly read Goodnight Moon every night to the baby before going to bed. It was the only way she knew how to comfort her unborn child and herself at the same time.

"In the great green room
there was a telephone
And a red balloon
And a picture of the cow jumping over the moon.

And there were three little bears sitting on chairs
And two little kittens and a pair of mittens
And a little toy house and a young mouse.
And a comb and a brush
And a bowl full of mush
And a quiet old lady who was whispering, "Hush."

Good night, room. Good night, moon.
Good night, cow jumping over the moon.
Good night, light and the red balloon.
Good night, bears. Good night, chairs.
Good night, kittens. Good night, mittens.
Goodnight, clocks. Good night, socks.
Good night, little house. Good night, mouse.
Good night, comb. Good night, brush.
Good night, nobody. Good night, mush.
Good night to the old lady whispering, "Hush."
Good night, stars. Good night, air.
Good night, noises everywhere."

Beca drifted off to sleep as the last few words tumbled from her lips. It was really late and she was beyond tired. She wasn't sleeping for long when Ginger appeared with some ice water for Beca and told her to take little sips to keep hydrated. She was grateful for the drink, the stress had made her mouth quite dry. Ginger stayed for a minute or two, patting Beca's hand and asking her some questions about what she was doing in Vegas. Beca knew Ginger was trying to keep her calm with her company and appreciated all she was doing for her.

The next time Ginger entered the room, she hooked Beca up to the fetal monitor so that the baby could be monitored very closely. As Beca listened to her baby's heartbeat, she continued to have twinges and knew something wasn't right. She tried to remain calm knowing she had to call Jesse to let him know what was going on as soon as she found out what was going on. He wasn't going to be happy, especially since he didn't want her to go on the trip in the first place.

She knew Jesse would be in bed, but she had to call him. The phone rang four times before Jesse answered. "Hey baby. It's so late, why are you still up?"

"I know it's late. Did I wake you?" Beca asked, blowing out the air silently from her mouth.

"No, I was just getting out of the shower." He told her. "You ok? Ready to come home tomorrow?"

Beca took a deep breath. This was going to be harder than she thought. He was definitely going to freak out.

"Beca… you there?"

"Yeah, I'm here."

"What's going on? What's that weird beeping?"

"Ok, I'll tell you but don't freak out-"

"-Beca… just spit it out."

"Umm… I'm in the hospital." She told him and heard him gasp on the other end of the line. "I'm having these little twinges that come and go. I called Dr. Kaiser and she recommended that I get checked out before coming home tomorrow. It's just as a precaution."

"What hospital?" Jesse said. Beca heard him immediately start pulling a pair of jeans on.

"Desert Springs-"

"-I'm on the way."

"Jesse, I'm sure I'll be home tomorrow or the next day even. You don't have to rush here tonight."

"I said I'm on the way." He reiterated sternly, his voice muffled for a second or two as he pulled on a shirt. "I'm headed to LAX. I'm gonna get on the next flight out."

"Ok… use my credit card."

"I will. I love you and I'll see you soon… ok?"

"Ok… I love you too."

Beca felt a huge sense of relief. She wasn't going to be alone for much longer. Hopefully, Jesse would be able to get on the next flight out and be at her side within a couple of hours, then they could both rest easier.

She laid in the bed listening to the beat of her baby's heart. The loud thwap was encouraging, it meant that the baby was safe and alive. It also meant that maybe she had overreacted to the twinges she had been feeling. She hadn't exactly been taking it easy. The twinges were probably just the result of her overworking. She made a mental note that she needed to take it a little easier once she got home. No more long days, no more late nights. She needed a more reasonable, dedicated schedule.

She began to drift off again when she heard a soft tapping and the door opened. Dr. Jackson and Ginger were finally there to check on her. Ginger walked up the bed and laid her hand on Beca's knee. "Hey Beca… this is Dr. Jackson. Sorry it took us a bit to get back to you. It's been a busy night, three babies in four hours. I think that's some kind of record."

"Hi Dr. Jackson." Beca said, her voice slightly thick with fatigue.

"Hello Ms. Mitchell, how are you feeling?"

"It's Beca and to answer your question, I'm feeling pretty good." She said as she pushed herself into a sitting position.

"Beca it is. So, I've reviewed the chart that Dr. Kaiser sent over." He said flipping through the printout. "Looks like everything has been textbook so far."

"So far, so good." Beca said rubbing her tummy as another twinge hit her. "Oh!"

"Are you ok?" Ginger asked, her eyes darting to the fetal monitor instantly.

"No… I don't think so." Beca said as rolled onto her side, wincing in pain. "This one is a lot worse than the others."

Putting Beca's chart on the tray near the foot of the bed, Dr. Jackson said, "Let's see what's going on with your little one. Ginger, please get the portable ultrasound machine."

"Sure thing. I'll be right back." Ginger said, giving Beca a brief, reassuring smile as she walked out of the room.

Beca winced again. "Oh shit! This hurts."

Dr. Jackson looked at Beca knowing exactly what was going on. "Beca, is there anyone you want to call?"

"My fiance is already on the way from Los Angeles."

"Any idea when he'll arrive?" The doctor asked, as he pulled on a set of gloves.

"No. Why?"

"Can you get a message to him?"

"This really hurts!" Beca said wincing again. "But, yes I can message Jesse. Why though?"

"Beca, you need to tell him to hurry."

"Hurry? What the hell is happening?" Beca cried out.

"I think it's best if someone is here with you. You shouldn't be alone." Dr. Jackson said as Ginger knocked on the door discreetly before entering the room with the ultrasound machine. "Thanks Ginger."

Ginger nodded as she began setting up the machine, and handing the doctor the wand. He turned to talk to Beca.

"I'm going to have a look and see what's going on. This may be a little uncomfortable as I need you to lay flat for me but bear with me and I'll be as quick as I can."

"It's ok." Beca said, "Please just do what you have to do."

The room fell silent as the doctor concentrated on the flickering screen in front of him. Ginger squeezed Beca's shoulder as Dr. Jackson wrinkled his nose.

"It looks as though part of your placenta may have detached itself from your uterine wall. Have you experienced any bleeding, cramps or discomfort?"

"Only what has been happening in the past couple of hours."

"I'm going to run a couple more tests to be sure."

"Is it serious?"

"It can be but you are in the best place to be looked after. This could be nothing to worry about at all, but it could also mean cutting back on some hours at work-"

"-I can do that." Beca said urgently.

"It could also mean bed rest or partial bed rest if there aren't any more problems."

"I'll do anything and everything to takes to keep the baby safe." Beca said, immediately not liking the idea of spending the next few months in bed. She immediately wondered how Sawyer would take the news. She looked over to Ginger who she noticed looked strained. Turning back to Dr. Jackson, she asked a simple question. "Will I lose the baby?"

"Let's not go down that road." He said kindly, patting her gently on the knee. "We are a dozen possibilities but I'm going to run a few more tests before we jump to any conclusions. I know it's hard, but try not to worry too much. Get some rest, Ginger will draw some blood and I'll be back in an hour to check on you again."

Beca watched as they both left the room. As soon as she heard the door click, she burst into hot, fat tears that rolled down her cheeks in rivers. She had never been so scared in her whole life and needed Jesse more than ever.