Beca woke up the next morning and sighed. She felt like today was going to be a long day. She was meeting her father, which meant she would have to have a conversation with her mother and she was having the whole announcement about getting her own label later in the day. She started to move so she could get out of bed but Chloe's arm went around her and tightened. With her face still buried in her pillow she spoke.
"Something's bothering you."
Beca smiled. It was amazing how they could tell when something was wrong with the other just based off of body language. Chloe now turned her head to look at Beca and smiled.
"Are you okay?"
Beca nodded her head. "Just a little stressed... I had a surprise caller last night.. John Mitchell called."
"Bec why didn't you wake me?"
"You looked so peaceful and the conversation really didn't go that bad. He's coming over actually."
Beca then told Chloe what they had talked about and how he had been in her life without her knowing who he truly was until she was 14.
"Wow Becs that's kind of amazing but didn't your parents ever tell you not to talk to strangers?"
Beca nodded. "He wasn't really a stranger, one time when my mom and dad where out they had our neighbor watch me I was about 5 at the time, that was the first time I really met John or as I knew him Mr. David. I guess he was close to our neighbor when he lived with us because she had let him in and she introduced us. We played and I remember I had so much fun, then I started seeing him around more often, it's kinda creep now thinking about it, but he's my dad, he wanted to see me I guess."
Chloe nodded. "Well I guess we better get cleaned up and make some food for when they get here."
"Yeah. But first I want to call mom and let her know what's going on."
Chloe nodded and kissed Beca before getting off the bed and making her way to the bathroom.
"I'll join you in a sec!" Beca yelled. She then pulled out her phone with a sigh and called her mom.
Hello?
"Hey dad can I speak to mom?"
Sure.. Is everything okay?
"Yeah. I just need to talk to her about something important.. I'm sure she'll fill you in later."
Okay.. Give me sec to hand her the phone.
Beca anxiously waited for her mom to come to the phone. She wasn't sure how her mother would react, she took a couple deep breaths as she heard there voices in the background.
Beca sweetie is everything okay?
"Yeah. I just... I have something to tell you.."
What is it?
"I spoke with John Mitchell last night-"
What!
"Mom let me finish talking okay?"
Okay
He called me last night, it turns out my assistant Riley is my sister, she didn't know we shared the same father when she applied for the job, she didn't even know I existed, but he got the number from her and it turns out he has been with me all the time. I don't know if you remember but their was a guy I use to talk about... Mr. David, you and dad thought he was an imaginary friend but I just found out that Mr. David was actually John trying to be in my life. I just felt like I should tell you all of this because i'm meeting with him in a few hours."
Oh my god... Okay wow this is a lot to take in..Are you sure this is what you want to do?
"I'm positive mom.. Mr. David was a big deal to me.. he was a friend and now knowing that he was actually my father.. it's like it changes everything, he wanted to come back and ask you if he could be in my life but he saw Tom and got intimidated, I just want to get to know him better."
Okay Beca.. Call me and let me know how everything goes.
"I will. Love you mom."
Love you too. Tell Chloe I said hello.
"Will do. Talk to you later."
Bye.
Beca hung up the phone and sighed. She could tell her mother was a bit upset and worried but she had to do it, she hopped of the bed and made her way to the bathroom where Chloe was waiting in the shower for her.
A little later in the day Beca, Chloe, Stacie and Jesse were straightening up the house. It was now 11:30 and Beca was starting to freak out. Chloe and Jesse shared worried glances as they watched Beca vigorously wipe the table. Chloe slowly walked up to Beca and put her hand on her shoulder.
"Bec?"
"Hmm?"
"Are you okay?"
Beca stopped wiping and turned to Chloe. "Of course.. I'm fine."
Stacie sighed. "Beca we know you're freaking out over your dad co ing.. it's okay to admit it.."
"Okay fine, I'm a little tense... it's normal though.. nothing to worry about I just need a sec.. I'll be back."
Beca quickly walked out of the room and onto the back patio and pulled out her secret stash.
Jesse looked in the direction Beca went and smiled. "I guess she need some time to herself to take a few calming breaths."
Stacie rolled her eyes. "Jesse don't be an idiot, she's out there smoking .."
Jesse gasped. "Shit. You're right."
They both looked ever at Chloe who was looking in the direction Beca went and rolled her eyes.
"Me and Jess are gonna head out and explore a little before we head back home tomorrow, we also want to give you guys privacy when John gets here."
Chloe nodded. "Okay, I might join you guys later in case Beca wants some alone time with him."
They nodded their heads and left. Chloe sighed in walked to the back patio and immediately smelled what Beca was smoking.
"Beca... When did you pick up this habit again?"
Beca jumped at the disturbance and turned to Chloe.
"I uh never officially stopped.. I mean I did what we promised.. I didn't do it often, but I always have a little stash somewhere."
Chloe sighed. "I can't believe you."
"Chloe please, I'm not really doing anything wrong.. it's just a little weed, I need to calm my nerves down a bit. I promise you I don't do it a lot."
Chloe rolled her eyes and went back inside. Beca sighed and put out her weed and ran after Chloe. 'So much for stress relief' she said to herself.
"Chloe! Can we please not do this.. If it's that much of a big deal to you I won't do it ever again.. I'll just need another way to relieve stress."
Chloe sighed and turned to Beca. "I'm sorry for getting so upset... It really isn't a big deal it's just that stuff reminds me of an ex and he did bad things."
Beca hugged Chloe. "You never told me."
"I know... and I don't mean to bug you about it, it's just bad memories.."
"It's fine Chloe.. really."
Chloe smiled and kissed Beca. "It's fine for you to occasionally smoke.. I just need to get use to it."
"You won't have to get use to it.. I won't do it a lot."
"Okay babe."
The door bell rung and Beca's eyes widened.
"Is it time already?"
Chloe looked at the time. "They're a little early but it's time."
Beca smoothed out her shirt as Chloe went to answer the door.
"Hello Mr. Mitchell, come in. Hey Riley."
John and Riley walked in the house. John looked at Chloe with a face of confusion.
"Hello Chloe, why exactly are you here?"
Chloe frowned but before she could say anything Beca spoke.
"She's here because I want her to be here. You're losing points already John.. please watch how you talk to my girl."
John frowned. "I'm sorry.. I thought you two were broken up."
"Ohhh yeah.. I forget about that.. hehe um we had to 'break up' for a reason I really don't feel like getting into but we're really together.. I'm trusting you to keep this secret.."
"Oh yes of course.. Hello Rebecca. I am your father Johnathan Mitchell, I left you years ago and I apologize. I know I'm way too late, but I'd like for us to have some type of relationship."
Beca nodded "I would too. I think I need some time.. to get to know you better and see where we are with everything and I also want to talk to my mom and dad first and see how they feel about the whole ordeal, mom was uncomfortable when I told her I was meeting you."
"You call that man dad?"
"Yeah... I told you last night we hit off the moment we met and he was like an instant father to me. No offense, but in my mind he s my father.. my only father, that's why the first time Riley came to me about you I was confused.. I often forget Tom isn't my real dad."
John felt a wave of emotion hit him. "May I use the restroom?"
"Uh sure you can just walk straight down and make a left."
John nodded and began walking towards the bathroom. Beca looked at Riley and Chloe and shrugged. Riley sighed.
"You hurt dad's feelings..."
"I didn't mean to hurt your dad's feelings, I was just being honest."
"Beca he's your father too okay, stop trying to deny it."
"I'm not Riley."
"When you were talking to me just now you purposely said 'your father' he is OUR father.. I understand he wasn't really in your life but he's trying now.. give him a chance."
Beca was mad now. "Riley you have no fucking idea what you are talking about. What do you want me to call the man daddy the first 5 seconds I meet him? Me allowing him into my home and allowing him to talk to me is giving him a fucking chance. I don't know what your idea of giving someone a chance is because clearly you don't know. This man abused my mother and left us for you and your mother.. I owe him NOTHING and I sure as hell don't owe you a damn thing either, I get it we're sisters you're excited, but just because we are sisters doesn't mean I have to call that man dad.. or even accept him. If you can't accept that then take the man and get the fuck out of my house!"
Chloe and Riley stared at Beca wide eyed as she walked away.
Chloe looked at Riley who had tears in her eyes. "Ry I'm sorry. She.. I can't say she didn't mean it.. but she didn't mean for it to come out like that. She's been stressing and I guess she had to get that off her chest."
Riley smiled sadly at Chloe. "She's right though, I should be the one apologizing."
John walked out and had a sad smile on her face. Chloe sighed knowing he had heard everything.
"May I go and talk to her Chloe?"
Chloe nodded her head. "Yeah.. I think she went in our room. Please don't push her too far, she has a bit of a temper when it comes to some people."
John nodded and made his way up the stairs. He opened the room door slightly and saw Beca staring at wall. He sighed and sat next to her.
"I was ashamed of myself for cheating on your mother and getting another women pregnant so I took my anger out on her and you. I know that doesn't excuse my actions but that's the reasoning. You did nothing wrong.. it was all me. I couldn't accept what I did and I couldn't tell her. I was killing myself every time I hurt one of you and I couldn't take it anymore, I took what I thought was the easy way out. I didn't tell your mother I cheated and I just left, getting a fresh start with someone new. I immediately knew I had made a mistake leaving but it took me another three years to actually come back. I saw that man you call a father and your mother and you looking like one big happy family and I was afraid to face all of you together. When I heard Margo was babysitting you I jumped on the chance and created Mr. David. She didn't want to at first but I begged her.. I came round as often as I could but also without alerting your mother. My wife later suspected me of cheating and suggested we move and well you know that story. I talked to Margo everyday for an update on you. When your mother went missing my whole world came crashing down, I thought she was gone forever, then they told me I would have to take you if they didn't find her soon, I was hesitant at first, as you know but I accepted it and was ready to tell my family. The day I was prepared to tell them was the day your mother was found so you know I didn't tell them then. Regardless of what I did and how I acted I loved your mother and I will always love your mother... Melissa is my one true love and you are my eldest daughter.. someone I should have done more to protect and Rebecca I am so sorry I wasn't there for you."
Beca looked over at John and wrapped him in a big hug. John smiled and hugged her tightly. "I love you so much Rebecca."
"I love you too dad."
Beca's eye's widened when she realized what she said. "I-I'm sorry I shouldn't have said that. I got caught up in the moment, I know you're my father but it's a bit late in my life for me to be calling you that. Like I said I have my dad, I'd feel more comfortable calling you John."
John nodded. "I understand. Thank you for hearing me out."
"No problem.. thank you for talking.. you uh really opened my eyes. I'm having my mom fly out here in a couple weeks. My dad will be with her but I think you should come, the three of us should talk and I promise it'd be only us three."
"I think I'd like that very much. I must be going now though. Thank you for meeting with me, I hope we can do this again soon."
"Of course."
They stood up and hugged and Beca walked him to the door, apologizing to Riley before saying goodbye to them. Beca closed the door with a smile and looked at Chloe.
"I'm sorry for that outburst earlier."
"It's fine, you needed to release that. How did the talk with John go?"
Beca smiled. "It went a lot better then I had expected."
She went on to tell Chloe what they had talked about.
"I'm glad you feel better about all of this."
Beca nodded and kissed Chloe.
"Me too Chloe, Me too."