Hey, I'm kinda back. *holds for applause* *Crickets*

So...anyway. I messed up. I had this chapter written a while back before life got crazy with a new job (yay). But I forgot to upload it.

Hope you guys are still with me on this.

Enjoy.

The Quad

"Are you guys sure you're gonna make it?" Chloe asks into the phone as she walks around the quad away from the science building.

"Yes, Chloe. We will be there," her mother answers. "And if a case comes in we are not on the board. So we will be there."

Chloe groans and rolls her eyes.

"Unless you don't want us to."

"What?" Chloe continues to walk, but her eyes are drawn to Beca and, unfortunately, Jesse.

"Do you not want us to come? You did your annoyed groan" Maura asks.

"No, Mom. No. I would love for you and Aunt Jane to come. I just saw something."

"Oh, okay. We can't wait-

"It's Beca," Chloe blurts out as she leans against a tree and watches the two freshmen.

Maura tries to conceal a small smile. "What's wrong with Beca, Chlo?"

"She's hanging out with this Treble kid and it's so obvious that he's into her. Seriously, he has no chill, Mom."

"I see," Maura says. "Well, it seems to me he's just making his interest known. No harm in that."

"He has stupid juice pouches," Chloe grumbles with an eye roll.

"You love juice pouches," Maura contends with a smile.

"His are the wrong flavor."

"Of course. Are you back to your place yet?"

"Uh, no," Chloe says distractedly as she watches Jesse give Beca an incredulous look.

"Are you spying on them?" Maura asks knowingly.

"Pfft, no."

"Chloe, go home. Don't you have the riff-off tonight?"

"Oh crap! Aubrey wanted to meet to talk strategy." Chloe speed walks in the opposite direction, away from Beca and Jesse.

"I thought it was supposed to be spontaneous singing from random categories," Maura asks.

"Nothing says spontaneous to Aubrey like planning I guess," Chloe says. "She just really needs to win. I mean, I want us to win, of course, but I think Aubrey needs it. Some victory to make her feel like we're on the right track, you know?"

"You and the girls will do your best."

"Yeah, we will. Hopefully it will be enough." Chloe stops in front of the famous cafe. "Alright, I'll talk to you later, Mom."

"Bye, Sweetheart," Maura says and ends the call.

You guys still there? I know this was a bit short. Of course, Chloe wasn't in this scene, but I thought it would be fun. What do you think?

Obviously, next chapter is the Riff-Off!

Sappy AN: So if you've followed or reviewed any of my stories, you know I love responding to you personally. I've been swamped by life and that's kinda taken a back seat (and saddens me), but I just wanted you all to know that I really appreciate all that have stuck around and all the follows, favorites, and reviews I get. Like seriously, you guys are awesome. So thanks! (Okay enough sap.)

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