A/N – Something new – multi chapter Bechloe story completely is AU with movie's characters. Chloe is a successful doctor who left the small town of Barden years ago and Beca is a local who catches her eye when she is forced to return home. Reviews always appreciated and welcomed. I do not own anything related to Pitch Perfect and any of the other things I may or may not have "borrowed". Read and enjoy.

Chapter 1 – Never Look Back

The young woman sat with her eyes closed in the staff lounge breathing deeply as she tried to catch up on even a second of the much needed sleep she was missing. This was habit for Chloe Beale, a young doctor who was working her way to the top at John Hopkins in Baltimore. The sun was starting to rise through the cheap blinds on the east window as her breathing slowed and she was resting easily.

It wasn't uncommon for Chloe to put in long hours without hesitation, as her life was this hospital and she wouldn't have it any other way. She was living her dream, making her way through the world and a name for herself in the process. Her desire to not only be the best pediatric surgery resident was evident in her knowledge and dedication but what set her apart was her demeanor. A witty and loving young woman who did anything for her co-workers and patients alike, Chloe was well known in her small circle as the best of the best.

A loud bang broke Chloe's peaceful bubble of serenity, her body shuddered awake as another doctor came crashing into the lounge. Of course it was none other than Dr. Bumper Allen, a pretty boy resident who was making the rounds between specialties trying to figure out the most prestigious and you guessed it highest paying. Spotting the idle woman he forced his feet into the ground a little more so his footsteps would resound even louder. "Beale" he questioned with a smirk "Sleeping on the job?"

Chloe was probably the most gentle soul you had every met and although internally she might like you it would never show physically. Her insults would come within a sweet tone and usually with a radiating grin. So she indeed plastered on her best fake smile, shook the sleepiness from her body and began to speak. "Good morning Dr. Allen" she said as she stood. "What a non pleasure to see you this morning, in fact, it was quite a nice evening with you no showing up for your shift last night and leaving us to take care of the kiddos on our own"

Bumper's smile grew larger even with the insult. "Well it is not my fault that the board of directors needed a resident to discuss the new program initiatives, and what with my father sitting on that board…I am not one to disappoint you see." He chuckled pouring himself a cup of coffee, finishing the pot completely. "And you know Chloe you should really remember that team player attitude, I am sure that kind of attitude is the reason Dr. Smith will be choosing me instead of you for that coveted internship"

Chloe went to pour herself a cup behind Bumper only to find it empty she huffed looking toward him as he was heading back out the door. "Oh Chloe…" Bumper called as she turned back to him. "Have an awesome….ly horrible day sweetie, girl power and all"

Chloe just turned muttering an "asshole" under her breathe and started another pot of coffee. She left the lounge in search of something to focus on other than punching that pompous daddy's boy in the mouth. Once she reached the nurses desk, she was handed a stack of patient charts that had come in during the hour she was resting. She completed her rounds checking on her young patients, imparting some fun and keeping the atmosphere light and playful, and then discussing treatment options with their parents and of course trying to impress lead pediatric surgeon Dr. John Smith.

It was a full day and about an hour left in her shift she ran into Dr. Abernathy, a quirky and admirable woman who had to call Dr. Smith her partner. The two chatted about Chloe's continued progress and her obvious passion for the position. "Keep your head up Dr. Beale" she advised Chloe "I know that Dr. Allen and Dr. Smith thrive on driving doctors like ourselves crazy with their 18th century viewpoints but you will overcome it. I think you're a shoo-in for the position between you and me, but if Dr. Allen's father has anything to do with it, your road will not be easy."

Chloe slumped physically with Dr. Abernathy's last statement, "I understand Dr. Abernathy, it's just I have come a long way in my life and this path is my destiny, it just as to be…I mean if you knew the nonsense and nay-sayers I have had in my life….well you would understand…I have to get this position"

Dr. Abernathy smiled knowingly, "We all face those nay-sayers you speak of Chloe, but my advice to you is this, never look back" Chloe smiled and thanked her for her kind words before she was ordered out of the hospital for a much needed day off.

As Chloe boarded the MTA, Dr. Abernathy's words resounded in her brain despite the music in her ear buds. Chloe had come a long way, she had gone through a lot as a teenager and young adult, things that had made her make choices that still hurt to this day. She was on her own now, her family not being very supportive of her life's goals and friends just seemed to come and go. It wasn't like she was completely alone, she had her co-workers and some intimate trysts that kept the demons at bay, but whatever she was in charge of her life and there was no looking back. Chloe didn't like to think about the past and the small town she left 10 years ago, that wasn't her anymore, she was bigger than that town and their bullshit. Despite her love for the people she used to know, she didn't need them and thinking about it just made her unusually depressed.

Chloe arrived to her one bedroom apartment overlooking the harbor, she grabbed the mail that hadn't been picked up in a week and grabbed the stack of newspapers collecting at her door. She stopped and watched the sun dance over the water for a moment before collapsing on the couch. She reached into her bag pulling out her cell phone and plugging it into the wall, it had been dead since yesterday and she just hadn't had any time to charge it at the hospital. Signing deeply again she pushed herself up from couch and headed to the bathroom for a hot shower. The steam cleansed her of all the garbage that had built up today, it was strange because usually she didn't let those thoughts of the past creep up on her. Shaking it off she stepped out of the shower drying herself off and wrapping herself in her robe she went back into the living room grabbing the mail and returning to the couch. Flipping through several junk flyers and bills one letter stuck out, a greeting card sized pink letter with a Georgia peach stamp seem to rise to the top of the pile and Chloe tossed the rest aside focusing on the return label in the top left corner. "A. Posen"

Her letter was dated two weeks ago and Chloe's minds started reeling at the possibilities of the content of the letter, why would Aubrey contact her? Why now? Why on a day that she was just thinking about her past would it come to fruition? Chloe couldn't deal with it and tossed it to the side not close to being ready for that nonsense. Instead she reached for her phone to play candy crush or something that would take her mind off this but what greeted her was a lock screen of several missed calls and voicemails.

"Jesus" Chloe spat out loud "What did I do today?" She sighed and pressed the small envelope changing the setting to speaker. The number was one she didn't recognize but she knew the area code, cringing she continued to listen.

"Chloe…I hope this message gets to you...um it's your father Chloe, something has happened with your mother and….well I'm …what I need to say is …you need to come home".

TBC