A/N: First – possible trigger warning – severe homophobia. I've got to get that out there even if it might clue you in to part of the chapter. There's a longer author's note at the end of the chapter.

Disclaimer: Nope, no owning PP or PP2 (although I do like to play in their sandbox from time to time).

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Beca held Aubrey's hand as they drove. As they passed the city limit sign for Bree's hometown, Beca felt the grip on her hand tighten slightly. She gave her girlfriend's hand a squeeze as she turned to smile at her. Aubrey tried to give her fiancé an honest smile, but she just didn't have it in her. She was nervous and she felt like she was going to be sick. She hadn't had a panic attack or felt like stress vomiting for a while now, well let's be honest, since about a month after her parents disowned her. She suspected that wasn't a coincidence.

Beca was worried about Aubrey, she couldn't stop fidgeting as they walked up to the door of her parents' house. She gave a sidelong glance over at her and she grew even more concerned. She could see she was barely holding it together. So she stopped just before the steps leading up to the house and turned to the taller girl, grabbing both of her hands in hers, "Bree, look at me." The blonde locked eyes with the brunette, her pupils dilated somewhat in panic, "Breathe baby, just breathe. I'm here with you and I love you more than anything in this world. No matter what happens we get to live happily ever after with each other, just remember that."

Aubrey saw all of the love in Beca's eyes and knew that everything would be alright in the end, regardless of what happened when they went into that house. So she set her jaw in determination and nodded. Beca smiled at her, "That's my girl."

They walked up the stairs to the door and Beca knocked. The door was opened shortly by the same man who had opened the door three years ago for Beca. It took every ounce of control Beca had to stay calm and not go off on this man who had hurt his daughter so badly. Aubrey let out a weak, "Hi Daddy," as she saw the man standing in the doorway.

Beca almost lost that control when she saw the startled recognition in the man's eyes and she thought he was starting to close the door on them without saying a word. Beca stepped forward and put her hand on the door, "Hello Mr. Posen. I don't know if you remember me, I'm Beca, Aubrey's fiancé. We were hoping we could talk with you and Mrs. Posen for a minute."

That seemed to snap the man out of his daze and he just nodded as he opened the door fully and stepped back to let the girls into the house. As he closed the door behind them, he said coolly, "My wife isn't here at the moment, she had to run to the club to handle some last minute details on the fund raiser we are hosting tonight. She should be back any minute though. We can sit in the living room while we wait for her."

Beca gave him her best smile, "That would be great sir, thank you." As the man turned to walk deeper into the house, Beca turned to Aubrey and used her thumb to gently wipe away the moisture that was building in her eyes, trying to keep them as unshed tears. She gave her love a weak smile and a quick kiss on the cheek before they followed Aubrey's dad into the living room.

The girls sat on the couch next to each other, Beca holding Aubrey's hand in her lap. Mr. Posen sat in an arm chair across from them. They sat in an awkward silence for a few minutes before Aubrey's dad finally spoke up, "I hear that you passed the bar and have a job at a decent firm."

Aubrey smiled and nodded, "Yes sir, I graduated third in my class and I love my new job. I'm already working with two of the senior partners on some very important cases."

Her dad nodded, "That's good. It's not the firm or the direction I would have chosen, but at least they have a respectable client base."

Just as Beca was going to make a snide comment about him losing any right he had to having a say in Aubrey's life, they heard the door open and close. A few seconds later, they heard Mrs. Posen approaching the living room, "Dear, whose car is that in the driveway? Do we have company?" She rounded the corner into the room and saw the two girls sitting there, "What are those things doing in my house? Now I'm going to have to have that couch cleaned. What were you thinking Arthur, letting them in our house."

Aubrey's dad was up the moment she started talking, his arm going around her waist, trying to calm her, "Shhh dear, they said they had something they wanted to talk to us about and I thought we should hear them out."

The older Posen woman glared at the two girls sitting there, "Fine, say your piece and then get out of my house."

Beca looked over at Aubrey, who looked back with a slightly panicked look. Beca nudged her with her elbow and gave her a go ahead movement with her head. Aubrey sighed then looked at her parents, "Dad, Mom, Beca and I are planning our wedding and didn't want to set a date until we had talked with you. We were wondering, hoping actually, that you would like to be involved in it." Aubrey finished with a hopeful lilt in her voice.

Aubrey's dad spoke first, "While I wish the best for Aubrey, my stance hasn't changed. I can't agree with your lifestyle and your decisions. It goes against God and everything I believe in…"

Aubrey's mom didn't let him even finish his thought, looking right at Aubrey she started in on her, "You are an abomination. You are sinners and you are going to hell. I can't believe Arthur even let you into our house knowing that you were still sinning against God. You make me sick and I never want to see you in this house again. I told you before that you were no daughter of mine so I don't even know why you are here. Now go before I call the police."

Beca suddenly stood up, glaring at the two people standing across the room from her. Her voice came out in a raspy growl, "Now listen here. You can say what you want about me, but don't you dare say a bad word about that woman right there." She pointed back at Aubrey without taking her eyes off of them. "That woman is the most talented, dedicated, loving, special woman that I've ever met. She has a strength in her that I admire and every day I want to be just a little more like her. She inspires me on a daily basis. I don't know what she sees in me, but I'm so honored that she sees it. She makes waking up worthwhile every day, every single day. And you," she points at Arthur, "she idolized you. She did everything in her life to make you happy. She was so stressed out during college thinking about disappointing you that she would actually get sick, did you know that? No, I bet you didn't. And this is how you treat her, your own daughter. She deserves so much more than this. She deserves to be loved unconditionally, she deserves to have someone she can depend on, she deserves to have someone that treats her like the beautiful person that she is." Beca finished her monologue with a deep breath. She looks over at Aubrey's mom, "Now don't get your panties in a bunch Mrs. Posen, we are leaving so you don't have to call the cops. But when we walk out that door we won't be coming back."

Beca turned back to Aubrey holding out her hand. Aubrey just sat there looking shocked for a second before the tears started flowing freely down her cheeks. She finally took Beca's hand and followed the short brunette out to their car. Beca slid into the driver's seat as she didn't think Aubrey could drive at the moment. She didn't blame her, after what her parents did she thought she deserved to cry. As Aubrey sat in the passenger seat, Beca leaned over and gave her a hug, "I'm so sorry Bree, I was hoping they would accept us this time, I really was." She rubbed her fiancé's back as she heard her give a choked sob, "Shhh, what can I do Bree? How can I make this better?"

Beca pulled back slightly when she heard Aubrey laugh against her. Aubrey pulled her in for a rough, needy kiss. As she broke the kiss Aubrey looked into Beca's eyes, "I'm not crying because of anything they said or did. I'm crying because of you. I'm crying because of what you said in there defending me. These tears are because I'm so happy that I have you. You are my family and I don't know why it took me so long to realize that you are the only thing I need in my life." She gave a backhanded wave at the house, "They don't matter. The only family I have and need is right here, next to me. And I want to marry you today Beca Mitchell, not tomorrow, not in a month, but today, right now. I don't want to wait another second to prove to you that everything you said about me in there is true. I want to be that person for you."

Beca just looked at her with a blank expression. Finally she snapped out of it, "Aubrey, there is no way we can get married today. We have nothing planned, we have no marriage license, no church, no minister, no flowers, nobody to stand up for us. There is no way we can get married today."

Aubrey just smiled at the disbelieving brunette next to her, "Do you have your driver's license with you?"

Beca nodded. Aubrey smiled, "If I can get this all planned, will you marry me today Beca Mitchell?" Beca just smirked and nodded again. Aubrey laughed, "You should know me by now, I can do just about anything if I set my mind to it."

So while Beca started driving, Aubrey started making phone calls. She started with the minister they had been talking to about doing their wedding. After some persuasive talking, a little begging and promising a decent donation to the Church, Aubrey had gotten her to agree to marry them at 7 p.m. at the Church. Now that the first hurdle was out of the way, Aubrey's next call was to Beca's dad. She explained the situation, briefly telling him about the talk with her parents, and then begged him to help her marry his daughter at 7 pm that evening. Beca could have sworn she heard an "about time" come through the phone, but she must be hearing things. He must have agreed though because Aubrey gave him a list of things to do. She was having him see the florist and having them make two bouquets as close to the ones they had gone over with them at their last planning session with whatever fresh flowers they had in the shop. While she doubted she could get a cake in time, she had him try anyway. She told them the address of the baker that they had been talking with and wanted him to see if they had any premade cakes in stock.

Now for probably the hardest part, dresses. Beca watched Aubrey out of the corner of her eye while she drove. The woman was scrolling through websites like a maniac, giving more, Oh God, no's than Oh, I like that's. After a half hour of looking at websites, she called Chloe and had her run to the dress shops with the dresses she had picked out. Beca heard the squeal quite clearly when Aubrey asked Chloe to be her Maid of Honor. Aubrey told her which dresses were hers so that she could try to find something complimentary while she was out. Aubrey was hoping they would have the dresses they wanted in their sizes on hand, but she wasn't holding her breath on this one. It was also why she picked out a few similar dresses for each of them. She e-mailed the web pages on the dresses they were looking at and their sizes to Chloe and told her to try and get them. She knew they wouldn't be perfect but it was the best she could do on short notice. Aubrey grabbed Beca's phone and smiled at her soon to be wife, "Ok babe, who should I dial so you can ask them to be your Maid of Honor?"

Beca thought for a moment and then shrugged, "Let's see if Emily is up for an adventure." Then her façade broke as she grinned like an idiot, "I can't believe I'm going to need a Maid of Honor today." Aubrey dialed the number and then handed the phone to Beca. Beca quickly explained the situation and then rolled her eyes at Aubrey as Emily started to babble on the other end of the line. Beca quickly cut in, "Hey Legacy, you'll do great. I couldn't think of anyone else that I would want up there with me. After all, it was our work that got me actually started in the business and you've always been there for me. I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for you because of all of that. I love you nerd, so say yes." After Emily stopped crying long enough to say 'yes', Beca told her she was giving the phone back to Aubrey to give her some details. Aubrey explained the plan and she also texted Emily pictures of the dresses that Beca would be trying on so that she could (hopefully) find something that complimented it. She also gave her Chloe's number so she could help the redhead out if she was able to on such short notice.

After that, she texted the few remaining Bellas that were still in Atlanta, letting them know the plan and sending them directions to the church. Finally, she texted the rest of the Bellas, telling them about the impending nuptials and apologizing about not giving them more notice. She told them that they would have a reception in two weeks for all of the Bellas and they were all expected to come and help them celebrate.

Beca was sitting there in awe listening to her fiancé go through all of the planning. She really shouldn't have doubted her, because nothing could stop Aubrey when she put her mind to it. She was really glad they had gone through all of the planning already because it made her job easier than it would have been. But who was she kidding, even with nothing planned Aubrey would have found a way to make this work.

When they pulled back into Atlanta, it was only 1 p.m., plenty of time to get ready for everything. Beca was starting to get excited and nervous, this might actually come together and she would finally marry Aubrey Posen. Aubrey directed her to a building downtown and told her to bring her driver's license. Beca took Aubrey's hand as they walked into the Probate Court building and only let go when Aubrey had to text someone about a specific detail for that evening. It seemed like it took forever, but a mere 45 minutes later, the two girls had a marriage license. Beca looked at Aubrey as she took the piece of paper from the clerk, her heart suddenly beating much louder and faster than it was a minute ago. She was actually going to marry this woman. Today.

Aubrey then guided Beca to a salon close to the apartment. Apparently Bree had somehow gotten word to them they were coming, because there were three stylists waiting for them as they walked in. Beca didn't know how, because she didn't remember a phone call to the salon, but she wasn't going to question it, this was her Aubrey after all. Aubrey explained that they were a little short on time but she was hoping they could get their hair styled before the wedding. One of the ladies stepped forward and gave her a hug, saying that of course they could handle it. They would even have them out of there with time to spare. By the time it was over, Beca was glad that she didn't have to go through that on a regular basis. She didn't like being touched normally (unless it was Aubrey, of course), but at one point she had three people working on her at the same time. She felt claustrophobic as one worked on her hair, one gave her a manicure and the third gave her a pedicure. When she finally looked in the mirror when they had finished, she couldn't complain too much. They had done an excellent job and she was going to look great for her new wife. As she turned to walk out, she caught sight of Aubrey and let out a low whistle. The ladies had outdone themselves on her, putting most of her hair up, with a few ringlets dropping down to frame her face, making her look almost angelic.

Beca was then instructed to drop Aubrey off at the apartment where Chloe was going to help her finish getting ready and she was to go straight to her parents' place (yes, she even called Shiela mom now instead of step-monster) where Emily was waiting to help her get ready. Beca made one quick stop on the way over to her father's house, because Aubrey couldn't be expected to remember everything now, could she?

When Beca got to her dad's house, she found him running around frantically yelling to Sheila about losing his tie. She just walked into the kitchen with it, gave him a quick kiss and shoo'd him out the door, "You go help get everything set up at the church, I've got everything under control here." He smiled sheepishly at her before turning to his daughter, tears threatening in his eyes. Beca just walked over and pushed him, "None of that, now get out of here before you make me want to cry too."

He smiled and pulled her into a hug, "I love you baby girl and am so proud of you. Aubrey is one lucky lady."

Beca smiled sheepishly, looking at the floor, "No Dad, I'm the lucky one, but thanks. Now seriously, go!" He kissed her head one last time before heading out the door to get the church ready for his girl.

Beca turned to find Shiela standing there staring at her, a quirky smile on her lips. Beca gave her a fake exasperated look, "What?"

Sheila walked over and pulled her into a hug, "I didn't think this would ever happen."

Beca chuckled, "What, me getting married?"

Sheila gave an honest, surprised laugh at that, "No sweetie, that you would let me in enough to be helping you with your wedding."

Beca just hugged the older woman back, "I know, I'm sorry I was such a bitch to you. I should have given you a chance."

Shiela smiled against the younger woman, "It's ok Beca, we turned out just fine and that's what matters. " She pulled back and held her step-daughter at arm's length, "Now, let's get you ready to marry that beautiful bride of yours."

She walked into the spare bedroom where her stuff had been brought earlier that day. She gasped when she saw the dresses that Aubrey had picked out for her. They were all in various shades of royal blue. She tried on the three dresses Chloe and Emily had been able to find in her size. With the help of Emily and Sheila, she settled on a strapless hi-low dress made with a chiffon fabric. The dress actually tended towards the navy blue side of royal blue and was cut to just above her knees in front and cascaded down to a small 'train' in the back, that is if you can call the foot of material that trailed on the floor behind her a train.

She put the dress on and then Emily helped her with her makeup. When they were done, Beca got up and turned to look at the two women. Sheila was all smiles, beaming at her step-daughter, "You are so beautiful sweetie."

Beca only had to wait half an hour for the other two women to finish getting ready before they headed over to the church. Beca was actually surprised that they had 15 minutes to spare. When she got to the church, she was told that she had to stay in the narthex so she wouldn't see Aubrey until the actual ceremony. Beca talked for a bit with the minister, thanking her profusely for doing this for them on such short notice. The minister hushed her and said it wasn't a big deal, especially with how much the two of them seemed to be in love. Beca peeked her head in and saw the few people who were able to make it on such short notice. She saw Jessica, Ashley, and Lily from the Bellas and two people from Aubrey's firm whose names she couldn't remember. She was startled when the door opened, thinking everyone who could make it was already here. She was surprised when her boss, Michael walked in. He smiled as he walked up to her to shake her hand, "Congratulations Reggie, it's about time someone made an honest woman out of you."

Beca shook herself out of her stupor, "Thank you sir, and thank you for coming."

He grinned, "It's my pleasure Reggie, but don't think you'll be getting time off any time soon for something as trivial as a honeymoon." He finished the last statement with a wink as he opened the door to the nave and went to take his seat.

Then Emily came running out, "It's time, Beca it's time."

Beca took the younger girl's hands, "Ok Emily, calm down. I'm the one getting married here, it's my job to freak out."

Emily squeezed her hands, "I know, but I'm just so happy for you two. Ok, let's get this party started."

As the first part of John Legend's 'All of Me' rang through the chapel, Emily propped the doors open and then started to slowly walk towards the altar. As Emily started walking down the aisle, Beca's dad popped out of a side room to come over and stand next to his daughter. As he took her arm in his, he smiled at her with tears in his eyes, "You look beautiful, Beca."

Beca leaned up and kissed his cheek, "Thanks Dad, now let's get me married." As Emily got to the half way point, Beca and her Dad started down the aisle. When she got to the front, she couldn't help but laugh as she looked over to see Stacey's face peering back at her from the iPad Jessica was holding up. She waved at the brunette and got a wave back.

When they got to the front of the room, her dad gave her a kiss on the cheek and then to Beca's surprise, he quickly walked back up the side aisle and left the chapel. Beca noticed that Sheila wasn't in her seat yet, so she figured he was just going to get her.

Beca turned to watch as Chloe started her walk down to the front of the church. As she got to the front of the church and slid into her spot, Beca's brows furrowed as Sheila quickly walked up the aisle to take her seat, without her dad.

Beca felt the tears flowing freely down her cheeks as she watched her bride walk into the church on the arm of her father. He was beaming at everyone at the front of the church as he guided Aubrey down the aisle, looking every bit the proud father for the second time that evening. He gave his daughter a beaming smile as she tilted her head to the side and gave him the biggest smile he had ever seen on her.

Beca then took in her bride. Aubrey had chosen a gorgeous ivory tulle strapless dress. Her dress was a more classic cut, full length with a 'train' about the same length as Beca's. Beca sighed, wondering what good deeds she had done in a previous life to deserve this woman coming down the aisle. As Beca's dad passed Aubrey's hand into Beca's he stopped and gave the blonde a kiss on the cheek. He turned and went back and took his seat next to his wife.

The ceremony was short, given the small wedding party and short notice. After saying their vows, the minister asked for the rings. Aubrey's face dropped, she looked down at the floor muttering "Shit, shit, shit…how could I forget the rings."

Beca slipped her fingers under Aubrey's chin and lifted her face to look at her. Aubrey wondered how Beca could smile at a time like this, they didn't have wedding rings. Beca just held out her hand behind her without breaking eye contact with her wife, and then held up the two gold bands that Emily had put in her palm. Aubrey's eyes got misty as she looked at Beca with a confused look. Beca whispered, "I stopped after I dropped you off, I couldn't let you have all the fun planning our wedding." Aubrey had to physically stop herself from grabbing Beca and kissing her right then and there.

After they exchanged rings and finally got to have their first kiss as a married couple, the minister announced them to the group, "I'd like to present Beca and Aubrey Mitchell." The two couldn't help themselves, they turned and kissed again as Stacey screamed through the iPad.

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A/N: I've always been the type of writer that spends a little time thinking about what to put down and then just sits down and lets it come out, even when I'm writing scientific papers (and yes I have written a few of those, completely different writing style than this). I've mentioned this before, but I have to stress it here, what comes out just flows out with a mind of its own (that's what its seems like anyway). This story took a completely different track than I originally intended (even going into chapters 7 and 8 I still had plans for a big wedding and a potential reconciliation with Aubrey's parents, or at least her dad), but I'm not sorry about that. I happen to like where it went in terms of telling a story. But that means that Aubrey didn't get her dream wedding (and in the end, I didn't think it was fair to her or me to write her dream wedding for the first time without her parents involved). So, that just means that there has to be another Mitchsen piece somewhere in me that gives Aubrey her ultimate dream wedding (for which I don't know if I can do it justice), because the two girls deserve it in some universe. I am sorry that I may have disappointed some of you with the way that the confrontation with Aubrey's parents went and how the wedding turned out.

I'm also sorry that this chapter ended where it did, but I was actually physically drained when I finished even though I took two sittings to write it instead of my usual single sitting. There will be at least one more chapter as the Bellas have to have their reception.