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Scene Fifty Two

Mid-credits. The Barden Bellas & The Treblemakers’ acapella version of ‘Home’ by ‘Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros’ lowers in volume and the lyrics stop. A close up of a birthday cake with three candles appears on the screen and a fourth is placed on the cake. The shot zooms out to show Aubrey & Stacie’s kitchen. Beca is stood with Aubrey and Stacie, having just placed the fourth candle in, and they all smile down at the cake.

Stacie: So are you psyched for your World Tour now the label have agreed to let you do it during Chloe’s summer break from vet school?

Beca: Yep, couldn’t be happier to be able to tour the world with her.

Aubrey, Beca and Stacie all look over with a smile. Cut to a POV shot of Chloe happily sat in the lounge counting plastic model farm animals with Bella who is happily counting with Chloe. She is surrounded by a few of The Bellas and a few of The Barden Bellas.

Beca [off screen]: Thanks again for negotiating that for me, Aubrey.

Cut back to Aubrey, Beca and Stacie who are still watching Chloe and Bella.

Beca: I guess that’s what legal representatives are for huh.

Aubrey: It’s what friends are for.

Beca grins as Aubrey nudges her with her elbow. Beca sighs happily as she looks at Chloe.

Beca: I’m gonna ask Chloe to marry me at the end of the tour.

Aubrey and Stacie both turn to look at Beca excitably and Beca grins at both of them. They both smush her in a little group hug and Beca winces. They pull out of the hug.

Stacie: Are you gonna tell Amy before-hand?

Aubrey: She is the number one Bhloe fan...

Fat Amy [off screen]: Tell me what?

Aubrey/Beca/Stacie: Um...

Fat Amy wanders in from the back door looking at them curiously. Aubrey walks away, through to the lounge to join Chloe and Bella. Beca stands awkwardly, glancing at Stacie for backup, but Stacie just shrugs. Beca turns back to Fat Amy.

Beca: I’m gonna ask Chloe to marry me when we get to Paris.

Cut to Aubrey, Chloe and Bella. The rest of The Bellas and The Barden Bellas are sat around them smiling. There’s a loud squeal from Fat Amy and The Bellas and The Barden Bellas all turn to look into the kitchen. POV shot of Fat Amy tugging Beca into a tight hug while Beca is shushing her. Stacie moves the cake with four candles to start lighting them.

Cut to a close shot of Aubrey, Chloe and Bella. Chloe is frowning and Aubrey just looks amused.

Chloe: What’s that all about?

Aubrey: You’ll find out soon enough.

The Barden Bellas & The Treblemakers’ acapella version of ‘Home’ increases in volume again and the final section of lyrics begin again as a slow-motion wide shot of Stacie carrying Bella’s birthday cake through with a big smile, closely followed by Beca and Fat Amy. Cut to a slow-motion wide shot of The Bellas and The Barden Bellas gathering around Bella singing Happy Birthday to her while Bella grins happily.

Cut to a close up of Beca who sits beside Chloe and the two smile happily at one another. Wide shot of the room as the singing comes to an end and the women all help Bella blow out the candles. Bella launches herself into Aubrey’s arms. Chloe turns to Beca and the camera zooms in on them as they share a kiss.

Cut to a zoomed-in shot of Beca and Chloe kissing then quickly parting and the camera zooms out to reveal that Beca is about to walk on stage on the first night of her World Tour. They both smile, then Beca strides on stage, and Chloe looks on with a nervous smile. Wide shot of Beca as she approaches centre stage while the lights are down. Cut to a shot of Chloe who smiles proudly while Daisy approaches and stands beside her. They share an excitable grin then look back out to the stage.

Cut to a close up of Beca who looks out at the crowd with a genuine smile just as the lights go up. Cut to The Bellas and The Barden Bellas all stood in the front row cheering loudly. Cut to a close up of Beca as she turns to look at Chloe. Cut to a close up of Chloe who is beaming proudly at her, giving her a wink. Cut back to Beca who turns back to the crowd with a huge smile and opens her mouth to begin singing.

Fade to black as the acapella version of ‘Home’ by The Barden Bellas and The Treblemakers comes to an end.

The remaining credits roll while an upbeat remixed version of ‘What You Mean’ by Anna Kendrick plays.

The End.

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PP4

Scene Fifty One

Scene - One month later. The Barden Bellas back yard. The Bellas gather on large cushions that have been laid out on the grass and they all huddle together as though part of an audience. Beca and Chloe are sat together at the front, with Bella on Aubrey’s lap then Stacie all sat to Chloe’s left. Emily and Fat Amy are sat to Beca’s right. Behind them are Cynthia-Rose, Flo, Lilly, Jessica and Ashley. They are all smiling in eager anticipation. In front of them are The Barden Bellas and The Treblemakers, with Daisy and Robbie stood at the front.

Daisy: Okay so the main reason we invited you all here was because we’ve been working hard all together on a special collaborative performance as a thank you to you guys for your advice and help this past year.

Cut to a shot of The Bellas who all look touched by the sentiment.

Daisy [off screen]: And I figured it’d be nice for us to all perform together before Robbie and I graduate and pass the baton of Captaincy down to Caidence and Buzz respectively.

Cut to Caidence who grins excitably. Cut to Buzz who looks a bit nervous.

Aubrey [off screen]: You guys have been working together?

Cut to Daisy and Robbie who look at one another and smile.

Daisy: Yeah, and it only took a little bit of persuasion.

Robbie turns to The Bellas and shrugs.

Robbie: Yeah, well Buzz’s main hope was that he might be able to hook up with one of you after..

Cut to Buzz who looks embarrassed, striding up to Robbie and nudging him.

Buzz: *mutters* Dude, you’re not supposed to tell them!

Fat Amy [off screen]: Uhhh well you might struggle there.

Robbie and Buzz turn to The Bellas in confusion. Cut to a close up of Fat Amy.

Fat Amy: Most of these guys are lesbians for each other so...

Cut to a close up of Beca and Chloe who are holding hands and grin at each other. Cut to a close up of Aubrey and Stacie who both grin at each other and Stacie leans towards Aubrey placing a big kiss on her cheek before placing a big kiss on Bella’s cheek too. Cut to Cynthia-Rose and Flo who glance at each other with shy expressions. Cut to Jessica and Ashley who cuddle up together.

Cut to a wide shot of The Barden Bellas and The Treblemakers who are all looking at The Bellas with stunned expressions. Cut to Fat Amy who grins at them and shrugs.

Fat Amy: But you’re in luck! Me and my pal Ashley over there are straight and single.

Cut to Ashley and Jessica who both frown.

Ashley: Uh, you do know I’m married to Jessica, right?

Cut to a wide shot of The Bellas who all turn to Jessica and Ashley, cooing, having not realised they’d got married.

Jessica: Yeah last summer.

Ashley: We honeymooned in Japan guys, remember?

The Bellas all turn back to the front looking confused and guilty that they’d not remembered. Cut to a shot of Fat Amy and Emily beside Beca.

Fat Amy: Okay well it looks like I’m the only straight, single-

Emily: -Actually Amy, I’m also-

Fat Amy: -Shhh, straight singles only, Legacy.

Emily sighs and gives up.

Fat Amy: So if you guys want a good time with me later, you know where to come.

Fat Amy points at herself with a grin. Cut to The Treblemakers who all look at each other nervously, except Buzz who just grins hopefully. Cut to Beca and Chloe who glance over at Fat Amy awkwardly.

Daisy [off screen]: Okaaay?

Cut to Daisy and Robbie.

Daisy: Well before that we’d like to perform a song that we all love and agree the lyrics perfectly suit The Barden way of life and the little families we create while we’re here.

Cut to a wide shot of The Bellas who smile in anticipation. Cut to a wide shot of The Barden Bellas and The Treblemakers who get into position.

The Barden Bellas and The Treblemakers perform an acapella rendition of ‘Home’ by ‘Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros’

During the performance the end credits begin with a montage of shots: The Barden Bellas graduating. Aubrey handing Beca the final revised contract and agreeing it is good. Daisy starting her first day as Beca’s PA. Beca returning home to Chloe in their Brooklyn apartment. Cynthia-Rose assisting Flo in one of her ‘Smoothie Flow’ trucks. Emily walking with a box of her things with a big smile on her face as she steps into a small office and her name is on the door - she’s been promoted. Jessica & Ashley sat with Josie on a ‘Crocheting Retreat’. Pip & Prim visiting Lilly at her fashion cabin where she makes outfits. Marcie, Fay and Charlotte hanging out with Fat Amy in Vegas. Caidence and Mikey on a little roadtrip driving happily with the roof down. Daisy meeting Robbie in a sushi bar in NYC...

To Be Continued...

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PP4

Scene Fifty (basically Scene Forty Nine continued..)

Close up of Daisy smiling as she watches Beca and Chloe being smothered in a large hug by Fat Amy. The door of the dressing room slowly opens behind her and she rolls her eyes, turning to challenge the person there.

Daisy: Listen buddy, I don’t care who you are-

Daisy freezes as Robbie is stood awkwardly in the doorway. Cut to Daisy who looks apologetic and immediately strides forward to take Robbie’s hand. Daisy tugs him slightly into the room.

Daisy: Sorry, I thought you were someone else.

Cut to Robbie who lets out a chuckle of amusement. Cut to a close up of Fat Amy whose smile drops when she looks up.

Fat Amy: *mumbles* Uh Beca? Don’t look at the door.

Beca: Huh?

Beca turns to look at the door just as Fat Amy lets her and Chloe go. Chloe also looks and Beca, Chloe, and Fat Amy’s expressions all drop. Cut to a shot of Jesse stood awkwardly in the doorway. Cut to Beca and Chloe who are still holding hands. Chloe glances nervously at Beca but an awkward smile has grown on Beca’s face.

Fat Amy strides around Beca and Chloe, blocking Jesse’s view of them.

Fat Amy: Uh nothing to see here, Jesse!

Cut to Jesse who is smiling slightly in amusement. Cut to The Bellas who are all looking to the door at Jesse in shock. Cut to The Barden Bellas who are looking at Jesse in confusion. Cut to Fat Amy who looks uncomfortably at Jesse.

Beca [off screen]: Amy, relax...

Fat Amy steps aside to reveal Beca and Chloe still holding hands. Beca is looking calm. Chloe is looking a little nervously at Jesse still. Beca looks at Fat Amy in amusement.

Beca: He already knows about me and Chloe.

Fat Amy turns to look at Jesse in surprise. Chloe looks surprised too. Cut to Jesse who grins and nods.

Jesse: I’ve kinda always known, Amy.

Cut back to Fat Amy, Beca, and Chloe. Chloe is looking over at Jesse a little guiltily.

Jesse [off screen]: Chloe always did do a way better job of looking out for Beca than me.

Beca turns to Chloe with a soft smile. Cut back to Jesse who smiles assuringly at Beca and Chloe.

Jesse: Makes sense that they’d end up together in the end. Plus she’s never looked at me like that so...

Cut to a wide shot of the room as everyone looks at Beca who quickly looks down awkwardly at their hands the second Chloe looks to her, then over to Jesse with an embarrassed smile.

Robbie [off screen]: Hold on...

Cut to Robbie and Daisy who are holding hands and looking over at Jesse. Robbie looks confused.

Robbie: What’s going on here?

Cut to Jesse who is grinning at his brother.

Jesse: Remember my college girlfriend?

Cut to Robbie who looks confused.

Robbie: The moody sarcastic one that Ma hated?

Cut to Beca and Chloe as Beca frowns for a moment and Chloe lets out a light chuckle.

Jesse [off screen]: Yeah.

Cut to Jesse who motions to Beca and Chloe. Cut to Robbie who turns to Beca and Chloe and his face turns to one of surprise.

Robbie: Oh my God!

Cut to Beca and Chloe who grin at Robbie.

Robbie [off screen]: You dated Beca Mitchell?!

Beca and Chloe look at Jesse. Cut to a wide shot of Jesse smiling while stood in the doorway.

Jesse: For my sins. It all turned out good in the end though.

Cut to Beca who nods then looks affectionately at Chloe, noticeably squeezing her hand.

Beca: Yeah it did.

Cut to Fat Amy who is grinning at Beca and Chloe, tears in her eyes.

Fat Amy: I think this calls for a big family hug.

Cut to Beca and Chloe. Beca looks a bit terrified as she turns her head to look at Fat Amy. Chloe keeps smiling at Beca.

Beca: I-I don’t like anyone hugging me except Chl-

Suddenly Fat Amy throws her arms around Beca and Chloe. Cut to a wide shot of the room as The Bellas drag The Barden Bellas to Beca, Chloe and Fat Amy and they all share a massive group hug with big smiles on their faces.

Beca: *from somewhere within the massive group hug* I love you awesome nerds.

The Bellas and The Barden Bellas giggle as they tighten their group hug. Jesse and Robbie watch from the doorway. Mikey watches from the corner of the room. Wide shot of The Bellas and The Barden Bellas all together.

Fade to black.

To Be Continued..

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PP4

Scene Forty Nine

Scene - The Barden Bellas dressing room. Lincoln Center. Moments after the results are announced. The Bellas are busy congratulating The Barden Bellas on their win, with hugs and chatter. Mikey is stood in the room with Caidence, holding her hand and they both smile. Cut to Beca who slowly walks into the room with a small smile on her face. Cut to a shot of Chloe who is talking to Aubrey, Stacie, Bella, and Daisy. Aubrey, Stacie, and Daisy all pause and look past Chloe at Beca. Chloe turns to look over her shoulder and noticeably hesitates. A soft smile grows on Chloe’s face. Cut to a wide shot as Beca and Chloe slowly approaching each other.

Chloe: Well aren’t you full of surprises.

Close up of Beca who shrugs with her eyebrows raised as though it was no big deal.

Beca: Gotta keep you on your toes.

Close up of Chloe who is smiling softly, clearly holding back from throwing her arms around Beca’s neck and hugging her.

Chloe: Mmm, you definitely do that.

Cut to a wide shot of Beca and Chloe while they stand in front of each other while smiling. Cut to The Bellas and The Barden Bellas who look at each other curiously then over at Beca and Chloe. Aubrey and Stacie are the only two to look at one another with knowing smiles before looking at Beca and Chloe.

Beca [off screen]: So I’ve got some news.

Cut to a wide shot of Beca and Chloe. Beca looks a little nervous.

Beca: Some...pretty good news, actually.

Chloe looks at Beca curiously. Cut to a close up of Beca who takes a deep breath then a smile grows on her face as she looks at Chloe.

Beca: As of tomorrow I will officially be working full time in New York City.

Cut to a close up of Chloe whose face turns slowly into one of surprise.

Beca [off screen]: I spoke to Theo about it and he’s right, if anyone does need me then they can come to me-

Cut to a close up of Beca.

Beca: -I don’t need to be in LA all the time to do this job anymore. I’ve earnt my status.

Close up of Chloe as tears begin to build in her eyes.

Beca [off screen]: Though I’ll need to pop over there from time to time.

Wide shot of Beca and Chloe as they both smile at each other.

Chloe: So...you’re back home for good?

Beca: Yeah Chlo-

Cut to a close up of Beca.

Beca: -I’m back home for good.

Wide shot of Beca and Chloe as a broad smile stretches across Chloe’s face while tears brim in her eyes.

Cut to a shot of Marcie stood beside Emily while they both look at Beca and Chloe. Marcie is frowning while Emily looks fairly calm.

Marcie: *mumbling* Is it just me or is there a ‘more than just friends’ vibe coming from those two right now?

Emily scrunches her nose up and shakes her head while still looking at Beca and Chloe.

Cut to a wide shot of Beca and Chloe. They both suddenly kiss deeply. Beca throws her arms around Chloe’s neck, Chloe winds her arms around Beca’s waist.

Cut back to Marcie and Emily who both suddenly look shocked at the kiss.

Emily: Yep. Yep that definitely looks like a ‘more than just friends’ sorta thing.

Cut to a close shot of Beca and Chloe still kissing with smiles on their faces. Cut to a reaction shot of The Bellas and The Barden Bellas who all look shocked. Cut to a shot of Aubrey, Stacie and Bella, smiling at the couple. Close up of Beca and Chloe as they break their kiss gently with big smiles on their faces.

Fat Amy [off screen]: What the hell?!

Cut to a shot of Fat Amy who is stood stunned with a massive grin on her face.

Fat Amy: Beca, Chloe’s the guy you’ve been dating this whole time??

Cut to Beca who peels herself from around Chloe. Beca and Chloe stand side by side holding hands with embarrassed smiles on their faces.

Beca: Um...yeah. Yeah she is.

Cut back to Fat Amy.

Fat Amy: How long has this been going on for??

Cut to a shot of Beca and Chloe who turn to each other with a bit of uncertainty.

Beca/Chloe: Ummm...

They turn back to Fat Amy and Beca shrugs.

Beca: About three and a half years?

Cut to a wide shot of the room as The Bellas and The Barden Bellas all groan and talk to Beca and Chloe in unison.

Fat Amy: What?!

Emily: Oh my God!

Cynthia-Rose: Three and a half years?!

Marcie: I knew it!!

Flo: Ohhhhhh!

Aubrey/Stacie: Seriously, so happy for you both.

Pip: *to Prim* How many of these guys are gay??

Caidence: *to Mikey* Did you know about this?

Jessica/Ashley: Called it *they high five each other*

Daisy: Suddenly it all makes sense.

Cut to Beca and Chloe who both look at each other with soft smiles, clearly happy it’s now out in the open. Cut to the doorway where Theo sheepishly appears at the doorway. Cut to Daisy who sees him and begins walking towards him seriously from the other side of the room.

Daisy: No, sorry sir but this is a private room. You can’t come in here.

Close up of Theo who looks rather stunned by the confidence of Daisy.

Theo: I was just wanting to speak to Beca about-

Daisy [off screen]: -I don’t care what you want to speak to her about-

Cut to Daisy who has arrived just in front of Theo and gently pushes his chest so he begins walking backwards.

Daisy: -she’s busy with her family.

Theo [off screen]: But-

Daisy: You’ll have to call her management-

Cut to a close up of Beca who is watching with an amused smile on her face.

Daisy [off screen]: -and book an appointment with her like everyone else. Goodbye!

Cut to Theo who is shoved the rest of the way out of the door and Daisy closes the door behind him with a sigh. She turns to look back into the room then hesitates. Wide shot of Beca and Chloe. Chloe is looking and smiling softly at Beca while Beca is smiling curiously at Daisy.

Daisy [off screen]: Was that too harsh?

Beca shakes her head.

Beca: No way dude. In fact...

Cut to Daisy who looks a little nervous.

Beca [off screen]: ...what are your plans after graduation?

Daisy: Well obviously the dream is to get into the big wide world and make a difference some how. But in reality, I’ll probably have to go home for a bit and live with my parents until I find a stable job. Why?

Cut to Beca who looks to Chloe who simply nods at her in encouragement. Then Beca turns to look over her shoulder. Cut to Mikey who is smiling and nods in encouragement too. Close up of Beca who turns back to Daisy with a smile.

Beca: How would you like to become my new PA?

Close up of Daisy whose face opens up into a bright smile of disbelief.

Daisy: Uh, yeah! I’d love that!

Cut to Beca and Chloe who are both grinning at Daisy.

Daisy [off screen]: Seriously??

Beca: Seriously, dude. You know a hell of a lot about me. You know exactly how important my time with these guys is.

Cut to shots of The Bellas who are smiling and nodding.

Beca [off screen]: And you look like you’d do a brilliant job of sticking up for me.

Close up of Beca who chuckles.

Beca: I mean, you did just chuck my boss out of here.

Close up of Daisy whose smile immediately drops and she swallows loudly.

Daisy: Th-That was your boss??

Beca [off screen]: Uhuh! But don’t worry-

Cut to Beca who smiles in encouragement.

Beca: -I’ve now got him wrapped around my little finger.

Fat Amy [off screen]: Er HELLO??

Beca and Chloe turn to look back at Fat Amy. Close up of Fat Amy who is still looking pretty stunned.

Fat Amy: Can we please go back to the fact that Bhloe are finally together??

Cut to Caidence who leans towards Aubrey.

Caidence: *whispers* What’s ‘Bhloe’?

Aubrey: *whispers* It’s Amy’s nickname for Beca and Chloe together.

Caidence: *whispers* Ohhh...

Cut to Fat Amy who just grins then strides towards Beca and Chloe.

Fat Amy: You guys!!

Fat Amy pulls Beca and Chloe into a tight hug, both of them resting their heads at the top of either bosom. Beca and Chloe look a little awkward but smile at each other.

To Be Continued..

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PP4

Scene Forty Eight

Scene - Lincoln Center NYC. Beca’s dressing room back stage. Beca and Theo are stood opposite one another. Beca looks determined and Theo looks shocked. Theo chuckles nervously.

Theo: You can’t quit, Beca.

Cut to Beca who has folded her arms defensively while she glares at Theo.

Theo [off screen]: You’re signed to the label for another two years.

Beca: Yeah well I want to unsign myself. I’ll pay however much necessary.

Cut to a wide shot of Beca and Theo and Theo sighs then points to a corner off screen.

Theo: Is it because of him?

The shot pans over to Mikey who is sat in the corner looking shocked.

Beca [off screen]: What? No!

Cut to Beca who looks from Mikey back to Theo.

Beca: Come on man, does that look like the face of someone who knew this was what I was going to propose?

Cut to a close up of Mikey who still looks stunned shaking his head slightly. Cut to a close up of Theo who hesitates.

Beca [off screen]: No.

Cut to a close up of Beca who sighs heavily.

Beca: I’ve not been back home to Brooklyn for more than two days in a row in nearly four years that I’ve been doing this job, dude. Four years!

Cut to Theo who looks a tiny by sympathetic.

Beca [off screen]: I’ve missed birthdays and holidays because of this job.

Cut back to Beca who is looking a little agitated again.

Beca: And my relationship with Chloe has struggled because I’ve had to let her down on so many occasions, all thanks to this job.

Close up of Theo who looks a little surprised to be hearing Chloe’s name.

Beca [off screen]: Luckily she has the patience of a saint and loves me no matter what. But enough is enough.

Wide shot of Beca looking determined as she looks at Theo.

Beca: I can’t do this any more, dude. I have to put my family first. And if you were a half-decent human-being you’d understand that. You’d work with me to make that happen.

Close up of Theo as he looks nervously down at Beca. Close up of Beca as she looks pointedly up at Theo. Close up of Mikey who is still looking a little terrified in the corner of the room. Cut back to a close up of Theo who lets out a heavy sigh of defeat.

Theo: What can I do to help change your mind?

Close up of Beca who suddenly looks hopeful and a tiny smile begins to appear on her face. Cut to a close up of Mikey as a small smile begins to appear on his face.

Mikey: *whispers* Way to go, Boss.

Cut to a wide shot of the stage. All the competing groups gather around the competition Host. Cut to a shot of The Bellas who look nervous and are all holding hands.

Competition Host [off screen]: In third place, it’s...

Wide shot of the stage.

Competition Host: ...The Barden University Treblemakers!

The Treblemakers high five and Robbie strides over to the host. Cut to Jesse who is in the audience clapping and cheering.

Gail [off screen]: No surprise there. The Treblemakers didn’t perform their strongest tonight.

Cut back to the stage. Robbie receives an small award and smiles out into the crowd, waving before rejoining The Trebles.

John [off screen]: No Gail, and that will be down to the song choice, which can really only be blamed on their Captain, Roberto Swanson.

Gail [off screen]: He doesn’t seem too ashamed of it though.

John [off screen]: Well he should be.

Cut to the side of stage where Beca is watching the results with Mikey beside her. They’re both grinning in nervous anticipation.

Competition Host [off screen]: In second place...

Cut to a wide shot of stage. Cut to a shot of The Barden Bellas who are holding their hands nervously. Cut to a shot of The Bellas who are watching the stage in anticipation. Cut to a close up of Daisy.

Competition Host [off screen]: ...it’s The Spelmen Angels!

Cut to a wide shot of The Spelmen Angels looking a bit disappointed while they stride over to the host to collect their trophy.

Gail [off screen]: A surprising runners-up prize for The Angels this year. That means it’s anyone’s guess who will be coming in first place tonight.

Cut to a shot of The Bellas who are all looking nervous while holding hands. Cut to a close up of Beca who is watching from side of stage. Cut to a shot of The Barden Bellas who are all holding hands with their eyes squeezed shut.

Competition Host [off screen]: The Barden Bellaaaaas!!

The Barden Bellas wrench their eyes open and begin hugging and squealing excitably. Cut to The Bellas who have all got to their feet and are cheering loudly while clapping. Cut to Beca and Mikey who are cheering and high-five each other.

Wide shot of the stage as Daisy and the rest of The Barden Bellas go up to the host to collect their trophy. Daisy takes it and holds it aloft while the crowd cheer and clap. Then she hands it to Caidence and strides over to Robbie. Robbie and Daisy share their first kiss. Cut to The Bellas who cheer loudly. Cut to Jesse who is clapping and cheering, looking at his brother proudly. Cut to The Barden Bellas who all nudge each other and grin at Daisy and Robbie. Cut to Daisy and Robbie as they part. Cut to a close up of Beca who is chuckling and grins. Cut to a close up of Daisy who has seen her and gives her an embarrassed smile before The Barden Bellas gather around her to celebrate.

Cut to Caidence who hands Marcie the trophy then strides off stage and throws herself into Mikey’s arms. Caidence and Mikey kiss passionately. Beca watches them for a brief moment awkwardly, then is nudged by Theo who arrives by her side.

Theo: Come on. You’ve got some press wanting to speak to you.

Beca turns and follows him obediently.

Cut to a wide shot of the stage as all the competing acts go up to The Barden Bellas to congratulate them.

To Be Continued.

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Scene Forty Seven

Scene - The Barden Bellas walk onto the stage to loud applause and they all smile and wave.

John [off screen]: The Barden Bellas looking uncharacteristically hot and confident as they walk onto the stage tonight.

Cut to a section of the audience where The Bellas are all sat together clapping wildly and cheering. Bella is stood with a foot on Stacie’s right thigh and a foot on Aubrey’s left thigh and is holding up a big ‘ICCA Finals’ foam finger with a massive smile on her face while Aubrey and Stacie both steady her. Chloe sits on the other side of Aubrey with a proud smile on her face.

Gail [off screen]: That’s right John, none of us could’ve predicted a year ago that these girls would be here at the finals of the ICCA’s but here they are!

Cut to a wide shot of The Barden Bellas as they settle into their opening positions.

Gail [off screen]: And Captain Daisy Demontary will lead them with the opening note that is traditional to this group and has been for generations.

Daisy brings the pitch pipe to her lips and blows.

Daisy: *whispers* one...two...three...

The Barden Bellas begin an impressive performance with an energetic and well executed dance routine with a mashup of the songs: ‘Telephone’ by Beyoncé & Lady Gaga, ‘You and I’ by Lady Gaga, ‘Upside Down’ by Paloma Faith, and ‘I Really Like You’ by Carly Rae Jepsen.

Shots of the crowd smiling and cheering, shots of John & Gail looking delighted, shots of Beca side-of-stage looking proud, and shots of The Bellas looking proud are included between shots of The Barden Bellas performing.

During Daisy’s moment singing ‘You and I’ she looks specifically at Robbie and Robbie is looking at her with a huge grin on his face. During Caidence’s moment singing ‘I Really Like You’ she glances to the side of stage, smiling at Mikey who’s smiling back at her.

The performance ends and The Barden Bellas end it with smiles on their faces while they strike the final pose. The crowd cheer and clap loudly. The Bellas all get to their feet and clap and cheer loudly.

Gail [off screen]: Oh my goodness John.

John [off screen]: Well can you believe it? The Bellas may have actually won this thing.

The Barden Bellas smile and wave as they walk off stage, their arms around each other.

Gail [off screen]: It’ll be a close call that’s for sure!

John [off screen]: It always is Gail.

Cut to John & Gail.

John: Well next up, while the judges tally up their scores, we have a special surprise performance from a mystery guest.

Gail: That’s right John. Most of us are of course hoping it’ll be Das Sound Machine, but it could be anyone.

John: *chuckles* It could be Prince for all we know!

Gail: Too soon John. Too soon.

John looks at Gail in confusion while Gail looks sadly out at the stage.

Cut to the competition host who walks onto the stage while Beca’s techs set up some equipment including a microphone on a stand and a small DJ deck. It’s not like her normal set.

Cut to The Bellas who are all busy welcoming The Barden Bellas who are sat just in front of them in the audience.

Competition Host [off screen]: Ladies and Gentlemen, while the judges tally up the scores, we have a very special guest here tonight.

Cut to a close up of Beca who is holding her necklace tight with a soft smile on her face.

Competition Host [off screen]: Here performing her version of a well known song on the very stage she has graced with her own collegiate acapella group from 2012 to 2014-

Cut to a wide shot of The Bellas who look confused. Cut to a close up of Beca.

Competition Host [off screen]: It’s...Beca Mitchell!

Beca begins to walk on stage while the crowd go wild. Cut to a reaction shot of The Bellas who all look stunned. Most turn to look at Chloe whose mouth is open in surprise and delight.

John [off screen]: Wow Beca Mitchell has returned to the ICCA’s for the first time in six years! Incredible!

Gail [off screen]: Yes John, I never thought I’d see the day but here we are!

Cut to a wide shot of The Barden Bellas who also look pleasantly surprised. Cut to a wide shot of Beca as she walks to her mic and DJ deck, smiling out at the audience. She noticeably looks through the crowd for someone then spots them and smiles wider. Close up of Chloe who is now beaming, tears already building in her eyes.

Wide shot of Beca who starts recording and setting down layers of beats and harmonies. Then she sings a version of ‘Still Falling For You’ by Ellie Goulding. During the performance there are shots of Beca looking out into that specific spot in the crowd, smiling every time she finds Chloe, and there are reaction shots of Chloe who smiles throughout the performance. There are also reaction shots of The Bellas and The Barden Bellas who watch Beca proudly.

As the performance comes to an end, Beca sings the final few words to Chloe, and there is a close up of Chloe looking affectionately back at her. Then the stage goes dark and the crowd go wild.

Cut to John & Gail in their commentary box.

John: What an inspiration to collegiate acapella performers everywhere.

Gail: That’s right John, Beca Mitchell epitomising exactly what it looks like to live the dream after a very lucky break.

Cut to Beca as she strides down a corridor backstage and stops at her dressing room to find Theo there.

Theo: Good job with the performance.

Beca looks a little agitated, and a little determined.

Theo [off screen]: We could do your entire show like that in your World Tour if you want?

Beca: I’m done.

Cut to Theo who hesitates.

Theo: Wh-what?

Close up of Beca who shrugs as though it’s the most obvious answer in the world.

Beca: I’m done. I quit. I’m out.

Wide shot of Beca and Theo as they look at each other. Theo looks shocked. Beca looks serious.

To Be Continued..

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Scene Forty Six

Scene - Lincoln Center, New York City. Evening. The Spelman Angels (the group performing at the beginning of the movie) are halfway through a powerful performance of ‘Katy On A Mission’ by Katy B, with slick military moves which are reminiscent of Das Sound Machine. The performance comes to an end and the crowd go wild.

John [off screen]: Wow! Well aren’t we in for a treat tonight!

Cut to John & Gail who are sat at their ‘Lets Talk’apella’ booth with big smiles on their faces.

John: The Spelman Angels setting the bar high for the rest of tonight’s acts.

Gail: That’s right John and with a performance like that it could be a third win in a row for The Angels.

Cut to The Treblemakers who are side of stage, watching nervously as The Spelman Angels happily stride off stage. A hand reaches out of nowhere and grabs Robbie’s arm, giving him a tug. Robbie let out a small yelp but smiles when he sees that it’s Daisy.

Robbie: Here to wish me luck before I go on stage?

Daisy grins then shakes her head.

Daisy: You don’t need it. Your family in the audience are luck enough, right?

Robbie shrugs and looks down at Daisy’s lips.

Robbie: I can think of a way you can wish me luck.

Competition presenter [off screen]: Up next, the first of two groups representing Barden University. It’s... The Treblemakers!

Daisy grins teasingly.

Daisy: Oof, so close..

Robbie rolls his eyes then turns and runs onto the stage after the rest of The Treblemakers. Daisy grins, folds her arms, then approaches the side of the stage to watch.

Wide shot of The Treblemakers getting into position on the stage.

Gail [off screen]: And here are my favourite bunch of cuties, The Treblemakers, ready to relight that fire within me.

The Treblemakers begin performing an acapella medley of songs by Shawn Mendes. Robbie lead the opening song with ‘Mercy’.

John [off screen]: Well this is surprisingly low-energy for The Treblemakers.

Gail [off screen]: Here’s hoping nobody’s broken that little nugget’s heart.

Robbie looks to the side of stage at Daisy and winks at her. Daisy smiles sweetly at him as the rest of The Barden Bellas join her to get ready to go on stage after The Trebles. The performance rolls into ‘Treat You Better’.

Beca approaches the other side of the stage, out of sight of Daisy and the rest of The Barden Bellas, a curious smile on her face. Her smile drops when Theo approaches her.

Theo: Ten minutes.

Beca: Yeah, thanks.

Theo walks off. Beca pauses then turns to walk from side-of-stage to backstage and collides with a somebody.

Beca: Oh. Sorry.

Beca looks up at the person she had walked into and looks stunned. Cut to a close up of Jesse who looks as surprised to see her.

Jesse: Beca!

Wide shot of Beca and Jesse both looking surprised to see each other.

Beca: Jesse! Uh..hi!

Jesse: What are you doing here?

Beca: I-I’m performing in a bit while the judges tally their points.

Jesse: You’re the surprise guest?

Beca: I guess I am, yeah!

Jesse: Oh wow!

Beca: Yeah. What are you doing here??

Jesse: My brother’s the Captain of The Trebles.

Beca looks stunned and turns back to look at the stage. POV shot of Robbie at the front of the stage performing ‘In Ny Blood’ while the rest of The Treblemakers accompany him.

Beca [off screen]: That’s Roberto?!

Cut to a wide shot of Beca and Jesse both watching The Treblemakers. Jesse is smiling proudly and Beca still looks stunned.

Jesse: Yep!

Beca: Oh my God! When did he get so tall?!

Jesse: Well you probably haven’t seen him since his sixteenth birthday party which was six years ago now...

Beca turns back to Jesse guiltily while Jesse turns back to her with a kind smile.

Jesse: Hey, congratulations on the Oscars win by the way.

Cut to a close up of Beca who smiles a little in embarrassment.

Beca: Oh. Yeah. I keep forgetting about that.

Jesse [off screen]: The woman who ‘doesn’t enjoy movies’ winning an Oscar.

Cut back to Jesse who smiles in amusement down at Beca.

Jesse: No surprises there. You always were determined.

Beca [off screen]: Well it turns out it’s pretty easy-

Cut back to Beca who shrugs.

Beca: -when you have someone to sing about so...

Cut to Jesse who gives Beca a calm smile.

Jesse: How are things with Chloe?

Close up of Beca who hesitates awkwardly.

Jesse [off screen]: I mean I figured you two must’ve got your acts together by now.

Cut back to Jesse who looks down at Beca in amusement.

Jesse: Come on Beca, you two sharing a bed in Brooklyn is one of the reasons we broke up and that was almost five years ago-

Close up of Beca who furrows her brow and begins to get defensive.

Beca: -Hold on dude, the main reason you and I broke up was because we’d grown apart. We lived on the opposite sides of the country to each other.

Jesse [off screen]: And you don’t now with Chloe?

Beca pauses. Cut to a close up of Jesse who clears his throat awkwardly.

Jesse: Sorry. It’s none of my business.

Beca [off screen]: If you did want to know-

Cut to Beca whose expression has softened.

Beca: -things between me and Chloe are going well.

Cut to Jesse whose smile grows and he is clearly pleased to hear this.

Beca [off screen]: And yeah we don’t see a lot of each other but when we do-

Cut back to Beca who looks content.

Beca: -it just feels...right. It makes me realise how long I’ve been in love with her for.

Wide shot of Jesse and Beca as they both smile at each other.

Jesse: Ugh, you talking openly about love? You’ve changed.

Beca playfully swipes his arm.

Beca: Shut uuuuup.

Jesse chuckles then they both grin at each other as The Treblemakers’ performance comes to an end.

Jesse: I don’t blame you for anything Beca. You know that, right?

Beca: I know.

Jesse: It was always Chloe.

Beca: Yeah. It was always her.

The Treblemakers all run off stage and Robbie spots Jesse. Beca looks at Robbie as though he’s a new person while Robbie and Jesse hug.

Jesse: Awesome performance man!

Robbie and Jesse step apart grinning.

Robbie: Thanks bro! We’re going into the audience to watch The Bellas if you’re game?

Jesse: Absolutely!

Robbie starts to walk off and Jesse turns to Beca with a kind smile.

Jesse: Good luck Beca. I’m really happy for you and Chloe.

Beca: Thanks Jess.

Beca watches Jesse run after his brother and she takes a deep breath, shaking her head slightly before turning back to look at the stage.

Cut to The Barden Bellas who stand side of stage in a small huddle.

Daisy: Okay this is it ladies. One last performance together.

They’re all smiling and Daisy places her hand in the centre.

Daisy: Ahh on three.

The Barden Bellas all put their hands in the middle with big smiles on their faces.

The Barden Bellas: One...Two...Ahhhhh!

They bring their hands up over their heads as they sing the note in harmony.

Competition presenter: Up next, the second group representing Barden University and the final performance of the night. The Barden Bellaaaaas!

To Be Continued...

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Scene Forty Five

Montage: set to an edited version of ‘Alive - Cahill Club Mix’ by ‘Sia’:

Shots of Beca at the photo shoot that day, a shot of Beca handing the big returned contract to Theo and Theo looking stressed. Shot of Chloe laying in bed in the Brooklyn apartment in the morning on the phone while laughing, cut to a shot of Beca who is grinning and saying something while laying in her LA bed in the middle of the night.

Shot of Daisy and The Barden Bellas sat around the kitchen table during the day, listening to some speakers. Cut to the group a few minutes later singing but wincing because they’ve not quite got the harmonies right. Cut to the group a few hours after that, singing and smiling during dinner because they’ve finally nailed the harmonies.

Cut to Fat Amy who happily and confidently steps onto a ‘Swim With Sharks’ boat. Cut to Flo who opens her juice truck for the day on a beach in California. Cut to Cynthia-Rose who is in airline pilot uniform getting ready to check in at the airport while drinking a fruit smoothie from ‘Smoothie Flow’. Cut to Emily’s office where she is sat at her desk still doing some work while her colleagues are leaving and saying goodnight to her. Cut to Aubrey, Stacie, and Bella who are all sat around a little bonfire in their back garden under a starry night sky, making s’mores. Cut to Lilly happily making outfits in her dark sewing room. Cut to Jessica and Ashley sat up in their bed at home in the morning, both reading sections of the same newspaper while they drink cups of tea.

Cut to Robbie who is smiling while stood at the door of the rehearsal room at Barden University. Cut to a wide shot of The Barden Bellas stood in a group singing loudly and happily. Cut to a close up of Daisy who looks happy. Cut to a close up of Robbie who smiles a little wider.

Cut to a shot of Mikey who wandering into the refreshment room at the label’s HQ looking tired and stressed. He begins calling someone. Cut to Caidence who is sat on her bed early-evening on the phone. Cut back to Mikey who smiles gently then begins talking. Cut to Caidence who looks happy to be talking to him.

Cut to Chloe who is sitting a paper exam and is smiling while she writes quickly. Cut to Beca who is stood in the recording booth singing with a small smile on her face. Cut to The Barden Bellas who are sat in front of the TV in their lounge and Daisy is showing them a routine from The Bellas’ USO tour while speaking to them. Cut to Caidence who gets another call so walks into the kitchen. Cut to Mikey who looks upset while he speaks. Cut to Caidence who tries to calm him. Cut to Mikey who appears to calm and even smiles slightly. Cut to Chloe who returns to her Brooklyn apartment on the phone looking concerned. Cut to Caidence who is still in the kitchen and now on the phone to Chloe. Cut to Chloe who ends the call then looks worried.

The montage music comes to an end.

Chloe [off screen through the phone]: You’re gonna be mad when you hear what I’m about to tell you.

Wide shot of Beca who is busy stirring a spoon around in her coffee.

Beca: That doesn’t sound good... A-Are you breaking up with me?

Cut to Chloe who is sat at the kitchen table in the Brooklyn apartment and she looks a bit panicky.

Chloe: No! God, no. Definitely not.

Beca [through the phone]: Phew. You had me worried for a moment there.

Cut to Beca who looks a little calmer.

Beca: So why do you think I’m gonna be mad?

Chloe [through the phone]: Because I’m furious.

Beca raises her eyebrows in surprise.

Chloe [through the phone]: And if I’m furious then-

Beca: -I know it must be bad. Yeah.

Chloe bites her bottom lip then screws her face up.

Chloe: I just had Caidence on the phone to me.

Cut to Beca who furrows her brow slightly.

Chloe [through the phone]: Apparently Theo fired Mikey last weekend.

Beca drops the spoon in her hand with a clatter and immediately looks angry.

Beca: What?! Right, that’s it.

Beca immediately turns on the spot and begins leaving the refreshment room.

Chloe [through the phone]: Yeah I think it was when you went over to Barden to see me and the girls.

Beca continues down a long corridor with purpose, still with her phone to her ear.

Chloe [through the phone]: Theo found out Mikey was covering for you. Fired him then told him he had two weeks to find a replacement.

Beca says nothing but continues walking angrily. Cut to Chloe who pauses awkwardly, listening hard to sounds of footsteps.

Chloe: You’ve gone to find Theo haven’t you..

Beca [through the phone]: He has screwed me over-

Cut back to Beca who is finally approaching Theo’s office.

Beca: -one too many times. I’m gonna deck him.

Chloe [through the phone]: Beca no, don’t deck the guy!

Beca: I’ll call you back in a few minutes Chlo.

Chloe [through the phone]: Beca-

Beca ends the call. Cut to Chloe who lets out a heavy sigh and places her phone down on the kitchen table.

Chloe: *mumbles* Oh boy.

Cut to Beca who barges into Theo’s office.

Beca: Theo!-

Beca pauses. The room is empty. Beca sighs but just as she turns to leave the room she barges into Mikey who has clearly ran after her.

Beca: Dude, what the hell is going on?

Mikey steps past Beca and Beca follows him, looking confused.

Beca: Theo fired you?!

Close up of Mikey who looks calm.

Mikey: Boss it’s okay.

Beca [off screen]: He can’t just fire you.

Mikey: It’s okay.

Cut to Beca who looks determined.

Beca: I’m gonna give him a piece of my mind then I’m gonna make him give you your job back!

Mikey [off screen]: Beca I’m okaaay. Yeah he fired me. And yeah it was a shock.

Cut to Mikey who looks apologetic.

Mikey: And yeah I probably should’ve told you sooner but I didn’t want to stress you out any more than you already were. I’ve had a good week to think and talk it through and...I think I’m ready to move on from the music industry.

Beca [off screen]: But...

Cut to Beca who looks a little disappointed.

Beca: What are you gonna do?

Cut to Mikey who has a small smile sweep across his face.

Mikey: I’m gonna go back to College and do my masters. Caidence has one more year left at Barden so I’m gonna go to Barden and join her for her final year.

A small teasing smile grows on Beca’s surprised face.

Beca: Caidence, huh?

Cut to Mikey who smiles sheepishly at Beca.

Mikey: Yeah boss. I really like her.

Cut back to Beca who seems happy for Mikey.

Mikey [off screen]: And she seems to really like me too.

Beca: Oh yeah, I got that vibe when I saw you two together.

Mikey [off screen]: Plus-

Cut back to Mikey who is looking down at Beca seriously.

Mikey: I’ve seen the harsh reality of how tough this industry is on it’s stars.

Cut back to Beca whose smile has faded.

Mikey [off screen]: I rebelled a bit and they didn’t like that so...I’m kinda relieved I got fired in the end.

Cut to a wide shot of the room. Mikey places his hands on Beca’s upper arms and looks at her seriously while Beca looks back at him seriously.

Mikey: Whatever you do Boss, don’t sign that World Tour contract until you’re completely satisfied with it. They can’t do it without you so if they have to wait then they have to wait.

Cut to a close up of Mikey as he grins down at Beca.

Mikey: Who knows? You might even be able to get them to write something in it about how you have to have at least three days off in a row each week to see Chloe?

Close up of Beca whose expression turns to one of hope.

Mikey [off screen]: Yeah you’d probably have to end up stretching it to a three month tour.

Cut back to a wide shot of the room.

Mikey: But it’d be worth it, right?

Beca smiles and takes a deep breath.

Beca: I don’t have a brother. But if I did, then I can imagine he’d be just like you. Maybe a bit shorter with darker hair and a little bit more brooding-

Mikey chuckles as he drops his hands from Beca’s arms.

Beca: -...but you get my sentiment here.

Mikey nods.

Mikey: And if I had an older little sister-

Beca: -Because of my height?

Mikey: Because of your height, yeah...then she would totally be like you. Thanks for everything.

Beca has been chuckling but stops then lets out a disappointed sigh.

Beca: What am I gonna do without you huh?

Mikey shrugs with a smile.

Mikey: You’ll live, boss.

Cut to Beca who holds her index finger up seriously.

Beca: Now you really will have to stop calling me that.

Cut to a wide shot of the room as Mikey grins.

Mikey: I’ve still got one week to go boss. And I’ve managed to hook you up with an awesome gig next week in New York before I go.

Beca looks curious. The shot fades out to the shot of a stage at the ICCA finals at Lincoln Center in NYC one week later.

To be continued...