It's so nice to see my baby sister with a bump on her stomach. She is the happiest I've seen her. It feels like my life is worth something seeing that lump grow up into a beautiful boy or girl. I'm sure they'll have their daddy's blue eyes and Emma's blonde hair. Frankie's little one takes after their daddy.

I'm scared to have kids, just because I know those two will fight like cats and dogs. Kinda like Leo and Raph did growing up. Still do, actually as we speak. It wouldn't be a good day for Frankie or myself if we didn't get to endure in one of their fights. It's actually becoming endearing now after almost eight years of knowing them.

We keep getting the question. The kid question. We both cringe to the word. Jordon tells me it's because we're both just so free spirited. I think it's because there's enough chaos in this home already. Leo and I just aren't ready for a family, not yet. Not with Karai still lurking around somewhere out there. Possible after I am done taking care of her then we'll consider. Bringing a child, our child into this world where Karai still exists just doesn't seem like a well thought out plan to me.

I hear the beloved brothers storming in from the dojo as Raphael turns towards my blue clad lover with a scowl. Frankie winces and covers Alexia's ears, while she brushes her hair as Raph looks towards us with a sharp face. He points his finger back at Leonardo who stands with always the modest face and arm crossed stance.

"Be lucky my girls are here." He says as he walks over to his two daughters and Frankie.

"All I said was…"

"Don't push it Leo." Raph says snapping his head back towards Leo's general direction. He shrugs his shoulders walking over behind me placing a hand over my shoulder. I smile up at him as I put my hand over his. Frankie smirks and leans up kissing her husband as his daughters instantly cling to his legs.

Alexia is about two now with beautiful brown hair and eyes the color of the sea after a storm. She's not very talkative yet, but with Emma's baby coming along I'm sure that'll change.

Mikey is the happiest I've ever seen him too. Boasting to his two unwed brothers about how great being a dad is going to be. Talking to Raphael about parenting advice, sounds weird, but it's true. Raphael is an amazing father. Protective, loyal, attentive, loving. Even Frankie was surprised. It's like, misusing the fighting with Leo of course he's a whole different person. He still has his anger flares now and again, but he's usually content. It's a nice thing to see in someone that once was a current of anger and hostility. Frankie I think has a lot to do with that as well. She tamed him, even though he'll never admit it.

Not long after Harmony's fifth birthday Michelangelo asked my permission to marry my sister. I thought it was adorable the way he approached it. He was shy and extremely nervous, probably given the fact that the first time I knew they had been together I was ready to rip his head off.


"Hey, Sammy?" He asks me as I'm playing wonder women with Harmony in the liar. Holding the girl over my shoulder as her arms and legs stand straight out. She giggles as I spin in a circle making whoosh noises. I stop and look towards Mikey with a smile.

"Yeah Mikey?"

"Can I ask you something?" He doesn't make eye contact and I furrow my brow with concern. Something's wrong. I put Harmony down.

"Hey baby, go up and try and use your ninja skills on Uncle Leo." She smiles and crouches down on all fours moving slowly to the couch. Leo tries not to smile as he glances down at her. "Sure Mike, you can ask me anything." I smile placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder. He finally lightens his expressions as we walk into the kitchen.

"Well, Emma and I have been together for almost five years now."

"Uh huh."

"I love your sister. A lot, I mean a lot a lot. Like more than video games and stuff." I smile shaking my head from his comparison.

"I know Mike."

"Well, since there's all that and stuff, I mean, I wanted to ask you, if…Like ya know…Can I have your permission to marry Emma?" He looks up at me with a wincing expression expecting me to immediately dismiss the idea. Leonardo picks his head up from holding Harmony upside down as she giggles, from him ticking her stomach.

I can't help but look at him with a smile. I couldn't think of a better guy for my sister than Michelangelo. He's her perfect fit. Her counter part, equal, soul mate. All those things. There's no way I could deny him.

"Of course Mikey. I couldn't think of anyone else marrying my baby sister." He jumps with excitement throwing his arms around me in a hug. I laugh hugging him back as he pushes me away clearing his throat and leaning against the counter whistling. I look at him confused and turn towards the stairs as Emma walks down them, paint covered overalls and white tank top.

"What was that about?" She asks me as she puts her messenger bag on the table. I shrug and walk back over to Leo holding Harmony. She turns towards Mikey as he tries to force away a smile from his lips. "What?" She asks smiling back.

"Nothing."

"No, what?"

"Come with me." He takes her hand as I smile to them going to his room.

"Two down, two to go." I say looking at Leo who stops what he's doing catching Harmony from his weakened grasp.


Along with the kid question of course first came the married question. Are we going to, are we not? When we do will we have kids right away? All these things are always barbering us day in and out. Leonardo and I usually seek refuge away from the demanding questions on the roof tops. His patrols are usually accompanied by me if his brother's are occupied with something else. He doesn't mind as much as he did when they first started denying him almost two years ago now. Raph was first, after Harmony's first birthday he decided to take it easy.

Leo accepted the fact that they're moving on their own now and their family is growing into something more than they would ever imagine. He can't keep track and lead his brothers anymore. They're growing up but, as the older brother he saw it fit to still protect the city.

Which is another reasoning behind us not having children. Death is a fact of life. If,if Leonardo, anything ever happens to him, I will never be the same that's for certain. I will love him forever, because that is what I gave him and I always keep my word. For a child I think it would be different. Seeing him in them everyday, I wouldn't be able to handle it. So until we're both ready to retire and settle our lives down and out of the mainstream hype fighting we've got going on right now kids are not going to happen.

"Hey munchkin." I smile towards my swelling tummy baby sister. She glares at me as Mikey helps her to the couch. Harmony sits next to her putting her ear to Emma's stomach to see if she can hear anything. I smile as I put my hand on Harm's head, brushing her long curly hair out of her pretty face.

"Yeah, munchkin my butt. I look like a whale." She says putting her head back.

"No you don't, you're beautiful." Mikey says kissing her forehead.

"Oh, can it Mikey." She says hobbling to her feet. I stand up and help her as she leans on me to regain herself. Mikey takes her seat on the couch with a huff as Frankie holds back a laugh.

"She's been like that for a week now." He sighs looking towards Emma. Frankie covers her mouth, muffling her snort of laughter as Mikey looks at her with narrowing eyes. "What's so funny?"

"You think that's bad? Wait till she grabs your chucks and threatens to castrate you. That's going to be a fun night. Be thankful you don't have sais." Raphael said looking down at Frankie who shrugged.

"You didn't get the right ice cream."

"Oh because there's sucha difference between rocky road and mouse tracks?"

"Yes! It's your fault anyways, you had Casey go get it. April would have actually known what I was talkin' about." Frankie said rolling her eyes.

"Are you two fighting?" Harmony said sitting on my lap. I smile as Frankie and Raph both lighten their expressions.

"No baby girl, mommy and daddy are just talkin', loudly…" Raph said.

"Yeah and when you go stay with auntie Sammy mommy and daddy usually wrestle loudly." Mikey said with a disgusted look on his face. Frankie smirked towards Raph as he smacked Mikey in the back of the head. "Ow."

"Nice, Mike."