I had great reviews and couldn't wait to start on Chapter 4. I hope you guys continue to review, it keeps me writing. Thanks a million, now on to the next chapter.

Mikey's POV

"No Sleepy Mikey" Raph stated. I can't believe he is still perceptive even with all that alcohol in his veins.

"Then talk to me Raphie, keep me awake until they come for us" I said as I rested my head against his shoulder.

"I'm scared" Raph said shakingly.

"why are you so scared Raphie?" I ask as my voice faded. I immediately regretted having him talk to me. I have a feeling this is going to turn into a sappy confession, even for Raph. But in a way, I am glad at the same time. Even though he is intoxicated, he probably needs to get some things out of his big bottle of emotions. I tried to fight unconsciousness as he started to talk again. Staying awake was crucial, especially if I have a concussion like I suspect.

"I don't want you to leave me, Mikey" he lifted his left arm up and swiped at my right one. He barely grazed my arm with his fingertips due to his lack of coordination at the moment. "You, Donnie, and Leo are my only family. I mess everything up"

"No you don't Raph" I said opening my eyes as they fought with me to close shut.

"I hurt everyone around me. I fight with Leo all the time…he hates me…I messed up" he slurred together the words that were coming out of his mouth. I guess the good thing about intoxication is the moment of truth.

"Leo doesn't hate you, Raph. We're brothers, that would never happen" I said as I shifted, trying to sit up.

"I went too far, I want him as my big brother again" He started to cry. Not cry like he did on the rooftop but I could still see tears falling down his face out of my peripheral vision.

"I know why you push us away Raphie. You're scared because you don't want to hurt us and are afraid to just be yourself. You mask it behind all that anger" I paused as a sharp pain in my head started to throb. "And you are hurting because you don't think that you are good enough to be a part of our family".

"You're so smart, Mikey. Are you…." He paused as he was trying to find the right words. "Are you telepathetic?"

I giggled slightly at the mispronunciation. I know what he was trying to say but didn't bother to correct him. "No bro, I have known you my whole life. I just know how you feel and believe me when I say, you never have to worry about us leaving you. Not Leo, not Donnie, and of course you know you can never get rid of me." He smiled slightly as his tears started to dry up. His mask was still damp, the only evidence that he was even crying. "As sure as the sun coming up tomorrow, as sure as the stars shining brightly in the sky, I will always love you. That is something that you can count on. Anger issues and your drunkenness and all. Love holds no grudges and love holds no judgements. I never questioned that you loved any of us as much as we love you. Always remember that". I felt him grab my hand and hold it tightly.

"You are just amazing Mikey. You have a way with words. Have you thought of running for president?" He asked me in a serious tone. Oh boy, way to ruin the moment Raph. Not that I expect him to even remember this conversation.

"Just promise me one thing Raphie" I said as I heard footsteps approach in the tunnel across from us. I knew it was our other brothers. "Don't ever think that you aren't worth anything to us. Don't ever think of walking away because you don't think you're good enough. You are the better turtle that I only hope to be someday".

I felt his head rest gently on top of mine, he was careful to avoid my injury. Knowing that my big brother was sitting beside me, even though he was intoxicated, and knowing that my other two older brothers were approaching, I finally gave in to my injuries. Sleep was just calling my name. One thought crossed my mind before I closed my eyes: I sure hope Raph does remember how much we love him so he never does this ever again.

Leo's POV

Donnie and I were running through the tunnels at break neck speed. Mikey sounded really hurt on the phone when he talked to me. I just hope him and Raph are seriously okay.

I was beyond hurt because not only did Raph go and get drunk but Mikey tried to hide all of this from us. Am I such a bad big brother that they feel the need that they have to keep things from me? I know that I am strict with them but it's because of the kind of lives that we lead. I would be devastated if anything happened to them. Especially Raph. I worry for him most of all. Donnie was right, I guess I need to learn to accept Raph for who he is and work together. We are going to tear our family apart if we keep acting like this. I made a vow that as soon as Raph sobers up and Mikey recovers from his head injury, we are going to work on this. The first thing is not keeping any secrets between us.

When we reached the corner, the sight that we were greeted with just broke my heart. Raph was leaning up against the wall, his head was laying on Mikey's as our youngest brother was unconscious, putting all of his weight up against the drunk turtle.

"Raph!" Donnie yelled to get his attention.

"Don-Don!" he said as we approached them. "Welcome to the partay!" Okay seriously, Mikey could be hurt and Raph thinks that this is some joke. Boy was the roles completely reversed right now.

"Okay Leo, I need to get to Mikey and check that gash on his head, can you move Raph?" Donnie asked me as he put down his bag of medical supplies and started rummaging to get some gauze and tape. I went over to Raph and placed my hands underneath each of his armpits. Carefully I lifted him up off the floor. I glanced towards Mikey's direction as Don prevented him from sliding onto the floor. There was so much blood that had dripped down my little brother's head and splashed all over his shoulder.

I guess Donnie noticed a sense of panic flash in my eyes because he tried to reassure me. "It looks worse than it actually is. I don't think the cut is too deep. Head wounds tend to bleed more than any other type of injury. Don't worry Leo, he will be okay".

I let out a sigh of relief that I didn't know I was holding. Donnie was going to work on Mikey while I turned to face our slightly uncoordinated brother.

"Leo?" Raph asked with what looked to be tears in his eyes. I did a double take just to make sure I was seeing straight.

"Yeah it's me Raph" I responded softly. He looked like a kicked puppy. Is this what I degraded our brother to? I could feel tears pricking at my eyes, I have never seen Raph look so vulnerable. I couldn't help but feel a little responsible for this, even though drinking is self-inflicted.

"Mikey fell down and made a loud boom" He stated as tears finally made their way down his cheeks. Before I could respond to tell him that Mikey would be okay, Raph grabbed me up into a strong hug. I had to freeze for a minute. The biggest tough guy who told me that he hated me four hours ago was hugging and crying on me like a blubbering idiot. Moments after he wrapped his arms around me, I wrap mine around him, with a slightly stronger grip to help steady his swaying legs.

"I'm sorry Leo" he cried. I buried my head in his shoulder as he continued. "I never meant any of this to happen. I love you so much, you're like a brother to me, you know?" I never corrected him, suspecting that the alcohol was talking. I did read somewhere that alcohol, even though it impairs judgement, also causes people to be brutally honest. "I love you, I love you, forgive me" he told me over and over. Is this the real Raph? I know Mikey has always said how soft Raph really was, but I never believed him. Not until just now.

Even though I wanted to curse at him for being stupid, for risking his identity and existence for a bottle of alcohol, for risking Mikey's wellbeing in the process, I decided not to. At this moment, I knew he meant every word that he was saying. "I promise Raph, everything will be different from now on" I pull away from the hug and hold his head in my hands. "I will never let you do this to yourself again. I want things to be good between us. I love you too"

The tears dried up and Raph had a serious but questioning look on his face. I wasn't prepared for what was going to come out of his mouth next. "Why so serious?" he asked me. He then started to laugh in my face, I guess he thought my confession was funny.

"Leo, Mikey's head wound is wrapped the best that I could possibly do. We need to move and get back to the lair. Don't worry, alcohol can also cause people to go from one emotion to the next. This is normal for someone that has consumed as much as he did" Donnie broke the silence that had formed between me and Raph at that moment. Donnie carefully picked Mikey up in a fireman's carry as I guided Raph back towards the lair. His left arm was draped over my shoulder and I could feel the weight shift more towards me as he began to move is unstable legs.

We were going home to sort this mess all out. There was one thing I could be sure of, two of my little brothers are going to have one hell of a headache tomorrow morning.

END of chapter 4. I am not sure if I will be able to wrap it up in one or two more chapters. We will see. Again thanks for the reviews. I am trying to finish this since I am a) inspired to write and b) I want to continue to write because I hate how an incomplete story is just hanging over my head. Good news for you as the reader because there will be updates very soon! :D