"That was awesome!" Mikey cheered, "We should do this again sometime! You're a fast learner"
"I have to admit that that was so totally worth it"
"I told you so!"
"It's getting dark, we should head on back"
"They probably didn't notice that we were gone"
"Stop that. You're the youngest of your family, of course they are going to notice when you're missing" Jillian nudged his arm.
Mikey sighed as they reached the door and went over to the top of the stairs, "Guys, you'll never believe it! We just saw a huge rock heading this way!"
Jillian looked around and noticed that no one was paying attention to him, "Ouch"
"See what I mean"
"Hey, great news!"
"Me?" Jillian blinked and noticed that April was looking over to her, "What about?"
"We found the location on your brother" April told her.
"Really?" Jillian smiled.
"We did some further research" Donnie came up next to April, "I was able to find the number of the house he's staying at. You can call in about 50 minutes considering how that might be a decent time of day"
"Like I told you. They will be able to get you back on your feet in no time" Mikey said with a little less spirit as he walked away.
"One more thing" Donnie brought up, "Don't mention us"
"I think that's the least thing that's on my mind"
"Great, Jill. Are you excited?" April smiled, "How long has it been since you've seen him?"
"7 weeks" Jillian said right off the top of her head.
"I'm sorry" Donnie said solemnly.
"He'll be excited to hear from you" April said with an encouraging thought.
"Maybe things will work out in the end. You'll be able to stay in Jacksonville until your brother's 18. By then you guys could live together again" Donnie chirped up.
"I guess so"
"What's the matter?" April looked to her, "I thought you wanted to be reunited with your brother"
"I'm just nervous, April" Jillian said as she looked over to where Mikey was sitting in front of the TV.
"I'm sure he's waiting to hear from you, Jill" April smiled.
"Thanks" Jillian pointed over to the rooms, "I'm just going to put this back where it belongs and then I will give him a call. I'll see you back down there"
"Sure thing" April waved her off as she and Donnie went back down the stairs.
"You know where you will find us" Donnie called over his shoulder.
50 minutes later, Jillian felt like a cold grip had seized her as she wanted so much to hang up the phone as she heard her brother's voice come through, "Jill?"
"I'm still here" Jillian barely made out.
"I really am happy here" her brother spoke up.
"But what about our plans? About what's going to happen after you turn 18" Jillian whispered, "Andrew"
"Those were just childish dreams" Andrew went on.
"What about what mom and dad said?" Jillian responded, "We should always stick together"
"They would also want us to do what's wise" Andrew countered, "I've already been looking into colleges. Maybe when you're 18 you can come back down here to apply and we will be together again"
Jillian cast a look over her shoulder to the turtles and Elodie all playing a board game, "Actually… I think New York City is growing on me"
"Really? But I thought you wanted to run away or something bizarre like that" Andrew taunted.
"That was then" Jillian said in a stern voice.
"What's wrong, Jill?" Andrew questioned.
"Nothing, I'm fine" Jillian fought back tears.
"Are you sure?" Andrew asked slowly.
"Like you said, it was all just a stupid fantasy"
"I thought you didn't like New York City"
"Andrew, I got to go" Jillian said suddenly.
"So soon? But you just called me"
"Well, there's a long line by the phone… I'll call you soon"
Jillian slammed the phone back onto the wall with a little bit too much force than she first thought she would, she tried to steady her breathing and keep her tears from streaking down her face when she heard an old voice say beside her, "You can stay here for as long as you like"
She let out a slight gasp as she turned to see Master Splinter right next to her, making her smile, "Thank you. But I don't want to be a burden to any of you"
