CH.8

The morning came. Don and April were having breakfast in the kitchen and Malin was still asleep, either April or Don wanted to wake her after the day before.

"I can't believe that one girl can go through so much and still be so strong" April said taking a sip of her coffee.

"Well, she kind of have to but it's great that you're supporting her through it all April"

"When will your brothers be here?"

"I don't know but hopefully they will take their time" Don said plainly.

"It's better to talk to them Don so they know how you feel"

"I just wish I wouldn't have made such a big thing out of all of this, it will eventually blew over and it will go back to normal, I mean come on we're four brothers, there would be a problem if we got along all the time, I'm not saying that it's okay the way they're acting but still it could be worse"

Don got up from his chair and placed the dishes in the sink.

"You seem to have change opinion about your brothers' behaviour"

"I've just had a lot to compare too"

"Hey Donnie, can I ask you something?" April asked.

"Yea sure April"

"I was on my way to the bathroom last night and could hear Malin and you talking in the guestroom and Malin said she was happy to see you again, have you two met before?"

"Just once and it was long ago, she tried to commit suicide by jumping off a rooftop, luckily I was there to catch her" Don had a sad face on his face. The memories from that night repeated in his head.

"What? What are you saying, Malin would never do that, I know she have had a rough time lately but she would never go that far!"

"And I wish that it would be true but I was there that night April, she said that she slipped but I knew that was not true"

"What are we going to do?" Now April was really concerned, she never could have guessed that Malin would do something like that. She was also grateful that Donnie had been there at the right time to save her.

"The only thing we can do is to be there for her when she needs us, she shouldn't have to go through this alone"

"But what will happen when she moves back in with her grandmother? I don't know that woman at all, what if she can't take good care of Malin?"

"We can't really do anything about that, she is Malin's guardian, we just have to make sure that Malin comes to us when she needs us"

The second Don had finished that sentence Malin came into the kitchen, poured herself a cup of coffee and then faced April.

"Good morning hun how are you holding up?" April asked the girl in front of her.

"Ok I guess, I trying not to think too much"

"Okay then, what would you like for breakfast? I can make you some pancakes?" April said trying to get the girl to smile a little.

"No it's fine I'll just take some coffee with me to the TV"

"Oh alright, you want to do something fun today, maybe go to the theatre and watch a movie?" April tried.

"No, I rather just stay in but you can go if you want" With that Malin left the kitchen and sat down in the living room.

The TV was on in an instant and the sound from the morning news could be heard. At the same time a knock on the window could be heard. Don saw Leo and his brother outside on the balcony. It was broad daylight and they could easily be seen by the neighbours, a risky move. Don opened the balcony door for his brothers and they all got inside. Leonardo force when he saw the girl on the couch, he'd never seen her before. The girl watched him for a second before she turned her attention back to the TV, clearly the didn't want to talk to anyone and Leo was fine with that, he wasn't really sure what she did there but she seemed to be okay with them all being there.

"Guess she'd talked to Donnie earlier" Leo thought then turned to face Donnie who was watching the floor.

"So Don, you want to stay here and talk or would you prefer to come home with us?" Leo asked.

"Let's go home, I don't want to bother April or Malin" Don said and his brothers turned to leave.

"I'll be back later okay April?" Don asked.

"Yes sure Donnie, you're always welcome"

With that Don left with his brothers.


Back at the lair the four brothers took a seat in the living room, getting ready for the uncomfortable conversation that was about to take place.

"So, guess I should start by telling you all why we're sitting here right now" Don sighted and took a look at each brother.

"I just feel that the way you've all acted towards me lately is not okay, I feel like bullied in my own home and I just think that you all should notice how we act around each other and.."

"I'm gonna stop you right there Donnie and tell you how stupid it is that we're even having this conversation!" Of course it was Raph who interrupted and this trigged Leo off.

"Raph just be quiet and listen!" Leo said pointing a finger in Raph's face. The hand was fast punched down and they all knew that an argue was about to start.

"Well isn't it the leader who always jumps in and makes sure everybody's behaving as he please!" Raph was pushing Leo's nerves and as soon as Leo's patients were gone, hell would break loose.

"Stop it Raph, now you're just being ridicules!"

"You're the one who think you're better then all of us, not me!"

"Guys!" Don interrupted. He could at least try to stop the fight before it got any worse. "You all see what I mean? We have to stop acting like this!"

"Fuck you Donnie and fuck your problems if you even can call that a problem, it's time to grow up and you better do it now, it will save you from the pain you'll feel later on, the rest of us already know this family's fallin' apart, it's 'bout freaking time you realise it as well!" Raph got up from his seat and stormed out of the lair. Leo didn't even try to stop him, he was just happy that Raph had left, he didn't do any good anyways.

"Well, Don I guess I'm sorry, I didn't see it as being bullying I was just being honest" Mikey said, it was the first he'd said the entire time they'd all been in the room.

"Well I appreciate your honesty Mikey but it was still painful to hear, especially from one of you, I mean you're my brothers, we're supposed to support each other" Don saw the pleading look in Mikey's eyes. He knew Mikey was sorry he would forgive him but he also wanted to know that he didn't have to feel hurt around his own family.

"We know we can change Don and we'll do our best" Leo said.

"Thanks, it means a lot"

It became silent for a moment, they all were thinking of what to say. Mikey was the first one to speak.

"Raph still has a point though" the silent continued and the thought were in all their heads, maybe their family really was falling apart…


There you go, sorry for the wait! Pls R&R!