"Hello? Guys?" April called from the living area, Casey Jones casually walking behind her.
"Hey! Jones!" Raph walked out of Donnie's lab and fist bumped Casey in greeting.
"Sup man?" was Casey's reply.
Master Splinter entered the hall that lead to the dojo, "Welcome, I believe the boys have a little surprise for you." Splinter turned and entered the dojo with a smirk and a chuckle. Casey visibly shuddered, but no one took notice.
Donnie then entered, "Oh, hey April," He leaned against the heavy metal door, only to have it slide farther open to make him stumble. Casey laughed at him, which made Donnie blush, then glare.
"Splinter said you guys have a surprise for us?!" April ran over to Donnie, excited.
"Yeah, of course!" Donnie tried to be cool again but ended up staring at her in an awkward silence.
"Soooo...where is it?"
"Them actually." Leo entered, holding the girl turtle's hand.
"Awww!" April ran over causing the young girl to panic and once again hide behind Leo. "Boy or girl?"
"Girl," Leo leaned down and wrapped his arm around the child, "It's okay, this is April," He gestured to the redhead who kneeled down next to them.
"Hi," April greeted, "What's your name?"
Leo flinched, realizing he hadn't named her yet!
"I...I am...clone number...2...19," Leo looked at the kid in shock. Clearly he had not realized how many clones there really were in the warehouse.
"You are calling her that?" April looked at Leo with disgust.
"No! I mean...I haven't gotten a chance to…" Leo was interrupted by a large crash that came from the kitchen.
"Jakey!" Mikey scolded. All those who heard the crash entered, only to find a laughing baby and an unhappy Mikey sitting on the floor, Mikey picking up spilled cheerios with his unbandaged hand.
"Oh my gosh!" April ran over to the small turtle at Mikey's side and picked him up, "You are the cutest!" she spun him around. She held him at her side, "So, is this one named with a number too?" She glared at Leo.
"No, that's Jacob," Mikey sighed.
"Good," She tickled the turtle in her arms, "Now is the time to name the other." But then she looked back to Mikey and finally noticed his bandages, "Oh Mikey," she handed the baby to Don and sat next to Mikey.
"Why does everyone always hand him to me?" Donnie held Jake at arms length.
Mikey looked up at April, she asked "What happened?"
"Just a Kraang fight," he muttered, embarrassed for her to see him disabled like he was.
"You guys are going to have to tell me the whole story, but first..." She walked over and leaned down to the girl turtle again, "We need to think of a better name for you." April smiled at the child.
Raph suddenly walked by her and grabbed a bowl, of what looked like soup, out of the microwave, and walked back out, only pausing to grab a spoon.
"What is his problem?" She huffed.
"He is taking care of the third young turtle. One you haven't met yet." Leo answered.
"Is there anymore new turtles we should know about?" Casey asked annoyed, "My head is starting to spin!"
"No, just the three," Donnie replied as his eyes rolled.
"So," Leo set the middle child on top of the counter, "A name for a sweet little girl." He put hand to his chin in thought as he smiled at her.
Mikey wanted to get back up, but was having a hard time with his leg. Donnie shoved Jake at Casey and leaned down to help his struggling brother, placing him on an island stool.
Mikey turned to look at her too. He wanted to name her, but knew Leo should get to do the honors.
Leo looked deep into her crystal grey eyes. "You guys...I would like to present to you...Christine!"
Mikey cheered in approval as Leo showed off the girl with a huge smile.
He turned to her, leaned at eye level, and whispered, "Do you like it?"
She stared hard at him for a long time. Then, out of no where, her arms thrust around Leo's neck.
"Oh!" He yelped in surprise, but quickly got over it to embrace the child.
"Thank you," she whispered, and for the first time she didn't pause or stutter. She then let go and looked at Leo again. She gave him her first smile.