Chapter 18 Christmas time and Mindy's freedom
The next morning Raphael and Mona woke up smiling at each other remembering it was Christmas morning and their son arrived just in time to celebrate the most joyous time of the year. The new parents got out of bed and went to their son's crib. Their little boy was awake and hungry so Mona fed him while Raphael offered to make breakfast. "Oh Raphael this is wonderful we have a baby boy and it's Christmas time. I don't know how this could get any better" stated Mona. "I know how it can Merry Christmas my love" said Raphael as he handed Mona a present for her. Mona wondered what it was the Raphael gave her and after she opened her present she smiled at what Raphael had given her. "Oh Raphael this is wonderful" said Mona as Raphael gave her a beautiful scrapbook for her to place a lot of special memories in the pages. "There's more open the scrapbook" instructed Raphael. Mona did what Raphael told her to do and she smiled at the pictures of their time together including their wedding day. "There are a lot of blank pages left in the book. You can put whatever special memories you like that way you can always remember it forever" Raphael told Mona and she replied, "being married to you and raising our son are memories I'll treasure forever."
Raphael, Mona and baby Mason got themselves ready after breakfast and headed to the lair to celebrate Christmas with their family and friends. April and Irma saw baby Mason and they were going crazy over how cute he is. "Mason looks like you Raphael" said April. "Besides Mona he gets his good looks from me" Raphael declared proudly. Splinter walked into the room and smiled at the baby. "Would you like to hold him Splinter? Mason should get to know his grandpa" Mona told him. "Of course" said Splinter as he sat down and Mona placed the baby in Splinter's arms. "You're so cute and you have your mother's eyes" Mason looked up at Splinter, smiled and gently pulled on his whiskers. It didn't hurt but Splinter wished the baby didn't pull on his whiskers. The family exchanged gifts including a Christmas sweater Mona gave to Raphael that she knitted herself. "You're not the only one who has been learning to knit" said Mona.
A short while later the lair's video phone was ringing and calling from Dimension X was Michelangelo and Kala. "Merry Christmas guys. How's everything back on Earth?" Michelangelo asked. "Well Michelangelo we have so much to tell you and Kala since we haven't been able to get a hold of the two of you" said Raphael. Michelangelo and Kala wondered what they were talking about and while everyone was filling Michelangelo and Kala on what happened Raphael showed them his and Mona's baby boy. "OMG! WE MISSED SO MUCH!" cried Kala. "We're sorry we couldn't be there. You wouldn't believe how hard it is to make and receive phone calls in this dimension. Congratulations you guys and we can't wait to meet the newest member of the family" said Michelangelo as he and Kala told everyone of their holiday with Kala's parents. They promised to bring back presents for the baby when they return before New Year's. After celebrating Christmas and the New Year things were going as normal as possible for the new parents. Of course they were adjusting to being parents which wasn't easy since taking care of a baby is never easy but Raphael and Mona Lisa did it with love.
A few weeks later
One day after April was done with an assignment at the prison a police officer handed April an envelope. When April looked at the envelope it said, "April O' Neil please forward to Mona Lisa." "I think I know who this is from so I better get to Mona right away" April said to herself as she went straight to Mona and Raphael's home. "Hey April what brings you here?" said Mona as she was placing her baby in his crib. "I got something for you that you need to read" said April as she handed the envelope to Mona who wondered what did it say and who was writing to her. When Mona opened the envelope she looked at the letter and smiled. "What does it say?" asked April as she wondered who the letter was from. Mona began to read the letter and April listened to every word.
Dear Mona,
How have you been? I'm doing ok. I have good news. Because I didn't get involved in the crazy prison riot and agreed to testified against my ex-boyfriend Captain Filch for causing such a mess around the holidays and for helping you when you went into labor I met up with the patrol board and they have given me an early patrol. I'm getting out of prison early which is great. I really want to get my life back on track which includes you and fixing my career which hopefully I didn't fuck up to the point where I can't do what I'm passionate about and that is Archaeology. I'll keep in touch and hopefully your number is still the name. Tell your husband and the rest of your amazing mutant family I said hi including my baby cousin Mason.
Love,
Mindy.
"Oh wow Mindy is getting out early. I really believe she will put her life back on track" said Mona. "Thanks for bringing the letter to me." "You're welcome. Now if you please excuse me I'm heading home. I'm tired and hungry so I'm going to eat and rest up" said April as she left Mona and Raphael's home. Later on when Raphael returned home Mona told him about April's visit and the letter she got from Mindy. Raphael couldn't believe Mindy was getting out early and was going to get her life back on track. "I hope things go her way in the right direction of course" said Raphael. "Same here sweetie" replied Mona as she and Raphael sat down and enjoyed a meal together.
The End
Author's Note: This story is finally finished and I happened to finish it on the one year anniversary of when I started it. I hope you all like it. As always I'll continue to write fanfiction for all of you to enjoy reading. Peace out from Princesspeach102!