FLASHBACK LEO'S 16TH BIRTHDAY, FEBRUARY 8

RAPH'S POV

Raph woke up at six and looked next to him. Leo was fast asleep, his gentle breathing making his chest rise and fall. I love him so much, Raph thought, looking tenderly at his gravid mate. I love everythin' 'bout him. His gentle nature, his eyes that I could drown in, his fuckin' hot body, that tail that teases me, our banterin', which everyone knows is our foreplay for sex. And I just wanna fuck him and fill him up. God, I'm such a lucky turtle ta have Leo. Raph ducked his face and nuzzled it against Leo's neck, his warm breath tickling Leo's neck. Leo reached up, pulled Raph down beside him, opened his eyes and said, "Morning', Raphie."
"Mornin', Fearless. How are ya and Ty doin'?" Raph asked, rubbing Leo's swollen plastron.
"Other than me feeling like a beached whale, we're good. How are you, Daddy?"
Raph grinned and said, "I'll be better once the baby's born. I miss bein' with ya, Leo. Usin' my hand ain't the same."
"Me too, Raphie, but Don told us that we shouldn't make love until the baby's born and you know he'll be mad if we disobey him."
"Pft," Raph scoffed. "I can still make ya feel good. Screw what Donnie says and ya know it may make the baby come earlier."
"The baby will come when he's ready, Raph."
"But I want him ta come soon, Leo. In case I…" Raph's voice trailed off and his eyes clouded.
"You're having that dream again, Raphie, aren't you?" Leo said, his voice laced with concern.
"Yeah. That dream 'bout me bein' hit by a train and occurrin'on February eighteenth. Two days before yer gonna lay the egg and two days after my birthday."
"It's just a dream, Raphie," Leo said, and kissed him tenderly. "Not going to happen. We're both going to be there for the egg laying, the hatching and we're going to have a long life together, okay? We're going to have tons of babies, like we talked about, okay?"
"Okay. Let me love ya, Leo…"Raph pleaded. "I wanna be in ya. I need ta be in ya."
"But Donnie…"
"Screw Donnie. Let me. I need closeness, Leo. Please."

Leo shifted into a comfortable position and Raph lined his dick at Leo's entrance, thrusting in and out, forming a steady rhythm that had both of them churring so loudly, Raph wondered if the others heard them. Raph licked and sucked at Leo's neck, enjoying the low moans he pulled from his mate. Leo's so sexy, Raph thought, especially when he's beneath me. Their lovemaking continued with the churring getting increasingly louder, as Raph's thrusting grew more intense, making Leo cry out his name in ecstasy. Both came at the same time, Raph shooting his seed deep inside of Leo. Then he flopped down beside his mate and said breathlessly, "I love ya, Leo. Thank ya."
"I love you too, Raphie. I have something to tell you. I think my water just broke."
"What?" Raph asked, sitting upright.
"That's right…The baby's coming, Raphie. Get Donnie."

A frantic Raph leapt out of bed and raced to Don's bedroom. "Don, Leo's water just broke. Come quickly!"
"You sure it's not another false alarm, Raph?" Don asked irritably, opening his door and peering at his brother. "You two have had several."
"No, no. It's the baby. Leo says so. Come."
"All right. Let me get my medical equipment."

Donnie joined the hot headed turtle in his and Leo's bedroom and said, "Leo, how far apart are the contractions?"
"I don't know. They just started," Leo said, trying not to scream, as a stab of pain hit him.

"He's gonna be okay, right, Don?" Raph asked anxiously, clutching Leo's hand.
"Yes. Wipe his face with this damp cloth, Raphie, and stay with him," Don said, switching on the video cam nearby. "Leo, when the time comes, I want you to keep pushing like we discussed, okay?"

"Okay," Leo said, breathing in and out. "Raphie, don't leave me."
"I won't. Not ever," Raph said, and kissed his cheek. "Aishiteru always, Leo."

Leo was in labor for six hours and when he finally laid his egg, a little after one p.m., he was exhausted and immediately fell asleep. Raph gazed down at the perfect little white egg he held in his hands and kissed it tenderly. "I can't believe the egg's here, Donnie," he said. "I'm a Daddy."
"Congrats, Raphie. You and Leo did a great job. Give me the egg. I need to put it in the incubator." Raph kissed the egg, handed it to his brother, who put it in the incubator. Then Raph said, "When's he gonna hatch?"
"Approximately April eighth."
"Can ya make him hatch faster?"
"You having that dream again, Raph? Nothing's going to happen. You and Leo are going to be terrific parents, have many kids and have a long life together, so stop worrying. And I can't make him hatch faster. He'll hatch when he's ready, okay? But things are fine, Raphie. Enjoy the moment and get some sleep, Daddy. You look worn-out too. I'll be in my room if you need me."
"Thanks, Don."
Don clapped a hand on his shoulder and said, "You're going to be an awesome Daddy, Raph. Congrats again, big brother."

When Don had left, Raph pulled out his diary and wrote, "Today Leo laid our egg. I can't believe the egg's finally here. I can't wait ta meet our Ty and show him how ta play ball, teach him ninjitsu, how ta swear, take him on my bike. I already love Ty so much that I could burst. The egg's so perfect, but seein' it come out of Leo was kinda scary. I thought I was gonna faint, but I didn't and Leo looked so beautiful. Gravidness suits him and I know we're gonna have more babies. Maybe a girl next time. I'm so happy. I have an amazin' family, a baby and Leo. I'm a very lucky turtle and ta the Great Bein' up there, I just wanna say thank ya for everythin'. The only thing that bugs me is that dream, but my bros tell me it's just a dream, so maybe that's all it is. Fuck. I'm a Daddy! Me, Raphael. Who'd have thought I'd ever be? And it's all thanks ta Leo, my soulmate. Aishiteru, Leo. Raph settled down and was soon fast asleep, one hand resting on Leo's thigh.

RAPH'S 15TH BIRTHDAY, FEBRUARY 16

RAPH'S DIARY

So today was an amazin' day. Leo made me breakfast in bed and then we made love. Well, oral. Leo blew me and it was so fuckin' hot, especially as Mikey walked in and caught us. Hehehe. I always wanted ta be caught makin' love and well, it was so damn hot. Leo blushed of course, bein' so reserved, but I just laughed. Mikey's cheeks were the reddest he's ever been and he's been avoidin' lookin' at us! Haha. Serves him right for walkin' in without knockin'. I took Leo for a bike ride before April and Casey came over for the party—Wait. I forgot ta yell ya 'bout my gifts. Ya know how I said Leo's reserved? I take it back. He bought some sex toys for us. Can ya believe it? He ordered them online ta be delivered at April's and she brought them over last night, because Leo said he wanted ta give me my gifts in bed this mornin'. My eyes bugged out when I saw them, makin' Leo laugh. Well, I tried the butt plug and it was sooo nice, fittin' in my ass and when Leo's feelin' more rested, we're gonna try the rest hehe. Hell, I love him so much. The others got me a new bike helmet, cash and tons of other things, but the sex toys and our egg are the best presents I could ever have wished for. I'm so damn lucky. I had that dream again, but Leo tells me it's just a dream. I hope so, because I love Leo and our baby so, so much. Donnie said the egg's doin' well. So I'm one happy turtle! Gotta go. Leo just said he's willin' ta try the cock ring and he's feelin' horny, so will write tomorrow!"

PRESENT DAY, OCTOBER 17

The rest of the day Tyler had spent avoiding Don and reading diaries that Leo had brought along from home for him. As he closed Raph's diary with Feb 16 being the last entry, Tyler thought, what's blowin' mean, what are sex toys and what's a butt plug? Gotta ask Daddy. Daddy Raph seems to love sex toys and he seems like a nice guy. Tyler sighed and tears ran down his cheeks. Wish Daddy were alive.

Over dinner that evening, Tyler said, "Daddy, what's blowin'?"
The question caught Leo off guard and he nearly choked on his pasta. It was Don who answered. "Blowing bubbles," Don said quickly. "Why are you asking, Ty?"
"I didn't ask ya. I asked Daddy!"

"It's exactly what Don said," Leo said, shooting a grateful glance at his mate. "And don't be rude to your father, Ty."
"He ain't my dad. Raph is. What's a butt plug and what are sex toys?"

"Things for adults," Mikey said. "Why are you asking, Tyler?"
"Daddy wrote about it in his diary. What are they? And what's a cock ring?"

"Enough!" Leo said. "You're too young to know these things and which diary was it, Ty?"
"The crimson bound one. His last diary. He had that dream."
"I see. Well, don't read it again. It's for adults and…"
"I just wanna know what these things are."
"Toys for adults."
"Will ya show me?"
"No. When you're older, I will. Now eat up."

The younger kids just ate, not bothered. They were used to Tyler asking questions, especially at dinner time. The family finished dinner and Tyler helped Don with the dishes. "I was thinking that me and you could watch a movie, Ty," Don said amiably.
"Got plans. Gonna watch a movie. Bye!"

Tyler ran out of the kitchen and said, "Daddy, can I play games on my PC in my room?"
"Sure," Leo said. "I'll be in at eight to say good night."

Tyler went to his room, closed the door, booted up his laptop and popped the DVD in. When it started playing, he saw Leo and Raph lying in bed and heard Raph saying, "That's it, Fearless. Fuck me. Ah. Yes. Like that. Yes, yes, yes! Oh, yes! Ngh! I'm gonna come!"

Tyler was so absorbed in the movie he didn't hear the door open. "What are you doing, Ty?" Don asked. "I came to see if you wanted some cocoa."
"Watchin' my Daddy. He and Daddy are playin' a game and they're loud!"
Don gazed at the screen and his jaw dropped. "Turn that off now, Ty!" he ordered.
"No. Yer not my daddy and ya can't tell me what ta do!"
"Tyler!" Don said, picking up the laptop. "You know you're not allowed to watch adult movies. I'm taking your laptop away until further notice."
"But that's my daddy!" Tyler yelled, his face darkening in rage.
"I don't care!"
"I HATE YA AND YA KNOW WHAT DADDY DOESN'T LOVE YA. HE ONLY LOVES DADDY RAPH. HE SAID SO," Tyler shouted, a triumphant smile on his face, as hurt flickered on Don's face.

"What's going on?" Leo asked, entering the room. "I heard shouting."
"Is it true, Leo?" Don asked.
"Is what true?"
"You love Raph and never loved me."
"Don, it's…."
"Painfully clear that's the case," Don said angrily, throwing the laptop onto the ground and making the screen shatter. "I've tried my best to be a dad to Tyler, to be the perfect mate, but I can't compete with Raphael."

"Damn straight!" Ty said, picking up his laptop and staring angrily at the smashed screen. "Jerk!"

"Donnie," Leo began, ignoring his son's outburst. "What are you saying?"
"I'm saying we're done. You can't let go of the past, Leo, and I can't keep being reminded of Raph and how fucking perfect he was. I'll be there for the kids, but me and you are done." Don stalked out of the room, leaving a baffled Leo and a ranting Tyler.

"Daddy, he broke my laptop," Tyler whined.
"What happened, Ty?" Leo demanded. "Why did you tell him what I said? It was a secret."
"I was angry, Daddy, because he wouldn't let me watch my movie. I found a movie with ya and Daddy Raph playin' and ya were loud."
Fuck, Leo thought, realizing what movie. One of our porn videos. No wonder Donnie was upset and probably said Ty should stop watching. Ty got mad and told Donnie I don't love him like I love Raph. And now Donnie and I are…"
"Daddy, are ya mad with me?"
"YES!" Leo said. "I am. Donnie was right to tell you not to watch the movie. If I'm not in the room, he's in charge. You know that, Ty, and now you've upset Donnie, who has only been good to you. You can stay here for the rest of the evening and think about what you've done."
"I just wanted ta see Daddy Raph!" Tyler said tearfully. "I just wanted ta see my Daddy. Don't be mad, Daddy!"

Leo walked out and went in search of Don. "Where's Donnie, Mikey?" Leo asked, not finding him anywhere.
"Out. Said he needed some breathing space, bro. You two have a fight?"
"Yes. He can't go out. It's late and…"
"Whatever it is, you will work it out, bro."
"It's Tyler. He told Donnie that I never loved him and only love Raph and Donnie was hurt."
"I'll talk to Ty, but don't worry, Leo. Donnie will come back and you will work things out."

Leo put the kids to bed and thought, I hope Donnie comes back. I do love Raph more. I always will, but I love Donnie and our family and I don't want him to leave. Donnie, come back. Please.

A/N A very Happy Birthday to you, Christina. Wishing you a fantastic day and year ahead. Thank you for all your reviews. :) And thank you to everyone else for following the story.