Donny was in his lab working on the computer when he heard footsteps. He turned to find Raph standing in the doorway.
"Donny, do you have a minute?"
"Sure, Raph, is there something you need to talk to me about?"
"Remember a few weeks ago when I suggested we go hang out?"
"I said that I was busy and you got mad and screamed something you hadn't said since we were kids. You really hurt my feelings."
"I didn't want to just hang out that night. I really needed someone to talk to and Splinter was on a meditation retreat then."
"Why didn't you just say so? I wouldn't have turned you down for that."
"I guess I wasn't thinking."
"I may be busy quite a bit but I can always make time for you, Mikey, Leo, and Splinter if any of you need to talk."
"It's just that I wanted to hang out with Casey that night and he had a date with April-again."
"Next time you need to talk, let me know."
"I will and I'm sorry for blowing up at you."
"I accept your apology."
Donny held out a hand and Raph threw his arms around Donny, completely ignoring the outstretched hand. Surprised, Donny slowly returned the gesture.
"I better talk to Leo now," Raph said after pulling away from Donny a few minutes later.
"What about Mikey?" Donny asked.
"Already talked to him."
"Leo's probably in the dojo or with Splinter."
Raph nodded and left the lab. Donny went back to working on the computer.
To be continued...