The big day for the baby shower arrived. They had wanted to do it previously on Thanksgiving, but the attack on the lair had set things back. This time, they had scheduled it the day before Christmas.

After an exam that morning, April was to keep Leo busy in the barn with some things that even a person pregnant as far along as he was could still do. They would do some breathing workouts and just some small exercises. The others were busy setting up the baby shower.

Towards lunch, the two pregnant friends came inside and it was time for the surprise.

As they came in to the living room, April made sure Leo went first.

There was a big "Surprise!" the moment he came in.

"Agh!" Leo let out a big yelp of shock. He held his chest as it had taken him totally by surprise.

"What's going on? Just about give me a heart attack." Leo asked.

Leo looked upon the wall by the fire place. The banner read Baby Shower in big blue words. "A baby shower? For me?"

"Yes. For everything you've been through, and with the shortage of supplies back home, you're going to need baby supplies." April said. "We were going to throw it on Thanksgiving, but the attack had set back the plans."

"Well, we're still giving you one, just closer to Christmas this time. This is an early Christmas party too so the babies will have plenty of supplies." Don said.

"Thanks, guys."

"You go sit on the couch and we'll have lunch and then we'll do gifts and games." April said.

Leo went and sat on the couch and let things go as planned among the family.

April brought him his lunch. Mikey had done the cooking while April had been keeping Leo busy in the barn and the others had brought in the baby gifts.

They all had a good lunch, but then, Leo was anxious to see what the others had gotten him for gifts for his unborn twins.

Since it was colder outside now, Casey had taken the guys shopping in town at different times over the month and they got what they wanted.

Some books and a radio, a baby name book, toys, blankets, clothes, the baby carriers that Raph had chosen, diapers, a baby care manual, and a playpen. Food would be decided on later next month.

Don said, "The incubators will be up and running soon. Leatherhead and I are still working on them after they were destroyed in the attack."

"Thanks for all the gifts guys." Leo said. "These are all very nice and we know the twins will need them when the time comes."

Then they tried to play games, though it was awkward when they barely knew anything of the fairy tale poems and stories. But they did guess at how big around Leo's waist was. Leo felt it a little awkward, but did give his consent to have his middle measured.

Don gave the closest measurement guess possible.

Then they all went into the TV room and watched some pregnancy videos. Nine Months, Father of the Bride 1 and 2, and even Junior.

Raph had easily sympathized with the ones in the videos that were wary of the pregnancies. He still was himself, but he wasn't going to do any harm now. He just had to sit back and let this happen. He knew Leo wasn't going to change his mind and the babies were nearly done growing inside him. Within a month or so, they would be here in the house with them.

Then the family and friends went on a baby naming spree, using the baby name book and the computers. Everyone chose two names for each baby, so they had to choose four names. This was all for Leo. April would have a baby shower later on for her child.

Leo was asleep halfway through looking. It had been a long day. April was ready to sleep too.

"Let's go to bed." Splinter said. "It has been a long day and tomorrow is Christmas."

Leo's brothers gently woke him up and told him it was bedtime. He moaned and they pulled him to his feet.

He walked upstairs followed by the others.

The gifts were all left where they were as long as they weren't in the way. They all settled down and went to sleep.

….

With the next day being Christmas, this was the day that everyone else got their gifts, and Leo got some gifts from the others that were not meant for the twins. Yesterday's gifts had been all for the babies.

Mikey and April made good food for breakfast, and had lunch and dinner planned too. Today was all about being there for each other.

After the attack, the mutant family grew closer to each other and their human friends. And with the babies coming, it made life seem so fragile and they couldn't waste it.

They had set up the tree and other Christmas ornaments today instead of last night. Leo even helped put decorations on the tree. But he couldn't be on his feet for very long. The weight of the twins held him down a lot more now.

They all did some special activities during the day. There was no training either.

Mikey baked some cookies. Don worked on the incubators some more. Raph and Casey helped move the baby items to the special room that was going to become Leo's new room when the twins arrived. Splinter and Leo helped to set up the room, as long as Leo didn't do any heavy stuff. April cleaned the floors a bit and helped set up the new room as well. The bedroom for Leo was meant for him and as a nursery.

…..

Within the next few days, Don finally got the incubators fixed up again. He tested them to make sure they gave off plenty of warmth. They did. Leatherhead had also helped him rebuild them.

Don smiled at the new incubators. They were done and ready to go for when the twins arrived. He went into the house and told Leo the good news.

"The incubators are finally done, Leo. They're ready for whenever the babies are born." Don said.

"Thanks, Donny. I'm sure they'll work just fine. And I can't wait to see their little faces." Leo said.

"We're all feeling that way. We've seen them on the ultrasound, but want to see them in person more than anything."

"One more month to go. It just feels like an eternity for me. I'm more than ready to get slim again and start working out." Leo said.

"You won't be working out even for some time after your surgery, Leo." Don said. "Your plastron will need time to heal. But you won't be so bored. You'll have the twins to take care of."

Leo smiled. "True."

"Have you gone through the name list yet on what we chose for names to see if you like any of them?"

"Yes. I've chosen them, but they're going to remain my little secret until after the birth." Leo said. "I want to make sure the names fit the little ones."

"Yeah, you want to make sure that names fit. Names are our first step in our identities for our lives." Don said.

Leo couldn't agree more.

Beta read by Applepye.