Together Forever (Book Five)

29. Talking to the baby

Leonardo
Olivia put down the book on parenting tips that she was reading and turned to Leo, who was sitting next to her on the couch watching TV with his arm wrapped around her shoulder. "Hey, Leo. It says here that if the father talks to the child before birth, somehow, they develop a close relationship." She said. Leo raised an eye ridge. "Seriously?" "It's in the book!" Olivia said. Leo pressed his lips together in a thin line. Then he sighed. "This is gonna be awkward."

He muttered. He slid off the couch and got on his knees in front of Olivia, leaning his head on her now swollen stomach. "Um... Hello little boy or girl..... I'm.... I'm your dad..." He looked up at Olivia and she smiled and nodded, telling him to continue. "I know that your gonna grow up and do great things for this world and make me and your momma proud. Heck, you haven't even been born yet, and we're proud of you!" Leo chuckled. "So, I'm basically trying to say that I love you." He kissed Olivia's stomach and stood up. "How was that?"

"Adorable." Olivia said simply. Leo smiled and sat back on the couch, hugging Olivia close.

Raphael
Scar raised an eyebrow at something she read online. It seemed weird but, it was on a trusted website. She picked up her laptop and walked to the living room where the boys were trying to decide where they should put the nursery for the children. "Hey Raph. Can I talk to alone for a minute?" Raph nodded and told his brothers that he'd be back before walking back into Scar's room with her. "What's up?" He asked. Scar showed him the website. "It says, talking to the baby while it's still in the womb helps you to develop a relationship with it."

"What? That makes no sense!" Raph said. "Just try. Please!" Scar begged, doing her best puppy eyes. Raph sighed, knowing that he couldn't win this fight. "Fine." Scar smiled. "Go on!" Raph rolled his eyes and crouched down so that he was right in front of Scar's stomach. "Hey kid. It's me, your dad. I'm doing this because your mom said it helps me develop a relationship with you, I dunno how though." Scar thumped his head and he released a quick ouch before he sighed and went on to a different topic. "I know that you're gonna be the best one day, no matter what the world says. Keep your chin up and smile. And if that doesn't help, just punch your way to happiness." "Raph!" Scar hissed. "Sorry sorry!" Raph rushed. "Anyway, your mom and I love you. We love you so much that words can't even describe it. Remember that." He said He stood up and smirked at Scar. "Happy now?" "As much as I can be." Scar smirked back.

Donatello
Hannah and Donnie were both reading childcare books, by Donnie's request. Hannah didn't mind. She wanted to be the best parent she could be too. "Hey. I found something interesting."She announced, sitting up and turning to Donnie. "It says that us you talk to the child before you have it, it helps with your relationship. "I mean...it's worth a shot." Donnie shrugged. Hannah smiled and motioned Donnie closer. He smiled and scooted over to her. He laid down on his plate on so that he could look directly at Hannah's stomach.

Then he took a deep breath. "Hello, little baby boy or girl. I'm your father, Donatello. I'm very ecstatic to know that your coming soon and I can't help but think that your gonna be the best thing that's ever happened to me. I'll make sure to keep you safe and teach you all I know. And if your up for it, we can invent and perform experiments together." He looked up at Hannah who was smiling. "Like a family." Hannah giggled. "I want you to know that I love you and I'll be awaiting your arrival." He finished off, sitting up.

Hannah hugged him. "That was so sweet!"

Michelangelo
Faith was peacefully sitting in her room, reading a book when Mikey burst in. "Faith! Can I try talking to the baby?" He asked with a childish smile. "Why?" Faith asked, sitting up and closing her book. "Donnie said that it'd be good for our relationship." Mikey admitted. Faith shrugged. "Talk away then." Mikey grinned and crouched down, laying his head on Faiths stomach. "Hey little dude or dudette! It's your super cool dad, Mikey! I just wanna say, that I know that you'll be the most amazing kid in the universe and the first food I'll feed you is pizza! Then you can play with ice cream kitty and well all play go fish!" Mikey cheered. Faith giggled at this. "Long story short, your mom and I love you!" Mikey grinned. Faith kissed him on the forehead. "I love you, you adorable goof!"