Chapter 41: The science

Lindi returned home and accepted a cup of coffee from Rafe. She kicked off her shoes and sat down on the couch, vaguely aware that the boys almost vibrated with excitement. She'd gone shopping with Dara, and boy, could that woman find a bargain. Lindi was exhausted after all the running around, and her feet ached.

"We got the science, "Raphael said. Next to him, Donatello glared at Rafe. "You're an a?"

"Donatello," Lindi warned. For a moment she didn't know what they meant, then she bolted upright. The science!

They walked up to her and Rafe, and sat down, wiggling between them. "Will you forgive him and take him back if we can prove he's our father?" Raphael asked, trying to sound casual.

Beneath the bravado, Lindi saw the hope in their eyes. "That is between Rafaello and me. You can have a good relationship with him even if we're not together. I'm sure if you prove to him how it's possible that you're his sons despite what the tests said, he'll accept?"