7 Second thoughts

Leo POV:

I pressed play and the video started.I could see a living room couch with the kitchen area behind it.

The background was very familiar though.

Wait...

Y/n's house.That must be it.

A man entered the screen and sat in the couch.He was a tall man in his 40s maybe,he had brown hair and a beard covering the bottom half of his face.

Vibrant green eyes were focused on the camera as if he could see me.

I could tell he looked kind of familiar but I couldnt figure out why.

He took a deep breath and started talking.

"Y/n,sweetheart,um...if you're watching this,that means you opened the envelope.

What envelope?

I paused the video for a second and looked around me.

When I looked beside the pillow I came across this small white opened envelope.

I continued watching the video.

The man was silent for a few seconds looking behind the camera and nodding before he continued.

"I know I wasnt a great father."

That's her father.Thats why he looked familiar.

"And I know that I hurt you in ways I shouldn't.But even in this entire time,you never hated me."

He said,his voice cracking and tears forming in his eyes

"Even though I would get drunk almost every day,you would always help me.You didnt even complain to me about drinking."

I started to feel something terrible inside.She had to deal with this on a daily basis?And she didnt even complain?

"I really wanted to sort things out after your mom and sister left 3 years ago.After you left tonight,I took the time to think and I have already made my decision."

He paused for a second still looking behind the camera,like he was talking to someone.

"I've put you through so much without deserving it.I hope that you will continue to be strong even after I move on."

Move on...

"I'm really sorry for doing this but it's the best way.For both of us."

He said a faint smile appearing in his teared up face.

"I just want you to know that I will always love you."

That was the last thing he said before standing up.

Before the video ended,at the last second,I heard someone,that didn't sound like her father, say...

"Now..."

And the video ended with the empty living room and kitchen.

I kept looking at the stopped video for over 5 minutes scanning the area and what caught my eye was the 3 shadows that were pictured behind the phone camera.They could be seen from the reflection on the oven mirror.

Wait...if he committed suicide...why are there 2 more people?Unless...

I gasped.I quickly stood up with the phone in my hand and ran straight to the lab.

While I was running through the living room I saw Raph sitting on the couch watching TV.I stopped.

He noticed me and turned his head to face me.

"Everything alright fearless?"he asked.

"Um...yeah,everything is...perfect.I just need to talk to Don about something."I said trying to sound like I was in fact ok.

He didn't buy it.He stood up and walked up to me.

"You sure bro?"

He asked me.I wanted to tell him what was going on but at the same time,I didn't because I knew that he would possibly tell at me for caring about her.

"I'm sure,I just need to talk to Donnie"I said walking last him.

"Its about Y/n,right?"he asked.I froze on my tracks and looked at him.

"How did you know?"

He chuckled."You think I didnt hear you calling Donnie?"

"I guess..."I whispered.

"Is she ok?"he asked.

That question made my eyes widen in shock.Did he just ask how is she.

"She could be better."I said.He sighed and looked down,his face filled with sadness and guilt.

"Leo,I'm...um...I'm sorry."He said.I looked at him and saw that he really meant it.

"I shouldn't have yelled at you or be that harsh on her.She didnt deserve it.I just..."

He paused for a second.

"After what happened with Karai,you were so heartbroken,because you loved her but she didnt love you back.I just dont want to see you like that again."

"I know Raoh,bit just because that one girl broke my heart,it doesnt mean that everyone will."

He looked back at me.I was half surprised that he apologised but I was also very happy that he approved her.

I hugged him."Thanks Raph."

"Welcome bro."I ended the hug.

"What happened to her?"he asked concerned.My smile faded in seconds.

"She um...she did something to herself..."I heard a gasp coming from Raph.

"She did what?!"

"She did it but I think I might have found the cause."I said showing him the phone."I was about to go to Donnie too show him what I found.Wanna come?"

"Sure."he said.

We both walked into the lab.

Donnie was sitting on his desk working on his computer.

"Donnie..."I said.He turned to face us.

"What?Did you find something?"he asked.I nodded coming closer to him with Raph by my side.

"I found this in her bedroom.It is a video of her father saying his last words--"I said but I was cut off.

"Last words?"Raph asked.I looked at him and gave him a sad nod.His eyes widened.

"You mean that he..."

"The doctors reported his death as suicide...but...after I watched this video...I dont know if it is true."I said.

Both Donnie and Raoh gasped as I played the video again.

*10 minutes later*

The video ended and Donnie was the first one to speak.

"First of all...that kind of explains the panic attack she had.Second,if he "committed suicide" why are there two other people behind the camera?"he asked.

"That's what I was wondering.Maybe it was those 2 morons that attacked her house."I said.

"Or maybe the purple dragons."Raph said.

"Maybe,but the purple dragons dont ho out in teams of 2.They go out with maximum 5"Donnie said.He was true.

Narrator POV:

The 3 brothers were discussing the possibilities of your panic attack and your father's suicide/murder.

"When she wakes up,it is best if we dknt mention things such as,her father,her mom,her sister and GENERALLY family terms.When she calms down we will discuss with her about these topics."The blue masked turtle said.

"We also need to keep an eye on her so she doesnt cut herself again,or worse..."Donnie said knocking on the woods three times.

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In Greece when we say something bad we knock on the wood three times as to eject the evil.

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You on the other hand,was still layed down on the cot but you were slowly waking up.

You could hear them talking but everything was a blur to you due to the anesthetic.

You groaned from feeling sore mainly at your arms,chest and head.

The others heard you and immediately ran to your side.

Your eyes flattered open.It took you a few minutes to focus since your vision was blurry making you blink a couple times.

When your vision cleared you saw the 3 turtle brothers staring back at you with concern,worry and sadness.

"Wha-what happened?"you said as you rubbed your face with your hand when you saw the stitches.

You gasped as you remembered.

In your room,the phone,the video...and then everything was a blur.

You snapped out of your thoughts when you felt a hand on your shoulder.

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