Epilogue

"Grandpa?"

Splinter slowly opened his eyes to see his oldest grandson Gavin standing in front of him. The ten year old looked up at him with a great concern in his green eyes.

"Are you okay Grandpa?" Gavin spoke again. Splinter smiled, almost hearing Leonardo's voice echo through him.

"I am fine, child." Splinter reached down and patted Gavin's black hair. Gavin then climbed into Splinter's arm chair and nestled his head into the rat's shoulder.

"I love you, Grandpa."

Splinter smiled. " I love you too, my grandson."

**Coming soon!**

The Way of Life: Part Two in the Family Saga