[He waits patiently as Mikey helps dress the wound anew. Ok, Leatherhead, it's now or never.]

No...I must tell you what I have to say. There is not much time.

[He takes a deep breath before continuing.]

I have seen what will happen once we return...Donatello told me we would forget. And that is why I grew afraid to tell you...

But I realize that we must share the time we have left. Even if you do not share these feelings...I must let you know...these feelings have been too strong, stronger when you came here.