Horton square was filled with the bustling people of Salem. Each person was with their partners or family, those who weren't were either on their phones or rushing elsewhere. They all seemed to be happy or at the very least content. Will was jealous of that, that companion and that sense of being a part of something that each possessed. Even those who looked stressed or were arguing weren't alone. Even his friends were off without him again. Chad and Melanie were getting to known one an other to decide if they should date or not, Gabi was working with Quinn, Abby was off with Austin helping him as his new student assistant whilst Sonny was meeting Mateo to discuss 'Common Grounds'. Across the courtyard he saw his mum with Johnny, Ali and Sydney as Rafe joined them. His heart ached and his eyes stung as he saw Rafe hug his mum, Rafe's eyes shutting in happiness in that moment. Blinking repeatedly Will ducked his head, hunching his shoulders in an attempt to ease that ache. "Ah William. There you are. I've been looking for you." Ej Dimera murmured from behind him. Will jumped slightly in surprise but kept his head low as his tears spilled and sobs seized his chest. Please. Please God no. Not now! Not in front of him! Will plead silently.

"William! Didn't Samantha teach you any manners? It's rude to keep your back to someone who is addressing you!" Ej snapped in annoyance. But Will stayed quiet; it was taking everything in him to contain the sobs. In desperation Will folded his arms in an attempt to suppress the shudders which were rippling through him. He felt Ej grab his shoulder and him freeze as he felt will's shudders. "Will?" Ej murmured gently. The hand which held him slid around his shoulders as Ej turned him into his side and ushered him out of the square quietly.

Sami sighed and returned Rafe's embrace as he joined her and the kids. No Will, as usual she thought angrily to herself but froze as she saw Ej gripping Will's shoulder across the square. Frozen in shock she watched Ej curl his arm around Will, tugging him into his side and force him stumbling from the square. Sami pulled away, "Will!" she called. But they were already gone from sight. Without thought Sami rushed away from Rafe and the kids after Ej and Will. As she reached the exit she saw EJ bundle Will into the passenger side of his car, jog around the car and climb in. Urgently Sami began to run towards the car, calling for Will when Ej took off leaving Sami panting breathlessly after them.

"Sami?" Rafe gasped from behind her, the kids huddled around him. "Where's Will?" Rafe rasped in surprise following her silence. "Ej just bundled Will into his car and sped off." Sami murmured. "Wait! Ej just kidnapped Will!" Rafe thundered as he got out his phone and dialled a number. Sami went to speak again when Rafe spoke into the phone. "I want to report abduction. Will Horton. Yes I know who! Elvis Junior Dimera." Rafe spoke angrily into the phone.

As soon as the car sped out of the parking lot, Will burst into noisy gasping sobs. Ej cringed as Will shuddered with each gasp/sob. Finally the car slowed and gradually came to a stop at a red light. Silently Ej reached across him and secured and buckled Will's seatbelt. Ej closed his eyes gathering himself before placing his hand on Will's shoulder and squeezed it gently in comfort as his sobs continued. As the light turned green, he removed his hand and drove off.

By the time they had reached the Dimera mansion will's gasping sobs had stopped to be replaced by shuddering silent tears. Ej quickly released his and will's seatbelts before exiting the car and rounding the bonnet to the passenger's side. He opened the door and saw that Will hadn't moved. He reached for Will hands and gently pulled him from the seat. Once upright he stumbled against the car, silently Ej returned his arm around Will's shoulders and began guiding him inside.

Realisation to Will's surroundings came as they reached the door. He abruptly came to a stop staring alarmed around him. "Father and Kate are at an art show. Nicole is at my campaign headquarters. They won't be back until later." Ej assured gently as he opened the door. Will, let him guide him inside and then to the main room and over to the couch. He felt Ej nudge him to sit and silently obeyed. Tears still slid silently down his face. Ej knelt in front of him, took out his handkerchief and gently wiped away Will's tears. Will stared at him in puzzlement but didn't say anything. Ej nudged him side wards and gently pushed him back against the cushions before sweeping his legs up too, so Will was lying down. He silently watched Ej pull a satin throw from the back of the sofa and spread it around him. He watched Ej walk to and sit in the chair nearby and jumped in surprise as he spoke. "I won't make you tell me what's wrong. But I'm here if you want to. Try to sleep. I'll be right here." Surprise filled Will as his muscles relaxed and his lids became heavy before drifting shut. Blissfully slipping away.