Sami/Adrienne Conversation May 2012 - This is based on something Sami said to Will that was never picked up on. When they had their heart to heart at the DiMeria Mansion, after he came out, Sami mentioned that she has spoken to Adrienne about how long Sonny had been struggling with his sexual identity.

Adrienne sat down after getting her usual cup of coffee from Sonny, who she had chatted to for a little while, but when it got busy she left him to it. She spotted that Sami had walked in and tutted when she noticed Sami heading her way.

Sami cleared her throat "Adrienne, I'm glad I have caught you...could we have a quick chat please?"

Adrienne stared at Sami with confusion, they were hardly friends, so was curious to know what Sami could possibly want to chat about but she nodded and gestured for Sami to sit down opposite her nevertheless.

"Thanks..." Sami said as she nodded in the direction of Sonny, who immediately took it to mean that she would like her usual (Sami had become quite a regular as Adrienne had to CG, so Sonny knew her usual.)

"What can I do for you Sami?" Adrienne asked in an inquisitive tone.

Sami cleared her throat again and was about to speak when Sonny came over with her coffee, she thanked him and didn't begin talking until he had gone back to the counter as she didn't want him to hear what she was going to say.

"This may sound strange and completely out of the blue, but I was just wondering, as a Mother, how long you had known that Sonny was different, or if you noticed that he was struggling with something and if he knew what it was?" Sami rattled off rather quicker than she planned.

Adrienne stared at her wide-eyed at this strange question and stared in Sonny's direction and replied "Ummm, not sure why you want to know, but I will tell you. I think Sonny said he has always known, knew he was different from a young age, but couldn't put a name to it or understand it. I too knew that he was different but I never questioned it as he was just my beautiful son, whom I loved. It wasn't a total surprise though when he revealed he was gay, as I think I sub-consciously knew. I could tell that he was struggling with something but wanted him to discover what it was first. Although Justin and I were initially shocked we realised he was still the same person and quickly accepted it."

Adrienne could see Sami was taking this all in and was nodding in acknowledgment that she was beginning to wonder if she was asking because of Will...and maybe its because he has been struggling with his sexuality all this time...then she remembers Justin talking about a conversation he had with Will a couple of months ago, about Sonny being gay and having supportive parents. Justin remarked on the weirdness of it at the time but never mentioned it again. It suddenly dawned on her that the reason Sami is asking was because maybe Will is in fact gay himself.

Adrienne leaned in and whispered across the table "...are you asking because of Will? Is he...?"

Sami nodded and replied "Yeah he blurted it out in an argument with Lucas and myself the other day...I mean I had NO clue, I knew he was going through something and was angry all the time but I figured it was because of his break up with Gabi or he was upset with me...!"

Adrienne nodded in acknowledgement to which Sami then asked "...you don't seem very surprised? But then I shouldn't be surprised...it seems most people have noticed that Will has been struggling with his sexual identity but me!" Sami sighed.

"Personally no, but Justin had a conversation with him a while back about Sonny and I don't know it just makes sense now...so how do you feel about it honestly!?" Adrienne asked.

"I am in shock, I mean its never entered my mind that Will would be gay, but I am actually okay with it...however I didn't handle the news well, in fact I walked out! I mean who does that!?" Sami asked more to yourself then added "Please don't tell anyone that I have told you...Will is already mad at me for talking to EJ about it but he already knew..."

Adrienne nodded and replied "Yeah, course, I won't say a word and my advise to you...is talk to him...tell him that you love him, accept him and that he is still the same person he always was...and given time you will both come to an understanding...trust me!"

Sami smiled "Thanks Adrienne...you have been very helpful. " She then gave a quick glance over her shoulder in the direction of Sonny and added "I know Will has talked to my Mother – in fact she was the first one he came out to and I'm sure Sonny knows about Will seeing as they are good friends, least he has had someone to talk to..."

Adrienne nodded and said "Yep, sure they have both been a great help, and if you need to talk to me in confidence..."

"Thanks Adrienne...I am going to talk to Will now...I haven't spoken to him since he told me, despite the numerous messages I have left..."

With that Sami got up waved bye to both Adrienne and Sonny and headed to where she knew Will would be...the DiMeira Mansion.

Roman/Sami conversation Sept 2012

Sami was just coming out of Common Grounds coffee shop when she saw her Father, it was the first time she had seen him since she was released after going on the run with EJ. Roman had helped to pull a few strings to let her go without any charges but was annoyed with her choice of supporting and helping EJ, whom had caused so much trouble for the Brady family that they had not spoken since.

"Dad..." Sami gasped as she came face to face with her Father for the first time in over a month.

"Sami..." Roman replied in nonchalant voice.

Sami cleared her throat "Look, Dad, I know things have been a bit tense between us but I miss you...and I was hoping you would somehow find it in your heart to forgive me..." she pleaded.

"I have already forgiven you Sami, you are my daughter and I will always love you, you know that...its just I find it hard why you would defend a man who has given you so much grief for so long..." Roman replied

"Because I knew he was innocent...and he was...considering Stefano wasn't actually dead..." Sami said trying to laugh it off but Roman remained tight lipped.

There was a little awkward silence that fell upon them until Roman finally spoke asking about the kids especially Will as he hadn't really spoken much to him since he helped Sami and EJ escape and was worried how he was coping since he was outed in the local paper.

Sami beamed with pride when she started to talk about Will "He is actually really good, he has finally accepted himself, he has stopped working for EJ..." Roman raised an eyebrow at this statement "...which he decided for himself...oh and he and Sonny are dating now..." Sami rattled off when Roman looked surprised she quickly added "and he is the happiest I have seen him...EVER...Sonny is a calming influence on him you know..."

Roman was still unsure how to take the news that Will and Sonny were a couple but simply said "I don't know Sonny very well, but he seems a nice enough lad and I have only heard good things about him...but I'm glad that Will has found someone who can make him happy...he deserves that after everything he has been through..."

Sami was so surprised to her Father's reaction to the revelation that his gay grandson was in a relationship with a guy that she intuitively wrapped her arms around her father forgetting the tension that was between him and said "Yes, after all the crap me and Lucas has put him through its amazing how well he has turned out...I'm sorry Dad for everything, can we be friends again?"

Roman returned her hug and smiled at the sound of his vulnerable daughter in his arms..."OF course."

WilSon/Roman conversation Dec 2012

Will and Sonny were on their way to their first ever Christmas family gatherings as a couple – both the Kiriakis' and the Horton's. They were walking hand in hand through the Town Square when they bumped into Will's Grandfather Roman – whom Will really hadn't spoken to or seen much since the summer when EJ was arrested for Stefano's (now non-existent) murder.

Will was pretty sure that his Grandfather knew that he was now dating, Sonny through his Mum, but he hadn't spoken to him about it directly or that the both of them had seen Roman together. Their paths just hadn't crossed up until now, so didn't know what his reaction was to the news. He just remembers the awkwardness of when he and Neil hugged at the Station when Roman walked into the room, not to mention that he didn't seem to take the news that Will was gay very well.

Roman glanced down to notice that the two were holding hands and coughed slightly then said

"Will, Sonny, Happy Holidays!" with a forced smile and went to hug Will, who immediately let go of Sonny's hand to receive the hug. Roman then held out a hand for Sonny to shake which Sonny did.

"Hi Grandpa, Merry Christmas! We are just on our way to the traditional kiriakis' gathering before going to Aunt Jen's..." Will said cheerily.

"Yeah I warned Will what to expect at our mad Greek gathering!" Sonny joked.

"Yeah I think they both out do anything us Brady's can do..." Roman replied before a little awkward silence fell upon them all then Roman cleared his throat before continuing. "...Will, your Mum tells me that you two are dating...and I just wanted to say that I know I am old fashioned and I didn't react well when you came out, but I am proud of you Will and you seem happy."

Will beamed and replied "Thanks, yeah I am..." and turned to face Sonny who looked directly into his eyes and smiled back.

"Sonny..." Sonny heard his name and turned his attention back to Roman who continued to speak ... "I know we don't know each other very well, but I have only heard good things about you and I hope to change that now that you are part of our family..."

Sonny beamed the widest smile he ever has and said "Thanks Mr Brady..." They went to shake hands again and after another round of happy holiday greetings they all went their separate ways.