Here I am again.. With the first glimpse of my new story. Not at all a real sequel to 'Family Reunion', but in a way I do see it to take place after that story. So, basically Charlotte (Alex' wife in my mind) might make an appearance, but the rest of this story is standing on its own completely.

Anyway, I hope you'll like the first chapter!

They both were surprised that Will was the first to bring it up. It was only a few months after Gabi had moved into her own apartment close by and they were surprised how much that had changed things. Surely they had been a family before, but it just being the two of them felt so different. Better. And they had a perfect arrangement where Arianna was with them every other week. Of course, they both missed her terrible when she was away, but it was the best under the circumstances. Will didn't want to risk to jinx it, but he felt like everything had fallen into place. The only thing they kept putting off is clearing up their apartment. Even though it already made a difference that Gabi's stuff was gone, Ari's room was still filled with all kinds of boxes and used for storage. Something that annoyed both Will and Sonny, since they did want their daughter to really have her own room in the house. So, on a free Wednesday afternoon, both had locked themselves in said room and were determined to make it perfect for her arrival on Sunday. Currently, they were just going through some old baby stuff from Ari, sorting out things they could give to goodwill and things they basically could throw away when Will started to make a third pile automatically.

'Will, we were actually trying to get rid of all this stuff, remember?' Sonny pointed out as he saw that pile getting bigger and bigger, 'Our apartment is getting very full if we keep buying new stuff for Ari without getting rid of the old'

'Then maybe we should get a bigger place' Will pointed out, before dropping a few barely used toys on his 'to keep'-pile, 'Maybe I don't want to get rid of all this stuff'

'Will, I know you want to pretend Ari will stay a baby forever, but she's three' Sonny pointed out, while taking a look at the stuff Will put aside 'She doesn't play with rattle keys anymore'

Will just shrugged a little bit and instinctively put a protective hand on the keys Ari used to carry around everywhere, 'Well, I just thought.. I mean you never know' he admitted sleeplessly.

Sonny smiled, 'Ari basically asked when she was getting a big bed last week, babe' he pointed out, 'So I don't see her getting a sudden crave for baby keys in the near future'

'I know, Son' Will answered with a sigh, 'I just meant.. you never know, right?'

Sonny looked at him confused for a second, before his eyes suddenly went wide as he caught up, 'You mean?' was the only thing he was able to say.

Will bit his lip, but nodded slightly, 'It might happen' he tried carefully.

Sonny couldn't dare to look him in the eye, but responded by putting his hand on top of Wills so that they were both hogging the rattle keys, 'Will, the one thing about being gay' he started delicately, 'Is that we kind of need to know. It doesn't just happen by accident or anything..'

Will looked up, but noticed Sonny still avoided his look. So he mustered his courage and carefully linked his fingers with Sonny's, 'I know' he whispered.

Sonny's head finally shot up in a second wave of surprise. He met Will's eyes and without words answered the question that was burning on the blondes lips, 'You sure?' they both said at the same time, before smiling and gazing in each other's eyes silently for a minute. Finally, Sonny broke the silence by gripping the rattle keys, 'Guess we're holding onto those keys after all' he concluded, before both boys got back on with the cleaning. This time though, the third pile ended up being the largest of them all.

When they finally got to the bottom of the last box, Will looked up, 'What will we do with this stuff though, Son?' he wondered, 'We can't keep the boxes in Ari's room'

Sonny nodded and thought for a while where they could keep the boxes, 'I could take it to the mansion?' he finally suggested.

He saw Will's eyes flash warningly, so he took his hand reassuring, 'They won't mind, and I don't have to tell what's in them if you don't want..'

Will looked up and chewed his lip, 'I don't know' he then started, 'What if they hate the idea?'

Sonny smiled warmly, 'Will, don't worry about that, please' he simply stated, 'Did you forget we are a married couple?'

Will shook his head, 'Of course not' he immediately stated, 'It's just.. Some people might..'

Sonny put his hand on Will's and squeezed it reassuringly, 'Please don't worry about this, not yet' he asked with pleading eyes, 'and especially not about my parents'

Will closed his eyes for a second and could feel Sonny pulling him in a little, so he automatically obliged and connected their bodies.

'I love you' he then simply spoke, as he felt Sonny pecking a kiss on his head, 'I love you so much'

The second time it was brought up was only a few weeks later when Sonny got home from Common Grounds earlier than normal. He found Will on their couch on his laptop. Will almost looked busted, and when Sonny leaned in for a greeting kiss, he noticed Will had clicked away his internet browser.

'What are you doing?' he asked surprised.

'Nothing' Will stated back, 'Just some writing'

Sonny was more confused now on Will's attitude, as Will wasn't one to keep his writing a secret from Sonny. He'd actually starting to use his partner for providing welcome feedback on his first drafts.

'What is it about?' he continued, 'Could I read it later?'

Will bit his lip, but shook his head, 'It's not finished yet' he spoke, 'Actually.. it's.. I'm still doing research beforehand'

Sonny's smile broadened, 'That's my favourite part' he exclaimed, sitting down next to Will, 'Can I help?'

Will went from biting to chewing his lip, while he started the shuffle around uncomfortably at the same time, 'Ehm, well.. I... I.. I don't' Will started mumbling, before Sonny interrupted him.

'It's not really research is it?' he seriously asked.

'Not for a book' Will vaguely answered.

Sonny felt confused, 'Will, tell me' he asked, holding out his hands for the laptop when he didn't get an immediate response, 'Or show me?'

Will casted his eyes down, but wordlessly shook his head again.

'Will' Sonny pleaded , 'Please?'

For a moment, neither of them moved from position. Will kept his eyes casted down, and Sonny was still holding out his hands silently, until Will finally moved the laptop off his lap and handed it silently towards Sonny, though still avoiding eye contact.

Sonny took the laptop and put it on his lap, before focussing his attention back to his husband, 'Can I look?' he asked, giving the option back to him.

Will dared to look up and Sonny saw the uncertainty in his blue eyes, until he nodded slightly. His eyes shot down again, but it was enough for Sonny to open the internet explorer. His eyes grew wide in surprise when he saw the page Will had been visiting, an information site about gay adoption. He swallowed a little, when he finally got pulled out of his gaze when Will started to fidget next to him again.

'Adoption?' he finally let op, trying to keep his voice steady. He dared look up and saw Will was currently playing with his fingers.

'Well, I just thought I'd get some information' he finally stated semi-casually. Sonny however, couldn't miss the tense posture of the guy next to him and recognize his nervous habits.

Sonny pinched the bridge of his nose, 'Don't do that' he then reacted, 'Don't pretend all this is purely casual'

He finally got a response and met Will's eyes, who were looking at him wide and insecure, 'I just..' he started to speak, until he stopped and felt Sonny's hand glide reassuringly into his, 'Ever since we talked about.. you know.. I cannot help but think.. How amazing it would be to.. you know?' Will told Sonny a little hesitant, yet strengthened by their joined hands.

Sonny squeezed Will's hand lovingly and nodded, 'We're really going to do this?' he asked, his voice clearly thick with emotion. For a moment, Will and Sonny just gazed into each other's eyes, until Sonny broke the silence first.

'You sure about the timing though?' he started wondering, 'I mean, Ari just got used to two houses, we are still young, newlyweds, just graduated, and we..'

It was Will's time to squeeze Sonny's hand, 'And we love each other' he finished for his husband, 'And I'm sure we've a free place in our hearts, some love left to give. And I think that's all we need to give to our kid. Our kid, Sonny, that's all I want'

Will saw the reflection in Sonny's eyes and silently nodded, 'I love you too' he simply said, before pulling Sonny in for a kiss.