Sonny decided to visit Will at the hospital during his lunch break. When he got to the room, Sonny carefully opened the door and stuck his head in. Will looked towards the door and a huge grin spread across his face. "Sonny!"

"Hey Will. How are you feeling this morning?" Sonny asked. He walked over to the bed and sat down in a nearby chair.

"Oh, I'm great," Will replied.

"Will…"

"Okay, okay. I'm in a little pain," Will replied, before looking down at his hands. Sonny gently lifted Will's head by placing two fingers under his chin and looked in his eyes searchingly.

"Come on Will. Talk to me. What are you thinking?"

"I don't know… I… I feel numb. Like I'm watching this happen to someone else. I just… Sonny, I have c- I can't even say it…" Will admitted. Sonny frowned and squeezed Will's hand.

"Dr. Terry went in to find out if you had any more tumors already, right?"

"Yeah… she didn't find anything. But I still have to go through radiation and there's still a chance it could come b-back," Will replied, his voice cracking. A single tear trickled down his cheek.

Sonny felt his heart clench and he got up from the chair. "Scoot over," Sonny ordered. Will obliged and Sonny climbed up onto the bed. Will snuggled into Sonny's side and laid his head on Sonny's shoulder. Sonny wrapped his arms around his boyfriend and laid his head on Will's. He felt hot tears seep into his shirt and Sonny squeezed Will's shoulders gently. "Shh. It's going to be okay."

I'm just s-s-so glad you're here," Will sobbed. "To th-think I almost sc-screwed it up…"

"Hey! Hey, that's in the past. Right now, let's focus on you. I'm going to be there for you, no mater what," Sonny said.

Will nodded gratefully and allowed the tears to fall freely. Sonny rubbed his arm and kissed Will's temple. He hated seeing someone he cared about go through this! Sonny was determined to be there for Will.

On Monday, Will was released from the hospital. Before he left, Dr. Terry had wanted him to have his first radiation treatment. "Now Will," Dr. Terry said after Will got dressed, "as soon as you get home, I want you to get in bed. You might not feel it now, but in awhile you are going to be experiencing fatigue and nausea. Make sure to stay hydrated."

"Okay," Will said, nodding. "And I really can't take any pain killers for the pain from the surgery?"

"Unfortunately, no. But think of it this way. What's a little pain when it means going through radiation to eradicate cancer?" Dr. Terry pointed out.

"I guess…"

"I know it's scary, Will. But it seems like you have lots of support from your family and boyfriend," Dr. Terry replied. "Now, for the next couple weeks, I want you to take it easy. No strenuous activity."

Sami, who had been silent during the exchange between the doctor and Will, finally spoke up. "I will make sure he takes it easy," she said.

"Good. Now you are free to go. I will see you next week for your next treatment," Dr. Terry said.

"Do I have to be taken out in a wheelchair?" Will asked.

"Yes. It's hospital policy. Besides, you only had surgery a couple days ago," Dr. Terry said.

Will groaned. "But…"

"Will, you need to listen the doctor," Sami interrupted. Will sighed.

"Fine."

An hour later, Sami and Will were fighting. "Dr. Terry's orders were, and I quote, "I want you to take it easy," Sami argued.

"Mom! Going on a walk outside isn't classified as strenuous activity!" Will shot back.

"Will, listen to me! You only just had surgery a couple days ago. You need to stay in bed. And, what happens if you go walking outside and get sick? Hmm? What then?" Sami asked.

"I'll be fine! I've been lying in bed forever! I need to move around," Will moaned.

"You aren't going on a walk and that's final!" Sami said.

"I'm 18! I don't have to listen to this," Will growled.

"You live under my roof and you will do what I say. I don't think you realize how sick you are going to feel in a little bit," Sami said.

"Mom…" Will started to whine.

"William Robert Horton," Sami said firmly. "You will get in bed right now and that's final."

Will stared at his mother, his mouth agape. She rarely used his full name and when she did, he knew she meant business. He snarled and stomped off to his room. Sami flinched when his door slammed. Then she sighed and headed to the kitchen to get some coffee. She felt like a bad person keeping her son from taking a walk outside. Sami wanted him to be able to go on walks and not have to worry about tearing stitches or throwing up. Hell, she wished this whole ordeal would just go away. How could this have happened? She didn't think there was a history of colon cancer in her family… Maybe in Lucas's? Either way, she wanted her son to be healthy again.

Will stared at his alarm clock and watched as the minutes ticked by. He was experiencing mixed emotions. On one hand, he was angry that his mom had him on such a short leash. It made him feel like a child. But on the other hand, he knew he was just being protective. And then there was the cancer. Would radiation help? Would it come back? Why was it happening to him? Finally, there was Sonny. Will had almost screwed up things with him and was extremely grateful for Sonny's forgiveness. Will was also grateful that Sonny was going to be there for him.

About thirty minutes later, Sami decided to go check on her son. When she entered his room, Sami found Will curled up on top of his bed in a fetal position. He was clutching his stomach and squeezing his eyes. "Will?" she murmured.

"I feel awful," Will groaned.

Sami frowned and sat down on the edge of the bed. "What can I do?"

"Nothing," Will replied.

"Can I get you some water?" Sami asked. Will shook his head. "Okay baby. If you need anything, let me know."

"I'm cold. Could you cover me with a blanket?" Will requested.

"Sure, sweetheart! Gladly," Sami said. She went to retrieve a blanket from the couch and brought it back to Will's bedroom. She covered Will up and leaned down to kiss him on the forehead. "Hang in there, baby. Call me if you need anything else."

"Okay," Will whispered pitifully.

Sami quietly left the bedroom and shut Will's door. Then she made her way to the couch to watch some television. About ten minutes into the soap she was watching, her phone rang. Sighing, Sami grabbed her cell phone off the coffee table and answered. "This is Sami," she began. "What? No, I can't come in to work today! Why? I told you why this morning! Will just got home from the hospital and… what? Oh for Pete's sake. Okay. I might be awhile though. I need to find someone to stay with Will." Sami shut off her phone angrily. She knew Lucas was busy, so she couldn't call him. Then she thought of Sonny.

"This is Sonny," Sonny answered on the third ring.

"Hello Sonny, it's Sami. I'm so sorry for bothering you," Sami began.

"That's okay, Ms. Brady. Everything okay? Is Will all right?"

"Not really; he's feeling very sick right now. But that's a side effect of radiation. Anyways, I was supposed to have work off today but they are insistent that I come in," Sami explained.

"Say no more. I'll be there in fifteen," Sonny replied.

"Thank you, Sonny. I really appreciate all you are doing for Will and I'm sure he does too," Sami said.

"No problem, Ms. Brady. I really care about him and want to be there for him in any way I can," Sonny said.

Sami and Sonny hung up. Then Sami went to her room to change into something more appropriate for work while she waited for Sonny to arrive.