Sonny was behind the counter anxiously waiting for Will to come back in. He knew Will's dad was trying to make amends, but a person doesn't just immediately get over the kinds of issues and prejudices that Lucas had been broadcasting over the past two weeks. He was torn because he wanted to be there to protect Will if things went awry, but he also knew that Will and dad would need some privacy if they were going to repair their relationship. He had a minor worry that Will's dad might get to him again, but he really didn't think that was a possibility after the strengthening their relationship had undergone in the past 24 hours. Anyway, he just wanted Will back, near him. This was the first time they had been separated since they said they were in love. Just thinking of the word, resulted in images of Will flashing through his brain. Then Sonny heard to the door opening and saw Will walking in, and tried to read his face for the content of his discussion with his dad. Will met Sonny at the counter.

Will leaned into the counter to be closer to Sonny, "May I have a cup of coffee? And if it is not too much to ask do you think you could wrap things up and join me?"

"I think I could arrange that. Choose a table and I will be over with the coffee," Sonny said a bit relieved that Will seemed relaxed rather than upset.

As Sonny came over with the coffee, he noticed that Will had chosen the most secluded table in the corner. Instead of sitting across from him, he sat down next to him on the bench so they were touching from their shoulders to their ankles.

"So how did the conversation go after I left?" Sonny asked turning his face toward Will.

"Fine, I mean . . . I don't know, he seemed fine before and then a few days later he flipped out. He was alright today, but I don't know if he means it. I guess time will tell, but you know what?" Will asked putting his arm around Sonny's shoulder and pulling him a few inches closer.

"What?" Sonny asked playfully picking up on Will's tone."

"It doesn't matter. All that matters is that I love you and by some stroke of luck you love me too. I don't intend to wait for anyone's permission, to enjoy this," Will spoke softly leaning in for a quick kiss. For the first time, Will felt complete happiness.

Sonny put his hand on Will's knee and leaned over to kiss him on the forehead. Then he said, "I am happy to hear you say that. I am going to make your enjoyment my priority."

The End