Author's notes: I know it's been a long while since I've updated this story. My life became very busy with traveling on business that I've neglected my writing. Please forgive me and I hope to get the next chapter done sooner than this one.


Chapter 9

Kayla looked at the test results and shook her head. She had a feeling this would happen. The results were inconclusive due to the fact that the test was geared for heterosexual couples and not same-sex couples. She took a deep breath and let it out slowly. Maybe I should ask Dr. Hollander about paternity tests for male pregnancies? Kayla shook that thought right out of her head. No, I can't risk the chance of someone finding out. "I'm sorry Will, but you're just going to have to wait."She was going to take the file to her office to shred the results. She needed to make sure it didn't fall into the wrong hands. Namely, Sonny's and Paul's.

As she was walking toward her office, she noticed Sonny sitting in the waiting room with his head in his hands. He looked like he hadn't slept in days. She walked over and sat down next to him. "Hey."

Sonny looked over at her. "Hey, Aunt Kayla." He sat up in the chair. "Can you believe it? Triplets."

Kayla shook her head. "Nope. This whole thing is bizarre." Kayla put her hand on Sonny's shoulder. "Why don't you go home and get some rest?"

"I know I should but I'm afraid that if I leave this hospital something will happen like the last time I left him alone." Sonny leaned his head back against the wall.

Kayla shook her head in understanding. "Will is in good hands. He is being closely monitored. There is no reason to worry."

Sonny looked at her with an 'are you kidding me right now?' look.

Kayla smiled at her nephew. "Okay. You're right. That was a stupid thing to say." Kayla looked at the file in her lap and realized that she needed to destroy it. "You're an adult and can make your own decision but as a doctor and your aunt, I highly suggest that you go home and get some sleep." Kayla stood up and held the file close to her chest. "Okay?"

Sonny looked up at her and nodded his head. "Okay."

Kayla squeezed Sonny's shoulder before walking to her office. When she entered the room, she locked the door and went straight to the shredder. She stood there watching the papers turn to confetti.


After checking to make sure Will was comfortable, Halbert Hollander went to the Salem Inn to check into his hotel room and get some much needed rest. He was very grateful that he didn't have to wait for his room. Apparently, Mr. Victor Kiriakis cares about his nephew's husband enough to arrange the private jet and the best accommodations for the doctor and his team.

Halbert stood under the spray of hot water beating down his back and thought about the Will's case. Triplets. He never in his wildest dreams did he think he would witness triplets being born to a man. The risks were high for a single birth but with triplets, the risk has increased exponentially. He closed his eyes and let the water sooth his aching muscles. He thought about Sami Dimera, Will's beautiful mother. Her blonde hair and blue eyes were captivating. He almost forgot why he was there when his eyes fell on her. The spark that went through him when she placed her petite hand into his larger one was instantaneous. Their hands seemed to fit perfectly together. He hadn't felt this way since his beloved wife, Elena, died three years prior.

He had to stop this train of thought. He was not there for romantic reasons but to help a young man through his high risk pregnancy. He shook his head of thoughts of Sami Dimera and continued with his shower.


Sonny didn't realize how hungry he was until his mother put the burger and fries in front of him. After devouring half his meal in three bites, he looked up when he heard a few snickers coming from the other occupants at the table. "What?" Sonny asked, with his mouth full.

Adrienne shook her head and said, "Not hungry, he said." She pointed to the half-eaten meal.

Sonny swallowed and shook his head. "I guess I didn't realize how hungry I was."

"It's okay. We are all worried about Will." Adrienne placed a comforting hand on Sonny's arm. "He's going to be fine. He has the premier specialist on his case."

Sonny smiled and nodded his head. "I know. I just have this weird feeling something will go wrong. And Will seems to be preoccupied by something more than just the pregnancy." Sonny picked up his iced tea and took a long pull from it.

Lucas looked at his son-in-law with worry. "What do you mean?" Lucas prayed that Sonny wasn't picking up on Will's secret.

Sonny shook his head. "I can't put my finger on it."

Adrienne place her hand over his and smiled. "I'm sure it's just the shock of finding out he is having triplets. I wouldn't think too hard on that. Just be supportive and if there is something else bothering Will, if you're patient, he'll tell you."

Lucas realized that he needed to warn Will about Sonny's feelings. Will never could hide what he was feeling. Lucas cleared his throat and said, "I'm going to check on Will and then head over to the office and do some work. I'll see you both later." He leaned down and kissed Adrienne on the cheek. He looked over at Sonny and said, "I would listen to your mother. I'm sure there isn't anything to worry about."

Sonny nodded his head in agreement. "I know."

"Bye." Lucas hurried out of the hospital cafeteria and made his way straight to Will's hospital room. When he got to Will's hospital room, he cracked the door opened and looked over at Will's resting form. "Will?" Lucas whispered.

Will opened his eyes and looked toward the door. "Dad?"

Lucas released a relieved sigh and entered the room. "Good. You're awake." He sat down on the stool next to Will's bed. "Listen, Son, you need to get your emotions under control."

Will didn't understand what Lucas was talking about. "What?"

"I was in the cafeteria with Adrienne and Sonny and Sonny mentioned that he's getting a bad feeling that there is something bothering you more than the pregnancy." Lucas whispered to make sure someone doesn't accidentally over hear him.

Will was shocked. "What did he say?" Will started to feel his heartbeat pick up.

"Exactly what I told you. Will, you need to tell him the truth now." Lucas had a stern look on his face.

Will shook his head. "No. I can't. I need to wait for the paternity test results before I tell him."

Just then there was a knock on Will's door. "Will, may I come in?" Aunt Kayla stuck her head in the door. "Oh, hey Lucas. You know what? I'll come back later."

"No. Please come in. Dad knows." Will knew why Kayla was there. He took a deep breath to control the rapid beating of his heart.

Kayla walked in and approached the bed. "I got the results."

Both Lucas and Will stared at her with anxious looks. "Well?"

Kayla bit her lip before saying. "The tests were inconclusive."

"What does that mean?" Lucas voiced what Will was thinking.

"Well, the paternity tests are geared for heterosexual couples and not homosexual couples. The PH and hormone levels are skewed and the results were inconclusive. I'm sorry but there is nothing we can do until those babies are born." Kayla looked between father and son. "I wish there was more I can do."

Will closed his eyes and leaned back against the pillows. "Thanks for trying."

Kayla nodded her head. "Listen, Will. This secret is putting undue stress on you and those babies. You should tell Sonny now."

Lucas looked at Kayla in agreement. "I've been telling him the same thing but he won't listen."

"I can't. Don't you understand? If I tell Sonny, I'm going to lose him." Will's voice was full of raw emotion.

Lucas took a deep breath in order to rain in his anger. "The truth will come out sooner or later. Believe me. I know. Secrets like these do not stay hidden for long."

"Can we stop talking about this?" Will pleaded. "I've made up my mind. I'm going to wait until the babies are born and only tell Sonny if the test confirms he's not the father of the kids."

Both Lucas and Kayla had disapproving looks on their faces but reluctantly agreed to shelve this discussion.

Kayla turned toward Lucas, "Let's leave Will alone to get some rest." She walked toward the door.

Lucas nodded in agreement. "Okay." He moved closer to Will and put his hand on Will's shoulder. "I'll be back later."

Will nodded his head and closed his eyes. "What a mess." Will thought.


Will's stay at the hospital lasted for seven days. Will's chemical balance kept fluctuating which concerned Dr. Hollander and was reluctant to release him until they had stabilized. Even when he was released, Dr. Hollander had put Will on bedrest until he was ready to give birth. Being confined to his bed for the 5 months was going to be hard to do, especially with an active two-year-old running around and a hovering mother. Will closed his eyes and tried to relax his brain enough to get a little sleep.

The weird feeling Sonny had was still very much present in mind. It never faded and in fact grew as the days went by. He looked over at Sami, who was putting the final touches on the salad they were going to have for lunch, and asked, "Sami, does Will seem okay to you?"

Sami looked over at Sonny contemplating his question. "Honestly, no. I know my son better than anyone and there is something off with him." Sami was grateful that someone else saw it too. She had brought it up to Lucas a couple of days ago and he brushed her concerns aside as her overactive imagination.

Sonny let out a relieved breath. "What do you think it is?"

Sami shook her head. "I don't know but I'm going to find out. Believe me, if there is something going on with Will, I'll let you know."

Sonny smiled at the determined look on Sami's face. Sami may be small but she is definitely one you shouldn't mess with. "Thanks." Sonny leaned over and gave Sami a small peck on the cheek.