Things seemed to be a lot easier on William now that Lucy got over hating him. Lucy seemed to really enjoy coming up to the site while Henry and William were debating what to do. William was even able to convince Henry that they needed to hire construction workers otherwise the pizzeria would never be opened; Henry promised to look into it and consider their options.

Sometimes Margaret would drag Lucy up there too out of her excitement to make so many kids happy. Lucy would always chuckle at Margaret's giddiness, but there was always a fond smile on her face when she did. It is something that just occurred to William but Lucy is a very attractive woman. Margaret was cute, but there was something about Lucy that really made William's heart race. Maybe it was her ambitions and how brave she was. It's something William never dared to think about as most women were always freaked out by him. William thinks about how Lucy stood up to him when they first met all the time, and each time he did he would always smirk.

"Stop daydreaming Afton and get back to work!"

William glared daggers at his boss after he said that but didn't say anything. William couldn't wait until he could be his own boss with this pizzeria and could "daydream" all he wanted. Is that really what he's doing? Daydreaming about Lucy? William tsked at himself. It isn't love just admiration.

William got home later than usual because his boss made him stay a little longer to make him for the time he wasted lollygagging. William really hated his job. William didn't bother changing into his pajamas and just collapsed on his bed and went straight to sleep.

"Soon," he muttered before passing out.

William awoke to a ringing phone interrupting his peaceful slumber. He glanced at the clock in his room seeing how early it still was. He should still be asleep! He stomped all the way over to the accursed ringing phone.

"WHAT," he screamed into the receiver.

"W-William?"

William paused. He recognized that voice. It was Henry. Henry sounded so loss and William had never heard him stutter before. William just yelled at Henry the closest person he had to a friend.

"Henry I-"

Henry cut William off before he could finish.

"N-no it's f-fine. I-it's late. I know I sh-shouldn't be c-calling at this time."

William could hear all the upset and fear in Henry's voice.

"What's wrong?"

"N-never mind. go b-back to bed."

"Tell me now."

"I don't h-have the m-money for the c-construction of the p-pizzeria."

"What do you mean? You said you had enough saved up."

"I u-underestimated the c-cost of it."

William felt his heart leap into his throat.

"Maybe ask the bank for a loan?"

"I t-tried that. They don't th-think the p-pizzeria will make e-enough m-money for me to pay them b-back. So they r-rejected it."

Henry hiccupped like as if he had been crying for a while.

William just sat there in stunned silence not even sure what to say or think. William was too far into this for this to just fail like this, but what could he even do? He didn't have the money for it either. He would need to think this over.

"Henry can you take a breath for me?"

There's silence on the line for a while until William hears Henry take a hesitant breath.

"We need to be smart about this. We shouldn't rush into anything quite yet."

William was saying that more to calm himself down.

"C-can we meet l-later this week?"

"Yes we probably should. Henry?"

"Y-yes?"

"Have you slept at all?"

"N-no."

"Go to bed right now."

William hung up the phone before Henry could respond. This pizzeria was the one thing that was going to save him and it was about to be taken away from him. He wasn't going to go down without a fight. William climbed back into bed and had a rough time going back to sleep but eventually was able to fall into a dreamless sleep.

William felt like a zombie all week leading up to the day he was supposed to be meeting Henry to figure out what to do. He could not come up with any suggestions, so he hoped Henry had some ideas though he had a feeling he didn't. William couldn't bare to think of a future where he was stuck at the factory forever. The very thought made him feel like pulling out his hair.

William had been stalling for time before he would have to see Henry's face. Hoping to not see Henry's disappointed face. William was sure he had a very similar look on his face as well. William finally could see Henry in the distance who seemed to be kicking a rock. Henry looked up to see William and gave a sad little wave instead of his energetic ones. This is already not sitting well with William.

William finally made his way to Henry and was unsure of what to even say. There was silence for a really long time that was killing William until Henry spoke up first.

"I guess you couldn't come up with anything either."

William shook his head. Henry looked like he was about to cry when they both heard a really energetic greeting. It was Lucy. Not even Lucy's fond smile and sass could cheer William up.

"I didn't know you guys were meeting up here today. Are you guys trying to ditch me?"

Lucy giggled and then stopped when she noticed nobody was laughing. Her expression completely changed when she saw Henry's face.

"Oh Henry. What happened?"

William turned a little bit when Lucy seemed to only be talking to Henry and not him.

"Lucy I don't have the money for construction nor the money to start it."

Lucy seemed to ponder what Henry said then smiled.

"Well Henry it seems all of your problems are about to be solved."

Henry looked up at Lucy hopefully while William scowled. Lucy giggled at Henry's expression but didn't seem to notice William's at all.

"You see I may just be an intern for a company but I do have the money to help you with construction and everything you might need. I'm even better than a bank you wouldn't even need to pay me back."

Henry looked horrified while William continued scowling.

"Lucy you know I can't-"

"I'm not taking no for an answer. This is your dream Henry and as your friend I will do everything in my power to help make your dream a reality."

Henry beamed while William huffed.

"Well if you insist-"

"I do. C'mon give me a hug Hen."

Henry chuckled at the nickname and gave Lucy a ginormous hug.

"Thank you so much Luce."

Lucy blushed and giggled.

William just stared at them hugging. Lucy didn't even care that he was upset too only Henry. Only Henry.

After they were done hugging Henry turned to William with his wide smile back on his face.

"Come on Willy we have a construction to plan."