Without hesitating, Will hugged Sonny, kissed him on the earlobe and whispered:" Sonny, I've got to go and do something. I'll be right back." Sonny, having taken the opportunity to grab Will's arms during the hug, gripped slightly more tightly on Will's coat, as he whispered in his turn: " Will, go back inside, just for a minute." Will took a step back and looked at Sonny. He could see the concern on Sonny's face and the Love. But he could not allow that to penetrate, not now.

I Love you Sonny. But this is something I have to do.

Sonny took advantage of Will's slight hesitation and nudged him, lovingly, so Will was slightly off balance. He then twirled Will around so he was facing the open door and nudged him again. As they both walked through the door, Sonny turned, grabbed the door, closed it then turned again to witness Will's adorable yet slightly miffed face staring at him. "Sonny, I really need to go." Sonny walked over to Will, and lightly grabbed both his hands, and took a little moment to let both of them breathe each over in. He then spoke in as calming and compassionate a way as he could muster. "Will. We agreed that you would take a little time to calm down. So you wouldn't go off and do anything rash."

Yes they had. Before leaving Common Grounds, Will had promised Sonny that he would go home, study or do anything that did not involve him going back to Nick, or to Gabi or anywhere else. "I know that Sonny. But I can't take this anymore. I have to do something." Will was on the verge of expressing his despair yet again.

I used to be the strong one. I can still be the strong one. It's always been my job.

"Will, you've told me that ever since you were little; you had to be the responsible one. You took care of your Mom, and your brothers and sisters. You even shot EJ because it was the only thing you could think of to make things better. And now it's your daughter. And I know you think she needs you. And she does, she does need you, Will. But you need to know that you are not alone anymore. I am here Will. And there are others. Like you Grandma Marlena and Bo and yes, even your Mom and your Dad. Even my Dad can be there. You are far from being alone Will. And right now, you need to stand down. Breathe, stand down and let others help you. Sometimes the strong thing to do is to let others help you and NOT do thing too rashly. It doesn't mean you are weak Will. Please."

Will regarded Sonny as he finished talking. He could see in Sonny's features, in his demeanor and in the way he was looking at him now that Sonny was right. If these past events had taught him anything, it was that he was no longer alone. And that he had finally found someone with whom he could share the bad times and the good times.

Sonny loves me. He does love me as much as I love him.

"Nice speech. And I love you too Sonny." And Will stepped forward, his hands outstretched to take hold of Sonny's face. Sonny took Will's hands and placed them on his face as Will lunged in for a passionate and life affirming kiss. Their lips, hands, tongue and spirits uniting to affirm what each one already knew about the other. Will broke away from the kiss for a second to simply say, " Alright Sonny, we'll do it your way but I'll need something to distract me for a little while and studying is not going to do it." Sonny looked at Will and smiled. "I think I can arrange something."

And with that said, Sonny gave Will a little push, causing Will to tumble to the bed and proceeded to distract Will as only he knew how.