"I must say I've never had this fun writing a story. It's really challenging reading the lines from Romeo and Juliet and try to understand the feelings that lies behind the words."
Act 4
"A new day had begun do descend with promises of love and future. What perils do wait our lovers two? Can once enemies become one?"
Sonny hurried down the street towards the church, the hour of nine was soon upon him and he had arrangement to settle. Because today he would marry the man of his dreams and would never again have to part from his sight. To his luck or for the heart of love, it was father Eric who worked today.
- Good morning father.
- Sonny! What early tongue so sweet to salute me? You're earliness doth me assume, is it so our Sonny hath not been in bed to-night?
- That is true, the sweetest rest was mine.
- Good pardon sin! Wast thou with Tyler?
Why was people asking about Tyler? How could Sonny ever part a thought to that wretched man when he had an angel in his heart?
- With Tyler, so very no, I have forgotten that name entirely.
- That's good son, but where hast thou been?
- I'll tell thee, I have been feasting with mine enemy.
Sonny felt himself doubt, how could he tell father Eric that he had fallen in love with his sisters son? What if father Eric decided to tell Sami, it could ruin the whole wedding.
- Be plain, good son, and homely in thy drift, riddling confession is not something to be spoken to a holy man.
But if Sonny wanted to marry William he had to be brave. For no love was worth conquer if it came to easily.
- Then plainly know my hearts dear love is set, on the fair son of your sister. As mine is on him, so is him on mine. By holy marriage, we will met, and exchange a vow. I'll tell thee and I pray that thou consent to marry us to-day.
He felt Eric's eyes burn his skin, but Sonny refused to lower his eyes or head, he was proud of the love that existed between him and his love, and he would fight god himself if he had to.
- Holy Saint Francis, what a change this is, is Tyler who you claimed so love so dear, so soon forsaken? And how do you see I will grant you my consent to marry the son of my dearest sister?
- Do you look down upon the love I have for William, or do you frown upon my family name? I've forswear my name to be with him...
- I've never frown upon your given name, and I bow down to the love filed eyes. In this respect I shall assist you, for this alliance may prove, that you can turn your household hatred in to the purest of love.
- O let us hence; I stand on sudden haste.
Act 5
Dustin showed against Neil playfully where they were walking down the street of the town. The hour was early, but Dustin needed to find Sonny, for his father had called upon him and told him his son has not returned from the bal last night.
- Where the devil should this Sonny be? Why would he not come home last night?
- I fear it could be him being led by bleeding heart. Dustin said, he remembered the pain in Sonny's eyes, when he had seen him leave the bal.
- A that pale hard-hearted Tyler, torments him so, that he will sure one day go mad.
Dustin nodded at Neil's truthful words, for surely one of this days his friend would go mad in his search for love. To not worry himself about those thoughts, he began spoke of something else that had him worried in his mind:
- Nick, the kinsman of old Dimera, Nick Fallon, has sent a letter to the Kirakis household.
- A challenge you say? On who's life?
- As to are friend Sonny, and he must answer it.
- Alas poor Dustin the I fear our Sonny is already dead; first stabbed with a lovers denying touch, is he man enough to encounter the power of this man?
Dustin didn't like Neil's doubt in their friend, Sonny may be a fool for love, but he also was a strong and brave young soul who never let his family down.
- Why not, who is Nick, nothing but a Dimera dog.
Dustin shot a glare when Neil was about to replay, because in the vision of eyes he saw his friend appear, as ghost from the night. He didn't think more burden should be put upon his friend this day, he looked exhausted but not broken and that settled Dustin nerves.
- Here comes Sonny, Neil...
- Sonny bon jour! You gave us the counterfeit fairly last night.
Dustin sighed to himself, so Neil was angry with Sonny and that never turned out well for either of them.
- Good morrow to you both, what counterfeit did I give you my dear friend Neil?
- The slip, the leaving us to face you cold hard silence.
- Pardon, good Neil, my mind was occupied.
Before Neil had the chance to ask something else they saw Marlena coming towards them with great hast.
- Gentlemen, can any of you tell me where I may find the young Sonny?
- I am the one you seek.
Sonny took a step towards Marlena and bowed lightly, Marlena was someone you respected, despite all the threats from the Dimera family she had refused to back down.
- If you be he, sir, then I desire some confidence alone with you.
- I will follow you.
With one look from Sonny and both Neil and Dustin bowed down and moved away from them, but not before Dustin cast a worried glance at Sonny, what had he got himself into that required him speaking to the feared Marlena?
- Pray tell what can I help you with?
Sonny already knew, if there was someone William would send to him it would be his grandmother Marlena.
- I have come for my beloved grandson to give my blessing and give him an answer from his lovers lips.
- Tell him to come to the church this afternoon, and there he shall at Father Eric's cell, there he will be mad an honest man.
Marlena smiled and gently touched Sonnys cheek and Sonny looked startled at her behaviour.
- My grandson will be there and with my blessing and consent. Farewell my sweet Sonny and let true love provent.
Act 6
Sonny couldn't stop himself from passing back and forth in the church. William was late. What if Marlena hadn't given him his message? What if his lover had second thoughts? Then Sonny didn't know what to do, how did you live your life when the sun was gone?
- He is here now Sonny so calm your heart.
Sonny turned his head and like father Eric had said, there was William smiling slightly at them before turning his eyes towards Eric.
- Good day uncle.
- Blessed the day to be the one to see you be wed.
Then William turned towards Sonny and a beautiful blushed covered his cheeks, and Sonny wanted to touch his fair skin, to feel the heat against his unworthy hands.
- Come, come with me, and we will make short work. For, by your leaves, you shall not stay long, before the holy church incorporate two in one.
Sonny smiled towards William and stretched out his hand and William took it and together they entered the chapel were the two of them would be one.
Act 6
Neil and Dustin were sitting at the towns plaza, enjoying a bear, but Dustin couldn't let his nerves fall to rest. Something was stirring in the air, and he feared by nightfall the truce of the day would be for ever gone. And he refused to raise his head at where Nick and Trevor were sitting across the plaza, starring at them with frightening eyes.
- I pray thee good Neil, lets retire: the day is hot, the Dimeras abroad, and if we meet, we shall not escape a brawl, for now, in these hot day, is the mad blood stirring.
- Thou art like one of those fellows that when he enters the confines of a pub, flees when there's sight of a brawl.
- Am I like such fellow in thy eyes?
Dustin really hated when Neil looked down upon him as a man, because he didn't crave the blood his friend sought, didn't mean he was a lesser man. In the corner of his eyes he saw Nick and Trevor stand up and Dustin knew at that moment truce of the day was lost to never be found again.
- By my head, here come the Dimeras.
Dustin heard Neil laugh while they both rouse from their place, never being caught off guard was a survival rule.
- By my heel, I care not.
- Gentlemen, good den: a word with one of you?
Nick asked them with a gentleman's voice, but the danger in his eyes didn't stop the fear Dustin felt inside, this man was not to be taken for a fool.
- And but one word with one of us? Couple it with something; make it a word and a blow.
And why did Neil had to make the situation worse? He wanted to tell his friend that you do not taunt a sleeping bear, but he knew that Neil was to gone in his hatred towards the Dimeras to be put down now.
- You shall find me apt enough to that, sir, an you will give me occasion.
Nick answered and took a step towards Neil who just raised his eyebrow, accepting the challenge.
- Could you not take some occasion without giving?
- Neil, thou consort's with Sonny,..
- Consort! For what trouble do you seek of Sonny?
- We talk here in the public haunt of men: either withdraw unto some private place, and reason coldly of your grievances, or else depart; here all eyes gaze on us.
Dustin tried to defuse the situation with his words, but knew that this was going to end badly, but if he could get them off the streets, away from people watching eyes, they may not be caught by the police of the town.
- Men's eyes were made to look, and let them gaze; I will not budge for no mans pleasure, I.
Neil said and took his own step toward Nick, who's hand strayed to the line of his waist, where he no doubt hid his weapon. And when Dustin didn't think it could get worse, Sonny appeared walking towards them, just about doomed them all.
- Well, peace be with you sir Neil: here comes my man.
- But I'll be hanged, sir Nick, if he wear your intended man.
- Sonny, the hate I bear thee can afford, no better term than this, thou art a villain.
Sonny turned confused eyes towards Nick, had he ever seen this man before? Maybe as a shadow behind EJs back, but to warrant such a hate, he could not understand. But he was a kinsman of his beloved husband and therefore should be treated with respect.
- Nick, the reason that I have to love thee, doth much excuse the appertaining rage. To such greeting, villain am I none; therefore farewell; I see thou knows me not.
- Boy, this shall not excuse the injuries that thou hast done me; therefore turn and draw.
And with that Nick drew forth a knife, like glimmering steal in the suns last strays. And Sonny felt his heart clench, not today, not when he finally had become one with his truest love.
- I do protest, I never injured thee, but love thee better than thou canst devise, till thou shalt know the reason of my love: and so good Dimera, which name I tender as dearly as my own, please be satisfied.
- O calm, dishonorable, vile submission!
And with those word Neil drew his own knife and smiled cruelly towards Nick. Sonny tried to raise a hand to calm his friend, but Neil was to gone in his angered mind and opened his mouth and said:
- Nick, you rat-catcher, will you walk?
- What wouldst thou have with me?
- Good king of cats, nothing but one of your nine lives; that I mean to make bold withal, and as you shall use me hereafter, drybeat the rest of the eight. Will you draw your knife at a friend of mine so dear?
- Towards Sonny, it's my greatest deed.
- Gentle Neil, put thy knife down.
Sonny put his hand on Neil's shoulder but before he could say another word Neil and Nick throw themselves at each other.
- Draw, Dustin; beat down their weapons. Gentlemen, for shame, forbear this outrage! Nick, Neil, the police expressly hath forbidden bandying in Salems streets: Hold Nick! good Neil!
During his speech Sonny managed to get a hold of Neil, and pull him away from Nicks pounding fists, while Dustin had Trevor at hold. But before either of them could react Nick threw himself forward and his knife sank in to their friends defenseless gut. As soon as the deed was done, Nick withdraw his knife, covered in blood and turned around and fled with Trevor close behind.
- I am hurt, a plauge on both tour houses! I am sped. Is he gone and hath nothing?
Sonny sank down on the ground with Neil in his arm, this could not be happening, he could not lose his friend to the dammed Dimera name.
- Courage my friend; the hurt cannot be much.
- No 'tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door, but it's enough, it will serve: ask for me to-morrow, and you shall find me a grave man. I am peppered, warrant for this world.
Sonny hugged Neil tighter to himself, while he's hand desperately tried to starve out the blood pumping from his friends wound. Neil raised his head and meet Sonny's eyes and the sorrow and hate he saw there could break a man apart.
- A plauge on both your houses. Why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm.
- I thought all for the best.
Neil just shook his head slowly and turned towards Dustin and stretched out his hand.
- Help me into some house, Dustin or I shall faint. A plauge on both your houses! They had made worm's meat of me.
Sonny watched with tears streaming down his cheeks as Dustin helped Neil into his arms, and half carried him half lead him towards the pub, where they could find help and save his friends life. It was his fault, him for dragging Neil into his cursed world, everyone he knew was always a target for the Dimeras wrath.
- My very dear friend, hath got his mortal hurt, in my behalf; my reputation stain'd. With Nicks slander, Nick that an hour hath been my kinsman! Oh sweet William, thy beauty hath made me effeminate, and in my temper soften'd valour's steel!
- O Sonny, brave Neil is dead!
His friend, his best friends since childhood no longer walked this earth. Could it be just an hour ago he was giving vows of true love forever to his lover face? Because Sonny was sure, that it couldn't be possible to go from such joy to this bleeding pain.
- This days black fate on more days doth depend; this but begins the woe, others must end.
Dustin walked over to his blood drenched friend, Sonny had not moved from his place, kneeling where their friend had been stabbed. He didn't know how to speak, the words in his mind. He wanted to find comfort to his guilty friend, that it was Neil who had teased the bear, and for that it was not Sonny's fault that they this day had lost a loved one. But before he had the chance he saw Nick coming back in the plaza.
- Sonny here comes the furious Nick back again.
- Now Nick, take the villain back again, that late thou gavest me; for Neil's soul is but a little way above our heads, staying for thine to keep him company: either thou, or I, or both, must go with him.
Sonny had never been filled with such rage before, this was the man that had murdered his friend, and nothing was going to stop him from seeking his revenge.
- Thou, wretched boy, that didst consort him here, shalt with him hence.
- This shall determine that.
Sonny said and drew forward the knife he had always had tucked in his jeans, a promise he had made to his father and now he was going to use it. He threw himself at Nick, because even thou he never been in a fight, he had the angel of revenge on his side. And with little regret at all, he felt his knife sink into Nicks chest and watched him fall. He stood there starring at the man he just killed, with blood covering his shaking hands. It was like the fog with hate had lifted and he realized what he done.
- Sonny, away, be gone! The citizens are up, and Nick slain. Stand not amazed: the police will doom thee death, if thou art taken: hence, be gone, away.
Sonny looked up at his friend frighten eyes and then it finally struck him what he had lost with just one push. Even thou he was the son of Kirakis, the police would not care, killing someone would strike him as hard as any other man.
- O, I am fortune's fool!
He had lost everything, his friend, his family and William. For he had slain a Dimera man, and for that he could never be forgiven.
- Why dost thou stay?
Dustin's frantic words rouse him from his despair and he turned away and ran, he could not get caught for then he would lose his lover for god. But somewhere he knew, that over the body of Nick he had lost him already.
Act 7
Dustin tried not to show his nerves on the outside, while Roman Brady studied him with his steel cold eyes. After Sonny had run, Dustin hadn't gotten long before the police had showed up, someone must have called them. And now he didn't now what to do.
- Where are the vile beginners of this fray?
- O noble police, I can discover all, the unlycky manage of this fatal brawl: there lies the man, slain by young Sonny, that slew thy kinsman, brave Neil.
Dustin figured that telling the truth was the safest choice, but before Roman could ask any more questions, Nicole Dimera appeared, having heard the words from Dustin's lips.
- Nick, my cousin! O my brothers child! O police, my cousin. O, the blood is spilt. Roman, as thou art true for blood of ours, shed blood of Kirakis.
Nicole had thrown herself down upon the sight of Nicks cold body and Roman took that opportunity to ask some more questions to understand this faithful day bloody end.
- Dustin, who began this bloody fray?
- Nick, here slain, whom Sonny's hand did slay; Sonny that spoke him fair, bed him bethink, how bad the quarrel was, and urged withal. Nick would not take truce but that he titls with piercing steel at bold Neil's gut and an envious thrust from Nick hit the life, of stout Neil and then Nick fled; but by and by back to Sonny, who had but newly entertain'd revenge, and they went to fighting, and that was stout Nick were slain. And as he fell, Sonny turned and fled. This is the truth or let me fall down and die.
- He is a kinsman to the Kirakis, affections makes him false; he speaks not true. I beg for justice, which thou, Roman, must give; Sonny slew Nick, Sonny must not live.
If Dustin hadn't been raised that you should never hit a woman, he would have decked Nicole's light out.
- Sonny slew him, he slew Neil; who now the price of his dear blood doth owe?
- Not Sonny, Roman, he was Neil's friend; his fault concludes but what the law should end, the life of Nick.
Dustin turned his pledging eyes to Roman, he was always a fair man, could he not see that Sonny had acted in a moment of pain and lose? He could not be held responsible for his actions at such time.
- And for that offence immediately we do exile him and I will be deaf to pleading and excuses, nor tears, nor prayers shall purchase out abuses: therefore use none: let Sonny hence in haste, else when he's found, that hour is his last.
"A dark night for our lovers lie, for the blood that has spilt this cursed day. What awaits our star crossed par? How will our dear William feel at his lovers quilt?"