Will felt the cold bars on his forehead as he was pressing his head towards them. He still couldn't believe he was in jail. He remembered his dad telling him from prison, his mother his relatives. He never imagined him to get to jail one day. He always thought he wasn't enough Brady or Horton to throw his life away like this.
"Will?"
Just as he closed his eyes and went to the plank bed he heard the voice he was longing to hear.
"Sonny?"
He felt the love in the room before he saw him.
"I'm here baby, I'm here."
Will was immediately relaxed as he saw Sonny on the other side of the bars. How happy he was to see him here in this desolate atmosphere.
"I was thinking …. ," Will said, reaching for Sonny's palm and pressing it gently to his lips. Interupted by kisses he said: "Call … your … Dad..."
"Well, I am indeed glad you said this. Sonny already did."
Will's eyes widened as he saw Justin coming through to him. Mouthing a 'Love you' to Sonny he shook Justin's hand.
The interrogation by Sonny and his Dad had been going on for the past hour. They had covered nearly everything. They had talked about yesterday, about the day at the hospital. The only thing they hadn't covered just yet was the blackmail through Nick. But just as Will thought about that, Sonny's dad had already asked.
"What was the blackmailing material that Nick used?"
Will sighed heavily. He wasn't really happy to tell the father of his boyfriend that he tried to somebody.
"When I was 14 I shot EJ DiMera and my Dad went to prison instead of me."
That all came out in a blur, so fast spoke Will. He wanted to get it behind him. To leave this room. To leave this Sonny was the only think he thought about right now.
"Sonny?"
Justin turned to Sonny to seek confirmation for that Will just said. He found it in Sonny's eyes.
"I know that Dad. I know it since before Ariana was even born."
Justin cleared his throat. After a while where he just looked at the table, he lifted his head, looking right into Will's eyes. Will couldn't make out what feelings where displayed in his eyes. Was it disappointment, disgust, fear for the sake of his son?
"Ok. Will, I want you to know that I love you like I love Sonny."
That was a surprise for Will. He didn't expect that. Looking at Sonny he noticed his relaxed face. Sonny knew it? Another surprise.
"I will not outcast you from my family cause you made a bad decision in your life. But I don't want to get your hopes up, guys. You are facing serious charges."
Justin exhales.
"It is going to be tough and your whole past will be examined in detail. But I try my best."
He stood up. Gently pressing his hand on Will's shoulder he looked at his son. Sonny was totally drowning in Will's eyes. Both didn't turn around when Justin left. He had purposely left early. He knew that Sonny and Will needed some time to talk. Some time before a nightmare would come and destroy the happiness they had felt so far.
"Sonny. I am so sor …" Will tried to tell Sonny but was interrupted. Sonny had raised his hand and was pressing on finger on Will's lips.
"Don't ..." His voice was gentle and more understanding than Will deserved. He felt terrible. Will felt like he had done this to Sonny.
"Why are you still with me?" Will smiled agonized.
"I love you. That is all we need. As long as you love me and I love you we are good."
Sonny was looking at Will in worry. There was so much more going on in Will. So much more under the surface.
"Tell me Will, what is wrong?"
As Will opened his mouth Sonny froze. He didn't expect this. Will's voice was shaking, trembling so was his body. Sonny understood that Will had been tense around his father, that Will had try to stay focussed but know with him it was different. Will masks' fell down. He had fear.
"What is if somebody happens to me in jail?"
Sonny reached out with his hand and caught Will's. He caressed the back of it with his thumb, over and over again.
"Nothing's gonna happen to you. Don't worry about it. I love you."
Just as Sonny spoke his last words, the door opened and a police officer came inside.
"We need to go. Time to wrap it up."
Will nodded and stood up. He bowed down kissed Sonny on his forehead and stood up straight. The police officer lead him to the door. Shortly before the door step Will turned around.
"I mean what should happen to me? I'm gay and I am related to Roman Brady. No worries then."
As Will left, Sonny sank down on his chair. Will was right. Will was right. He saw the dangers in jail, the other inmates. Closing the eyes, Sonny prayed. He wasn't religious but he felt this situation required it. Crossing his fingers he prayed silently until his dad came to bring him home.
