Chapter 8

Sonny opens his eyes and reaches for his phone to shut the alarm off before it wakes the baby. Seeing he has a message from Will he smiles as he opens it. Wakey Wakey babe! Today's the day! Come pick me up will ya? I'm ready to come home, I missed you so much!

Laughing softly he replies Impatient much? LOL I'm just kidding baby, I'll be there soon. I missed you too and am so excited to get you home where you belong! Placing the phone back on the nightstand he throws back the covers and climbs out of bed. Walking towards the bathroom he sheds his clothes along the way. Reaching into the shower he adjusts the water and steps in. Thinking about Will and how it's going to be like to have him home again. To be able to hold him close, kiss him, taste him… Letting out a soft groan Sonny looks down as he feels himself harden. This is what just the thought of touching Will does to him every single time. Reaching for the soap he lathers up and starts washing his body. Feeling his hands as they slowly run down his chest, down his stomach... he closes his eyes as he pictures Will in the shower with him. It's Will's hands now stroking his body as his hands get closer and closer to his hard cock. His breath escapes in a hiss as his right hand trails down and encircles the base, slowly squeezing and tugging in an upward stroke to the tip. He thinks about how Will likes rub the head with his thumb in small circles gathering up the drops of precome before sliding his hand back down. Mimicking exactly how Will strokes him, Sonny spreads his slick essence along the shaft with each stroke. Reaching down with his left hand he softly grasped his balls, tugging and rolling them in his grasp. Feeling them tighten up and the tingles going up his spine Sonny knew he was close. Bucking his hips, thrusting faster into the tight tunnel of his fist, he shuddered and leaned back against the wall. Feeling the orgasm sweep through his body, he stiffened and arched his back as he came, calling out Will's name as he felt the cum spilling over his fingers and dripping down to the shower floor. Leaning there for a minute, trying to catch his breath and gather the strength to stand on his own again, he opened his eyes and shook his head. Smiling at the thought of what Will would say when he told him he was late picking him up, but it was his own fault. Laughing at the thought, he stood up and quickly washed off again. He had to hurry up... it was time to bring his man home where he belonged!

Hurrying into the hospital room a short time later he sees Will talking to the nurse and signing what he assumed was discharge papers. The nurse told Will the Dr. would be in for a few last words and then they were free to leave. After she left the room Will looked at Sonny with a puzzled frown on his face." I thought you woulda been here a little bit ago. Everything ok at home?"

Sonny kind of laughed and looked down, feeling a blush stain his cheeks. "Oh yeah, it's all good."

"Sooo ... you're blushing. Must have been something good huh?" Will laughs as he reaches out and slides his hand into Sonny's hair and tugs so he is looking at him.

"Let's just say I was missing you very badly this morning and leave it at that." Closing the gap between them he softly kissed Will. Keeping their lips touching he murmured… "At least until later. Then if you want to know… I bet you can convince me to tell you." Kissing him again he then backed away and winked at him.

Will laughed and shaking his head he said "Oh you bet I want to hear this story." Letting his gaze roam slowly down the length of his lover's body he added "Every. Last. Detail."

Sonny feels his body tighten at the look and the growl of want that sounded in Will's voice. He wouldn't think it should be possible to feel this depth of arousal again so soon. But, then again, Will has always been able to bring out every emotion there is known to man in him. Want and need being only two. "Tonight lover. Tonight." Sonny whispered.

Both men gave a jump and looked towards the door upon hearing a knock. Seeing the Dr. standing in the doorway they motioned him in. "Hey doc!" Will said with a big smile. "Paperwork is all signed, Sonny is here, and I'm soooo ready to blow this joint!"

"Huh I bet you are! I just wanted to make sure I was here to answer any questions you two may have before you left. I know Maxine went over the discharge instructions so you know what to look for if any problems arise. You know that physical therapy is set up just for a few weeks of treatment. Make sure you're moving well and healing good. You have a follow up appointment with me in 2 weeks but if you need me before then just call. Did I cover everything?"

Sonny looked at Will and saw his eyebrows rise at the look on his face. "Sonny, no don't..."

"Will, it might be embarrassing… but this is your health we're talking about. Once I get you home I want you to stay there. Besides, I couldn't handle if anything happened and I hurt you…"

"Hey, guys?" Daniel broke in. "I know where this is going and Will, it's good he's concerned enough to ask. That said... my advice is this. Move slow, take it at your own pace. Will, you know your body. If something hurts… stop. Take things slow. One step at a time ok?"

"Thank you." The guys chorused as the Dr. smiled and walked out of the room.

After the guys finally loaded up the car and got Will settled in it, they headed for home after a quick stop to the pharmacy to pick up Will's meds. Getting to the townhouse Sonny tells Will he wants to get him settled up in the room so he can rest. He can tell the ride has made him tired and at least a little sore. Upon opening the front door though they were confronted with the sound of Arianna screaming.

"What the…" Will exclaimed. Sonny rushed down the hallway to Gabi and Ari's door. Looking back he sees Will following him as quickly as he can. Knocking on the door he opens it and sees a crying Gabi sitting up against the headboard of her bed, hands over her ears and Arianna laying in her crib, hands and legs flailing, cheeks red and wet from crying.

"Gabi what the hell is wrong?" Sonny said as he hurried over to the crib and picked the baby up. Bringing her to his chest he snuggled her close making soothing sounds as he softly kissed her head and whispered "It's ok princess. We're here. Everything is going to be ok."

Will walked over to Sonny and laid his hand on her back patting it softly. Brushing a kiss against her cheek he whispered "Shhh Shhh angel. You're daddies are here. That's it baby girl... relax." Seeing her quiet down in Sonny's arms he felt such a glow of contentment in his heart. Shaking his head when Sonny mouthed "Do you want to take her?" Will whispered "No... She's perfectly content and relaxed where she is. That's what's important. I will soon." Seeing Sonny smile and kiss Ari's cheek as he rocked her side to side he thought… not for the first time… of just how very much he loved this man and just how very lucky he was to have him in their lives.

Hearing Gabi as she continued to sob Will frowned and turned to her. "Please Gabi, we need to keep it down a little so we don't upset Ari again. Besides, you need to calm down yourself before you end up making yourself sick!" Seeing her take in some deep breaths as she wiped the tears from her eyes he sat down carefully beside her and laid his hand over hers on the bed where it lay. Looking between her and Sonny he said "So, someone wanna tell me what's been going on around here?"

Gabi looks up at Sonny and seeing him staring back while he rocked her baby. Seeing how content she seemed to be in his arms brought a physical pain to her mother's heart. "I don't really know where to start Will. Arianna Grace… I love her more than anything on this earth. But it's like she doesn't love me I swear! She always cries with me, yet Sonny can come in here and as soon as she hears his voice it's like she starts looking for him. I'm glad she's happy with him don't get me wrong here! I-I just never thought… it wasn't supposed to be like this Will! I-I mean I thought I'd have this perfect family you know? I thought Nick and I would be raising her together with you guys. I thought I had a husband that loved me as much as I thought I loved him. Now I feel like I don't know anything. Not what I'm supposed to be doing or where I go from here. I don't even know who I am anymore. I was your girlfriend, or Rafe's sister or Nick's wife. Now I'm Arianna's mom... but who am I? How was I so wrong about everything? I can't sleep... she doesn't sleep unless Sonny's home to rock her. School… what a joke. I'm so far behind at this point that today I stopped in there and withdrew from all my classes. And then… to top everything… m-my m-mom called today."

Seeing fresh tears well up and roll down her cheeks Will glances at Sonny with concern in his eyes. "What did your mom have to say?"

Clearing her throat Gabi said in a shaking voice "She called to tell me she found out today that she's sick. She um… had found a lump in her breast and had gone to get it checked out. Like everyone else, she didn't want to worry me while I was pregnant so she waited to hear the results. She said she found out today that it's cancer." Seeing her begin to cry again Will put his arm around her back and patted it. Glancing at Sonny, who had just laid Arianna back in her crib and covered her up, he raised his eyebrows up in a classic Will 'what do we do now?' look.

Sitting on the bed next to Will, but within reach of Gabi, Sonny laid his hand on her knee. "Gabi? What do you need to do? What to need US to do? We'll help if we can. You just have to tell us how."

"I don't know guys. I really feel like I need to go and be with my mom, take care of her you know?" Feeling how tense both men grew she looked at them to see them both eyeing Arianna in her crib. Seeing the frowns they then exchanged she took a breath and said "So I was kind of thinking… or hoping… that Arianna could stay here with you guys?" Will and Sonny both looked at her with shocked looks on their faces. "Look guys, you're her dads. I-I just need some time to get it together. Figure things out. I need a break. I love Ari so much so please don't think I don't. But I'm not being a very good mother right now and I know it. All I can seem to do is cry and all that does is just upset her and makes her cry. I need to go and take care of my mom. Rafe and I are all she has and He isn't able to go. I know if Ari stays with you that you will love her and take great care of her, keep her safe and happy. And Sonny, she already loves you so much. Will every time she saw you in the hospital it was like she knew you were there and would try to look for you every time you talked. She loves her daddies… both of you. I trust you. Please… you asked what I needed and I'm telling you… this is what I need. Time to find out who I am… and to help my mom."

Will looked at Sonny in awe. Could this really be happening? Just the three of them? It was soo much more than he ever dared dream of happening. It was like every wish and dream he had was being handed to him upon a silver platter. But, he worried, did Sonny share that same dream? All he had to do is gaze into those dark liquid brown eyes… see the incredible happiness blazing from them to know that Yes! Sonny dreamed those same dreams.

"Yes Gabi. Of course we want Arianna to stay here with us. You had me… us… so scared thinking you meant to take her from us and leave, especially so very far away. We promise we will take very good care of her. She's so precious to us. You see how tiny her little pinky's are and yet she already has us both wrapped right around them." He chuckled. "And no worries either, you know our parents and my grandmas will be willing to help out with her too. It'll be great."

"When were you thinking on leaving?" Sonny asked.

"Actually guys, I had already talked to Rafe about all this, what I was going to ask of you. He's not pleased with me at the moment as I'm sure you can imagine, but I was hoping you would agree and so I booked a flight for tonight. He's going to pick me up. I just feel like if I'm going to do this…I need to just do it. Is that ok?"

Looking at Sonny then looking at the crib with Ari all cuddled up inside Will knows that it won't be easy. But they're far from alone. They each had large families who would love to help out. It just felt that somehow this was meant to be. "It's fine Gabi. Since she's sleeping now we will leave so you can get packed. I need to get myself UN-packed." He added with a smile.

"And you need to take your medicine and lay down awhile yourself there gorgeous." Sonny added sliding up to Will and putting his arm around his waist. Feeling Will sag into him he guided him towards the door. "Let us know if you need help." They said as they walked toward their room.

Getting Will to sit down on the edge of the bed Sonny got down on his knees and helped remove his shoes. Lifting his head he caught Will staring down at him with so much love in his eyes. Urging him to stand he unbuttoned his jeans and then before Will could say or do anything Sonny wrapped his arms around his waist and held on as tightly as he dared considering his wound.

"Sonny? What's the matter?"

"I'm just so happy right now. I just love having you here at home. In our room where I can see you, talk to you whenever. I can touch you; hold you without worrying about nurses coming in and out. I just love you."

Urging him to stand Will wrapped his arms around Sonny and pulled him close, breathing in the scent that was pure Sonny. "I love you too. So much. I'm so glad to be home with you. And I can't thank you enough for all you've done with Arianna while I was still in the hospital. I know you didn't want to worry me but I wish you would have shared with me how things were here. I just feel like you carried all the burdens of everything, and I'm more sorry than I can say. But so grateful too."

"You never need to thank me for taking care of our family babe. You and Ari are my whole world."

"Well I'm so glad to hear you say that since it really will be just the three of us. At least for now. You're sure about this? It isn't going to be easy."

"Nothing worth having in life is ever easy. But we will be here for each other… and her. Remember babe… I said we were all going to have an amazing life." Sonny said with a twinkle in his eye.

"Yeah, I remember" Will whispers.

"Guys?" Gabi calls from the doorway. "I'm sorry, but Rafe's here."

Rafe led Gabi, crying again at just having said good bye to her baby, to the car waiting outside. Will and Sonny stood at the door with Will holding a little sleeping Ari close. Watching them drive away, waving, they then softly shut the door. Looking at each other they both smile and then lean down to brush soft kisses to her plump cheeks. "Looks like it's just the three of us Angel" Will said feeling Sonny wrapping them up in his arms and pulling them close. Will's eyes closed on a sigh as he hears Sonny whisper "Perfect."

To be continued…