Will was inwardly seething while he watched a man he hadn't seen since college walk up to Ronnie, stretch her over his arm, and kiss her. The fact that any man would touch her, especially when she was carrying his child, made him want to kill something, preferably the idiot making a fool of himself. The kiss seemed to linger on as the man's mouth skillfully melded with Ronnie's. Since they had kissed many times before Will wasn't surprised.

The man righted Ronnie and held her arm to make sure she had steady footing after she swayed on her feet. "Alston Clifton, what are you doing here," Ronnie asked. She straightened her shirt and at least had the decency to blush.

"Alston, haven't seen you in a long time," Will extended his hand hoping to get him to take his hand off Ronnie. Alston, who was thoroughly British and usually had a flock of girls trailing after him, extended his hand while staying right by Ronnie's side. He smirked at Will, playing into their usual game. In college Alston had been a close friend of his until Will and Ronnie had gone through a rough patch where they split up for six months. During that time Alston had cozied up to Ronnie and had dated her behind his back. One night Will had found them making out in Alston's dorm and had quickly ended their friendship.

"Well, old boy, I told you that if I ever heard of Ronnie being available again I would be back to sweep her off her feet and here I am." Alston grinned at Ronnie causing Will to clench his fist at his side. The man knew how to push his buttons. If he wasn't careful he would soon know what it feels like to have his brain bashed in.

"It's good to see you again Alston," Megan shook his hand looking very pleased with herself. "I was surprised when I heard you were going to be in town and then I thought to myself, I must plan for him to meet up with us."

Will noted the wink Megan sent Ronnie's way. His sister played the perfect angel well with everyone else but he had always been able to see through it. Something was going on and Megan was at the center of it.

"Hey, it's time for us to tee off," Scott awkwardly interjected.

"I just got here," Alston turned to Ronnie. "Must you go?"

"I'm not playing today," Ronnie answered still seeming tongue tied by Alston's sudden appearance. At least that's what Will hoped it was from and not the kiss.

"This works out perfectly. Now Ronnie doesn't have to be alone with the kids. Isn't that great Will," Annie asked searching his face for clues on how he felt about the situation.

"Fantastic," Will muttered hoping to placate Annie.

As the group walked towards the waiting golf carts Will traveled behind them hoping to hear what Alston had to say. Instead Megan linked her arm with his and pulled him along after her. "What are you playing at, sis?"

"Moi," she pointed to herself giving him the best innocent look she could muster. "Whatever are you talking about?"

Will tugged on her arm stopping her from getting in the golf cart. "I'm talking about Alston. You know I can't stand him."

"You can't but Ronnie can. I figured it was fair since you have Annie. It's not a problem is it Will?"

"Heck yeah, it's a problem. The man is a weasel." Will gazed over at Annie who was currently ribbing Scott about his golf swing that he was showing off. She threw her head back and laughed at a joke Scott made and Will wondered to himself how anyone could be so perfect. Annie was everything he needed her to be. She was kind and supportive. There was never a time when things were complicated with her. She had even forgiven him about his kissing Ronnie. But was she the right one for him? He had lain awake wondering that many nights. Or was he even enough for her?

"Is she the one," Megan asked gesturing towards Annie.

Down the lawn he saw Ronnie being led by Alston towards the pool with Noelle and Nick following on their heels. They looked like the perfect little family and it drove Will nuts to think that they could have that. Two beautiful children who looked like their mom would be heaven. "I made Annie a promise that I wouldn't change my mind. It's over Megan, just drop it."

Will placed the golf club he had been messing with back in his bag and settled in beside Scott in the cart. The day had just begun and already he felt beat down. It was going to be a long day with the game and the dinner that night. Hopefully he would be able to keep it together. Glancing back up the hill, Will watched Alston grab Ronnie's hand and place a kiss on her knuckles. It was going to be a very long day.

Ronnie slowly sank down onto the deck lounger and grabbed the sunscreen from her bag. The kids had changed into their bathing suits and were jumping around excited to get the day started. Noelle stood in front of her and Ronnie squeezed the lotion on her skin making her squeal because it was cold. Ronnie worked the sunscreen in making sure that she didn't miss anything and let the girl go so that she could do the same for Nick.

"You gonna go swimming with us Aunt Ronnie," Nick asked.

"Not right now, little man. I'm going to talk to Alston and then the rest of the day is yours." Nick gave her a quick hug and then followed after his sister to the kids' pool.

"You're really good with them. You are going to be a great mum."

Ronnie smiled at Alston enjoying his accent that used to make her melt like butter. It had been many years since she had seen Alston and one of the last times had been when she had broke off their "relationship", if you could call it that. When you think of relationships you think of getting to know that person and falling in love with who they are. But they had spent little time talking during their brief affair. Ronnie had been hurting from her breakup with Will and what she needed was Alston. He was someone she assumed wouldn't expect too much from her and would be a good rebound. Little did she know that Alston had a crush on her and wanted a real relationship. He was even willing to let go of his friendship with Will for her.

"What are you doing here Alston," Ronnie asked.

"You don't believe I am here to sweep you off your feet?"

Ronnie considered that for a moment taking in his appearance. Alston was always very handsome and time had been good to him. If anything he was even better looking than he had been in college. His sandy brown hair and green eyes went nicely with his light skin and regal nose that he joked came from a long line of nobility. She was surprised to see that he didn't have his usual girl of the week hanging off his arm but he could have grown out of that phase. He had been able to be faithful to her while they were dating.

"Even if you were you can see that I am in no position to be swept off my feet. More like hauled by a crane," she joked, poking fun at her overly pregnant belly.

"You look lovely," his eyes flashed a hunger she recognized well. "But you are right. I am not here to steal you away. Megan has sent me on a covert operation."

The pool area was quiet because of the charity event but Ronnie kept her eyes glued to the kids. It only took a few seconds for something to go wrong. "And what kind of operation is that?"

"To bring Will to his knees with jealousy. I should say I am off to a good start. You should have seen his face after I kissed you. But I guess you were too distracted by my excellent kissing abilities and sudden reappearance in your life."

Noelle, who was the daredevil of the two kids, jumped into the kids' pool with a big splash making Nick cry from the water being thrown in his eye. "Noelle, don't jump around your brother. He doesn't like it when you get water in his eyes," Ronnie advised. Turning back to Alston, Ronnie noticed the gleam in his eye that showed her he had enjoyed their kiss too. He was a great kisser there was no denying that. "Why would you help me?"

"As great as you are darling, I am really doing this for myself. I owe Will a favor for the last time I tried to steal you away. I'm going to fix your marriage and then I'm going home to a nice Italian woman who I have had my eye on."

Ronnie was surprised that Alston would do anything for either of them since they had both stopped talking to him when Will and her got back together. It had never been her intention to end their friendship but she knew Will would be uncomfortable with them remaining friends. No matter what the reason, she was happy to have someone on her side. Maybe Alston could make Will see what his being with Annie was doing to her.

"So how are we going to do this," she asked.

Hours later Will was trying hard to ignore the jokes being thrown his way over the horrible round of golf he had just played. He had tried hard to remain focused on what he was doing but Alston and Ronnie were not far from his mind. Did the man have to show up now? He thought he had gotten rid of him years ago.

"I have to go collect the kids. I'll see you all for dinner," Megan waved before linking her arms with her husbands and walking off. "I will have to take you golfing more often little brother. That was the most interesting game I have ever seen."

"Very funny," Will muttered. "What about you Annie? Want to go for a swim? We have a few hours before the dinner starts."

"Yeah that sounds great. What about you Scott?"

"Sounds good," Scott took off towards his room.

Will took Annie's hand and led her back towards the pool where their room was and caught sight of Alston and Ronnie. Ronnie was standing on the deck in her teal bikini with Alston right beside her and Noelle holding on to him for dear life.

"You ready," Alston asked the dripping wet Noelle. She shook her head and he careened towards the pool and jumped in. The splash caused water to overflow onto the deck and Nick and Ronnie clapped in amusement.

"Again, again," Noelle cheered when they reached the surface.

"One more time and then I have to escort your Aunt Ronnie to her room so that she can get some much needed rest," Alston answered.

"Looks like you guys are having fun," Annie called out to them alerting them of their presence.

Ronnie turned to him and gave him a half smile. She had obviously been in the sun the whole time since her skin was taking on a pink glow. Her hand was resting protectively on her protruding belly and Will felt his heartbeat pick up. She was beautiful, especially while she was carrying his child.

"That didn't take long," Megan stepped up to them in her blue and white striped bikini. Nick walked over to her with his arms stretched out so she picked him up and placed him on her hip. "How is my little man?" She placed a kiss on his head.

"Well, now that you are back I am going to go lay down for a while. I'll see you all at the dinner," Ronnie picked up her towel and bag.

"I'll go with you," Alston said while wrapping his towel around his waist.

Will watched them walk away feeling a burning anger rising within his chest. Who did he think he is? Ronnie was his. Or, well, she was.

I'm really excited about this new character. Not only is he a competitor for Ronnie's heart but opens up a door for me to write some history about Will and Ronnie's college years. Alston may be there to help Ronnie and Will get back together but he also has some unresolved feelings for Ronnie. So, what do you think? Please leave a comment / review! Thanks