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Sonny runs out to his car to grab the surprise he got for Will before he came by his apartment. He's nervous about the response he will get. Is this too much? Sonny can't help thinking. But he decides to not give in to his doubts. Sonny wants Will to know just how sorry he is.

When Sonny comes back inside, he hides his surprise in Will's kitchen. At least this way, if things don't go well, Will can still see just how sorry he is. Sonny walks to sit down on the couch and he can hear Will softly singing to his daughter. He can't help smiling to himself. His body quickly reacts and he feels like he is on a high, just by hearing his voice. Sonny can hear the love Will has for his daughter and it just makes his heart swell. A giddiness overcomes him and it no longer matters what happened earlier. Because in this moment, Sonny feels happier than he ever remembers feeling. Sonny picks up a book he assumes Will has been reading and remembers Will talking about this being one of his favorite books. Sonny decides to page through the book to see what Will loves so much about it.

"You've never read it?" Will asks, dumbfounded. "But it's a classic!"

"I'm not much of a reader, really," Sonny says, sheepishly.

"Seriously?"

"Yeah. It's never really been my thing."

"Maybe you just haven't read the right books."

"Maybe."

"So read this one and tell me what you think?"

Sonny looks at Will, unsure.

"Please?" Will begs. Then teasingly adds,"Do it for me. You won't regret it."

"How about I hold you to that?"

"What do you have in mind, Mr. Kiriakis?"

"If I don't like this book, you have to do something for me."

Will raises his eyebrows out of curiosity. "Really? And what would that be?"

"A surprise," Sonny whispers, teasingly.

"Fine," Will smiles. "But what if you do like it? Do I get to make you do something?"

"We'll see." Sonny smiles back.

Sonny never had any intentions on reading this book. But he never told that to Will. Will was so excited about Sonny reading one of his favorite books, that Sonny didn't want Will to know he had absolutely no interest in it.


Will always sings his daughter to sleep when she stays with him. It's the one thing Ari looks forward to at nap time and bedtime. She always requests the same song. Will figured by now she would have gotten tired of hearing it. But every time she wants Will to sing it to her. And every time, Will is more than happy to oblige.

There's two things I know for sure

She was sent here from heaven and she's Daddy's little girl

As I drop to my knees by her bed at night

She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes

And I thank God for all of the joy in my life

But most of all the…

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer

Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair

"Walk beside the pony Daddy, it's my first ride

I know the cake looks funny Daddy but I sure tried

"Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right

To deserve a hug every morning and butterfly kisses at night

Sweet sixteen today

And she's lookin' like her mamma a little more every day

One part woman, the other part girl

To perfume and make-up, from ribbons and curls

Trying her wings out in a great big world

But I remember...

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer

Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair

You know how much I love you Daddy

But if you don't mind I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time\

Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right

To deserve her love every morning and butterfly kisses at night

Oh the precious times

Oh, like the wind the years go by

Precious butterfly

Spread your wings and fly
She'll change her name today

and she'll make a promise and I'll give her away

Standing in the bride room just staring at her

She asked me what I'm thinking and I said "I'm not sure,I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl"

And she leaned over...and gave me...

Butterfly kisses with her mamma there

Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair

"Walk me down the aisle Daddy, it's just about time

Does my wedding gown look pretty Daddy? Daddy don't cry"

Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right

To deserve her love every morning and butterfly kisses
I couldn't ask God for more

Man, this is what love is

I know I've gotta let her go, but I'll always remember

Every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses at night

He sings to her until he can hear her breath even out. Will looks down at his daughter who is now peacefully sleeping and he knows how lucky he is to have this amazing little girl. Will doesn't know what he did to deserve her and her love. He doesn't know what he would do without his daughter. Will knows that Ari is the only thing that he has ever done right in his life.

Will gently slides out of bed, doing his best to not disturb his now sleeping daughter. He takes a deep breath and steps into the hall, cracking the door open so he can hear his daughter if she cries out. Will feels like a bundle of nerves. He knows he needs to have this talk with Sonny, but he is dreading it. Will is afraid he will fall for whatever Sonny throws at him, because he wants to believe that Sonny feels the same way he does. Although, Will still isn't quite sure what that is. All he knows right now is how hurt he was earlier. But then he is always so good with Ari and it's just confusing everything for Will.

Will steps into the living room and sees Sonny fast asleep with Will's book splayed across his chest. Will can't help but smile at the picture. He takes his phone out of his pocket and snaps a picture, so he can remember this image forever. Will notices just how serene Sonny looks while he is sleeping. He notices the rise and fall of his chest. And Will can't seem to unlock his eyes from the sight. Will always knew that Sonny was gorgeous, but there is something different about him right now. And he can't seem to put his finger on what it is. All Will knows is that this sight makes him happy. He can almost envision Ari laying in Sonny's arms.

Will shakes the image away and wills himself to move towards Sonny, hating to disturb him. But the sooner they have this conversation the better. Will is attempting to prepare himself for the worst, to no avail. He kneels next to Sonny on the couch and shakes his shoulder.

"Sonny," Will whispers in his ear.

"Hmmmm. Will?" Sonny groans out. Sonny can feel Will's breath against his ear and finds himself getting excited at the feel and closeness.

"Yeah."

Sonny opens his eyes and is staring directly into the icy blue eyes of Will. That sight mixed with the feel of Will's breath on his skin takes Sonny's breath away.

"Oh, I'm sorry," Sonny whispers.

"For falling asleep?" Will asks, curiously.

"Well, yeah," Sonny says quietly. "Among other things."

Sonny sits up on the couch and places Will's book back on the coffee table. Will sits across from Sonny in his rocking chair.

"I finally got you to read that book, I see."

"Yeah. I was thinking about when we talked about that."

"Yeah?" Will smiles.

Sonny smiles sadly and nods his head. "Will, I'm so sorry about today. And what Neil said. And how I reacted. I just. I don't know, I'm sorry."

"Like I said earlier, I get it," Will says sadly, not quite ready to have this conversation. He wants to bask in the glow of the times with Sonny when he didn't feel like his heart was in shambles, which there really aren't a lot. They have only known each other for a few months, but sometimes, for Will, it feels so much longer.

"I don't think you do, Will."

"I'm just an employee of yours. I get that me and my daughter are nothing to you. You have just been nice to us. You made that perfectly clear today."

"Will…" Sonny sighs.

"No. I really don't want to hear anymore. I don't think I can take it," Will says softly, shaking his head.

"Will," Sonny says, voice rising. "You have it all wrong."

Will stares at Sonny, unsure of how to take his last words.

Sonny stands up and walks towards Will. "I really care about you and Ari," he whispers.

"You know, you aren't the first person who has said that to me," Will whispers back, coldly.

Sonny looks down at his hand, hurt by Will's tone. "What do you mean?"

"My daughter comes first, always. And you aren't the first person to pretend to care about my daughter to get to me. But I won't let that happen again."

Will is doing his best to put distance between him and Sonny. He doesn't want Sonny to know how much this is killing him. Will believes that pushing Sonny away is his only option right now. To protect not only himself, but also his daughter.

"Will, where is this coming from? I'm not pretending." Sonny whispers, hurt.

"You said there was nothing between us today. And now you want me to believe that you care."

"I didn't mean what I said earlier, Will. You have to believe me."

"Sonny, why should I believe you now? Were you lying before or are you lying now?"

Sonny starts pacing, unsure of how to explain himself. "What I said before, I didn't mean it."

"So you lied before?"

"No. I mean, I guess. But it's not like that, Will."

"A lie is a lie, Sonny. No matter how you try to spin it. If you lied earlier, how am I supposed to believe what you are saying now?"

"Will, please," Sonny begs. "You have to believe me. I never meant to hurt you."

"Well, it's a little late for that," Will retorts.

"I know how much you've been hurt by people, Will. And I don't want to be on that list of people who disappoint you."

"This isn't about just me anymore. Ari is involved. And I can't let you hurt or disappoint her. I won't let it happen."

"Why would I hurt her? I love that little girl."

"Just stop, Sonny. Stop saying things you know I want to hear," Will says, his voice a mixture of hurt and anger.

"I'm not," Sonny whispers, looking down.

"Don't you get it Sonny? You said we were nothing. And now you say you love my daughter. You don't know what you want."

"That's not true."

"Tell me, then. What do you want?"

"I want you, Will. Okay. I want you."