"Sonny, what will we say if someone find us ?" Sonny shakes his head. He doesn't want to consider it. One problem at a time. Right now, he has to pinpoint where Chad called from and the police station is a good place to try. Will has brought Sonny, hand in hand to introduce him to his grandfather's colleagues, shining with pride, and while he's telling the whole station all about them, Sonny has sneaked into one of the empty offices and he's trying a software that locates cellphone calls. He gives a start when Will comes into the room to warn him he should hurry. He writes the approximate address. It's two town away. They go to the main room to say good-bye and Sonny feels uneasy shaking hands with the officers. He runs to the car and Will grabs his hand before he opens the door "Do you think he's…?" Sonny hugs him tight and says softly " I'm sure he isn't, my love. We have to find him ant take him to safety. We'll manage."
After having circled the area for a long while, with the car and then on foot, he's not so sure of it anymore. No Chad anywhere. He begins to question the result he got when his foot collides to a black object that goes flying in the air. It's a cellphone. He opens it and see the photo of a smiling Abby. He silently shows it to Will who takes in a sharp breath but stay quiet too. They go back to the car, sad, and during the drive home, Will puts one hand on Sonny's lap and let it there.
Seated at the Pub in front of a pasta dish that raises heights that should be forbidden, Will seems oblivious and Sonny has to regularly clasp his fingers to get him back to their conversation. He finally asks "What's bothering you kitten ?" and sees with horror the 'polite' glacial smile directed to him. He has seen Will use it with his uncle and a nurse since they've gotten together but he never expected to see it directed at him as he's learned it's a façade used for protection. From him ? In order to avoid a public fight, he hurries their meal and suggest they go straight home. Will agrees so dully, a red light begins turning in Sonny's mind. Is it about their failure to find Chad ? Is there a new problem he doesn't want to bring up ? Sonny clenches his teeth, troubled. He doesn't like not being in control of situations and hates to see Will miserable.
Once they're at his place, he lets Will settle and brings him a soda. He sits by him on the edge of the bed and gives his cheek a slight touch. Will closes his eyes and leans on his hand. Sonny feels a little better and softly brushes the inside of Will's arm, not to lose contact as he says "Will, I didn't insist earlier but I'm positive something is bugging you, so I beg you, stop denying it." Will wears the smile again and Sonny notices he's holding back tears. "Will, love of my life, when you smile at me that way, you treat me like a stranger, somebody you must shield yourself from. Did I do something to deserve that treatment ?" The argument hits Will who, to Sonny's relief, stops smiling and looks down. When he starts talking, Sonny hears the sobs. He doesn't dare move a muscle and gathers all the patience he can find "I … with all of Chad's troubles, it's nothing, you see, so I'll work on it on my own." "No, you won't!" Sonny hears himself says harshly. He bites his tongue, then decides to let his emotion take the lead. After all, he doesn't want Will to hide things not to hurt Sonny's feelings so he must do the same "Will, whether it's important or not, just tell me, please. I won't sleep if you don't, I'll just worry about your well-being, you know that. You're the most important person in my life." Will looks up. He isn't crying anymore but is staring at the top button of Sonny's shirt. "It's Audrey…" Sonny is flabbergasted. He can't concoct any plausible scenario involving T's girlfriend. "Yea ?" Will twist his hands ans mutters "She talked about Brian." Sonny is at lost now. Brian has never been a problem to Will, the last time they met, he just took a step back. Once again he refrains from answering and waits, aware Will needs to be listened to and understood. " I hadn't thought about it before, but when we were driving home, earlier, I was wondering what made Ham think that. And I thought maybe…" He doesn't finish and the cogwheels turn in Sonny's head. "You were wondering if I had slept with him before we got together, right ?" Will nods, his face so withdrawn, his chin is stuck in his neck. Sonny feels split between tenderness, a slight irritation and an urge to kiss him senseless. He decides to be as truthful as possible "Will … my angel, you do know, you're not my first boyfriend, right ?" Will swallows and says "Yes, of course, I… The thing with Brian is… He's still around, you know and… I can see he'd like to replace me. I understand why" he adds with a shy smile, his head tilting "Cause it's fabulous being with you. But if you guys have been together, then… You could…" "What ?" "Compare ?"
Sonny has to hold out a laugh and he discreetly scratches his throat. He says softly "I couldn't compare, Will because nothing has ever happened with Brian, I've always considered him a friend, nothing more. And by the way, I can compare you to others…" Will's head jolts upward and he looks struck. "And if I do it, without embellishment, without wanting you to feel better, you have brought me the biggest satisfaction. On every levels." He smiles mischievous and adds "Why do you think I'm staying with you?" Will frowns and answers "Because you love me and you're incredibly patient and you're sure I'm gonna improve?" Tenderness wins and Sonny hugs Will as strongly as he can. He remembers he wanted to tell him something "This very morning, I was reflecting on how without your love and support and the fact you're the perfect boyfriend, I wouldn't have made it through and I'd have broken down. You have no idea of the joy I feel of having you just for myself." "Even with my parents ? And the fact I'm so prone to panicking and shutting off ?" Sonny lies on the bed and takes Will with him "Yes, because what your parents are made you become the Will I love, in reaction to them. And you've been supportive and strong, when my mom had her accident or after Cam's aggression, so I'm lucky I still have other opportunities of being your hero." Will laughs so hard this time Sonny realizes the storm has passed. Will says "Yes, you're my hero, you just need the cape."