Will looks at Sonny with a touch of anxiety in his eyes. "Just harmless stuff, of course! Once, I drove a friend of his to Chicago to get something at the station. And I brought him a file to his office that he had forgotten at home." Sonny relaxes. It's harmless, it's true. Nothing finance-related. Will goes on "The other day, he explained that he was helping a client of the firm who was in big big troubles and he thought he could help her, for that he asked me to get my hands on aunt Jen's keys, those for the hospital administrative wing. He said that what he intended to do was technically illegal but it's a really good cause and..." "You did what?" Sonny cannot help shouting. Will takes a step back, his body tensed up, his hands in front of him "I didn't do anything. I explained I didn't feel up to do it and he completely understood. He's a nice guy, you see!"
The worst here is that Sonny understands Will a little. Adam's charm is undeniable. He's strikingly beautiful and can speak and listen with kindness. He inspires trust and can make embarrassing questions with a simple look. But that doesn't mean that Sonny would agree to anything, even before the paternal warning. The one he should have passed a long time ago. Sonny feels frustrated and guilty. He doesn't manage and measure his tone to utter "My father works on a case concerning Adam. Apparently, he's a crook! I don't know much more but he told me to be cautious with him." Will hiccups "When did he say that? Yesterday?" Sonny shakes his head "No, a few weeks ago..." Will is furious "Your Dad warns you and you forget to tell me? How was I supposed to know? You liked him too before!" "Not to the point of considering doing something illegal. After what you've told me, you should have learned to be more prudent, don't you think?" Will looks at him like he never did before. His eyes are two ice floes, his face looks like wax. "You're right, you never got wrong about anyone, on the contrary. You instantly knew Brian was bad news!" Sonny justifies himself "If Brian has tried and embark me on a weird path, I would have wondered. I'm capable and be objective." "And not me, it seems?" Sonny can't stop the words from pouring out "You're more of a compassionate, kind soul. You see the good in everyone and it's one of your most wonderful qualities, but it's dangerous..." Will frowns "So, according to you, that's why I'm wrong about Adam?" "Yes. Because the only other reason I can think of is that you find him... fetching... Physical attractiveness can change one's perception of..." Will is shouting too, now "You, hypocrite! You spent your time gushing about his beautiful eyes. Don't you realize how much it hurt me at the time. I'm uncomfortable with my appearance and between Brian and him, I saw you drool..." Sonny's eyes grow wide "You're the most gorgeous man I've ever beheld, once again objectively speaking. Brian doesn't hold half-a-candle to you. And I love you, and not those two losers!" Will doesn't calm down and looks away. Sonny hears himself say "I'm beginning to suspect you may have feelings for him, by the way you're defending the guy." "What... Of course, I'd be such a menace to Mel. May I remind you he's hetero?" "Oh, I know that! I'm not sure you do..."
Will has left before Sonny has regained his senses and realized what has just happened. He's trembling with rage, mostly against himself and paces his studio up and down, his fits clenched, his heart tight and hurting. He should call Will to apologize, but he doesn't feel ready for that. He needs someone to talk to but except from Will, who could it be? His parents, maybe...
Sonny catches his jacket and opens the door. Will is standing in front of him, all stiff, harshness in his eyes. "Oh, no, you're not leaving now! There are other things that need to be said!"