Sorry for the earlier update notice, guys. I made a mistake. And you still can't read french, which is a pity, if you did you could read the updates sooner!
"He wants ten thousand dollars and he'll free Abby." Will shouts "And Mel?" "He didn't mention her. Maybe she's not with him. The negotiator will have to get that info." Will crushes Sonny's hand. "We'll be supplied a ransom by the special unit. I'll keep you posted whenever I can." Roman hangs up. Will is silent, but Sonny knows him well. He brushes his face "It'll be all right, my love. The police is used to this. I'm certain it will end well. And Chad needs our support." Will nods. Then adds in a low tone "And I need you." Sonny feels a wave of love go through him. He doesn't understand how he could ever have doubted Will. He gives him a smile filled with all the tenderness and strong feelings he has for him. Will contemplates him with shining eyes. They lose themselves in each other for a moment, then get up to join Chad in the office.
"I'll kill him!" Sonny puts a hand on his friend's arm "Chad, remember the last time you said that... Let's focus on what we can actually do." He peeks at Will who looks far gone. "What's the matter, kitten?" Behind him, Chad chuckles. Well, at least it gives him something to be cheerful about. Will finally comes back to earth and says "Don't you find it odd he only wants ten thousand dollars? He won't go far with that. And Mel? She was with Abby..." "You think she's on his side" asks a doubtful Chad. Sonny shakes his head "We would make the same wrong assumption we did when we thought you had attacked Cam..." His cell cuts him short. It's his mother. He excuses himself and goes in the storage room "Mom, what's going on, you're OK?" "Yes, we are, but I'm worried sick about you, Sonny. Justin told me you've been dragged in something very dangerous..." "Mom, Abigail has disappeared! You expect me to sit down and do nothing?" "I know, darling, but I'm your mother and I know you. You're a daredevil. I'm afraid for Abby, of course I am but mostly for you." Sonny has to spend five minutes reassuring her and promising he'll be extra prudent. He comes back to the office to find Will perched on the desk and Chad slumped on one of the chairs. He slides on the other, thinking hard "Chad... Brian said Daniel is Victor's doctor and that's why he seduced Mel... And a parent would do anything for his child. If my mother could put me in a protective bubble, she would." Will has a half-smile then enounces "That's why he's asking for a ransom then, to distract the police and then he can pressure Daniel."
"Mom, it's me again!" "What's going on Sonny? You have news about Abby?" Well, that's better! "Nothing new, no. I need a favor from you. Nothing hard, we just want to ask Daniel something and if he's still home, maybe you could chat him up so we won't miss him?" "Sure, I guess. I'll see if he's here..." Yet, when they reach the mansion, Dan is on the threshold, seemingly in a hurry. "Daniel, can I talk to you for two minutes?" "I'm sorry, Sonny, I've been called for an emergency at the hospital. As I've just told Adrienne, I have no time for talking right now." He strides to the street and they hear him curse "Everything's fine, Daniel?" They see him come back, wide-eyed, legs shaking "My car's tires have been slashed... This is not the day for..." His voice falters. Sonny is dying to show him his compassion but he's afraid Daniel will shut himself down to protect Mel. Will offers "You want us to drive you to the hospital? My car is down there." Daniel nods and Sonny opens a door for him, discreetly pushing the cutter under the passenger's seat. On the way, h asks nonchalantly "What kind of emergency is it, by the way? An accident?" Dan looks more and more un-at-ease "Yes, it shouldn't be long but time is of the essence." "In that case, Sonny and I can wait for you" answers Will "I'm waiting for my granddad to update me about Abigail so there's nothing we can do. Have you heard?" "Yes, it's horrible... I'd love to help, believe me!" Sonny turns to him with a kind smile "As a doctor you're already helping people all the time. Here we are! When you're done, come back and we'll drop you wherever you like. Did you hear about Mel? Is she OK?" "Yes, yes. She's fine..." Even with his head facing away, Dan is a bad actor. Will waits for him to be gone to say "You think we made the right decision? Look how frighten he is! What if things go wrong?" Sonny kisses him softly. It's a good thing Adam hasn't tried to hurt Will directly or he would have gone insane. "We've discussed this Will. You'd rather something happen to one of the girls?" Or both... Will taps the dashboard "You know, I think we make a good team. We should keep it up in the future..." Sonny relaxes a bit "Partners fighting crime? I'm not sure we'd get used to the adrenaline..." Will playfully pushes his shoulder "I'm not talking about that." "I know... But, right now, I have trouble thinking about the future. Maybe when all of this will be settled..." The hopeful look Will give him compels Sonny to add "Either way, you'll feature in it. I don't even have to think twice about that."