EJ sat down on the sofa in the front room in exhaustion. Everyone at DiMera Enterprises had been informed about his father's death. The only sibling he had managed to get ahold of was Peter, 'And that's because you can't exactly leave prison now can you?' EJ rubbed his forehead in frustration. 'I just know the second the others find out they'll find a way to make Father's death all about them.'

Rolling his shoulders forward and back EJ was just glad he thought to call his father's private doctor to include a few statements about Stefano's health and medical history in the press release. 'At least no one will be able to accuse us of anything this time.' However upon remembering Roman was scheduled to visit within the hour EJ wasn't ruling anything out. 'With as damn useless the police are I'm sure they'll try to find a way.'

'Not to mention I still need to start funeral preparations and talk to Father's lawyer about his will and the DiMera Estate,' EJ closed his eyes and vowed to get a physical one of these days. 'I certainly don't want to have any heart related issues.'

Just as EJ was about to stand up and get back to work he felt the couch dip next to him. Opening his eyes EJ gazed at Samantha gratefully when she handed him a plate with a sandwich on it.

"You look like you could use this," Sami explained with a shrug. When she woke up that morning to an empty bed she had plenty of time to ponder the situation EJ found himself in. And while she was ready to tear EJ a new one when she found him swamped with phone calls and paperwork Sami reconsidered. 'Maybe I won't yell at him quite yet but we still need to talk.'

"You're an angel," EJ praised as he began eating the sandwich.

Giving EJ a suspicious look Sami put her hand on his forehead, "You're definitely not feeling well about this all."

Pushing her hand away EJ rolled his eyes, "You know what I mean."

"Yeah, I know," Sami gave him a half smile. "So, um, exactly what's going to happen now?"

"I have to talk with your father," EJ explained with a shrug, "Get the funeral preparations in order. See what Father's will looks like."

"That's probably a scary place," Sami couldn't help from saying. "With as many kids as he has and as many times as he's disowned them and forgiven them and with that much money I'm sure it's going to be a hot mess trying to deal with."

"I know," EJ sighed heavily, shoulders slumping forward. He knew that Chad had offered to help him with everything but he didn't want to burden his younger brother with this. He almost felt as if his father would have expected EJ to handle everything.

Sami watched EJ sadly, "I take it since Chad isn't here you don't want his help?"

"He's young and has his own business to run," EJ told her plainly, "He doesn't know what to do with these things."

"Well," Sami pointed out, "His mother did die so I think he has a bit of a history with it."

"Another reason for him to stay out of it," EJ mumbled.

"Aw," Sami teased, "Are you concerned for your baby brother?" She rubbed up and down his arm and put her head on his shoulder.

Ignoring Samantha EJ finished his sandwich before figuring he needed to get back to work. Before he could stand up however Samantha yanked on his arm and pulled him back to the sofa.

"I think that you are taking on too much with this," Sami insisted, looking into EJ's face, "So I'm going to help you."

"Samantha are you certain," EJ wasn't convinced. He didn't want to hand over any duties to anyone with this. He felt like it was his responsibility alone.

"EJ," Sami reached out and grabbed his face. "I'm helping you and that is that. You are going to delegate some responsibilities and you're going to trust that I can do this. Got it?"

Knowing that Samantha was talking about more than just helping EJ nodded, "I got it."

Sonny moved about Common Grounds mind completely focused on work. He wasn't allowing himself to think about anything else. He couldn't think about anything else. They thankfully had a steady flow of customers to keep him occupied.

When he woke up that morning Will was splayed across half the bed and Paul was no where to be found. Sonny couldn't find it in him to stay. He needed to get to work anyway. Shooting Will one dejected look Sonny left the room and the DiMera Mansion before heading home for a shower and a change of clothes.

Now Sonny was here, in the middle of the afternoon, finding any and every excuse to stay even though his shift had ended. Sitting in his office counting the money the shop had made the day before Sonny finally realized he could no longer put off leaving. 'I have to go to the bank,' Sonny thought as he organized the money and put it in a discreet bank bag.

After making the deposit Sonny slowly made his way around town. He hadn't heard from Paul or Will all day. He didn't know if that was a good thing or a bad thing. After Will had stormed out of the room the night before Sonny assumed he was going to find another room. So when he woke up this morning and found Will he wasn't sure what to do. 'I don't know what to do about anything,' Sonny moped kicking a stray rock on the ground.

Without meaning to Sonny had walked to what was potentially going to be the location for the expansion of Common Grounds. He had only been in the place once before but from what he remembered he liked it. It was closed but Sonny put his face against the window and looked inside. It certainly wasn't as modern and updated as Common Grounds but it seemed homey. 'Maybe we'll keep it that way,' Sonny imagined.

Sonny wandered over to a bench near the building. Sitting down Sonny put his head in his hands and tried to think how he could possibly get things back on track. 'When did this become my life? I've never been involved in anything like this before. Why did I think that I needed to do that?'

"Sonny," came a gruff from voice near the entrance to the former coffee house.

Turning around Sonny saw his Uncle Victor. Normally Sonny would ignore Victor since he still hadn't completely gotten over what had happened. But today Sonny wasn't in the mood to alienate anyone else. "Oh," Sonny mumbled before turning back around and slumping on the bench.

Victor, pleased Sonny didn't seem to think anything of him meeting at this particular location, sat down next to his nephew on the bench. He didn't like the crestfallen set to his shoulders or the strain on his face.

"What's wrong," Victor asked immediately. He didn't care if Sonny was still upset with him at the moment.

"Everything," Sonny whispered, rubbing against his eyes. "Everything is wrong. I keep lying and horrible things keep happening to Will and I don't know how to fix anything with him or Paul and so many people keep dying around us."

Blinking in surprise Victor tried to process everything he had been told. 'I guess Adrienne might have been right to get Will out of the picture. Judging by how he looks I don't think Sonny would put up too much of a fight.' Clearing his throat Victor asked, "Who keeps dying?"

Sonny pressed his lips together. He wasn't stupid enough to tell Uncle Vic everything. "Two of Will's friends died really close to each other and last night," Sonny looked at Vic's face, surprised that he didn't know already, "Last night Paul and I were looking for Will at the DiMera Mansion and we found Stefano's body. He's dead, heart attack."

Eyebrows lifting Victor couldn't believe he wasn't given this information earlier. 'How could no one think to tell me? I should have been one of the first to know.' However something prevented Victor from springing into action.

"Sonny," Victor put his hand on his shoulder, "Are you certain it was a heart attack."

"Yeah," Sonny nodded. "I'm certain." Sighing Sonny shook his head, "That's not even what I'm upset about most. I completely ruined everything between Will, Paul and me."

"What do you mean," Victor questioned. 'How could Sonny of all people have done anything?'

"I-I took things too far," Sonny admitted quietly, "I got carried away trying to protect Will from everything. I just, I did what I thought I needed to."

"What did you do," Victor asked, 'This must be what Adrienne was talking about.'

Sonny shook his head, not answering, "And I don't regret what I did. I only regret that it hurt Will and Paul. That it confused them. But I did what I thought I had to. What I thought was best."

"OK," Victor didn't know what Sonny was rambling about, "If you did what you thought you had to then they should try to understand. If it was to keep Will safe than he should be grateful."

"They should be upset," Sonny argued, "I'm not like that. I don't, I've never done anything like that. And I didn't even talk to Paul at all about it. I made such a big decision and I didn't even talk to him. We're supposed to do those things together."

"Do what things together," Victor felt his eyebrows furrowing having a hard time keeping up with what Sonny was saying.

"Take care of Will," Sonny shouted feeling himself get worked up. "He's our responsibility and everything keeps falling apart. First our parents then the stupid article then Ian and he had to go to the hospital again and, and Stefano and his friends and Tori and we're doing an awful job. Will isn't safe and he isn't happy."

Alarmed by Sonny's speech Victor set his jaw, "It's not your job to take care of Will Horton."

"Yes it is," Sonny insisted passionately, "It is. That's what we all decided. We promised him and every time we try we just make it worse."

"Then maybe you shouldn't," Victor said reasonably. Feeling Sonny's accusing eyes leveled at him Victor held up his hand, "If you can't seem to make things work than maybe you shouldn't be together."

Sonny's mouth dropped open, "No. No that's not, that's not an option. We'll figure out a way to make it work. I'll find a way to fix this. Paul will find a way to fix this. Everything is going to be fine. We love him and he loves us it's going to be fine." 'Everything is going to be fine.'

"Sometimes love just isn't enough, Sonny. From what I've seen since you got involved with him the only thing you've worried about is Will. Perhaps you should consider what would happen if this doesn't work out," Victor stood up gingerly. "That way you can at least be prepared if the time comes." He hated to leave Sonny in this state but the news about Stefano needed to be dealt with shortly. Patting Sonny on the shoulder Victor walked away. 'At least he might be talking to me now. And I planted a few seeds of doubt in him. Adrienne will be happy to hear that.'

Will stumbled down the stairs sometime around noon. He had only slept a few hours but his brain didn't want to shut down for long. 'I want food, I want a pill and I want to know where the hell my boyfriends are,' Will fumed as he almost fell off the last step. 'Stupid fucking socks why didn't anyone bring me shoes?'

Barging into the kitchen Will made himself a bowl of cereal before stomping off in search of someone who might have his phone. He didn't appreciate waking up completely alone. He knew it was unrealistic that Sonny or Paul would be in bed with him for that long but a note would have been nice. 'Especially since they don't seem to be here.'

Will walked into the front room holding his bowl and sighed when he saw his mom and EJ on the couch. Flopping down next to EJ Will asked, "Has anyone seen Sonny or Paul?"

"Huh," Sami shook her head. "Now that you mention it no. I haven't seen them at all."

"They must have snuck out early this morning," EJ frowned disliking the idea of the two of them leaving William behind particularly when he was reminded of the state he found William in the day before.

"Do you have my phone," Will turned to face his mom, "Maybe they sent me a message."

"Oh," Sami responded, "It's in my purse. I'll go get it."

Will loudly ate his breakfast, lunch, whatever it was, while trying not to freak out. 'Sonny is probably at work. Maybe Paul is doing something important too. I don't know what would be so important right now but it must be something. They wouldn't just leave me here, not after yesterday. They wouldn't.'

"Roman is going to be here soon," EJ told William, "If you want to disappear upstairs. I know you haven't seen him since he confronted you with Lucas."

Will made an unhappy face. He didn't know what he wanted to do. No that wasn't true. He wanted his boyfriends. He wanted them to tell him everything was going to be alright. He wanted them to tell him they loved him. He wanted none of this to have ever happened. He wanted his relationship with EJ to be normal. He wanted his father and his grandfather to love him. He wanted everything to be the way it was before. He wanted everything to be normal.

Looking at EJ though Will could practically see the pressure swirling around him. As upset as he was with everyone, Sonny, Paul and EJ the most, Will wasn't going to just abandon them.

"I think I'll stay with you," Will told EJ before getting back to his breakfast, "If that's alright?"

Biting his lip EJ nodded thankfully. When Samantha returned with William's phone in hand EJ gazed at the two appreciatively. He could hear his children laughing and playing outside. EJ closed his eyes feeling unwarranted tears stinging his eyes. 'I really was so close to losing everything wasn't I?'

Will fiddled with his phone, turning it over and over, as he heard his grandpa come inside. 'Why didn't they send me anything? Where are they,' Will wondered. He tried to play it off in front of his mom and EJ but Will was upset. He sent a quick message to both Sonny and Paul asking where they were. 'Let's see if they even respond.'

"Sami, Will," Roman greeted a bit uncomfortably. He hadn't seen Will since that day in the Pub. He didn't even want to know how Sami felt about the matter. If Roman knew anything it was that Sami was unpredictable in her behavior. Shaking his head Roman needed to focus. 'This isn't about my family. This is police business.'

"Dad," Sami stated stiffly. She hadn't forgiven her father for the things he told Will. In fact she had ignored him entirely since then wanting Will to solve the problem for himself first. Spotting the forlorn expression on Will's face however Sami was beginning to think she had stayed out of Will's life for too long.

Will glanced at his grandfather but didn't say anything. 'What the hell do I even say? I've got too much already going on to deal with him especially now.'

EJ, sitting down between Samantha and William, said, "Let's just get this over with shall we?"

"Right," Roman agreed. He pulled out a pad of paper to take some notes. "I guess we should start from the beginning. Who found the body?"

"Do you have to refer to him as 'the body'," EJ asked rhetorically, not expecting Roman to understand or care, "And it was a large group of us. We walked downstairs and found him on the floor. Right there actually," EJ pointed behind the chair Roman was sitting on.

Shifting uneasily Roman continued, "And there wasn't anything suspicious about the matter?"

"Well he was dead," EJ stated dryly, "I'd say that was fairly suspicious. But no, I rang for an ambulance once we found him."

"And you didn't order an autopsy," Roman asked finding that fishy.

"No," EJ took Samantha's hand, "Father's health was ailing him. The doctor at the hospital assured us it was his heart. There was nothing to suggest otherwise. We don't want to drag this out."

"Well you have to understand that considering who your father was," Roman commented, "the situation is going to be looked at closely. He had a lot of enemies."

"I'm not sure how that has anything to do with a heart attack, Dad," Sami rolled her eyes. "We came downstairs. He was dead. That's it."

Biting his tongue, not wanting to say anything he shouldn't, Roman continued, "Who all was here? You said a group was with you when you found him."

"Well myself, Samantha and the children," EJ began, "William was napping upstairs. Then we had some visitors."

"Names," Roman demanded beginning to jot down every name that came out of EJ's mouth.

"Paul Narita, Jackson Kiriakis, Kate Roberts and Chad DiMera," EJ drolled on in a bored tone.

"And why were they all here," Roman questioned face unconsciously sneering at the mention of Will's friends.

Pursing his lips at the expression on Roman's face EJ proclaimed, "Chad because Father sent him a message. Kate because she was seeing my father again. And the wonder twins for William, obviously."

"Alright," Roman nodded. After so many false alarms when it came to Stefano DiMera and death he was having just a bit of trouble believing it all. 'After all the horrible things Stefano did a heart attack almost doesn't even seem fitting.' "I suppose that's it," Roman announced before standing up.

Roman never thought he would see the day where his daughter and grandchildren all lived happily ever after alongside a DiMera. Even in Sami's previous attempts with EJ it never really seemed real. As Roman turned to look at Sami, EJ and Will he felt slightly queasy seeing the way they all seemed to rotate around each other. 'My family has changed so much in such a short amount of time and I wasn't even there to see it.'

Paul rapt nervously on his mother's hotel door. From the moment he woke up until now he had been building up his nerves to face his mother again. For hours he sat in the park going over every mistake he made, every lie he told. Paul was determined to clear everything up. 'I'm going to make sure Mother understands everything about my relationship, no matter what.'

Tori opened the door and stared at her son briefly before ushering him inside.

"Hi," Paul said weakly uncertain what he should do now.

Gesturing to her son to sit in an open chair across from hers Tori primly sat down. Tori's eyes painted across Paul's face. It had been several months since she had seen him in person. 'He looks the same as when he left but he must have changed. There's no other excuse for his behavior.'

"Mother," Paul said, unable to stand the silence any longer, "Have you given any thought to what I told you yesterday?"

"Yes," Tori confirmed, "I have."

"And," Paul asked desperately. "What did, what do you have to say?"

"Paul," Tori sighed, putting her hands in her lap, "I just don't see how this can really be what you want."

Crushed, Paul looked at his lap, "I explained how it happened. How can you not see?"

"Because it's not real," Tori insisted. "Perhaps you feel affection for the both of them on top of attraction but I don't think this is what you want long-term."

"Yes it is," Paul argued, "I'm the one that brought it up to Sonny and together we decided to convince Will. This is what I want, what we all want."

Tori pressed her lips together while giving Paul a pitying look, "I'm not saying you don't want this. I'm saying it's not going to last. You told me you and Sonny were going through a rough patch. That Will," Tori practically spat out his name, "Was there between the two of you. I think I understand exactly what happened."

"Which is what," Paul crossed his arms beginning to feel defensive.

"You and Sonny didn't know how to fix your relationship so instead you brought that boy into it," Tori told him rationally. "And you focused on him instead of your own failing relationship."

"That's not," Paul shook his head, "That's not true."

"So you and Sonny no longer have any issues," Tori demanded rapidly. "Whatever strain you were under went away the second that boy entered your bed."

"N-no not exactly," Paul admitted in a low voice.

"Oh," Tori said blankly. "So you had to work on your relationship then?"

"Well," Paul tried to explain, shoulders hunching slightly, "We've talked some and things have been easier between us." 'Except for the whole having someone murdered thing.'

"Then everything hasn't been fixed between you and Sonny," Tori commented, "But things aren't strained between you and Will or Sonny and Will?"

"They are at the moment," Paul told her, "Because of you know, this." 'And what Sonny did.'

"So not everything is perfect between you," Tori looked at the ceiling and held her tongue.

"Relationships aren't perfect," Paul reminded her. "It takes a lot of effort to make things work."

"A lot of effort that you all three put into things," Tori questioned.

"Well," Paul didn't know what to say, "I guess. Sonny and I keep messing things up and a lot of things have happened with Will but we all try."

"Right," Tori lifted an eyebrow. "You know I tried to look up some more things online about the article and I couldn't find anything. It was like it disappeared. Practically any information on Will was nonexistent."

"Yeah," Paul nodded. "I know." 'And thank god for that.'

"I talked to a few people here instead," Tori confessed. Seeing the panicked look on her son's face Tori smiled serenely, "Just a few employees at the hotel. And I have to tell you that I was not impressed with what I heard. Kidnappings? Involved with a dangerous family? All the rumors surrounding him," Tori shook her head sadly. "That certainly doesn't sound like someone you should be getting mixed up with."

"They're rumors," Paul defended. "No one really knows what happened but us Mother. And it's going to stay that way." Running a hand through his hair Paul exhaled loudly, "And for your information that isn't who Will is. Will is sweet and, and so fucking understanding and forgiving."

"You watch your language young man," Tori scolded, glaring at Paul instantly, "You do not get to take that tone with me either. I am your mother."

"I don't mean to be rude," Paul apologized, "But I don't want to hear you say anything bad about Will. You don't know him. If you just met him, properly, you would understand."

"I met him yesterday," Tori lifted her nose upwards, "I think I got a good enough picture."

"He was sick," Paul stated loudly, "He had taken his pain medicine. It makes him drowsy and you woke him up. He barely knew what was going on around him. If you knew him I know you would like him."

"What's the point," Tori shrugged helplessly, "From the looks of things and everything I've heard it would be a waste. This farce of a relationship is not going to last."

"Yes it is," Paul urged, voice getting caught in his throat, "It's real and it's not going to be over just because of some misunderstandings."

"Misunderstandings," Tori fired back, temper getting the best of her, "Paul, there is no way this is going to work."

"It is, Mother," Paul looked her straight in her eyes, pleading with her to understand.

"No," Tori shook her head, "You might have these romantic notions in your head but they are not practical. You're never going to have a happily ever after with both of them. Eventually you're going to have to choose one over the other. I think it would be wise to end things now."

"What are you even saying," Paul asked quietly.

"You and Sonny had your fun," Tori reached out and took Paul's large hand. "You played house with your friend and managed to get your relationship back on track. And now it's time to let him go and settle things with Sonny."

"That's not what I want," Paul maintained. "I don't want things to go back to the way they were."

"He is practically a child," Tori continued as if Paul hadn't interrupted her, "He only just figured his sexuality out. If the article wasn't true than I would wager that you and Sonny are his first relationship."

Paul nodded staring at his mother with wide, watery eyes.

"Sonny has his own business. You're done playing professionally but you're getting back into the game. Does he even have a job," Tori asked seriously.

"He works with his father," Paul said quietly.

"You two have careers and money, stability," Tori added. "You pay bills and have responsibilities. How does he even fit in your life at all?"

"He just does," Paul reasoned. "We make him fit."

"Son," Tori squeezed Paul's hand before letting it go and reaching up to brush against his face gently, "You need to decide if this is something that's real or only a fantasy."

Switching to Japanese Tori admitted, "I can see the worry in your eyes. Is it really worth? Wouldn't it be easier to be with Sonny and put Will behind you?"

Paul replied in a tired voice, "I don't know how to be with just Sonny now."

Hearing the doorbell EJ groaned, "That will be the lawyer with the will."

Sami watched EJ get up to answer the door before scooting closer to Will, "Are you sure you're OK?"

Staring at his phone moodily Will nodded, head beginning to hurt, "Yeah. I'm OK." 'Just confused.'

"Well," the lawyer explained as he followed EJ into the front room, "It's actually a bit complicated."

"What does that mean," EJ questioned in annoyance sitting back down on the couch.

"Your father was a very wealthy man as you well know," the man stated as he opened his briefcase and pulled out the large file. "And he was prone to changing his will at a moment's notice. He rearranged everything a little over a week ago."

"Really," Sami asked wondering what Stefano was up to.

"Yes," the lawyer sat down and smiled painfully at her. "Actually after his last doctor's appointment before he went on his trip to Italy he became a bit obsessed with his estate. I'm just assuming but I believe he was worried about his health and was making sure everything was settled."

'Oh,' Will thought suddenly, 'That would explain why he was so crazy about me and Chad. He thought he was going to die.'

"Anyway," the man added, "Each of his children and grandchildren are getting a bit of his fortune as well as a few things he thought they would enjoy. Now, this is where it gets a bit complicated."

EJ reached forward to take the file from the man when he extended it. Beginning to read over the listing EJ didn't appear to find anything unusual. 'Although I guess he was much more sentimental than I realized if he included Allie in his list of grandchildren.' Sami and Will both looked over one shoulder trying to read as well.

"The mansion and everything within it," the lawyer informed them all, "is left to you EJ but he wishes for it to be shared amongst his children with the deed to be put in your name. Now he left a few trinkets to his ex-wife Kate Roberts but I don't think that will be a problem for you, will it?"

"No," EJ said as he continued reading, a bit surprised by his father's generosity. "That won't be a problem."

"Now, the part that's strange," the lawyer admitted, "Your father changed his will to include someone named William Horton."

"Really," Will asked suddenly feeling a bit uncomfortable, "Why would he leave me anything?"

"You're William I take it," the man stated, "He started taking funds away from a few of his other children and intended for you to have them. You'll be receiving a very hefty trust fund. There's a separate section to pay for schooling. A few items that he owned as well. He also left you shares in DiMera Enterprises. And this is the part where it gets weird."

"The rest wasn't weird," Will asked a bit stunned.

"Not as weird as this," the man said a bit amused by the boy's reaction. "He very clearly stipulates in the will that in order for you to receive everything you have to be an employee at DiMera Enterprises.

"Now I'm not sure I really understand this next part but there is a very large sum of money set aside for your wedding to Chad."

"His what," Sami demanded, ripping the file out of EJ's hand, "What the hell?"

"Yes a wedding. And also actually a deed to a house that I have somewhere in here," the man started rifling through his briefcase. "Yes, right here and the keys."

Will stared at the paper the man was waving around in front of him uncomprehendingly.

EJ snatched the paper and began to read over it. "And what happens if there is no wedding," EJ questioned not even certain if he was surprised or not by his father.

"Well that's another part that's a bit odd," the man explained looking almost as if he didn't believe it, "It doesn't have any stipulations actually. However your father did leave this as well," the man lifted a DVD with Will's name written on it.

Sami reached for that as well. 'There's no way in hell Will's watching this.'

"Is that everything," EJ asked just wanting this day to be over. 'Why do I get the feeling my siblings aren't going to be happy about this?'

"No," the man gave an apologetic smile. "Actually there's something else for William and Chad." The lawyer pulled out yet another official looking document and handed it directly to EJ.

EJ stared at the paper in shock, "He's leaving them his house in Tuscany?"

"It was going to be a wedding present," the man explained slowly.

"Is that everything now," Will asked feeling completely overwhelmed. 'Why did he leave me all of this? What was he even thinking?'

"Yes," the man nodded, "Everything with the company is still set. That's all taken care of. When you start dividing the estate just give me a call and I'll help things run smoothly."

"Of course," EJ stood up and shook the man's hand, escorting him to the door.

"Mom," Will shook his head trying to make sense of the legal jargon in the will, "I don't want anything from him."

"Just think about this Will," Sami reasoned, "I know who it came from isn't ideal but the opportunities it gives you shouldn't be ignored."

"I don't want my future to rely on the man that did all those things to me," Will confessed. "And what the hell are Chad and I supposed to do with a house?"

"Your mother's correct, William," EJ agreed as he walked back over. "It's an excellent opportunity and you shouldn't throw it away because of a grudge."

"I don't know what to do with any of this stuff," Will said helplessly, "I don't understand any of it."

"We'll help you figure it out," Sami told Will with a smile, "You just leave everything to EJ and me."

Sonny sat staring at the picture of Will, Paul and himself that Paul showed Tori. When Sonny got home he noticed it still hadn't been hung back up. 'Will doesn't like it when things get untidy,' Sonny remembered. But when he went to grab it he found himself transfixed.

'Everything was so much simpler back then,' Sonny thought. 'Maybe I wasn't completely happy with Paul but we didn't constantly hurt each other. We didn't have to deal with anyone interfering in our lives or relationship. No one was kidnapped or threatened. I didn't try to kill anyone when I was with Paul.'

'Maybe Uncle Vic is right,' Sonny thought miserably, 'Maybe loving Will isn't enough.'

Sonny continued staring at the picture when he heard a key in the lock. He didn't react at all when he felt the couch dipping as Paul sat down next to him.

Looking at the picture in Sonny's hands Paul whispered, "Hi."

"Hey," Sonny responded after a few beats. "Where were you this morning," he asked in a passive voice.

"I woke up early and couldn't stay there anymore," Paul confessed. "I went to the park to think about everything I needed to say to my mom."

"Did you talk to her," Sonny questioned finally turning away from the picture.

"Yeah," Paul sighed looking down at his feet, "It didn't go that well to be honest."

"I ran into my uncle," Sonny told Paul, "It went that way too. But it got me thinking."

"So did my mom," Paul said voice low and raw. "It's just something I never thought I'd be considering."

"Me either," Sonny agreed, putting the picture on the coffee table.

"It's about Will," Paul stated, voice a bit wobbly, "I don't know anymore."

Sonny nodded silently.

Author's note:

Thanks so much for reading and please review.

Haven't done one of these in a while but:

Up next- Sonny and Paul do something well-intentioned but stupid