"Hey," Paul said as he saw a group of players walking out of the locker room after a long, grueling morning practice. Luckily for Paul it was just the three he was looking for. The same three that talked to him in the parking lot on his first day. 'The same three that said they have some classes with Will.'

"Uh hi," one of the guys, a shortstop named Gray, answered Paul. He still found it kind of amazing that someone as well known in the baseball community as Paul Narita worked for their club.

"Hi," Paul nodded to them all before saying, "So you told me once that you guys have some classes with Will."

"Yeah," answered Kevin, their left fielder. "Actually I have one in like thirty minutes. Why do you ask?"

Paul shuffled his feet nervously. 'Am I really sending this to Will like we're in grade school? Ugh, yes, yes I am.' "Well actually I was wondering if you could give him something for me," Paul asked.

"Aw," the third guy, a third baseman named Chris, cooed. "That's adorable."

Paul rolled his eyes, "Uh huh." Looking at Kevin he asked, "So do you think you could give it to him for me?"

"Sure," Kevin shrugged. "Do you want me to say anything or what?"

"Um," Paul bit the inside of his cheek. "No just tell him it's from me." Paul pulled out a thin white box and handed it over. "And thanks a lot actually."

"No problem," Kevin took the offered box and put it in his backpack for safe keeping. "You want me to tell you his reaction?"

"Actually if you don't mind that would be awesome," Paul smiled slightly. "Thanks."

Will sat down in an empty seat at his first lecture. After he got to the mansion the night before he ran to his room before realizing he had to stay in one of the guest rooms since the paint was still drying. When he was finally alone he buried his face in a pillow and cried for a little bit. Eventually though Will managed to calm down. He hated how emotional he had been over the past few days.

Without speaking to anyone Will went to a rocky sleep plagued by various nightmares. 'At least I didn't try to sleep in my mommy's bed this time,' Will thought to himself as he leaned his elbow on the table and rested his head in his hand. 'It's a good thing I'm seeing Wendy soon.'

Pulling out his phone Will tapped his fingers against the side of his head before making his decision.

-I'm sorry I ignored all your messages yesterday.

-It's OK.

-No it's not Neil. You didn't do anything for me to ignore you. Actually you were really nice.

-Brian and I figured Sonny and Paul were probably mad and didn't want you around us anymore.

-Sonny and Paul aren't in charge of me.

-Since when?

Before Will had a chance to respond he looked over when he noticed someone sitting down next to him. He'd seen the guy in class before but they never sat near each other. 'Actually no one sits near me,' Will realized wondering what that was all about.

"Hi," Kevin told Will with a bright smile. He didn't know why but he felt kind of important right now. 'The Paul Narita asked me to do him a favor,' he thought a bit giddily.

"Uh, hi," Will responded with scooting over a bit in his chair. 'Why is he smiling like that?' "Do I know you," Will questioned when the guy just kept smiling at him.

"No," Kevin responded while getting out the box from his bag. "Sorry, no. Actually I'm on the baseball team and, um, Paul asked me to give this to you. So here you go."

Will took the box with wide eyes, 'What in the world?' "Right, thanks," Will told the guy before taking the lid off the box. Tilting his head to the side Will chewed on his lower lip before smiling.

Kevin snapped a picture of Will's face before sending it to Paul. 'I have Paul Narita's phone number,' Kevin thought as he sent the picture. 'And I'm helping him woo his boyfriend. This is the coolest thing that's ever happened to me.'

Will picked up the simple sheet of paper and gently touched it. It was only a basic white piece of computer paper but Paul and Sonny had taken turns writing on it with a marker line by line their poem. The poem Will had used when he first confessed he loved them.

'Ugh,' Will thought trying to wipe the smile off his face. 'They know just how to get me going those stupid jerks.' Will put the poem back in the box so he wouldn't keep looking at it. 'It really is sweet. No, stop thinking about them.' He was glad when the professor walked in and Will had to pay attention and take notes. 'At least my mind will be on something else for a while.'

Sonny smiled at the picture of Will that Paul forwarded to him. He knew it was probably a little mean to use that poem to get back on Will's good side but Sonny didn't care. He was desperate to fix the mess he and Paul created.

'Which is why I'm here,' Sonny thought as he browsed around the little bookshop Will had brought them to once. The organization of the place was chaotic but Sonny was finding a lot of things he thought Will might enjoy. 'Maybe too many,' Sonny mused as added another book to the giant pile in his arms.

Finding an empty space to put down the books and start going through the ones he picked out Sonny realized he was in the romance section. Seeing all the ridiculous covers and titles Sonny paused when he read one description that made him frown.

'Temperance must choose which love will last among three generations of the Williams family,' Sonny read before putting the book back on the shelf quickly almost causing the whole section to fall over in his haste.

Sonny didn't want to admit it but he was having a bit of a recurring nightmare. He had it on Sunday night after they found Will with Neil and Brian and he had it again last night. 'It wouldn't be so hard to deal with if it wasn't so disturbing,' Sonny shook his head recalling the beginning of his dream.

"I'm sorry," Will said looking between Sonny and Paul, "But if I'm going to be giving you another chance I thought it would only be fair that I give that opportunity to others as well."

"Others," Paul barked out standing up off of the sofa in the DiMera Mansion, "What the hell do you mean others?"

Will was standing perfectly straight barely even reacting to Paul's yelling, "Well, you know, anyone that wanted a chance."

"Actually I have my first date right now," Will squealed while clasping his hands in front of his chest, smile blinding.

"What the hell," Sonny gasped out watching Chad come into the room and sweep Will into his arms. "What do you think you're doing," Sonny growled at Chad.

"What," Chad shrugged once he bent over to kiss Will. "I realized during all that pretending that I really am interested in Will. And I mean clearly I'm going to be the one that wins him in the end. He liked me first."

Will smiled at Sonny placating him, "Don't worry Sonny. I haven't made any decisions yet. But Chad we better leave now because I've got another date in a few hours."

"With who," Paul seethed, so angry he could barely talk.

"With me," EJ announced as he waltzed into the room casually.

Sonny felt like vomiting a little when he saw EJ bend down and kiss Will lightly on the lips, "I think I'm going to be sick."

"Do hurry up William. Our reservations won't hold for long," EJ stated as Chad pulled William away from him.

Paul was standing with his mouth open looking completely lost.

"I, this doesn't make any sense," Sonny shook his head. "This has to be a joke. This would never happen."

"The only joke around here," EJ said as he sat down in a chair and started reading a newspaper, "Is your relationship. I warned you I would make your life miserable if you displeased him."

"This is a nightmare," Sonny pressed his lips together collapsing on the couch. "This isn't real."

"It is only a nightmare for you," Stefano announced swaggering into the room. "For the rest of us it is a dream come true."

"I should have known you were after William for yourself this whole time," EJ put down his paper and smiled at his father. "Well may the best man win."

"You're dead," Sonny whispered in horror. "We all saw you die."

"When have I ever stayed dead," Stefano chuckled making himself a drink. "Now if you do not mind I must plan for my date with William."

"Date," Sonny spat out, "What?"

"Yes there's a sign-up sheet over there," EJ gestured toward the front entrance.

Sonny, looking over towards the small table, yelled out, "Paul!"

"What," Paul, having recovered from his shock, was signing up for the next day. "It's the perfect opportunity to win Will back for myself."

"Yourself," Sonny felt like crying. "But we, I thought-"

"Oh please," Paul laughed, tossing his head back and holding his stomach, "I've only kept you around this long for Will. And now that he's open for business I don't need you at all."

Sonny backed up against the wall mind racing. He didn't know how long he stood there but suddenly the front door opened and Will walked in holding Neil and Brian's hands.

Will was giggling while Neil and Brian both nipped along his jawline hands gliding up and down his back and ass. Closing his eyes tightly Sonny repeated to himself over and over again, "This is a nightmare. This is a nightmare. Just wake up."

Swallowing as he pulled himself out of his memory, forcing his mind to focus, Sonny shook his head. 'It was just a nightmare. None of that is even possible. None of it.' Sonny quickly picked out the largest book in the pile he Will would like the best before heading to the cash register. There were a few things he needed to take care of at Common Grounds before the meeting with Chad at the bank.

Will looked down at the text he received from Brian and bit his lip before replying.

-Why would I want to go to a beach party in this weather?

-Wear a jacket. It'll be fun.

-When is it?

-Tomorrow night

-OK fine but you're driving me

Will locked his phone and put it in his pocket before stepping inside of Wendy's office. It had been a long time since he'd been here. Thinking about Brian's invitation Will wondered if he needed to have that meeting with Sonny, Paul, Brian and Neil before the party. 'Oh well,' Will thought as Wendy walked inside. 'I already said I'd go.'

"Will," Wendy greeted when she saw Will sitting on the couch. "I was beginning to think I was never going to talk to you again."

"Sorry for rescheduling," Will said sheepishly. "I've just been kind of busy lately." 'Busy dealing with things you can't know about. Good thing I took my journal last night.'

"That's what I figured," she smiled at Will as she adjusted herself in her seat. She had been very anxious to see Will again after that seminar she went to where she ran into Will's boyfriend. "Will, I don't know if you had anything in mind for this session but there's something I have to confess."

"What is it," Will scratched his arm curious as to what this was about.

"I found out about the seminar your grandmother was helping with and decided to go," Wendy explained. "And of course I noticed that Paul was involved. But what I really wanted to tell you was that I spoke with Sonny there and he accidentally told me something."

"What could he have told you," Will asked having no idea what this was about.

"He didn't mean to I'm certain he thought that I already knew," Wendy defended Sonny. "But he mentioned something to me that I haven't been able to stop thinking about. And you know you can be completely honest with me, Will."

"I know," Will nodded, "What is it?"

Wendy licked her lips feeling a bit nervous. With everything else Will had been dealing with Wendy wasn't certain how he was going to react. Clearing her throat she said, "Did Paul rape you?"

Completely stunned Will immediately responded, "No! No of course not. What? Why would you ask me that?"

"Did he ever take advantage of you," Wendy followed up with. Now she was the one who was confused. 'What was Sonny talking about?'

"I, um," Will didn't want to answer that. He didn't like being reminded of that. Will thought he had closed his mind to that problem a long time ago. 'I forgave Paul I don't need to worry about it anymore.'

"Will," Wendy encouraged beginning to feel like there really was something there.

"Um," Will tried to find a way out of this. "OK," he sighed giving up, "Yes, OK, yes Paul has taken advantage of me. Kind of."

"Kind of," Wendy gave Will a quizzical look, "How do you kind of take advantage of someone?"

"Well," Will figured he might as well tell her the whole story. "I was on a date with my friend Neil. And I was really drunk and going to hook up with him when Paul showed up. He didn't like that Neil got me drunk so he took me home, his home with Sonny."

"Because they were engaged at this point," Wendy remembered the majority of the details Will told her about his life.

"Yes," Will gave her a painful smile. "So when we got there I was still really drunk and I guess still worked up because I threw myself at him."

"And he was receptive I'm assuming," Wendy said out loud. "So that's what you mean by kind of?"

"Not quite," Will scrunched his nose together, face bright red. "We apparently messed around a little and I feel asleep. Then Paul got himself off on me."

"While you were asleep," Wendy demanded, uncrossing her legs and sitting up straight. "What? H-how are you with him now?"

"I-I didn't find out until I was already with Paul and Sonny," Will told her. "And we were a part for a while but we worked everything out."

Not sure she was following Wendy asked, "So Paul did what he did and you didn't know about it. Then you got together with Sonny and Paul and found out about what Paul did later."

"Yeah," Will nodded not really looking at Wendy. Instead he was staring at a sport near her earlobe.

"Did Paul tell you himself," Wendy questioned. "Is that why you forgave him?"

Will shook his head, pulling the strings on his hoodie, "No. EJ told me."

"How did he know about it," Wendy wasn't sure she understood this story at all.

Sighing deeply Will admitted, "Because Paul took a picture of me from that night on his phone and one of my friends found it and showed EJ." After pausing for a few seconds, finally looking at Wendy, Will quickly added, "But we worked all of that out. Sonny forgave Paul for cheating on him and I forgave Paul for what he did."

"Right," Wendy had a hard time believing that. "And when did the articles about the three of you start coming out?"

Shamefaced Will looked at his knees, "A little while after." He didn't want to say the articles were all Chad's fault. 'It's already complicated enough.'

Thinking of something else Wendy asked, "Did you forgive Paul before or after you were kidnapped?"

"After," Will said shivering slightly recalling the picture he saw last night. "What does that have to do with anything?"

"Maybe nothing," Wendy offered, "But I was just wondering if you perhaps forgave Paul because of what happened with the person that took you versus honestly forgiving him."

Will blinked slowly, "I know that I forgive him for that. What Paul did doesn't bother me. What does it matter how or why I forgave him?"

"Are you certain," Wendy wanted to be absolutely sure there were no lingering doubts plaguing Will. "Because it's perfectly fine to be in love with him and still have some concerns."

Will, trying to really think about it for the first time in a long, long time, replied, "I think so yeah. I mean I know I forgive him." 'I still think a lot of it was my fault anyway.'

"So everything with Paul is fine in those regards," Wendy didn't like asking such leading questions but she had to make sure Will was really OK. "Being intimate with him and trusting him?"

"I guess I really haven't been with just Paul before," Will said not entirely sure what Wendy wanted from him. "Um, I've had sex with just Sonny but never just Paul."

"And is there a reason why," Wendy wondered. 'Maybe there is a bit of resentment left.'

"I never really thought about it before," Will licked over his lips repeatedly. "I just haven't." Face going pink Will told her, "Whenever I'm with Paul though I don't have any problems. I like being with him, really like it."

"Well maybe you should think about it," Wendy suggested, feeling like there was something about this topic Will wasn't telling her. "Or try it out and see how you feel."

"Your advice is to have sex with my boyfriend," Will chuckled slightly before frowning. "Actually that probably won't be happening for a long time."

"Why do you say that," Wendy looked over the defeated expression on Will's face.

"We're on a break," Will told her. "A few days after Thanksgiving they decided they weren't sure about me anymore and I had to move back in with my mom and EJ."

"What," Wendy was completely stunned. 'But it seemed like they had everything figured out.' She never wanted to tell Will but Wendy had her doubts about his relationship. 'I just always hoped I would be wrong for Will's sake.'

"Yeah," Will crossed his arms, getting upset. "Then yesterday they decided that since they talked things out together and we talked a little bit everything was fine. That I'd just move back in and it would go back to the way it was."

"So I'm guessing that's not what you had in mind," Wendy stated feeling proud of Will for standing up for himself.

"No," Will answered firmly. "They hurt me and they're not getting away with it this time. I know I've always forgiven them too easily but that's not happening this time. To get me back they're going to have to prove to me that they aren't going to hurt me like that anymore."

Will rushed into the bank a few minutes before their meeting was scheduled. His session with Wendy ran over a little late. They got to talking about Will's nightmares about Ian and how he was dealing with Stefano's death. 'Everything would be so much easier if I could tell her everything instead of having to hold back.'

'And I know she's going to ask me about Paul again,' Will thought as he looked around the building.

Seeing EJ and his mom in a sitting area towards the back of the bank Will hurried along. He didn't really understand exactly all the meeting was going to entail so he hoped EJ would explain a little bit of it to him before it started.

"Will," Sami stood up quickly and smashed Will against her.

Surprised Will hugged his mother back before pulling away and giving EJ a strange look, "Mom, hi."

Sami, having heard from EJ about the picture Will had seen the night before, was feeling just a tiny bit clingy. "Are you alright, sweetheart," Sami asked while reaching up to fix Will's hair.

"Mom," Will complained moving away from her and her fussing. "I'm fine. Just a little tired."

"Therapy a little draining," EJ questioned as they all sat down to wait. He hadn't had a chance to talk to William today about what he discovered in the house last night. When EJ went to check on William the night before he was already asleep.

"Something like that," Will vaguely answered. "So exactly what's going to happen in this meeting?"

EJ lifted up a leather folder and told William, "I've acquired all the necessary paperwork from my father's inheritance for you. And we're going to talk about investments and how everything is going to work out."

"Alright," Will took the folder and started looking through it. He didn't quite understand much of the paperwork but he wanted to try. Hearing that Stefano's grand plan for Will was for him to basically do nothing really hit Will hard. 'I am so tired of everyone thinking I'm inept.'

EJ, sensing that William was at a bit of a loss, started explaining what everything meant. He was pleased to see William taking such interest in his financial future.

Sami, going through her emails on her phone, looked up and frowned when she saw Sonny Kiriakis walking out of one of the offices near them, 'Oh great.' Seeing Chad walking with him Sami pursed her lips, 'At least it's business related.'

Chad and Sonny were walking and talking with wide smiles on their faces. All the papers were signed and soon enough their deal would go through. Looking up Chad did a double take when he saw Will, EJ and Sami sitting at the end of the hallway.

"Hey," he said walking over. "What are you guys doing here," Chad asked.

Sonny, stared at Will feeling extremely confused, 'Is Will here for work? But why would Sami be here for that?'

"Chad," EJ nodded at his brother. "We're meeting someone to talk over William's inheritance."

'Inheritance,' Sonny wanted to spit out but held himself in check. 'Obviously you missed something. There's no need to freak out yet.'

Will, watching Sonny's face as he listened to EJ and Chad's conversation stood up and walked closer to him, "Hi."

"Hey," Sonny smiled at Will. "Um, I heard you got the thing we sent you this morning."

"I did," Will bit his lip and scuffled his feet slightly. "It was really nice," he admitted after a few beats. 'And slightly manipulative but oh well.'

"We just want you to know that we took everything you said last night seriously," Sonny told Will looking him straight in the eyes. "And we're willing to put more effort into us than we ever have before."

"Good," Will nodded, not sure what else to say. "I'll be looking forward to seeing it," Will acknowledged when he saw Sonny continuing to stare at him. 'What more do you want from me right now?'

'I guess I deserve that,' Sonny thought. "Hey," in as curious and friendly as he could make his voice, Sonny asked, "What was that inheritance talk about?"

"Oh," Will's eyes widened a bit realizing he didn't exactly explain that to Sonny or Paul. "Well, I kind of got left a lot of stuff in Stefano's will."

"What," Sonny questioned. But before he could get anything else out of Will EJ was grabbing Will's arm and pulling him to their meeting. Instantly flashing to his dreadful nightmare Sonny frowned and crossed his arms.

Will waved to Sonny as he got dragged away from him. 'I wonder what that sad face is for,' Will thought before focusing on the matter at hand.

Sami, observing Sonny and Will's interactions like a hawk, glared at Sonny once before following after Will and EJ.

"You ready to go," Chad asked Sonny watching the way his business partners face shifted.

"Actually," Sonny sighed, pulling out his phone. "I think I'm going to stay and wait for Will."

"Are you sure that's a good idea," Chad advised. "He might not like that you're trying to butt in."

"I'm not butting in," Sonny insisted. "I promise. I just want to talk to him. I heard everything he said to me loud and clear last night. You don't have to worry."

Chad looked at Sonny warily, "Should I wait with you?"

"No," Sonny waved his hand. "Trust me this is going to be fine."

As Chad walked off Sonny opened up a message for Paul and typed quickly.

"So," Will looked at the financial advisor a bit warily, "You're gonna have to explain this to me. I don't really understand any of it."

"Of course," the woman responded with a smile. She was going through the folder EJ brought. After a few moments the woman exhaled loudly, "Wow. That is a lot of money."

"How much money," Will questioned just now realizing he didn't actually know. 'You'd think I'd be interested in that.'

EJ cleared his throat, knowing William was going to be very overwhelmed, "As you know my father was a very wealthy man. And in his will he has certainly left you rather wealthy as well."

"Meaning what," Will looked at EJ.

"Well you know that Father provided you with enough funds to continue your education," EJ explained slowly. "So that's a few hundred thousand."

Will blinked slowly, "How much did he think going to Salem University cost?"

"It's enough to cover your tuition, books, and anything you might need over the next few years," EJ gave William a sharp look. "Quit interrupting. Now, I would suggest you keep that in a regular bank account since you'll need access to it for school."

The financial advisor wasn't sure if she was supposed to be listening to EJ or Will. Settling on Will the woman asked, "I can set that up if you'd prefer?"

Will scratched his forehead, "Yeah, that sounds good." 'I guess.'

"We don't need to decide what to do with all of your money today," Sami said from where she was sitting next to Will. Taking his hand she said, "We're just going to give you some options."

"OK," Will said beginning to be very confused.

EJ, taking his folder back, lifted up a few papers to show William, "Father left you a rather large amount of stocks he had procured over the years. You could cash them out but I would recommend holding on to them."

Will looked over the names of the companies and said, "Um, can I think about it?"

"Of course," the woman responded behind her desk. "Only a few things need to be decided today."

"I would recommend," EJ started saying, "That you split up the money you inherited into a few different categories."

Sami, smiling at EJ, said, "One account could be for spending so you wouldn't have to worry about anything fun you might want."

"Another portion," EJ suggested, "Could be set aside for retirement. I know that's a very long ways away but with the unstable economy it would be wise to set that aside now."

"Exactly how much money am I getting," Will questioned again.

"And," EJ ignored Will, "Lastly you could take another bit of money and invest it. Try to make even more money."

"Why," Will shook his head, "What if I don't want this money? I don't even know if I want to keep it."

"Will," Sami squeezed his hand again, "I really think this is too large of an opportunity to pass up. You could keep some of it and donate the rest. You could do anything you wanted."

"Except if I want to keep it I have to be a DiMera Enterprises employee," Will pointed out.

"Well it's not as if the company is just a bunch of corporate suits," EJ reminded William, "We have many different divisions. Maybe you'll be able to find one you like."

Will put his head in his hands and shook his head, "Can you just explain my options to me one more time?"

Will walked out of the meeting over an hour later with his head full of numbers and his arms full of papers, "I've never seen so many zeroes before in my life. When the lawyer said I got left some money I thought maybe at most a million." Looking down at one of the papers again Will shook his head weakly, "Not this."

"Well get used to it," Sami smiled as she started organizing the mess in Will's hands. Shoving the papers in her oversized purse Sami said, "I'll get you some filing stuff for to use at home. That way everything will be organized."

"You know I don't actually live there right," Will reminded her as he kept hold of one of the papers and put it in his pocket. 'Why do she and EJ seem to think that I do?'

"Sure you don't William," EJ patted Will on the back. 'If we had our way you would.'

"Well I'm starving," Will declared. "I want a burger and fries from the Pub," he said sniffing the air practically smelling it already. "Oh," he said when he walked into the sitting area and saw Sonny and Paul waiting for him, bag of takeout next to them. 'That explains the smell.'

Sami glanced at Will, trying to gauge his reaction. When he didn't frown or burst into tears she figured he would be alright. "Will," Sami said quietly wanting to know what he wanted to do.

EJ crossed his arms and scowled at William's boyfriends, 'If you can even call them that anymore. If I didn't make that promise to William there would be serious consequences for their actions. I should have snuck something in while I had the chance.'

"I'm fine," Will assured his mom and EJ. "Thanks for doing this with me today by the way. I really appreciate it."

"Of course," EJ bent down and kissed the top of William's head before taking hold of Samantha's hand. "You think over everything and let us know what you decide."

"We told you we'd help you decide what you want to do. So just think about which option you like best," Sami smiled at Will. "And," gesturing with her head towards Sonny and Paul, "If those idiots bother you I've got a can of pepper spray I can give you. Just in case."

"No Mom," Will rolled his eyes with a smile on his face.

"Alright, fine," Sami said as she kissed his cheek and walked off with EJ.

Sonny, feeling a bit nauseous watching EJ and Will, 'I really need to get over that dream,' he shook his head. "Um, I hope it's OK that I waited for you," Sonny said nervously.

"He asked me to bring you something to eat," Paul lifted up the bag, "I know it's your favorite."

"It is," Will agreed. He didn't exactly know how he felt about Sonny and Paul being here. 'I can't exactly think about everything if I keep seeing them or talking to them.'

'But at the same time I do miss them,' Will shifted on his feet nervously as he saw them both looking up at him with wide, hopeful eyes. 'And I do need someone to talk to. Maybe this will give me a chance to see how they'll handle everything now. How they'll respond to me having that much money.'

Clearing his throat Will stated, "Can we maybe not eat in a bank though."

Will ate his food carefully while listening to Sonny; sitting on a bench, glad it wasn't too chilly out. He knew it was probably going to snow soon which would make any outdoor time limited for him, 'If I don't want to freeze to death.'

"You don't have to tell us if you don't want to," Sonny said as he finished explaining why he stayed.

"We would understand completely," Paul gave him a sincere smile. "If you aren't ready to talk to us. We kind of brought that on ourselves."

"No," Will stuffed a few French fries in his mouth. "I think I want to talk to you. There's a lot I need to figure out."

After making sure no one was around to listen in Will started explaining about the inheritance he received from Stefano and touched on the house and why they couldn't get rid of it. He didn't go into full detail; he didn't trust them with that much yet. 'They don't need to know Stefano's plans. It would just upset them. Or about what's underneath the house.'

"So what are you going to do," Paul asked feeling completely stunned. 'Holy crap all of that happened and we didn't even know. We left him to deal with that completely alone.'

"That's what the meeting right now was about," Will shrugged. "The lady and EJ explained some options for me. I mean, I have no idea what to do with that much money. Let alone a house I can't get rid of." Will took a big bite of his burger and chewed noisily while he tried to think.

"Exactly how much money are you talking," Sonny asked curiously. 'I have an idea about how much Uncle Vic has so Stefano was bound to be around the same amount.'

Will pulled out the paper he shoved in his pocket and handed it to Sonny.

Sonny, reading over the paper found a figure typed near the top and dropped his mouth open. 'Holy fucking hell.'

Paul, ripping the paper from Sonny's hands, made a little desperate choking sound. Blinking and double checking he counted those zeros right Paul gave the paper back to Will.

"Wow," Paul weakly responded. "That's a lot of money." 'A lot of DiMera money.'

"I know," Will frowned. "And I don't know what to do with it."

"Have you, um, I mean," Sonny shook his head trying to focus, "I don't think there's going to be a lot of happy people when they find out about this."

"What do you mean," Will asked giving Sonny a curious look.

"I just mean that," Sonny explained slowly, trying not to offend Will. "That a lot of the people in this town might not get why you're getting so much money. Or why you might keep it."

"Oh," Will wrinkled his forehead a bit thinking. "I guess a lot of my family would be pretty upset." 'But do I care about what they think? Mom said Stefano owed me this for what he did to me, wanted to do to me. Is it really so bad keeping it?'

"What about the two of you," Will wondered. Seeing their confused looks Will continued, "Would you be upset?"

Sonny caught Paul's eye and tried a little nonverbal communication. 'We have to show Will that we support him and trust him.'

Clearing his throat Sonny told Will, "Well, whatever you decide we'll support you completely."

"Really," Will narrowed his eyes slightly, "You won't care at all that everything I have is from Stefano?"

"It's not that we won't care," Paul pointed out, "It's just that we trust you to make your own decisions. You'll do whatever you think is best."

"I will," Will quietly asked feeling a bit of disbelief. "I don't even think I think that."

"It's whatever you want to do," Sonny nodded slowly reaching out to put his hand on Will's knee. "We'll be with you every step."

Will grabbed a handful of fries before offering some to Sonny and Paul. 'This is kind of nice,' he thought as the three chatted amiably. 'It reminds me of when they were just my friends. Before everything got so complicated.'

Will closed the door to his room and paused as he took in how different it looked with the new furniture and paint. 'I guess EJ really wanted to be distracted today,' Will thought as he saw how nicely everything looked put together.

Before opening a drawer to get out some pajamas Will turned back towards his bed when he saw a book with a bow on it on his new nightstand. Picking it up Will read the title before flipping it over and reading the description on the back.

As someone who would read just about anything Will found himself interested in the story immediately. 'I've never heard of Outlander before but it could be interesting. But something tells me this isn't from EJ,' Will thought as he opened the front cover, 'And if it is we need to be having another discussion.'

However, on the back of the front cover Will saw that someone had written a dedication for him.

Will,

Hopefully it takes you less time to remember how much we love you than it does to read this book. Either way we'll wait as long as you need.

Patiently yours,

Sonny and Paul

Will smiled to himself as he put the large book back down getting ready to unwind and do a bit of studying.

Just as he was turning in for the night Will sent a quick thank you to both Sonny and Paul for the book. When he felt his phone vibrate several times Will answered it, "Hello?"

"Hi," Paul replied. "So I'm going to do something completely humiliating so just promise not to laugh."

"What are you talking about," Will questioned as he pulled his new soft and fuzzy blankets around him.

"We were brainstorming ideas for how to show you how much we love you," Paul started rambling, "And we wanted to use our own words but we didn't know how to do that so this was one of our ideas so just listen OK."

"Alright," Will nodded wondering what would make Paul so antsy.

"Here I go," Paul said, pressing his lips together, "Sonny."

Watching Paul nervously sit on the couch Sonny tried not to laugh, "OK 3, 2, 1, go." Sonny pushed play on the laptop and made sure the volume was up loud.

Will, waiting patiently almost immediately burst into pearls of laughter when he heard what started playing. Putting the phone on speaker Will had to put both of his hands over his mouth to cover up his giggles. 'Oh my god he's serenading me,' Will thought as he started kicking his legs against the mattress.

Paul knew he didn't have the best singing voice in the world but he wasn't bad by any means. Closing his eyes, so he wouldn't see the laughter on Sonny's face, and concentrating Paul gave it his all. When the song winded down and he finished his last note Paul opened one eye cautiously.

Will, face bright red, with a wide smile on his lips sighed into the phone, "I think that's the sweetest thing you've ever done for me."

"Yeah well," Paul rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly. "I'd never be able to write my own song so I figured this would be the next best thing. Sorry if I hurt your ears."

"No, no it was nice" Will sighed. "I liked it."

"OK good," Paul smiled before it dimmed a bit, "I hear a but coming." He put the phone on speaker so Sonny could hear.

"I like the song," Will admitted, "Actually I like it a lot that you were willing to do that. And what you wrote in the book was sweet but I don't want you buying me a bunch of presents. I don't, I don't want you to buy my forgiveness. I want you to prove to me that I can trust you. Not by gifts or gestures."

"Oh," Sonny responded, "That, um, you're right. And we're not doing that. That wasn't what we wanted to do." 'Can we get anything right anymore?'

Paul frowned a bit, "OK, actions are good. Gifts are not. Got it. Um, you should get some sleep. You've got class in the morning." He wanted to keep Will on the phone for hours but he knew that wasn't possible. 'I have to do what's best for Will and not what I want.'

"I do yeah," Will licked his lips smiling softly, glad they were really listening to him. "Goodnight Paul. Goodnight Sonny."

Author's note:

Has anyone read/watched Outlander? Sonny should have picked a different book for Will lol.

So should Will keep the money? Or get rid of it?

Thank you for reading and please let me know what you thought.

Up next: Will goes to a beach party and Sonny and Paul try not to worry about that.