Going back a bit [for ohhh_will and anyone else involved who might be needed]

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Johnny drove out to the house Will had given him direstions to, anxious and eager to see jis Warrior for the first time after the ordeal. Jack and Lily-Rose were quiet in the back seat, either sleeping or watching the scenery pass by.

This must be great for Will, the peace and quiet and beauty...nothing could put you more at ease.He smiled when

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[ohhh_will]

Will knows they are coming today and is ready when he hears the knock, and Benji starts barking. "Shush, you. It's just Johnny and the kids. Now don't you scare them and don't you knock anyone down!"

He holds onto Benji's collar as he opens the door. "Kids! Johnny!" He smiles at all of them; he's been counseling himself to try and seem as happy as possible. If the kids weren't here he wouldn't fake it, but he has to for their sakes.

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Johnny smiles and lets the kids barge past him to glom onto Will's legs. Jack stops before the young man and lifts his arms and their load. "Lily and I made you cards Uncle Will! We drew you and Da, and Little Elf, an' we're all happy together!" He beamed up at Will and offered the various card up again.

[ohhh_will]

"Oh wow, thanks Jack!" Will grins at him, wider than he might normally because his eyes are stinging and it's going to be harder for him not to burst into tears at the children's sweetness than usual. "Do you want me to look at them now, or should I wait?"

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Johnny swoops in and gently pushes Jack towards the living room. "Why don't you go lay out all of your cards fro Uncle Will to see? I'll bring him in when you tell me it's time, ok?" Jack giggles at the game idea and tears into the other room, Lily-Rose close behind to 'supervise'.

Johnny turns to Will as soon as the kids are out and smiles softly. "Hello Warrior..."