New York

Will was exhausted by the time he reached his hotel. Another long trip had really wiped him out this time; Scotland to the States seeming to be harder to do than the other way around. He was sure some of his fatigue was due to the trip itself, but some was due to his reluctance to leave. His emotions had even gotten the better of him on the plane, leaving him drained. It had been hard to say goodbye to the land and the people.

But here he was in Manhattan, the Friday before Snake's wedding, ready to see his friend tie the knot. He was so excited to see Snake again, as well as seeing some of his other friends at another celebration of love and commitment. It would be a wonderful time, he was sure.

As soon as he saw the bed in his room, he collapsed onto it, closed his eyes and sighed with the relief only the weary could truly appreciate. That's when the phone rang, jarring him and making him groan with frustration. He reached for it and answered with a curt, "Yes?"
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