After our son was born, I wanted a paternity test

time?”

“Then I’ll do whatever it takes. I want to be his father.”

She’s quiet again. Then, slowly, she nods. “Fine. But if it is positive… don’t you dare break his heart again.”

The retest is fast-tracked. We each submit new samples. The waiting is hell. I check my email every hour, my phone never leaves my side. On day four, the results arrive.

Positive.continue reading …