A man with cerebral palsy tries to raise his lonely child. Years later, he discovers that he is not the boy’s biological father. Will she give up raising him, or will she continue to raise him?
Dale and Scott have a close friendship.
They worked as a team to complete each task, so if you saw one, you could be sure the other was nearby. They were friends from childhood and grew up together.
They even developed feelings for the same woman. Despite their long friendship, Ivy was unaware that Scott and Dale had romantic feelings for her.
She wasn’t sure what to do after they confessed their love for her. How could she decide between her closest friends? Fortunately, when Dale enlisted in the military, the decision was made for her. Scott and she stayed behind and started living together.
Dale and his best friend didn’t communicate for years because it was hard for Dale to understand that she chose Scott. After Scott and Ivy moved on with their lives, they started a family.
When they learned that they were expecting their first child together, they were overjoyed and it quickly spread throughout the neighborhood. Unfortunately, events did not develop as expected.
The new parents discovered that their baby, Kyle, had cerebral palsy at birth. Although Kyle didn’t show any symptoms at first, it soon became apparent that he had the disease as he began to progress significantly.
Ivy left, leaving Scott to take care of their child alone because she was not ready to raise a boy with this disease.
She never returned to meet her child, and Scott found out years later that she had died in a horrific car accident.
“I just did a DNA test and Kyle is not my biological son.
Scott was a loader in the construction industry, a low-paying position. However, as a result of the care and treatment he gave his son, he lost a leg and an arm.
Despite the difficult financial situation, he tried his best.
Not once did he utter any complaint. Scott was adamant that despite his illness, he would give his son the best life possible. For him, Kyle’s college education was his ideal scenario.
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The doctor handed Scott a brown envelope with the test results and added, “We ran some tests on Kyle.” “And we seem to be making progress.
Scott grinned as he opened the envelope, but the joy faded when he saw the test results. “That can’t be true, doctor. His mother’s blood type and mine are not the same. What does that mean?
“Are you sure?” the doctors said, removing the documents from Scott’s grasp.
“Yes, Doctor. Could this mean Kyle is not my son? Sorry for my paranoia.”
“It’s possible, but only a DNA test could prove it beyond doubt.
Scott informed the doctor that he would undergo a DNA test with Kyle. And despite his instincts telling him otherwise, he hoped he was wrong about everything.
The longest days of Scott’s life lay ahead as they had to wait a few days for the results. When the day finally came, Scott rushed to the hospital to get the findings.
Although he was prepared for the worst, he prayed for the best.
And his heart stopped when he opened the package containing the DNA results. His son and he were not tried. He wasn’t Kyle’s father. He was not the father of the little boy he had been raising alone for the last twelve years! How could it have happened?
That evening, as he sat at home brushing away his recent revelations, he thought about how much Dale was in love with Ivy. It was possible for them to…
“No, I don’t believe that’s possible. They wouldn’t do it behind my back,” Scott comforted.
Still, he grabbed the phone and called Dale’s number. He knew Dale would be shocked by his phone call since it had been over ten years since they had spoken. However, it had to be done.
“Hey, Dale? This is Scott. Even though it’s been a while since we talked, I have a question for you.”
“Scott? How unexpected! What’s wrong with you after all these years?”
The longtime friends chatted for a while, discussing each other’s lives over the previous years, and then Scott asked the awkward question. “Dale, I know this isn’t right, but have you and Ivy ever…? Kyle is not my biological son, according to the DNA test I took.”
“Oh, Scott, we did before I went into the army, but that was it.
“Well, it could be yours!”
After a moment of silence, Dale acknowledged that Kyle might actually be his son.
Although it was hard for Scott to face the truth, he had no choice.
Scott lay in bed that night unable to sleep.
He was tossing and turning, so much was going on in his head. After dedicating his life to providing the best for his child, he raised Kyle as if he were his own. And to find out he wasn’t even his son now? It was a heavy blow.
But after learning the truth, he concluded that Kyle would benefit more from growing up with his biological father.
When Scott and Kyle got to Dale’s house a few days later, Scott told Kyle in the car that he was going to live with Dale’s father, who was actually his biological father, and that Kyle was moving in with him.
The two former friends chatted for a while after Dale invited them in before Scott apologized and begged to go. After hastily leaving the house, he got into his car and drove off.
But then he noticed that Kyle in a wheelchair was driving behind the vehicle and in the rearview mirror it looked like he was yelling. As soon as he stopped, he heard Kyle yell, “Daddy, don’t leave me!”
Even though he knew Kyle loved him, the unexpected words made him cry with happiness. He got out of the vehicle and ran back to Kyle and knelt in front of him.
I’m sorry, Kyle. I hugged you and sobbed on your shoulder. I promise I’ll never leave you! Even though you’re not mine biologically, you’re still my son and I adore you.”
Dale emerged from the house at the same moment to discover the harrowing drama unfolding. After a short pause, he said, “I’m sorry Scott. Ivy had my baby and I had no idea. I’m ready to make up for lost time though.”
They both decided that since Scott was already taking care of Kyle, he would continue to do so, and Dale promised to cover all of Kyle’s medical expenses, including setting up a college fund.
Scott was relieved and their friendship was rekindled. For Kyle, there was nothing better than having two fathers who genuinely loved him.
What lessons can we learn from this story?
Not everyone we are biologically related to can give us love.
Despite discovering that Kyle was not his real son, Scott continued to love and care for his child while Ivy left her due to his condition.
Always give your all for the people you care about. Scott had a minimum-wage job but still wanted to give his son a great life.
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Scott’s journey reveals the depths of unconditional love and the power of true character. Despite finding out that Kyle was not his biological son, Scott’s devotion never wavered. He devoted more than a decade to raising Kyle, making sacrifices and enduring hardships to give him the best life possible. The revelation of Kyle’s true parentage may have led to backlash or withdrawal, but Scott’s love for Kyle remained steadfast.
In a surprising twist, Dale’s willingness to make amends shows that friendship and responsibility can develop even in the most trying of circumstances. Dale’s offer to cover Kyle’s medical expenses and contribute to his future reflected a true commitment to his newfound role as Kyle’s biological father. Their renewed collaboration highlighted the importance of family bonds regardless of biological ties.
Scott’s decision to continue raising Kyle, despite the new revelations, reinforced the notion that love and commitment transcend genetics. His story serves as a powerful reminder that true parenthood is defined by the depth of care and emotional investment rather than just a biological bond. The support from Dale and Scott eventually created a stable and loving environment for Kyle, showing that the strength of a family lies in the love and devotion shared between its members.