When Brent’s dark-skinned baby was born and shock and accusations resulted, his world collapsed. Stephanie gasped and said, “That’s not my baby!” as the nurse turned over the infant Equally startled, Brent found it hard to believe what he observed: the infant had dark complexion and delicate hair. Feeling deceived, “What the hell, Stephanie?” he asked.
The room was in disarray as Stephanie insisted she had been loyal. “I never shared a bed with anyone else. You really must believe me, Brent begged. Though uncertainty tore at Brent, he saw something familiar—the baby had dimple on her cheek and eyes. He softened and said, “I am here. We will work this out together. Still, Brent yearned for answers. Following a heated discussion with his mother, who advised him to leave Stephanie, he went for a DNA test. Years of torturous waiting later, the doctor verified, “The test confirms that you are the biological father.” The justification is recessive genes inherited from earlier generations. As Brent went back to Stephanie, who broke down in tears of relief, remorse and relief swept over him. With his family close by, Brent whispered, “I’m so sorry I doubted you.” Stephanie comforted him, “We’ll be okay now.” Brent silently vowed to guard his family at any expenses. He would never let uncertainty or judgment separate them once more, no matter what difficulties they encountered. His love and trust of Stephanie were rebuilt, and they would go forward, stronger than ever.
