Realization crosses his face, and he nods in understanding. “And that's not going to bother you? If she doesn't call you Dad?” “Eh,” I answer. There's no point in lying to this guy, so I don't even bother. “It stings a little, but I just want her to be happy. That's all that matters.” The corner of his mouth raises into a smirk. “Look at you, being all fatherly and shit. Who would've thought?”

