A man struggles to raise his only son, born with cerebral palsy. Years later, he discovers he is not the child’s biological father. Will he continue raising him or will he abandon him?
Scott and Dale were best friends. They did everything together, and as soon as you spotted one, it was a given that the other was nearby. They grew up together, and their friendship continued into adulthood.
They even fell in love with the same girl. Ivy had been friends with Scott and Dale for years, but she hadn’t realized they were developing deeper feelings for her.
Once they confessed their love for her, she didn’t know what to do. How was she supposed to choose between her best friends? Luckily, the choice was made for her when Dale left to join the army. She and Scott stayed and began their life together.
It wasn’t easy for Dale to accept that she had chosen Scott, so he and his best friend didn’t speak for years. Scott and Ivy moved on with their lives and started a family.
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They were thrilled to learn they were having their first baby together, and the news spread like wildfire through the neighborhood. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned.
Once baby Kyle arrived, the new parents learned he had cerebral palsy. Symptoms weren’t apparent at first, but as Kyle began to grow, it became clear he had the condition.
Ivy wasn’t ready to raise a son with the disease and ran away, leaving Scott to care for their baby alone.
She never returns to see her baby, and years later, Scott learns that she died in a terrible car accident.
“I just took a DNA test, and Kyle is not my biological son.”
Scott worked in construction as a loader, and it didn’t pay much. On top of that, his son’s treatment and needs cost him an arm and a leg. He was barely making ends meet, but he did his best.
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He never complained. Despite his son’s condition, Scott was determined to give him the best life possible. His dream for Kyle was for him to go to college.
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“We ran some tests on Kyle,” the doctor said, handing Scott a brown envelope with the test results. “And it seems we’re making progress.”
Scott opened the envelope with a smile, but it faded as soon as he saw the test results. “Doctor, this can’t be true. His blood type is different from mine and his mother’s. What does that mean?”
“Are you sure?” the doctors asked, taking the papers from Scott’s hands.
“Yes, doctor. I hate to be paranoid, but could this mean Kyle isn’t my son?”
“It’s possible, but only a DNA test could prove it beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Scott told the doctor that he and Kyle would get a DNA test. And while he hoped he was wrong about everything, his intuition told him otherwise.
They had to wait a few days for the results, the longest days of Scott’s life. Finally, the day arrived, and Scott rushed to the hospital to collect the results. He hoped for the best but was prepared for the worst.
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And when he opened the envelope with the DNA results, his heart sank. He and his son weren’t compatible. Kyle wasn’t his son. The little boy he’d raised alone for the past 12 years wasn’t his son! How could this be?
As he sat at home that evening, wallowing in the grief of his recent discoveries, he remembered how much Dale had been in love with Ivy. Could they have…
“No, I don’t think that’s possible. They wouldn’t do that behind my back,” Scott consoled himself.
However, he reached for his phone and dialed Dale’s number. It had been over ten years since they had spoken, and he knew his call would shock Dale. But it had to be done.
“Hello, Dale? It’s Scott. I know it’s been years since we’ve spoken, but I need to ask you something.”
“Scott? What a surprise! How have you been all these years?”
The old friends chatted for a while, catching up, and once they were up to date on each other’s lives, Scott asked the tough question. “Dale, this might seem inappropriate, but have you and Ivy ever… you know? I took a DNA test, and Kyle is not my biological son.”
“Oh, Scott, we did that before I left for the army, but that’s about it.”
“Well, it’s possible it’s yours!”
Dale remained silent for a moment before admitting that Kyle could indeed be his son. It was a difficult truth for Scott to accept, but what choice did he have?
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That night, Scott lay in bed, unable to sleep. So many things ran through his mind as he tossed and turned. He had raised Kyle like his own son, dedicating his life to giving his baby the best. And now, to find out he wasn’t even his son? It was a blow.
But now that he knew the truth, he decided it would be better for Kyle to grow up with his biological father.
A few days later, Scott and Kyle arrived at Dale’s house and, as they sat in the car, Scott explained to Kyle that the man they were about to enter was his biological father and that Kyle would be living with him from that day forward.
After Dale invited them in, the two former friends talked for a while before Scott apologized and asked to leave. He stormed out of the house, got into his car, and started driving away.
But then, in his rearview mirror, he saw Kyle in his wheelchair, following the car and appearing to be screaming. He immediately stopped the car and heard Kyle call, “Dad, don’t leave me!”
He knew Kyle loved him, but those words were unexpected, and they brought tears of joy to his eyes. He got out of the car and ran to Kyle, kneeling in front of the boy.
He hugged Kyle and cried on his shoulder, “Oh, Kyle, I’m sorry. I’ll never leave you again! I know you’re not biologically mine, but you’re my son nonetheless, and I love you!”
At the same time, Dale came out of the house and discovered the emotional scene unfolding. He waited a moment before speaking: “I’m sorry, Scott. I didn’t know Ivy was having my baby. But I’m ready to make up for lost time.”
The two friends agreed that since Scott was already caring for Kyle, he would continue to do so, with Dale committing to paying for all of Kyle’s treatments and even starting a college fund.
It was a relief for Scott, and the two friends rekindled their friendship. As for Kyle, what’s better than having two fathers who care so much about him?
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What can we learn from this story?
- Love doesn’t necessarily come from those we’re biologically related to. While Ivy gave up her baby because of his condition, Scott stayed and loved him even after learning Kyle wasn’t his biological son.
- Always do the best you can for those you love. Scott strived to provide his son with a wonderful life, despite working a minimum-wage job.
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