I'm a Dad!

[Dennis K]

When I was fresh out of high school I had a relationship with a married woman. It went on for awhile but when she got pregnant she first told me that it was my child, then later she told me it was her husbands child until she finally said that it didn't matter who the father was because it was her child. Not long after the baby was born she (and her husband) left the area. While I did try to find them over the years (the baby was born in 1984) but to no luck. Well, my fiance is very computer literate, much more than myself, and with all the information I was able to provide she found the child and her mother. To make a long story short, I approached her cautiously, discovered that the guy she was raised thinking was her father abandoned her when she was four years old, came back a few years ago begging for another chance only to max out all her credit cards and take off again; and then told her that there was a very good chance that I may be her father. When her mother confirmed that I could be the father I arranged for a paternity test and the results came back last Friday, and yes, I am now blessed to have a 24 year old daughter. We are still going slowly, but we are both excited about having found each other and getting to know each other. I just wanted to share the good news.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

That's a great story, Dennis. Kudos to you for pursuing it and to your fiance for both her understanding and her computer skills.

I'm sure your daughter, as traumatic as things have been in her life until now, will be glad to get to know you and benefit from your relationship. As will you.

[Paradox]

Congratulations! It's an adult! Glad your search worked out! That's got to be a little strange, but it's cool you can be in her life. Traditional families are overrated anyway. Whatever works. :smile:

Now, why am I imagining this scene? :tongue:

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[Valmore]

Since I'm married, I'll make the obligatory wrong statements so the other shy fanboys on here won't have to:

"Is she hot? Is she available? Does she like Batman?"

Okay, moving on:

Congratulations on being a more stand-up dude than a host of other dudes out there.

[Ronald Bryan]

Since I'm married, I'll make the obligatory wrong statements so the other shy fanboys on here won't have to:

"Is she hot? Is she available? Does she like Batman?"

Okay, moving on:

Congratulations on being a more stand-up dude than a host of other dudes out there.
Well, 24... Ah, too old.



Congrats on finding out the truth and maybe you can show her not all fathers are assholes.

[FunkyGreenJerusalem]

Congratulations!

Must be really odd, but I'm sure you'll be able to work and make it a great thing in both your lives.

[rick]

Congraulations, that is rare and awsome news.

[howyadoin]

Wow, big news. Congrats, man.

[Jack Zodiac]

Well, it looks like I'm too late to post some "pix plz" messages. Should've known with this crew.

Congratulations, Dennis. I hope you guys are able to get together soon and start building a relationship. It'll be pretty awkward, I'm sure, but worth it. Good luck, man!

[Clint Barton]

Congrats and God Bless on your new "arrival". I have a friend with a similiar story and things have worked out just great for him.

[Typo Lad]

That's an amazing story. Good for you for looking for them.

Also? Your fiance is one heck of a woman.

[thehod]

And you managed it without midnight feeds and dirty backsides.. :smile:

That's a fantastic story Dennis. Well done to you, your fiancee and your daughter for your patience and understanding.

Today's just gotten a little brighter.

[Winslow]

Congratulations dennis.

Your fiancé sounds like a real "keeper" . . both secure and wanting what's best for you . . rare traits in many relationships.

I hope for the best with your new relationship with your daughter.

Daughter's are cool. Especially when they like Batman.

[Guapo Méndez]

Congratulations, Dennis.

You do realize that you owe her 24 years worth of presents, right?

I suggest you buy them by the bulk at Costco.

[Deathstroke]

Congratulations...so does that make last Friday a secondary Father's Day for you now?

[DonC]

Congratulations, Dennis.

You do realize that you owe her 24 years worth of presents, right?

I suggest you buy them by the bulk at Costco.


Dammit, Guapo stole my joke.


Oh well, congrats, Dad.

[mattx110]

Wow. That's awesome that you can discover that and have it be a positive. It's hard enough dealing with the family you know about sometimes!

Good luck with whatever you got planned. There's gotta be som kind of Six Flags reunion special... I'd call 'em.

[Pól Rua]

Congratulations, Dennis. That's a great story.

[Ontir]

Congrats and kudos for not giving up. Many would have written the child off, wondering once in awhile, but never following through. Given what she's been through with the guy she thought was her father, it has to be amazing to have someone (who isn't going to max her cards) show up WANTING to be her Dad. I wish you all the best!

[Dennis K]

Thanks to all for your kind words, they have made a wonderful event even more special.

[Fenris]

I'm glad she has you for a dad, Dennis. It sounds like you're going to be doing a world of good for her.


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And her for you, come to think of it!