What Mike seems unwilling to face is that signing a birth certificate is not just a symbolic gesture. It is a binding legal decision that could tie him to Leah and her child for life. He could become legally responsible for support, decision-making, and involvement in that child’s upbringing, regardless of whether he ever intended to.
From a family law perspective, this isn’t just friendship—it’s parenthood, with all its rights and obligations. For Jenna, watching her husband sign such a document would be the same as watching him walk away from their marriage entirely.
A Marriage on the Brink
She isn’t. She is standing up for her marriage, her dignity, and her future. While compassion for a single mother is admirable, no husband should be expected to step into the role of father for another woman’s child without destroying the trust and foundation of his own marriage.
This isn’t about cruelty. It’s about boundaries. It’s about the difference between helping a friend in need and rewriting the very definition of loyalty.
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