Michael didn't have to explain himself to him, not only for the fact that his private life was none of his business, but also because he knew he just simply wouldn't understand. No one would. But he did choose to provide him with a concise answer that would lead him straight to the correct conclusion. "She's my baby, I love her."
The man who he'd rarely seen wear the face of disbelief and surprise, now stared at him with expecting eyes, hoping he'd turn the corner and say he was joking - but Michael didn't, which left him bewildered. "So you two..are together now?"
Without any hesitation or moment of thought, Michael gave him the truth he didn't want to hear, "Yes."
"Look," Rick began, Michael already sensing a lecture was in order, "I know she's not your biological daughter
