Help From Donnie
I called Donnie with my heart pounding, counting on his natural instinct for uncovering buried truths. As soon as he answered, I told him I needed his help, the urgency slipping into my voice despite my attempt to stay calm. I explained everything about the paternity test and Jacob’s reaction, and the silence on the other end said it all. When Donnie finally spoke, he assured me this wasn’t something I had to face alone. His steady confidence eased my racing thoughts, and for the first time, I felt like there was a real way forward.
Help From Donnie
A Meeting Downtown
We decided to meet at our usual downtown café, a familiar place that felt safe and neutral amid all the uncertainty. Over coffee, I walked him through every detail, from discovering the test to being shut down by Jacob yet again. Donnie listened carefully, absorbing it all without interrupting. When he finally spoke, he suggested starting with the origins of the test and the circumstances around it. His calm, methodical approach made the situation feel manageable, as if the truth were a puzzle we could solve piece by piece.
A Meeting Downtown
