Chapter 37 Love, Lies, and Fatherhood

The following day, after his father’s birthday, Dr. Smith called Louis. The DNA results were ready. “Dr. Smith, what’s the outcome of the test?” Louis asked anxiously. “I think it’s better if you see it for yourself, Louis,” the doctor replied. Louis’s heart skipped a beat. Did this mean the results were positive? Or was it the opposite? Deep down, Louis knew that the results were positive. He believed Nicole. He drove to the hospital, eager to see the physical evidence of the result. “Good morning, Dr. Smith,” Louis greeted. “Good morning, Louis,” the doctor replied, patting him on the back. Dr. Smith had always treated Louis like a son, even better than his own father did. “Sit down, I want to have a talk with you,” Dr. Smith said. Louis wondered why the doctor wanted to have an important discussion with him. As the doctor handed him an envelope, he uttered, “Take a look.” Louis examined the letter, its contents revealing the DNA test results. The positive result confirmed