My stepson begged me, “Don’t marry my dad.” The reason made me faint at the altar.

Jeff’s surprise

Jeff was surprised, but soon showed understanding. “I know Tim is sensitive,” he admitted, with concern on his face. “But I had no idea it was so serious.” His astonishment reflected the shock I had felt myself. We talked more about Tim’s possible feelings and Jeff showed a willingness to get actively involved. I now realized that it was crucial for us to be aligned, offering him support and helping him deal with his emotions.

Jeff’s surprise