"What I mean is... would Mona be willing to accept Uncle Dawson as your father? If you don't like it, Mommy will take you and we'll move."
Victor Vance's voice was still gentle as she patiently asked for Nathan Lynch's opinion.
Nathan Lynch looked up, stunned for a moment. He squeezed Victor Vance's hand, his eyes welling up with tears. "Mom, Mona wants you to be happy."
Victor Vance was visibly moved. "Having you is all Mommy needs to be happy." She reached out and carefully wiped away Nathan Lynch's tears. "Why are you suddenly crying?"
"I don't know..." Tears slid down Nathan Lynch's cheeks. He lowered his head slightly, using his hand to cover his face. "I don't want to cry, but I think it's because I'm too happy."
He walked over and hugged Victor Vance, wrapping his arms around her neck. "Mom, if you like Uncle Dawson, then you should be with him. I really like Uncle Dawson, too. He's a very good-natured person."
