Jim’s divorce was the best thing that could have happened to him. The only problem was that he still had feelings for The Ex.
Two years after they parted ways, Jim bumped into The Ex at his favorite watering hole. She struck up a conversation. He was receptive. They left the bar together, rekindled an old flame.
About month later, The Ex had news: “I’m pregnant.” Jim was elated.
Seven months passed. The Ex dropped the load. A healthy baby boy with a strong resemblance to The Ex. Everyone was happy. Jim didn’t seem to notice that the timing was a little off. A passing thought: Why doesn’t the baby look anything like me? But babies change fast. Jim dismissed the thought.
Two years later. The Ex never went back to work. Jim got stuck supporting her and the baby. The boy got bigger. Changed every day. Yet no resemblance to Jim. Doubt crept into his head. Only one way to be sure.
The blood test revealed that Jim was not the baby’s father.
Who was baby daddy? Good question. Jim snooped around. Discovered that The Ex had been fooling around with an unemployed ex-con before he hooked up with her again. Abortion was out of the question. She knew that Jim was still into her. And he was gainfully employed. The Ex planned the chance encounter at the bar. Created the illusion that the baby was Jim’s.
Jim confronted The Ex with facts. Told her that he was going to sue her for all the money she’d sucked out of him for the past two years. The Ex filed for bankruptcy. Jim never saw a dime.
Even worse than being bamboozled for his money was the fact that the baby’s first word was “daddy.”
Tags: divorce · love · marriage · parenting · relationships
Cowgirl Betty
01/26/2008
Wow–strong imagery, as usual. Very compelling.
Although, through my experience, there are so many guys out there who don’t deserve to be called “daddy”. That’s a titled that’s earned, and has nothing to do with sperm donation.
…oh, if there was only a test, like getting a driver’s license…I’d be out of a job. ; )
Batbitch
01/26/2008
God that sucks.
Worse, I know at least two women that did something similar. If I know two, imagine …
alice
01/27/2008
grey areas always hurt. there’s no winner.
Iron Pugilist
01/27/2008
I dunno what to say… pwned?
Lakota
01/27/2008
People suck.
Mr. Grudge
01/28/2008
Hi Kimchihead,
Talk about being bamboozled. Yet, in this case, the little boy is the one who is the victim. Take care. -Mike.
suki
01/28/2008
Yeah, I feel most sad for the baby. :/
jess
01/29/2008
I love this blog. Glad I found it. Keep up the awesome writing.
Linky Love
01/29/2008
That’s why you better don’t marry: saves on ex-es and babies…
Swubird
01/31/2008
Great little episode. Sounds like one of those police story magazine articles I used to read when I was younger. You’ve definitely captured the flavor of life on the streets and in the clubs.
Looking forward to more, more, more.
Shinade
02/03/2008
No need to publish….just wanted you to know that I shared some link love today and added you!!
http://shinade.blogspot.com/2008/02/blog-roll-amnesty-day.html
Monica
02/06/2008
Hi Kimchi:
Missed coming over here for a bit.
Great write up. It’s true, in my own opinion that the only one that’s lost out (other than money to be SURE) is the little boy. The words daddy are definately reserved for a few.
Thanks for the compelling words… as usual.
Monica