Who deserves custody of baby Tommy: Todd or Michael/Marcie?
This is such a tricky situation, and it’s not one that can easily be answered. Can anyone doubt that the love Marcie and Michael share for this child shouldn’t be discounted when it comes to deciding the fate of Tommy’s custody? Marcie’s connection to this child has been steadfast from the beginning, and I can’t imagine the heartbreak she will feel when she faces the revelation that the child belongs to Margaret and Todd (not to mention that her husband found out about the paternity and kept it from her). These two have a solid relationship and provide a caring, nurturing environment for this baby that is free from the manipulation, deceit, and ugliness that often infests the Manning household. This child has found a home that provides him with security, love, and warmth. I don’t know how the law handles unique situations like this, but it sure cannot be cut-and-dry. Todd, on the other hand, is the biological father who unquestionably has every right to retain custody of the child he n