Breaking the News
Kate responded a few minutes later. “Of course the boys are yours, no matter what the science might suggest,” Kate said. Richard wasn’t having any of it. He decided to break the news to his eldest son, 21-year-old Willem.
Heartbroken Son
Willem took Richard’s CF diagnosis in stride. However, when Richard mentioned that it was unlikely for men with his disease to father children, Willem broke down. “You’re saying you’re probably not my father?” he asked.
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