Pel.

[His voice is gentle. She came to him for healing, not advice, but he's a friend. He's going to try to help.]

You'll love the child. I've no doubts on that. But consider how much good it would do to know the love of another parent as well. This is bigger than you. And unless the father is an awful person, [like he's one to talk,] hate-filled, or violent, or a threat, the child should have the chance to know him.