Then came the pivotal moment, the box for “Father’s Full Name.” My hand moved with conviction, inscribing the name: Arthur Wellington Price III. I glanced at the old man seated by the window, his presence a stoic testament to the decision we had made.

Without a flicker of hesitation, Arthur took the certificate, signing the line marked “Acknowledgment of Paternity.” His signature was more than ink on paper; it was a vow, a pledge to uphold the future of the Price lineage.