Stone Circle He's a tramp

Murdock did his best to tuck the young girl against his chest, the way his own father had often done for Murdock and the rest of his siblings. "I promise, Stephie. There's nothing Ezekiel or anyone else can do to change us," he vowed, his mind still working through the rest of the things he needed to say. He tried to focus on Steph and her reaction, but his mind was racing ahead.

"But Stephie - I want you to think real hard on this. You don't have to decide now, or anytime soon. but think about it. If Ezekiel being your papa doesn't change us, then what's wrong with him being your papa?" he said gently. "You don't have to start loving him right away. But he wants to be there for you, just like I wanted to be there when I first met you. Do you think you could try giving him a chance? Maybe one day, if not today?"