This comment just really struck me as odd. First of all, he was holding the baby in his arms, which is why he didn't go in swinging.. I see nothing to indicate it has anything to do with his 'commitment.' Secondly, while we're making assumptions - okay, maybe they are not married. But even if that is true, he's there, isn't he? That's more than can be said for a lot of unmarried couples whose men (or women) hit the road as soon as the pregnancy test shows positive. Or shortly thereafter.
It seems weird to even be speculating on all this - is this really the first thing that popped into your mind while reading this story? Just curious.
You're right, I misread that; I had the impression the mother had the baby. That would narrow the options.
But yes, it was my first reaction. There is something wrong with a man who will have sex with a woman, and have children with her, without marrying her first. I suppose it's better than rape, murder, abandonment, and various things; but it is still wrong, and still reveals something wrong in the man's soul.
I'd think a man his size could have projected in a way that would deflect attention from the woman. I wasn't there, I'll admit; but I trust you know as well as I that a man can interject himself, project himself, interpose himself in a way that deflects and catches attention. This man didn't seem to do that.
Dan