During the whole War on Terror, how many thousands of service men were deployed during the birth of their child to their wife? This is a ridicules controversy.
You are exactly right. Furthermore, if he doesn't play and the Hawks lose, when if he had played he might have made a difference, he can, for the rest of his life, be known as the guy who let his team down.
If that is the case, how can he be trusted for any job on any team.
I also agree with other posts. That is marry the woman and give the baby a name, now.