Chapter 38: Quincy, Part 2

"It's all standard custody jargon. Nothing of interest that would throw off this case, so I'm not particularly worried at this point." He waves like the thought of this suit is no less pesky than an insect. "The first thing he's going to have to do is prove he's the father."

"I assumed that's what you were going to say." I fold the papers and put them back in my purse.

"When we go to court in a couple of days, we'll ask the judge to order the paternity test. Unless this alleged father opts to pay for the results to be rushed, that'll buy us a couple of weeks."

I swallow hard. "What if he rushes the results?"

"Then it's likely he'll want to speed the case up so he can take custody as soon as possible."

I take a deep breath. "I was afraid you were going to say that. If he is the father, is there any way to fight him on custody? I mean, Chance is ten months old. Erik knew he was out there practically since he was conceived and had no interest in him until now. Surely that counts for somet