Mable’s eyes lit up. “Hubert? That has a pretty good meaning.”She hugged Spike and said, “Baby, your official name will be Hubert Fowler from now on.”Stunned, Blair looked at Mable.He thought she would have Spike take her surname.Spike stared at his mother, frowning slightly as he mouthed, “Why can’t I take your surname, Mommy?”He was Mommy’s child, so he should take Mommy’s surname.Mable scratched her head, patiently explaining, “Baby, under normal circumstances, children take their daddies’ surnames. Now that Mommy and Uncle Blair are married, we’re a family, and according to the law, he’s your daddy. So, you have to take his surname.”The way Spike addressed Blair had always been Uncle Blair.Both Blair and Mable thought it was better to let nature take its course when it came to changing how Spike addressed Blair.Blair looked at Spike and took his hand, leading him to stand before him. “I’m sorry, Spike. I did a lot of things wrong in the past and hurt you and your
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