Meanwhile, Arnold received a late-night call from Rachel. Her voice was shaky as she explained what had happened.
"I'm sorry, Arnold," she said. "I tried to protect him, but it's all falling apart."
Arnold's voice was steady. "This isn't your fault, Rachel. I'll find him. He needs to know he's not alone."
As Arnold hung up, he felt a renewed sense of purpose. He would find Ethan and prove that he was the father Ethan deserved.
At the park, Mia found Ethan sitting on the bench, his face buried in his hands.
"Hey," she said gently, sitting beside him. "What's going on?"
Ethan handed her the paternity test. She read it, her eyes widening.
"Ethan," she said softly. "What are you going to do?"
Ethan looked at her, his eyes filled with determination. "I'm going to find him. If Arnold Carter is my real dad, I need answers."
As Mia squeezed his hand in support, Ethan's mind raced with the possibilities of what he might uncover.
