"I couldn't figure out any other way. I trusted Sera. She wanted to be a mother more than anything. I had just turned 16, I had no money, no one to count on, and I was desperate to save your life, and at least have a chance of knowing you. I knew Sera would love you as her own and be a good mother." Lydia pleaded for understanding.

He looked at Viper. "So, you're my dad? And what just left her to fend on her own?"

"No, I just found out she was pregnant and had you. I never knew back then, or ...