Otis has little memory of his biological dad, but the brief time he had with a loving adoptive father taught him lessons he still remembers. (full text)

A therapist discusses how young people can come to terms with fathers who were neglectful, abusive, or missing in action.

When Michael finds out his girlfriend Erica is pregnant, he's both surprised and scared. He asks his father for advice, accompanies Erica to prenatal classes, and gains the courage to find work, reconnect with family, and become the role model he needs to be.