I Was Excited to Spend My First Father’s Day with My Son – But What My Girlfriend’s Brother Did Left Me Shocked

Months before Father’s Day, I planned a special picnic for my first celebration as a dad, with my girlfriend Hailey and our seven-month-old son, Max. I packed strawberry lemonade, sandwiches, and matching sun hats, envisioning a perfect day. But Hailey’s brother, Derek, derailed it, asking us to babysit his daughter, Mia, so he could take his girlfriend out. Despite my protests, Hailey agreed, dismissing my frustration. Hurt, I took Max to the park alone, where he said “Dada” for the first time—a moment I captured on video, but Hailey missed. Back

home, she was devastated watching the video, realizing her mistake. Later, she discovered Derek lied about his plans, using Mia as cover for an affair. Hailey apologized, admitting she’d prioritized Derek due to their childhood dynamic. She vowed to set boundaries. The next day, she gifted me a framed photo from Max’s video, promising to prioritize our family moving forward.