"A kid usually needs a fatherly figure around. I read something in a book that it helps them become a man and what not, but I know people who didn't have parents and they grew up decently - hell, they grew up to become good people despite not having authority figures. Life usually teaches people a thing or two about what's right and wrong - parents just prepare them to take it in and mold it into something they see fit."
Good words to share, at least he thought so as he took a look over at Dean. Aaron had a sad look on his face, as if he came to a good fork in his own words. "Despite the dad-thing. You'll do fine, heck, you're doing a great job so far. He looks incredibly happy and smart for his own age."