You described a father’s unwavering commitment to his daughter—how, despite the excitement of a new relationship and a wedding on the horizon, he recognised that his daughter comes first.
When his fiancée sidelined Paige in the wedding plans—and revealed that she envisioned the girl as an adjunct to “their” future—he realised the choice she was asking wasn’t just about a walk down the aisle, but about the kind of father‑daughter bond he was willing to keep.
His reaction was grounded and dignified: he didn’t argue over flowers or seating charts, but made the principle clear—if someone can’t love and include both of them, they don’t get either of them. In doing so, he forfeited the wedding, but gained clarity. He reaffirmed the heart of his promise: the one he made the day she was born.
In choosing to cancel the wedding and instead plan a “daddy‑daughter moon” with ice cream, beach days, and big red hearts, he sent Paige a message far more powerful than any ring or ceremony: you are seen, you are loved, you are central.
