DEAR ABBY: My former boss, "Ken," is 30 years older than I am. We slept together several months ago while my boyfriend, "Vinny," and I were separated. The affair was short-lived, and Vinny and I reconciled.
When I discovered I was pregnant, Vinny and I eloped. Abby, I'm almost positive this is Vinny's baby, but I'm not 100 percent sure, so I told him everything.
Now Vinny wants me to tell Ken and his wife that I need a paternity test. I agree that Ken's wife needs to know, but I'm afraid that bringing this out will bring some serious repercussions. What should I do? -- NEEDS CLOSURE IN OHIO
DEAR NEEDS CLOSURE: You and Vinny should have the DNA test performed. If it turns out the baby isn't Vinny's and you're afraid to approach Ken and his wife for fear that Ken might retaliate in some way that could hurt your career, consult a lawyer before telling them about the upcoming blessed event.
If Ken is the father, he has an obligation to support his child. And you'll be doing the wife a favor, because if your former boss is the naughty boy I suspect he is, you aren't the first woman he has had unprotected sex with, and she needs to be tested for STDs.