The woman hesitated but finally revealed she had been in contact with Tommy’s mother just days before her passing. “I was with her,” she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. The revelation hit them like a wave, momentarily silencing the room. She looked down at the baby, avoiding their penetrating gazes. Tommy’s father swallowed hard. “Why didn't we know about this?” he demanded. The mystery deepened, and everyone felt the heavy burden of new questions.