Nicole’s had her share of blunders, but you know, I can’t help but root for her. I so want her to be able to be successful in her life with her baby and man.

Ok, thanks for clearing that up! I wasn’t able to watch the clip so I wasn’t sure how it was said! I didn’t think he would be mean, but I wasn’t sure how his reaction was going to be since he was kept in the dark for so long…

Also, when Joel told him he was going to be a grandpa he was quiet. I guess he just had to let it all sink in!

Lionel’s comment was a joke, I’ve heard plenty of parents telling their kids oh now that your a parent you will know what I went through. It’s just a figure of speech. Anyway I’ve always loved Nicole, and Joel and her seem very happy. Can’t wait to see her baby and hear the name, I think it will be a boy.

Bridget.
she was adopted at 2 years old.
Just before he and his wife were about to divorce, the did it legally for custody issues. she is their only child.
actually found out about their divorce from school and the tabloids when she was 10.

Just out of curiosity – at what age did Lionel adopt Nicole? Wasn’t it 8 or after?

I think Lionel’s comment was meant in a loving. teasing way. My dad told me something similar when I was pregnant with my first child. He said, “I hope she turns out just like you! Then you’ll know what we went through!” I knew what he meant when he said it, and I took it as the lighthearted tease it was supposed to be. I tell my girls all the time, “I hope you grow up and have children that turn out just like you!”

She looks much healthier than she did a few weeks ago, that’s for sure!

Whether or not they were ready for the baby as a couple, I think Joel has been a good influence on her. It sounds like he’s the sensible one getting her to take responsibility for her actions.

I always knew that Nicole was a smart girl playing dumb, but I never really liked her before now. Yeah she’s been stupid and wild, but that isn’t exactly unusual for a young twenty-something. But having a baby DOES make you grow up a lot and it seems like she has. I think she and Joel seem really good together and like they have a lot of fun and care about each other very much. My husband and I are pretty much the same age as them (24 and 28) and we’re expecting our “surprise” baby 2 months after our wedding and can’t be happier. Good for them!

Good for them! They seem happy and that is all that matters. I hope it all works out!

I have always liked Nicole and I wish her and Joel the best!