Phil plead for one month's time to make it up to Jessie, but Jessie was afraid that if she left Lee, he'd be devastated and return to drinking. Jessie went forth with her plans to marry Lee, but on the eve of their wedding, Jessie went into labor! Phil was thrilled, since the divorce wasn't finalized, and the baby would be born with his name!
Phil requested a brief reprieve to make amends with Jessie, but Jessie was concerned that if she left Lee, he'd be devastated and return to drinking. As a result, Jessie proceeded with her plans to marry Lee, only to give birth on the eve of their wedding, allowing Phil to secure his child's name in the process.