Telling Richard
Coming from a conservative parenthood Richard knew that they might not be as supportive as her parents were. He just started college, and Michelle never met them in real life. He feared that his father will not understand him or take him seriously. His father had this reputation of a lifelong deeply analytical guy who liked rules.
But after all, he was a man of his word and kept the promise that from now on he is dedicating his life to this miracle they created. And from his point of view, these are the times to prove his character and show his father what a true man he has become.