Two co-workers decided they wanted to be more than friends -- so they're now father and daughter.

Over five years in the halls of Crest School in Citrus County, a love story unfolded. But the bond custodians Darlyn Beam and Bob Wilkey share is not romantic.

"We work night shift together, and we've been great partners," Beam said. "Any time he needed my help, I was right there. Any time I needed him, he was right there."

Wilkey said they talk about everything. "We just absolutely love each other," he said.

So a few months ago, 61-year-old Wilkey offered to adopt 41-year-old Beam.


"Because of circumstances, I never had my own child, and I wanted one," Wilkey said. "I just thought she'd be the one I wanted."

Beam was not convinced at first. "I've heard of adopting kids, but not an adult," she said.


But in a Citrus County courtroom, with newspaper cameras snapping away, Wilkey made the adoption official.

It's a love story that friends, co-workers and strangers may not understand, but that doesn't matter to Wilkey and Beam.

"I'm honored that a person actually considered me and loved me enough that he wants to be my parent," Beam said.

are they orgers?

^They go by the names Donk (AsianBomb) & Fauxie.

:fallthefuckoff: @ Christopher and Naujiar

Love is not the same of sex.

weird

Naujiar said:

WOW!

Well, if they have that kind of relationship, why not? I don't have a dad, and I have met a couple men who I wish would adopt me (and I'm 24) If I could get a dad at this age, I'd be very happy.

I've been trying to adopt an 18 year old Vietnamese girl this year too.

sweet

Imago said:

Now remember Dan, you don't need to bathe and dress her. She's old enough to do that by herself!

any hot nice guys on here wanna be adopted?

XxAxX said:

coof

XxAxX said:

yes.

UCantHavaDaMango said:

I don't think it's that incredibly strange. It's kinda sweet.

Yeah, this sounds like a good idea.