I wonder where Parker learned to play poker! I always thought she put on a hard exterior to hide other things, like the comment about knowing Greek mythology came from "doing frat boys".

It SEEMS that you are leaning toward Major Charles as the father of the child and as her romantic interest. That is an interesting pairing, to say the least.  But I would venture a guess that maybe it's the Jarod that didn't taunt her, that didn't manipulate her that she sees in the Major? 

 In many respects I always thought Jarod wasn't good enough for her because of his actions -however- if you think about it= his reactions are just as much a part of his past as her reactions are part of the past she too was forced to lead. So in some respects they are two of a kind. Can they get along romantically? That's a writer's vision.  And each writer has their own -thank god. 

 your vision of a story/plot is interestng as your version of Miss Parker is enticing and enhances the character.

Your story is well written.