In a challenging family situation, a couple expecting their first child is grappling with the husband's mother's insistence on naming their son after his deceased brother, who died from a drug overdose at a young age. The couple, particularly the wife, feels strongly against this idea due to the brother's troubled past and abusive behavior towards her husband during their childhood. They have a name they both love and are unwilling to compromise. The husband suggests they tell his mother they will name the baby after his brother to quell her demands, but the wife is conflicted about this approach. In response, the advice column stresses that naming a child is ultimately the parents' decision and recommends they firmly communicate their choice without further discussion. It also emphasizes the importance of compassion, reminding the couple that the mother-in-law lost her son and may view the situation through the lens of her grief, urging them to balance their firm stance with understanding.