User blog comment:Monkey.D.Me/Whose baby is that?/@comment-70.233.159.210-20110814205724

She let him leave because she wants him to be happy, kinda like Yassop and his wife Barchan. I am not sure if they ever did get married, but its unlikely, cause look at her hands: no ring. The left hand isn't shown fully, but thats a theory cause maybe Makino felt really greatful for what Shanks did for Ace and Luffy and became atracted to him. I think Oda will eventually show who is the father in time. If it's Shanks, then AWSOME! If not, I'm fine with that to. (this is the 3rd part, the 1st and 2nd part are in front, I forgot to add cont. on them)