The Picard is Wesley's father theory seems to be popular in some circles, but one major objection point is that Picard and Beverly would never have had an affair that could have led to Wesley's conception.
But what if Picard is Wesley's father, but as a sperm/genetic donor. There is no direct evidence for this sperm/genetic donor theory, but it is a way for fans who enjoy the Picard is Wesley's father theory to embrace the idea without having Picard and Beverly betray Jac/ go against their usual character traits.
Here is the idea:
Jack was sterile or otherwise could not father a child. Jack was embarassed about the situation, but preferred to ask Picard rather than to use an anonymous donor since he is a close friend to both him and Beverly. However, Jack is very sensitive about the issue (unusual view for that century but still possible) and makes them both swear to never reveal the truth to Wesley - as far as everyone is concerned, Jack is his father. They agree and guilt over Jack’s death makes Picard even more determined to hold to that vow.
And yet, Picard can’t help feel some special connection to Wesley and responsibility for him, both a genetic connection and a guilt based connection (coming from what happened to Jack). He can never break that vow, but it influences/complicates his behaviour, explaining the actions that normally drive the Picard is Wesley's father theory.
This view of events also better handles some of the other critical points usually held against the Picard is Wesley's father theory: All of this could have been done without Bev knowing about Picard’s true feelings for her (as revealed in Attached): the donation was just done by a close family friend, rather than someone in love with Beverly.
Picard could still be sad about his family’s death in Generations because 1) he just lost his brother and nephew 2) Wesley can never know Picard is his father and will not carry on the family name. The Picard family, in name and traditions, will die after him. (Wesley is also “gone” at that point so it is not clear if he will ever return or in turn be able to reproduce to carry on the Picard name). Picard lacks a true heir.
But what if Picard is Wesley's father, but as a sperm/genetic donor. There is no direct evidence for this sperm/genetic donor theory, but it is a way for fans who enjoy the Picard is Wesley's father theory to embrace the idea without having Picard and Beverly betray Jac/ go against their usual character traits.
Here is the idea:
Jack was sterile or otherwise could not father a child. Jack was embarassed about the situation, but preferred to ask Picard rather than to use an anonymous donor since he is a close friend to both him and Beverly. However, Jack is very sensitive about the issue (unusual view for that century but still possible) and makes them both swear to never reveal the truth to Wesley - as far as everyone is concerned, Jack is his father. They agree and guilt over Jack’s death makes Picard even more determined to hold to that vow.
And yet, Picard can’t help feel some special connection to Wesley and responsibility for him, both a genetic connection and a guilt based connection (coming from what happened to Jack). He can never break that vow, but it influences/complicates his behaviour, explaining the actions that normally drive the Picard is Wesley's father theory.
This view of events also better handles some of the other critical points usually held against the Picard is Wesley's father theory: All of this could have been done without Bev knowing about Picard’s true feelings for her (as revealed in Attached): the donation was just done by a close family friend, rather than someone in love with Beverly.
Picard could still be sad about his family’s death in Generations because 1) he just lost his brother and nephew 2) Wesley can never know Picard is his father and will not carry on the family name. The Picard family, in name and traditions, will die after him. (Wesley is also “gone” at that point so it is not clear if he will ever return or in turn be able to reproduce to carry on the Picard name). Picard lacks a true heir.
. Although I don't support the theory I do not remember artificial insemination being mentioned in any of the episodes (not meaning that it was not), because of that it is unknown to me how this procedure is dealt with in trek universe - it could still exist or it could be completely synthetic and there are no more donors 
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