As Mal grows older, she might start to question Stephan's decisions and this could cause some friction in their relationship. But eventually, they would work through their differences and have an even stronger bond.
As I don't know the details of their story, I can't determine its significance. If it's a story about two ordinary people who overcame hardships in their relationship, then the significance might be in the power of human connection and perseverance.
Well, it could be a story where Mal grows up under Stephan's kind influence. Maybe Stephan teaches her important values like kindness and courage. He might protect her from various threats in their fictional world.
I'm not really sure if Stephan Pastis gets permission from other comics. It could vary depending on the specific comic and the circumstances. Sometimes, creators have agreements and sometimes they operate independently.
I'm not sure specifically which 'David and Collet Stephan' you are referring to. There could be many people with those names. Maybe you can provide more context like where they are from or what kind of story it is supposed to be, like a business story, a family story or something else.
In the 'patrick duffy man from atlantis novel', Patrick Duffy is probably the central character. He may be a character who has a journey within the Atlantis setting. Maybe he was born there, or he somehow ended up in Atlantis. He could be on a quest to discover his own identity or to bring about some change in the world of Atlantis, facing all sorts of obstacles and making new discoveries along the way.
David Melrose is quite memorable. His actions towards Patrick as a father are so cruel and his own complex personality makes him stand out. Also, there's Nicholas Pratt. He is that kind of upper - class acquaintance who is full of snobbery and yet has his own insecurities hidden beneath the surface.
Patrick could be an ordinary boy in the bedtime story. He's the main character who experiences various adventures or has interesting encounters during his bedtime.
I'm not sure specifically as there could be many novels with characters named Aimee and Patrick. They could be the main protagonists, lovers, or friends in the story.