Greg and Natalie had been together since they were young, but their relationship didn’t last. After five years, they parted ways, deciding to co-parent their three-year-old son, Oliver, without any drama or custody battles. Despite living in different states, they maintained a civil relationship, with Natalie video calling Greg every evening so he could say goodnight to Oliver.
One night, Natalie called Greg in tears, telling him that Oliver had passed away. Greg was devastated, and his world came crashing down. He immediately planned to fly to Natalie’s place, but she told him that the ceremony had already taken place and Oliver had been buried. Greg was consumed by grief and anger, feeling betrayed that he hadn’t been informed about his son’s passing.
The next day, Mike, Natalie’s new husband, called Greg and revealed a shocking truth: Oliver was alive, and Natalie had fabricated the entire story. She had done this because she was pregnant with another child and feared Greg would take Oliver away from her. Greg was stunned, feeling a mix of emotions – relief that his son was alive, but also anger and hurt towards Natalie for her deception.
Greg decided to confront Natalie, who broke down in tears, admitting to her actions. She explained that she panicked and didn’t know what else to do. Greg reassured her that he wasn’t there to take Oliver away but was hurt by her lie. He insisted that they attend counseling to address their issues and work towards co-parenting effectively.
In the end, Greg decided to move closer to Oliver, realizing that the distance between them was unbearable. He was determined to be more involved in his son’s life and ensure that Natalie and he could co-parent without any more secrets or lies.
