Greg thought he and Natalie had figured out co-parenting, until a late-night phone call shattered that illusion.
After five years together, Greg and Natalie had quietly drifted apart. Their son, Oliver, was the only bond that kept them connected. They agreed on a peaceful split, avoiding a custody battle for Oliver’s sake, with nightly video calls being their routine.
Then came the call: “Greg, our son’s gone!” Natalie screamed, shattering Greg’s world. He rushed to get answers, only to learn she had lied. Oliver was alive, safe with her parents. Natalie had faked his death to keep Greg away, fearing he’d take Oliver if he found out she was pregnant with another child.
Devastated by the lie, Greg confronted Natalie, insisting they needed counseling to rebuild their co-parenting relationship. Though hurt, he reaffirmed that he would never separate Oliver from her. Determined to be closer to his son, Greg began searching for a job near him, vowing not to be so far away again.