Greg and Natalie’s relationship had long been over, but they had managed to maintain a civil relationship for the sake of their three-year-old son, Oliver. They had a routine where Natalie would video call Greg every evening so he could say goodnight to Oliver. However, one night, Natalie called Greg in hysterics, telling him that Oliver had passed away and had already been buried. Greg was devastated, and his world came crashing down.
The next day, Greg received a call from Mike, Natalie’s new husband. Mike revealed a shocking truth: Oliver was alive, and Natalie had fabricated the entire story. She had done it because she was pregnant with another child and was afraid that Greg would take Oliver away from her. Greg was consumed by a mix of emotions – anger, relief, and confusion.
When Greg confronted Natalie, she broke down and apologized for her actions. She explained that she had panicked and didn’t know what else to do. Greg was furious but also hurt that Natalie didn’t trust him enough to be honest about her concerns. Despite his anger, Greg reassured Natalie that he wasn’t there to take Oliver away and that he wanted to co-parent effectively.
In the end, Greg and Natalie decided to attend counseling to work through their issues. Greg also made the decision to move closer to Oliver, as he couldn’t bear the distance between them anymore. With the help of Mike, Natalie’s new husband, who had been a source of support, Greg hoped to build a better future for himself and Oliver.
