Greg thought he and Natalie had mastered co-parenting after their split—until a late-night call shattered that illusion.

For years, Greg and Natalie had kept things civil, raising their three-year-old son, Oliver, despite living in separate states. Greg cherished nightly video calls, hearing Oliver’s cheerful “Night, Daddy.” But everything changed when Natalie called in hysterics: “Greg, Oliver is dead!”Devastated, Greg demanded answers. Natalie claimed she’d already buried their son, leaving Greg crushed and enraged. But the next day, a call from Natalie’s husband, Mike, revealed the shocking truth: Oliver was alive. Natalie had fabricated the story, hoping to sever ties with Greg permanently.Confronting her, Greg learned the lie stemmed from fear—Natalie was pregnant and worried Greg might fight for custody. Furious yet focused on Oliver’s well-being, Greg demanded counseling for their fractured relationship. Hugging his son tightly, Greg knew one thing for certain: it was time to move closer and never let distance keep him from Oliver again.