Greg and Natalie, divorced parents living in different states, share custody of their three-year-old son, Oliver. One day, Natalie calls Greg in tears, claiming Oliver has passed away and has already been buried. Distraught, Greg rushes to her city, only to discover that Natalie made up the story to keep him out of her life. Mike, Natalie’s new husband, informs Greg of the deception, revealing that Oliver is safe with Natalie’s parents. Furious at Natalie’s actions, Greg confronts her, learning that she fabricated the story due to fear that Greg would take Oliver away upon learning about her pregnancy. While Greg reassures Natalie that he doesn’t intend to separate Oliver from her, he insists on counseling to address underlying issues from their divorce. Grateful for Mike’s honesty, Greg returns home but considers relocating for closer proximity to Oliver.

In summary, Greg is devastated when Natalie falsely claims their son Oliver has died, only to later discover it was a fabricated story to keep him away due to Natalie’s pregnancy fears. The revelation leads to a confrontation, counseling plans, and a commitment to co-parenting with honesty.