Four years after Maggie’s husband Jason vanished during a solo hike, she had come to terms with his loss. But when their dog, Scout, returned with Jason’s jacket, Maggie followed him into the forest, uncovering a truth she never imagined.
Jason had been depressed before he left. He said he needed time alone in nature with Scout. He promised to be back, but he never returned. After a prolonged search, Jason was declared legally dead, and life moved on for Maggie and their kids.
One afternoon, Scout appeared, carrying Jason’s old jacket. Maggie followed him into the woods, her heart pounding with hope and fear. She eventually stumbled upon a secluded cabin where Jason was living with a woman named Sarah. Jason explained he had “found freedom” in nature, rejecting his old life. He was at peace, but Maggie’s world shattered as she realized he had abandoned his family.
Angry and heartbroken, Maggie walked away, knowing the man she loved was gone. The next day, she filed for divorce, determined to create a stable, honest life for her children, leaving Jason and his choices behind.