Four years after Maggie’s husband Jason disappeared during a solo hike, she had come to terms with his absence until their family dog, Scout, returned unexpectedly, carrying Jason’s old jacket in his mouth. Following Scout into the forest, Maggie uncovered a truth she never imagined. Jason had left for the hike seeking solitude, telling Maggie he’d be back before they knew it.

But he never returned. Search teams scoured the mountains, and friends helped, but eventually, hope faded and Jason was declared legally dead. Maggie struggled to move on, holding onto small memories of him for their children’s sake. Then one quiet afternoon, a scruffy Scout appeared in their backyard with Jason’s worn jacket. Maggie followed him deep into the woods until they reached a hidden cabin.

Inside was Jason changed, wild, living with a woman named Sarah. Jason explained he felt trapped by his old life and found freedom in the forest with Sarah. Maggie, heartbroken and angry, confronted him about leaving his family without a word. Sarah mocked Maggie’s “obsession” with modern life, while Jason defended his new existence.

Realizing the man she loved was gone long before he disappeared, Maggie walked away from the cabin and from Jason. The next day, she filed for divorce, determined to build a stable, honest life for her children. Jason had chosen a different path. Now, Maggie was choosing hers and she wasn’t looking back.