It all started when Cathy noticed her teenage son, Alex, wearing new clothes and rocking brand-new headphones. Curiosity piqued, Cathy decided to follow him and unravel the mystery behind his newfound belongings. Little did she know that this journey would take her back to her own childhood and bring someone unexpected into their lives.

Cathy couldn’t help but question her son, “Where did you get those headphones, honey?”“From Dad,” Alex replied, engrossed in his phone.“And the clothes too?”“Yeah,” he hesitated, “I guess so.”It didn’t quite add up. Cathy and Alex’s father were divorced, and while they both occasionally spoiled Alex, they preferred practicality over name brands. Something didn’t feel right.