Phoebe and Caleb’s love story seemed destined – childhood friends who found their way back to each other after decades apart. Their wedding at 40 felt like a fairytale ending. Until his ex-girlfriend’s comment at a bar revealed lingering complications.
“At least I’ll always be your favorite girlfriend,” Patty told Caleb within earshot of his new wife. Phoebe’s good-natured response that as his wife, she must hold that title, sparked an emotional chain reaction.
Patty’s subsequent texts exposed painful truths: Caleb had told her he’d never marry, making his quick proposal to Phoebe particularly stinging. While Caleb defended his wife, the situation left Phoebe torn between standing her ground and keeping the peace.
“I never meant to hurt anyone,” Phoebe reflected. “But when an ex brings up past romantic moments in front of a spouse, where exactly should the line be drawn?”
The incident forced all three to confront uncomfortable questions about boundaries, past relationships, and what it truly means to move on.
