Years passed, and Thomas devoted himself to raising the triplets—Jayden, Noah, and Andy—even after his wife left, unable to handle the responsibility. He worked tirelessly to provide for them until one day he collapsed at work and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Around this time, Joe reappeared, claiming he was now stable and ready to care for the children.
Despite Thomas’s objections, the court granted Joe custody due to Thomas’s health condition. Heartbroken, Thomas helped pack the kids’ bags. But when the triplets clung to him in tears, Joe saw the deep bond they shared and had a change of heart. “We shouldn’t fight for the children—but for their sake,” he said, and together they walked the kids back into their home.