No apologies needed. I appreciate those additional details. My memory was fuzzy on this. Speed reading the story again and I agree about their relationship...it was toxic.
Maddy punched Scott (that alone should have ended it) and ultimatums are another way of saying "My way or no way" and my reply will always be then its No Way.
I read that Claremont wanted Scott to retire with a happy ever after ending with a family but damn...with a woman that looked exactly like his deceased girlfriend?
But at the same time, I literally know guys that had kids with some really twisted ladies. They threaten they'll never see their kids again if their demands aren't met. Not saying Scott was justified. He should have told Maddy the truth and urged her this is really important but promised he'll be back.