Behind Bars: How Maci Told Her Son About Ryan's Arrest On Teen Mom OG

Maci's Teen Mom OG season started with a plan to meet with Ryan following his three-month rehab stay. Although the mother of three never got the chance to be able to see Bentley's father: Ryan was arrested while in tonight's episode (the incident was not featured on the long-running series, yet his mug shot and breaking news headlines were shown).


"The news is out," a defeated Maci told Taylor (Ryan was taken into custody for theft because of a unpaid bar tab and heroin possession from an outstanding warrant). "The fact that he's already had what seems like five thousand chances, you can't afford to prepare petty mistakes. You don't have that luxury anymore."


Maci's very crucial task at hand: how to tell her son about his dad's latest serious setback. Taylor stressed that it had to come from Maci in case Bentley heard it from someone else. Maci's producer Jeni then asked the couple how they suggested to broach the complicated conversation.


"[It will] certainly be at house -- certainly alone and no cameras," Maci explained. "I think this will be the opening time that he had his hopes up, and even if it is small, it's sort of like a slap in face. The initial thing he's going to ask me is, 'Was it drugs?'"


Right after Maci discussed with Bentley about his dad (without the MTV crew present), she recapped the mother-son chat to her friend Keelie.


"Imagine how hard it could be to tell your f*cking child that," she stated. Yet Bentley's not four anymore, he knows. It's organic to forget, to forgive, move on especially once it comes to parents. Nevertheless I'm upset for him because he is a child. In case you thought I would bite your head off for me, then you have no idea what I'll do for my son."


Keep watching Maci and her loved ones' journey every Monday on Teen Mom OG at 9/8c.