Teen Mom OG Ordeal: Cory Says Ryder's Hospitalization Was His 'Worst Nightmare' Ever

Cheyenne determined she wouldn't tell Cory about Ryder's hospitalization whenever he was away competing on The Challenge: The toddler developed a fever and may not hold down food, which can be "really dangerous" because Ry suffers from a genetic condition called VLCAD and her body can go into shock if she doesn't eat. Throughout tonight's Teen Mom OG episode, Cory finally learned about his daughter's ordeal if he returned house from the MTV competition series.


Before the young dad arrived in Los Angeles, Chey had a special request whenever he got his phone back from production.


"I asked his producers if they could give him a warning and tell him first so that he doesn't turn his phone on and he's blindsided," Chey instructed her sister R Kyle Lynn.


although Cheyenne didn't directly communicate with Cory, she was speaking to his family member, Taylor and Challenge producers -- and each person agreed that since Ryder was stable, he should finish the show with a "clear head."


Whenever Cory was reunited with Ryder, it was heartwarming -- and the two could not have been happier as they shared a big hug and kisses.


"Daddy's never going to leave for that long again," he sweetly told her.


Immediately after an embrace, Cory revealed his emotional state once he learned about the Ryder's ordeal.


"Coming off of The Challenge and hearing that your kid is in the hospital was literally my worst nightmare," he told Chey. "And that's exactly what happened. Most importantly, I'm just glad that she's fine now."


"I didn't desire to call and freak you out and then your whole head could be thinking about Ryder," Chey responded. "So under different circumstances, in case you needed to be here, then obviously I would have called."


Cory complimented his baby mama -- and mentioned that he doesn't tell her "thank you" enough.


"I love doing this whole co-parenting with you -- you make it very easy on me, and I appreciate you for that," he added, if she chimed in that they do a "good job together."


in the event you were in Cheyenne's shoes, would you have made the same decision? Share in the comments -- and never miss Cheyenne and Cory (and Ryder and Taylor!) On the Teen Mom OG season finale on Tuesday at 8/7c.