We can now safely say that when Jenelle Evans claimed to have separated from David Eason last year, she was lying to the public in a last-ditch effort to save her career.
What fans had hoped would be a step in the right direction for Evans turned out to be nothing more than the latest con perpetrated by a lifelong grifter.
David, of course, was almost certainly involved every step of the way.
After Eason killed Evans' dog, and the resulting CPS investigation caused the the couple to lose custody of their kids, it became clear that Jenelle would never get back on TV as long as she was married to Eason -- and so, the couple orchestrated a hoax.
And now, Jenelle is finally -- albeit gradually -- coming clean.
Take a look:
1. Here We Go Again
Jenelle Evans is back together with David Eason after several months of living separately as part of an elaborate hoax.
2. A Failed Con
The couple had hoped their fake separation would help to save Jenelle's career and public image.
3. Busted
Obviously, that didn't happen, partially because it soon became apparent Jenelle had not actually ended her relationship with David, as she claimed in October.
4. An Elaborate Hoax
She went through the motions -- moving to a different state, filing for a restraining order -- but fans were quick to pick up on the fact that she and David were still on good terms with one another.
5. Yeah Right
And we probably don't need to tell you that these are NOT people who are capable of separating and remaining civil for the sake of their child.
6. Interesting Development
First, Jenelle dropped her restraining order against David, a strange move for a woman who had recently informed a judge that she feared for her life and the lives of her children.