After a tense and agonizing wait, the truth was finally revealed: the DNA test confirmed that Adrian was, in fact, Cohen’s biological father. The results immediately changed everything, sending shockwaves through the Stewart family.

With the truth now out in the open, Cohen wasted no time in forging a bond with his newfound father. The two quickly connected, and their relationship accelerated at an incredible pace. Following a casual game of football together, Cohen was already affectionately referring to Adrian as “dad.” This rapid development highlights the deep emotional connection they share, but it also raises new and complex questions about Cohen’s future and how this revelation will impact his relationship with Roo.

Just as it seemed a new family was forming, the delicate balance of Cohen’s budding relationship with Adrian was shattered by a devastating revelation. The shift was sudden and seismic, occurring the moment Cohen, with innocent curiosity, asked about Adrian’s past relationship with his mother, Samantha. The simple question opened a Pandora’s box of betrayal and deceit that Adrian had been carrying for years.

In a moment of painful honesty, Adrian confessed the heart-wrenching truth: before she walked out on him all those years ago, Samantha had looked him in the eye and cruelly told him he wasn’t Cohen’s father. This lie, it was now clear, had been the reason for their separation and the catalyst for a life he had never known. The admission hung in the air, a heavy blow that not only explained Adrian’s absence from Cohen’s life but also cast a dark shadow over Samantha’s character.

The news was a profound shock to Cohen, who had just begun to embrace the idea of having a biological father. The newfound joy and connection he felt with Adrian were now tainted by the knowledge of Samantha’s manipulation. This single lie had stolen years of a relationship he deserved to have and had shaped both Adrian’s and his own life in ways they were only now beginning to understand. The emotional weight of this truth now threatens to destabilize Cohen, forcing him to reconcile the betrayal of his mother with the newfound love for his father, and adding another layer of complexity to an already fragile situation. The revelation also leaves Roo with a difficult question: how can she help Cohen navigate this emotional minefield while managing her own feelings of relief and anxiety about his future?