Tuesday 9 September: Adrian – the man claiming to be Cohen’s dad – takes a walk

On Tuesday, the 9th of September, Adrian—the man who has recently come forward with the bold claim that he is Cohen’s biological father—decides to clear his head by going for a walk. It is not an ordinary stroll; his mind is heavy with questions about family, truth, and whether his story will ever be fully believed. Every step he takes carries both determination and doubt.

The streets feel unusually alive that day, filled with a tension he cannot quite explain. He chooses a familiar path, one that winds through the neighborhood where so many whispered conversations about him have already taken place. To him, this walk is meant to be a chance to breathe, to escape from the swirl of speculation.

And then, almost as if fate itself has drawn the scene, he suddenly crosses paths with someone he knows all too well. There is no need for hints or suspense—the moment is obvious. The person standing before him is the very individual people least expected him to meet, yet the one encounter that makes the most sense in this tangled story.

The air between them shifts instantly, thick with unspoken history and unresolved tension. Neither expected this meeting, but both know it was bound to happen sooner or later. Their eyes lock, and for a few seconds, silence does all the talking. It is a silence filled with recognition, accusation, and the weight of secrets that refuse to stay hidden.

For Adrian, this chance encounter is not just a surprise—it is a test. How he handles this moment could shape everything that comes next, from his claims about Cohen to the fragile relationships tied to them all. The walk he thought would bring clarity has instead led him straight into the heart of the storm.

Tuesday 9 September: Cohen and Roo are both nearby

On Tuesday, the 9th of September, Cohen and Roo find themselves in the same area, though not by deliberate design. The day carries a strange stillness, the kind that makes every sound—the rustle of trees, the shuffle of footsteps—feel louder than usual. Without making a plan or announcing it to anyone, they decide to step away from everything and take a walk of their own.

For Cohen, the walk is a way of escaping the noise inside his head. Questions about family, identity, and truth weigh on him more heavily with each passing day. He longs for a moment where he can simply breathe without judgment or speculation. Being outside, surrounded by open air instead of closed walls, feels like the only way to keep from breaking apart.

Roo’s reasons are different but no less urgent. For Roo, walking is about grounding—about moving forward physically when it feels impossible to move forward emotionally. Every step is an act of resistance against the chaos of recent events. Staying still would mean being trapped in thoughts, but walking offers a fragile illusion of progress.

As they walk side by side, there is an unspoken bond between them. Neither needs to say much. The rhythm of their footsteps, the quiet presence of one another, and the occasional glance is enough to communicate what words cannot. The walk is not about solving problems—it is about reminding themselves that they are not completely alone.

The world around them continues as if nothing unusual is happening. Cars pass, strangers hurry along, and the sky drifts slowly toward afternoon. Yet for Cohen and Roo, this ordinary walk carries extraordinary weight. It becomes a moment of stillness in the middle of a storm, a chance to reclaim something small yet meaningful.