OMG! Shocking: Home and Away — Roo’s Desperate Search After Adrian ABANDONS Cohen (Heartbreaking Twist!)

Home and Away is preparing to deliver one of its most emotional storylines yet as young Cohen suffers another devastating abandonment — and

Ro Stewart finds herself racing against time to stop his fragile world from collapsing completely. Just weeks after discovering the identity of his biological father,

Cohen is left shattered when Adrian suddenly walks away from Summer Bay, leaving the vulnerable youngster convinced he has once again been rejected by someone who was supposed to love him.

The heartbreaking twist threatens to undo the emotional healing Cohen had only just begun to experience, while Roo desperately struggles to protect the boy she has come to love like her own son.

And as emotions spiral out of control, one shocking decision could change everything forever.

Cohen’s Hope Finally Begins to Grow

For months, Cohen’s life has been filled with instability, heartbreak, and uncertainty. After his mother Samantha relinquished custody following her arrest, Roo stepped in to provide him with safety, warmth, and a sense of belonging.

Over time, the bond between Roo and Cohen deepened, with foster care authorities even beginning the process of formal adoption. For the first time in a long while, Cohen appeared to have a real chance at happiness.

But everything changed when a surprising discovery unearthed a hidden chapter from Samantha’s past.

Investigations revealed that Adrian — a former boyfriend of Samantha’s — may actually be Cohen’s biological father. The revelation sent shockwaves through everyone involved, especially Roo, who suddenly faced the terrifying possibility of losing the child she had grown so attached to.

Summoned to Yabbie Creek Police Station, Adrian admitted he had always suspected Cohen was his son. According to him, Samantha denied the child was his before disappearing from his life when Cohen was only three months old.

Although the adults initially agreed to wait for DNA confirmation before involving Cohen emotionally, Adrian couldn’t stay away for long.

The Emotional First Meeting

After spotting Cohen with Roo at the Surf Club, Adrian made an impulsive decision that would change everything.

Unable to hold back any longer, he introduced himself to the confused youngster, leaving Cohen completely blindsided. The unexpected encounter forced Cash Newman to intervene before Roo gently explained the truth to the overwhelmed child.

Not long afterward, the DNA results confirmed what Adrian had always believed — he was Cohen’s father.

For Roo, the confirmation was bittersweet.

While she wanted Cohen to have answers and family connections, she also feared the devastating possibility that he could now be taken away from her forever.

Still, she pushed aside her own emotions and encouraged the growing relationship between father and son.

At first, everything seemed hopeful.

Cohen’s first proper meeting with Adrian went remarkably well. The pair bonded over football, laughed together naturally, and shared a warmth that instantly touched Roo’s heart.

In one emotional moment, Cohen even called Adrian “Dad.”

But sadly, the happiness didn’t last long.

Painful Truths Tear Them Apart

Things quickly began to unravel when Adrian attempted to explain why he had been absent for most of Cohen’s life.

Trying to defend himself, Adrian told Cohen that he had never willingly abandoned him — that Samantha had lied to him and kept them apart for years.

But Cohen, still fiercely loyal to his mother despite everything, reacted emotionally.

Unable to process the complicated truth, he lashed out at Adrian, accusing him of making excuses and trying to blame Samantha for disappearing from his life.

The confrontation deeply rattled Adrian.

Meanwhile, Roo found herself secretly relieved by Cohen’s rejection of his father, even though she knew those feelings were selfish. Protective of the fragile boy, she instinctively began keeping Adrian at arm’s length.

However, Alf Stewart later encouraged Roo to see the situation from Adrian’s perspective.

During a quiet fishing trip, Cohen finally admitted the real reason he was upset — deep down, he desperately wanted to believe Adrian cared about him.

Alf gently reminded Roo that if Adrian truly had been denied the chance to know his son, he deserved an opportunity to prove himself now.

At the same time, Harper delivered a stark warning to Roo. If she actively blocked Adrian from forming a relationship with Cohen, she risked jeopardizing her role as Cohen’s foster carer altogether.

Realizing she could not let her own fears dictate Cohen’s future, Roo reluctantly stepped back and allowed father and son another chance to reconnect.

And for a brief moment, it seemed like they might finally become a family.

A Family Dream Begins to Form

Next week’s episodes see Cohen overflowing with excitement as Adrian joins him and Roo for dinner.

The young boy becomes especially thrilled after learning Adrian’s family knows about him.

When Adrian receives a message from his mother during the meal, Cohen immediately lights up with curiosity.

“That means I have another nana?” he excitedly asks.

Adrian confirms that Cohen also has a grandfather, an aunt, an uncle, and cousins he has never even met before.

For a child who has experienced so much loss, the possibility of suddenly gaining an entire extended family feels overwhelming in the best possible way.

Cohen can barely contain his happiness as he bombards Adrian with endless questions about his relatives and what they are like.

But while Cohen dreams about finally belonging somewhere, Roo notices something troubling.

Adrian seems uneasy.

Very uneasy.

Adrian Makes a Shocking Decision

The following day, Cohen continues obsessing over the possibility of meeting his new family.

While helping Alf sort through fishing tackle, he excitedly imagines what his cousins might be like and talks about how lucky he feels to have discovered so many relatives after losing so much.

The emotional contrast becomes heartbreaking as Roo quietly grows more concerned about Adrian’s increasingly strange behavior.

Determined to get answers, she arranges to meet Adrian at the diner.

What happens next leaves her completely stunned.

When Roo gently asks whether he truly feels ready for Cohen to meet his family, Adrian abruptly shuts the conversation down.

“It’s not happening,” he coldly blurts out.

Roo is left speechless.

Adrian then makes an even more devastating confession — meeting Cohen was a mistake.

According to Adrian, he never should have come to Summer Bay in the first place.

Before Roo can convince him otherwise, Adrian rushes to his ute and drives away, leaving behind only a heartbreaking apology for Cohen.

Cohen Faces Another Crushing Abandonment

Back at Summer Bay House, Cohen remains blissfully unaware that his world is about to collapse again.

Still bubbling with excitement, he continues asking Alf questions about family history and relatives, completely unaware that Adrian has disappeared.

Sensing Roo urgently needs privacy, Alf gently sends Cohen upstairs to look at the Stewart family tree hanging in his room.

Only then does Roo break the devastating news.

Adrian is gone.

Neither Roo nor Alf knows how to explain such a painful betrayal to the vulnerable child.

Later, while taking Cohen for a walk, Roo finally gathers the courage to tell him the truth.

Fighting tears, she explains that Adrian has left Summer Bay — and she doesn’t know if he’s ever coming back.

Cohen is absolutely crushed.

Confused and heartbroken, the young boy immediately blames himself.

After already losing his mother, he now believes his father has rejected him too.

The emotional devastation leaves Roo shattered.

Roo Launches a Desperate Search

Unable to accept Adrian’s disappearance, Roo becomes determined to track him down and force him to face the consequences of abandoning Cohen.

She races to Yabbie Creek Police Station, pleading with Cash and David for Adrian’s address.

But official police procedure prevents them from helping.

Although Cash privately sympathizes with Roo, David refuses to break protocol.

Still, the decision weighs heavily on both officers.

Later that evening, Cash admits he feels guilty about turning Roo away, believing they may have made the wrong call.

David outwardly defends the rules — but internally, even he begins questioning whether procedure should matter more than a child’s emotional wellbeing.

Then, in a dramatic late-night twist, David arrives unexpectedly at Summer Bay House.

Without saying much, he quietly places a piece of paper in front of Roo.

“You didn’t get this from me,” he tells her.

Roo stares down in shock.

It’s Adrian’s address.

Before she can thank him, David is already gone.

Now, with Cohen emotionally falling apart and time running out, Roo faces one desperate mission — finding Adrian before the damage becomes permanent.

But the biggest question remains terrifyingly uncertain.