This week in Home and Away from September 8 to 12, Roo’s plans to secure a future with Cohen face fresh challenges, while Adrian grows determined to claim his place in the boy’s life. At the same time, Remi struggles to rebuild his relationship with Bree, and Irene begins making choices that leave her friends deeply worried.
Roo Covers Up the Adoption Roadblock
Roo’s hopes of adopting Cohen take a sudden knock when the process stalls due to a police probe into Adrian, who insists he is Cohen’s biological father. The authorities demand a DNA test, putting Roo in a difficult position.
Unable to reveal the truth, Roo tells Cohen it’s only a follow-up check from his recent illness. Though her words bring him comfort, she knows her silence could create bigger problems.
Home and Away: A Desperate Father Steps Forward
Adrian arrives at the police station to see David, carrying a photo of baby Cohen and pleading to know more about the boy he missed out on raising. His desperation is clear.
Roo interrupts the encounter, determined to make her case. David firmly stops her, but she insists Cohen belongs with her in Summer Bay, refusing to give in.
Music Brings Hope Back to Remi
Bree believes Remi’s return to the stage could heal their fractured relationship, but he dismisses her optimism. His regret over past mistakes continues to haunt him.
It takes Eden reminding him of Bree’s unwavering fight for their love to shift his outlook. Remi announces to them both that he has changed his mind, the performance is going ahead.
Home and Away: Cash Sees Adrian’s Side
When Adrian spots Roo and Cohen together in the Bay, he introduces himself. Roo reacts furiously, demanding Cash intervene, while Cohen is left shaken by the encounter.
Later, Adrian explains to Cash how he was pushed out of his son’s life and never had a chance to know him. Moved, Cash reports back to David that Adrian could be a good father figure.
Cohen’s Choice Meets Harsh Reality
Shaken after meeting Adrian, Cohen presses Roo for answers she cannot give. His confusion grows as he wrestles with the truth.
When Harper checks on him, Cohen insists he wants to keep living with Roo. She gently admits that might not be possible, and Roo leans on her family as the threat of losing him looms.
New Hope for Mac and Levi
Mackenzie and Levi celebrate when their IVF results come back positive, clearing the way for egg retrieval. They embrace the chance to move forward together.
As the treatment begins, Levi feels nervous about hurting Mac during the trigger injections. She reassures him, but later suffers cramps, prompting Levi to insist she rests and works from home.
Lacey’s Investigation Hits a Wall
Lacey shocks Jo when she reveals she hired a private investigator to reopen the case of their mother’s fatal accident. Jo worries about the toll it could take on their father.
The plan collapses when the investigator suddenly withdraws. Lacey suspects Jo’s interference, but Jo explains the woman backed off after discovering their dad is a police sergeant.
A Push for Theo’s Future
Still determined, Lacey tells Theo she wants the truth about their mother’s death. But Theo is preoccupied with his career choice between Justin’s garage and surf teaching.
Lacey convinces Kirby to fire Theo in hopes he’ll return to the garage. Theo, however, sees straight through her plan and decides his future belongs in the workshop anyway.
Irene Begins Letting Go
Irene gifts Leah the teapot that once symbolised her break from alcoholism, thanking her for years of support. She explains she wants to get her affairs in order before her Alzheimer’s worsens.
Leah and Marilyn argue it’s too soon, but Irene remains firm. John reluctantly supports her decision, though he urges her to stay close to her loved ones.
Dreams Spark a Bold Idea
As Irene clears her home, Sonny lightens the mood with jokes. Later, Irene grows emotional as she admits to Sonny all the places she never visited.
Sonny encourages her not to give up on those dreams. Inspired, Irene wakes the next day and tells Leah she has made up her mind: she will sell her house and travel the world while she still can.
Remi and Bree Find Their Rhythm
As Remi prepares to perform, his nerves surge again, convinced the pressure will cause another setback with Bree. His fears threaten to undo their progress.
But with Eden by his side, he delivers a moving duet that wins over the crowd. His fears prove misplaced, and later he and Bree reunite passionately, sealing their reconciliation. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Home and Away news.