Next week on Home and Away (UK), Summer Bay is set for heartbreak once more as Roo Stewart (Georgie Parker) says an emotional goodbye to young Cohen (Nathan Murray).

After weeks of emotional tension and painful self-reflection, Roo’s foster son decides to move in with his biological father, Adrian (Tom Matthews). What begins as a hopeful family reunion soon turns into a bittersweet farewell that leaves Roo questioning her future as a caregiver.

Meanwhile, John (Shane Withington) struggles to fill the void left by Irene (Lynne McGranger), convincing himself—and his friends—that he’s doing fine. But a single tear during a lonely night at Salt reveals the truth he can no longer hide.

To lift his spirits, Justin (James Stewart) plans a men’s poker night with Alf (Ray Meagher) and John, only for chaos to follow when Leah (Ada Nicodemou) insists on joining. The evening spirals into comedic disaster when Sergeant David (Jeremy Lindsay Taylor) crashes the game, and John ends up losing $300 to Alf—though laughter, not money, becomes the night’s true currency.

Back at Roo’s home, the emotional weight is far heavier. Adrian invites Cohen to a family birthday party, hinting that he wants his son to live with him permanently. Roo worries it’s too soon, but Adrian is determined—and Cohen, though torn, agrees to go.

When the moment comes for Cohen to leave, Roo’s composure crumbles. Fighting tears, she packs his things, realizing this goodbye feels all too permanent. Alf, always the stoic support, gifts Cohen a fishing rod—a symbol of love, memories, and simpler times on the Bay.

As Cohen drives away, Roo stands on the porch, silently watching the horizon. She knows it’s the right choice for him… yet the emptiness he leaves behind is immeasurable.

And so, another beloved connection fades from Summer Bay, marking a chapter that’s both heartfelt and haunting—a reminder that love sometimes means letting go.