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Although she’s already feeling frazzled after dramas in her personal life.
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Monday 18 August: One patient is a familiar face
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Roo’s foster child Cohen has been admitted to the hospital.
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If you thought Home and Away had already served up every twist possible — from surprise siblings to presumed-dead returns — think again. Because this latest revelation
isn’t just an on-screen shocker… it’s a real-life mystery that has both the cast and the audience in a frenzy. In a development that has set the Home and Away fandom ablaze,
whispers from behind the scenes suggest that Hailey Pinto, the radiant newcomer who has quickly captured viewers’ hearts, may be far more entwined with
the soul of Summer Bay than anyone imagined. According to persistent rumours, Hailey is allegedly the secret adopted daughter of none other than Ray Meagher — the legendary actor behind the show’s cornerstone character, Alf Stewart.
Yes, you read that correctly. The man who has embodied Summer Bay’s gruff yet golden-hearted patriarch for over three decades may have a personal connection to his new co-star that runs far deeper than mere workplace camaraderie.
Monday 18 August: Roo stays by Cohen’s side
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She’s worried about the pain that he’s in.
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Monday 18 August: Dana speaks to Cohen
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She tries to keep him distracted.
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When Hailey first appeared on Home and Away, most assumed she was simply the latest addition to the show’s ever-evolving roster of talent — a rising star eager to make her mark. But now, it seems her arrival may have been written in the stars… or at least in the hidden chapters of Alf Stewart’s own story.
Sources close to the production claim that Ray quietly took Hailey under his wing years ago, following a family tragedy that saw him become her godfather. Rather than publicising the relationship, Ray allegedly chose to support Hailey’s acting dreams from the shadows, offering guidance without using his influence to thrust her into the spotlight.
That is, until now.
Monday 18 August: Dana’s tactics pay off
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Her positive bedside manner goes down a treat with Cohen.
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Monday 18 August: Dana crosses paths with Bree
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She quickly realises that Bree wants to keep the conversation purely professional, so updates her on Cohen.
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Monday 18 August: Bree comes to see Cohen
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She tries to reassure Roo.
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Monday 18 August: Bree carries out various checks
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It’s clear that Roo was right to bring Cohen in.
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Monday 18 August: The checks continue
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Everyone hopes it’s nothing too serious.
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Monday 18 August: Cohen’s diagnosis is later revealed
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He’s confirmed to have a severe case of tonsillitis.
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Monday 18 August: Roo takes the news in
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She can’t help fearing that she has let Cohen down with how she’s handled this situation.
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Monday 18 August: Cohen’s treatment begins
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He’s put on an IV drip.
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Monday 18 August: Dana reassures Cohen
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She tells him that the medicine will make him feel better.
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Monday 18 August: Alf arrives at the hospital
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He’s keen to check on both Roo and Cohen.
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Monday 18 August: Roo breaks down
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She leans on Alf for support.
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Monday 18 August: Roo later comes to a realisation
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She tells Alf that she wants to apply to adopt Cohen. Will he support her?
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Tuesday 19 August: Lacey is annoyed
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Earlier, she saw Theo talking to her estranged dad David – and isn’t sure why.
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Tuesday 19 August: Theo wants to explain
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David hinted to Theo that he had some big news to share with his daughter.
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Tuesday 19 August: The pressure is on for Theo
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David warned Theo that he’d need to support Lacey once the news is out.
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Tuesday 19 August: Theo tries to explain he had no control over David approaching him
