Summer Bay is about to face one of its most emotional and gut-wrenching episodes yet, as Roo Stewart is forced to make a heartbreaking decision that changes her life forever.

Fans have watched Roo’s emotional resilience tested time and again, but nothing could have prepared her — or viewers — for this devastating moment: saying goodbye to her beloved father, Alf Stewart.

In a storyline that’s being hailed as one of Home and Away’s most moving in years, Roo finds herself torn between family loyalty and the painful reality of her father’s declining health.

After weeks of inner conflict, Roo makes an impossible choice — one that will leave fans reaching for tissues.

Sources from the Home and Away set reveal that upcoming scenes will show Roo sitting by Alf’s hospital bed, holding his hand as she tearfully admits that she can’t bear to watch him suffer any longer. “She’s completely broken,” one insider said. “Roo’s always been strong — the rock of the Stewart family — but this time, her heart just shatters. She’s forced to face the truth that saying goodbye is the only act of love left.”

Roo’s decision comes after Alf’s health takes a serious downturn. Despite the Bay’s most iconic figure fighting to stay strong, it becomes painfully clear that time is running out. As Alf drifts in and out of consciousness, Roo reflects on their complicated yet unbreakable bond — the arguments, the laughter, and the unspoken love that’s held their family together for decades.

A Home and Away insider described the scenes as “some of the most emotional the show has ever filmed.” Georgie Parker, who plays Roo, reportedly struggled to hold back her own tears while shooting the farewell sequence. “It’s a raw, real moment between a father and daughter who’ve been through everything together,” the source explained. “When Roo whispers, ‘I had to make my choice,’ it’s like she’s letting go of a part of herself.”

Longtime fans will remember that Alf and Roo’s relationship hasn’t always been smooth sailing. Their clashes over love, loyalty, and independence have formed some of the show’s most iconic storylines. Yet beneath all the drama, there’s always been a fierce devotion between them — one that makes this goodbye all the more heartbreaking.

In the episode, Roo is said to sit by Alf’s bedside until the very end, replaying old memories of growing up in Summer Bay, listening to his advice, and hearing him call her “kiddo” one last time. When she finally walks away from his hospital room, her tears reflect not just grief, but gratitude — for a father who taught her what love, strength, and resilience truly mean.

As word spreads across the Bay, familiar faces rally to comfort Roo, from Marilyn to Irene, each struggling with their own sorrow over losing the man who’s been the soul of Summer Bay for decades.

While producers are remaining tight-lipped about Alf’s ultimate fate, insiders hint that this storyline marks a turning point for Roo — one that could see her leave Summer Bay in search of a new beginning, carrying her father’s legacy with her.

Whether this is truly the end for Alf Stewart remains to be seen, but one thing’s certain — Home and Away fans will never forget this heartbreaking farewell.