In a dramatic twist that’s set to rock Home and Away to its very core, Summer Bay’s newest storyline is about to deliver one of the most explosive secrets the soap has seen in years.

Dana Matheson is left reeling next week when she stumbles upon a truth that changes everything she thought she knew about Sonny — the charming newcomer who’s quickly made a name for himself in the Bay.

For weeks, fans have watched Dana grow closer to Sonny, their chemistry undeniable and their friendship teetering on the edge of something deeper. But behind Sonny’s easy smile

and mysterious past lies a hidden truth — one that’s about to send shockwaves through the entire community.

The Discovery

It all begins when Dana, suspicious about Sonny’s evasive answers about his past, decides to do some digging of her own. What starts as mild curiosity quickly turns into a full-blown investigation when she stumbles upon a stack of old documents in the Surf Club office — papers that bear a name she wasn’t expecting to see.

According to the records, Sonny isn’t who he claims to be. The revelation? He’s the secret son of one of Summer Bay’s most controversial figures — a name that has haunted the town for years.

Sources close to the show suggest the shocking identity will tie Sonny directly to a major Home and Away legacy character, possibly linking him to one of the Bay’s most notorious past residents. Could he be the long-lost child of a returning villain, or perhaps the product of a long-buried affair?

Whatever the truth, Dana’s world is about to come crashing down.

A Betrayal Too Big to Hide

Dana’s first instinct is disbelief — how could Sonny hide something so monumental from her? As she confronts him, viewers can expect an emotional showdown filled with tears, anger, and heartbreaking confessions. Sonny finally admits the truth: he’s been living under a different name, trying to escape the shadow of his biological father — a man whose reputation could destroy his chances at a new life.

But now, with the truth exposed, everything is at risk. Dana feels utterly betrayed, questioning whether their entire relationship has been built on lies. Meanwhile, Sonny is desperate to explain himself, insisting he only wanted to protect her — and himself — from the past.

The Fallout

The revelation sends ripples across the Bay as the residents begin to realize just how deep Sonny’s deception runs. Old wounds are reopened, long-forgotten names resurface, and Dana finds herself caught between her loyalty to Sonny and her fear of what this truth might mean.

Rumours hint that this storyline could lead to a major return — with Sonny’s biological parent making a dramatic comeback to Summer Bay before the year’s end. If true, it would mark one of Home and Away’s biggest family bombshells in recent memory.

As one insider teased: “Dana thought she’d found love, but instead, she’s found a scandal that could tear the Bay apart.”

With secrets surfacing and relationships on the line, viewers should brace themselves — because when the truth about Sonny’s parentage finally drops, Home and Away will never be the same again.