Little Jai has had a massive impact on Dean. He even dropped a huge bombshell on him and his mother, Amber; he knows that her ‘friend’ is his dad.
There is no denying that little Jai is a little cutie. He’s already met Ziggy, who Dean called ‘his friend’ rather than his girlfriend. In tonight’s episode, the kid meets his Aunt Mac but doesn’t know it at their introduction.
After having fun with Dean and his mum, he asks if Dean is his dad. This surprises his parents, with his mother is forced to tell him the truth. Amber asks her son if it’s okay, and he nods before he runs to hug his father. This was such a cute moment, and he’s such a delightful kid.
When Dean tells Mac that Jai is his son, she laughs at him but realises he’s being serious. She then pieces it together when she sees Amber and is in total disbelief that her brother has a child with a woman she despises. Though it’s even more of a surprise that she has a nephew.
Mac’s Chat With Ziggy
Ziggy is still reeling from the revelation that Dean is Jai’s dad. Mac can see this and asks if she’s okay. She explains to her boyfriend’s sister that she’s happy for her beau while processing the news. Unfortunately, though, she leaves out that Amber has a problem with her as she doesn’t trust her to be a stepmother to her son.
Mac tells her she’ll check on her later as she has to head to work.
John’s Reaction To Jai Being Dean’s Son
Upon entering the Surf Club, Amber, Dean, and Jai run into John.
Dean tells Jai that John is going to give him free Gelato. This doesn’t go over well with the cantankerous business owner, but seeing the bouncy, happy little boy, Palmer can’t bring himself to say no and is surprised when Amber says Jai is hers.
What Must Be Going Through Ziggy’s Mind Right Now?
Ziggy has been put through the wringer in the last few months. First, she learns she might not be Ben’s daughter, only to discover later that she is. Then she decides to divorce Brody officially. Finally, her parents move to Italy, leaving her as the only Astoni in the Bay.
Now, she discovers Dean has a son with another woman he had no idea about. She’s how committed her boyfriend has become to Jai and knows he will stand by the little dude. However, her run-in with Amber leaves her shaken to the core.
When she asks why Amber has been avoiding Dean’s messages, the redhead explains that she doesn’t have a problem with the father of her child. Instead, it’s Ziggy she’s worried about. She doesn’t trust her to be a stepmum to her son.
Let’s say Ziggy’s opinion of Amber dropped to below zero.
Ziggy appears to be at a loss for what to do. She loves Dean but doesn’t want to be a third (or fourth) wheel. She also doesn’t want him to be forced to include her in bonding time with Jai. Seeing Dean playing with his son is hard for her to process as she wanted a child with him, but he told her about his mental condition, that is, heredity, which put a stopper in her family’s plans.
Could Amber Want Dean Back?
Amber and Dean often hooked up when they were younger, resulting in Jai. But, unfortunately, she was also not one for long-term relationships. So, could the fiery redhead want her former flame back?
As we’ve heard a rumour that Amber kisses Dean, it’s possible. We’re not sure if Ziggy sees this, but if she does, it will cause many issues. This might even lead to a breakup, leaving the redhead with everything she wants for her son.
We hope Dean and Ziggy don’t break up, as it would prove Brody right when he said the former River Boy wasn’t suitable for his ex-wife.
Mac’s Involvement
We know Mac hates Amber, and the feeling is mutual with the redhead. The restaurant owner is also Dean’s sister, who happens to be Jai’s aunt. But, given the closeness between Mackenzie and her brother, Amber will have to put up with her because she’s her son’s family too.
Jai exhibits a lot of qualities Dean has, and it’s evident when he meets Mac, it’s obvious. He is very polite and respectful to new people. Having his aunt around could benefit him in a few ways.
Like Mac, Jai is very open and up for meeting new people, and he was excited to meet someone close to Dean. However, if the little boy were to get to know Mackenzie better, it might rub his mum up the wrong way, given their rivalry.
Dean might need to defuse the situation as he loves his sister, and Amber is the mother of his son. Also, Mac is one of the few people who can talk sense into him outside of Willow, Colby, Ziggy, and Bella.
Karen
Dean was raised by his single mother, Karen, who has a mental illness. In recent years, she has improved, but she is known to be very outspoken. She approved of Ziggy as her son’s partner and Mac being his half-sister. However, how is she going to react to having a grandson?
That would be FASCINATING to see! We’re sure she would spoil Jai rotten.
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