In January 2016 Robert learns Aaron is running away due to his parents', Gordon (Gary Mavers) and Chas, reconciliation, Aaron collapses in Robert's arms and Robert takes him to hospital. Aaron has sepsis from an infection in his self-inflicted wounds. Aaron admits he is self-harming because of his father. He leaves the hospital and Robert finds him hiding in Debbie's house. Robert is shocked when Aaron reveals that Gordon raped him as a child. When Robert comes face-to-face with Gordon he tells Gordon he knows what he did to Aaron and threatens him.