Maybe high school wasn’t the perfect time that destiny had planned for Archie (Elijah Canlas) and Roxy (Xyriel Manabat). A lot has happened since graduation, but now that Archie is finally back, ready to win over Roxy and their son Riley (Argus Aspiras), and more determined than ever to make things right, isn't it time they give their romance another chance?
“High Street” fans are crossing their fingers and hoping that Archie’s efforts to win Roxy back and also connect with Riley will lead to their becoming a complete and happy family one day. In this Friday 5 video compilation, we see scenes of Archie’s heartfelt attempts to reunite and build a future with them.
Our hearts melted watching that scene coated with palpable emotional connection between Archie and Riley. What happened was Roxy became deeply worried when she discovered that Riley had gone missing after wandering alone in the hospital and slipping out of her sight. When she reviewed the hospital’s CCTV footage with her boyfriend, Doc Kevin (Ralph de Leon), and her sister, Ria (Rans Rifol), she felt a mix of relief and fear upon learning that Archie had found Riley. At the cafeteria, the father and son enjoyed sharing stories and cookies. It’s clear that Riley needs his father in his life and that Archie has always been ready to step up, even if the timing wasn’t right before.
We were on an emotional rollercoaster during that intense confrontation, where years of pent-up feelings finally came to the surface. Archie expressed a mix of sadness and plea for a second chance. He explained that he loves Roxy but had gone through a dark, complicated period that caused him to disappear suddenly. He asked Roxy for permission to spend time with their child. Additionally, Riley seems to be getting along well with Archie’s sister, Z (Daniela Stranner). Roxy ultimately agreed and accepted the gift Archie brought for Riley—a ball. Our ‘kilig’ hearts nearly leapt out of our chests when he also handed her a single stem of a flower.
The emotions poured out when Riley discovered the truth that the stranger who had charmed him with cookies and fun stories was actually his father. Roxy made a wise decision to explain the situation to the child with Archie by her side. Just when Roxy feared that Riley might be overwhelmed and distressed, Riley immediately reached out to Archie with excitement, eager to spend time with him. Archie promised to make up for all the lost time, and at that moment, hope began to spark among viewers that, eventually, Archie would find a way for their family to be whole and happy.
Archie might be known as the bad guy at Northford High School, but when it comes to his family, he’s all softness. The scene where Riley asked if he could finally live with Archie was incredibly adorable, and Archie promised it would happen soon. Then Archie playfully mentioned how Roxy has a boyfriend now, but his eyes sparkled when Riley responded that Kevin is just his 'tito' while Archie is his daddy. You could feel how deeply that touched Archie’s heart!
It was like Archie and Roxy were back in their high school days, with their playful banter and unresolved tension. The scene at Archie’s café, where Roxy, Sky (Andrea Brillantes), and Ria were eating, was a perfect throwback. After serving them, Archie asked if he could throw a birthday party for Riley the following weekend. Roxy, still the feisty and prickly person he loved from high school, snapped at him when he mentioned he wanted to spend time with her as well on that special day. But Archie, holding onto even a sliver of hope, promised he would do everything to win Roxy over.
Is there still hope for Archie to reunite with his family? Will RoxChie with Riley be the endgame? We’re all rooting for that, right? Maybe we’ll make it happen if we don’t miss an episode of "High Street," airing weeknights on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, TV5, and A2Z.