Is Cobel the Secret Mother of Helly in Severance?

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As a devoted fan, I’ve always been intrigued by Helly and her alter ego, Innie Helena Eagan. It’s no secret that her father is the enigmatic Lumon CEO, Jamie Eagan, but her mother remains a mystery. However, clues from Severance Season 2 might have already shed light on her identity.

In Season 2 Episode 9, we delve into the unsettling atmosphere of the Eagan household as the day begins. Helena takes an early dip in the water before joining her father for breakfast. He proclaims it a significant day, referring to the day when Mark is expected to wrap up Cold Harbor.

She inquires, “Wouldn’t you care to have something to eat?” but he responds uneasily, “I’ll just observe.” She has a solitary boiled egg, divided into six parts (possibly symbolizing a separation process), which she then breaks down into even tinier fragments as Jamie moans in the background.

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve got to admit, the twists and turns in Severance Season 2 are giving me some serious vibes. I mean, we all knew the Eagan family wouldn’t disappoint, right? Even though Helena carries the Eagan bloodline, it’s still puzzling who her real mother is. With only one episode left before the season finale, a fresh theory has popped up, leaving us all on the edge of our seats!

Helly’s mother could be hiding in plain sight

Based on their past, it’s been proposed that Colette could be Jamie’s mother. At this point, it’s merely conjecture, but events in the realm of Severance have shown us that anything is possible.

In Season 2 Episode 8, we discovered that Cobel was raised in Salt’s Neck, where she devised the concept of Severance. Throughout this journey, Jamie Eagan stood by her side, ultimately appropriating her idea and orchestrating her silence through manipulation.

While rummaging through her things, Cobel discovers her yearbook, the Annual Reminiscences, from the Myrtle Eagan School For Girls. Within its pages, she comes across photographs of herself as a teen, commemorating various accomplishments.

She likewise discovers an announcement proclaiming her as the victor of the Wintertide Fellowship for the Year of Wiles, and it’s a statue depicting James’s head.

At an earlier point in the episode, Auntie Sissy attempts to explain or defend the exploitative work conditions that Cobel’s niece experienced as child labor.

When asked about missing her mother’s passing, Sissy responds, “I prioritized my education instead. Mr. Eagan recognized a glimpse of Kier in you.

Instead, consider this possibility: Could it be that James was preparing Cobel not just to pilfer his ideas, but also to carry on the Eagan legacy?

In James’ opinion, Cobel’s exceptional intellect and strong bond with Lumon might have qualified her as an ideal choice to assume the role of “the next” Kier.

Due to his controlling behavior and the influence he exerted over her, there’s a strong possibility that he coerced her into bearing a child who would become Helly, his designated heir. From the moment she was born, he molded her according to Kier’s values and beliefs.

Severance fans share Cobel theory 

Many supporters of the series ‘Severance’ have put forth this intriguing theory, as suggested by hints dropped in Season 2, Episode 9. It appears that the character ‘Jamie’ may have a consistent behavioral pattern: he impregnates women and subsequently conceals these pregnancies.

By the close of the episode, Cobel assists in secretly transporting Devon and Mark to the Damona Birthing Retreat. Upon their arrival at the entrance, she informs the security officer that they are headed towards cottage five.

The guard states that there’s no one planned to visit, and Cobel responds by saying, “She belongs to Jamie. Nobody’s supposed to find out about it.” This situation seems familiar to her, implying it’s not the first time such an occurrence has taken place.

On Reddit, someone posted: “Cobel referring to ‘one of James’ in the birthing cabin. Given his history, he might be a rapist, perhaps he deceived Gemma about her fertility, and they seem to be trying to make her the new Imogene.

A different individual stated, “It’s been suggested that James might have been preparing Cobel, and it’s possible that Cobel is Helly’s mom, although we haven’t received any information regarding Helly’s mother.

In another Reddit post, someone commented, “There’s a photo in an old yearbook showing a younger Jamie Eagan presenting the Wintertide Fellowship to a young Cobel. Might there have been a hidden romantic connection between them, leading to her having a child?

Due to their contrasting social statuses – he being a wealthy tycoon and she a gifted child prodigy working under his family’s company – it was inappropriate for him to have a public relationship with her, as there was a power struggle between them and concerns about the Eagan family exploiting young talents in a cult-like manner.

1. Option A: She entrusted the care of her child to his family, praying for her daughter’s survival, as she herself was unable to bear children.

2. Option B: He claimed custody of their daughter due to her inability to have children, hoping that his family could provide for her wellbeing and give her a chance at life.

Cobel remains committed to Lumon, while retaining custody of the child they were able to have together. Their daughter, regardless of circumstances, goes by the name Helena. Unbeknownst to her, Helena’s biological mother’s real identity remains a secret.

They also highlighted the intense face-off between Cobel and Helly during the final episode of Season 1, even mentioning dialogue not originally featured in the script.

In a different phrasing, Helly says, “I’ll destroy your business,” and in response, Cobel exclaims, “Your business? This entire situation is about you! There are so many things people sacrifice for you! Just who do you believe yourself to be?

The Redditor commented, “Since Dan’s writing was purposeful and the phrases, ‘Everything is for you! Oh, you have no idea what people sacrifice for you!’ were removed, it might imply that Cobel is expressing to her the significant sacrifices she has made…

Even though Cobel believes Lumon swiped her ideas, she still chooses to keep her investment in them. This is primarily due to the fact that her child stands to gain from the prosperity of this company.

A different individual concurred, “Absolutely, I agree you’re on the right track here. We’re still puzzled about Cobel’s baby-related experience, there’s no information about Helena’s mother in our knowledge, and now we have a direct tie between Harmony and Jame.

It appears that, based on what we currently understand about the timeline, Helena’s birth in the early 1990s might coincide with Cobel graduating from school and becoming a part of the Eagan group, possibly due to her designs being stolen during the late 1980s.

Additionally, we provide summaries for Episodes 1 through 7 as well.

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2025-03-14 14:20