However, as Trina’s screen time increased, so did her family’s overall presence on the series.

Curtis and Portia’s affair had occurred during an emotionally and physically distant time between Portia and Taggert.

Curtis' inquiry about Trina’s paternity came at the worst possible time.

Brook Kerr and Tabyana Ali smiling

However, there was no reason to suspect Portia was lying at the time.

There was no way out, and running out of oxygen meant certain death.

However, Portia made an error in judgment, believing Jordan was unconscious and they were about to perish.

Curtis and Portia looking at each other

However, his confession about why he stayed away from his family stirred panic in Portia Robinson.

The results were inconclusive, leaving the ambiguity of Trina’s paternity a lingering problem.

In theory, Jordan could have kept quiet about her suspicions after remembering Portia’s confession.

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However, despite Jordan’s insistence, Portia held off on telling Curtis about his potential fatherhood.

However, Jordan has confided in someone who wasn’t known for holding her tongue.

Stella decided to skip the wedding, raising many eyebrows.

Marshall, Curtis, and Portia talking

Trina arrived back at the reception in a foul mood, and Portia’s heart sank.

After Trina confronted Portia, the truth was finally revealed.

It was a moment two decades in the making.

Jordan and Stella talking

Only a paternity test will be able to answer the question once and for all.

Portia and Curtis at the altar