The episode begins with Shanti pleading with Mangal to get remarried so that Lipika’s marriage can take place, and both her daughters’ lives can be settled. Mangal firmly tells Shanti that she has children to raise and cannot remarry. Shanti lashes out at Mangal, saying she knew Mangal would never accept her request. She remarks that Mangal always listens to Kusum but never to her. Suddenly, Shanti collapses on the spot, and Mangal grows worried about her condition.
Meanwhile, Sowmya prepares to spend time with Adit, thinking Kusum and the others will be out for two hours.
Mangal tries to find a cab or auto to take Shanti to the hospital, but no vehicle stops. Adit happens to spot them and rushes to help. Mangal tells him that Shanti needs to be taken to the hospital immediately. Adit agrees and drives them there.
At home, Sowmya hears the doorbell and thinks it’s Adit. She closes her eyes and opens the door, only to find Kusum. Kusum questions Sowmya’s attire, and Sowmya explains that she thought they would be gone longer. Kusum replies that the doctor wasn’t at the hospital, so they returned early. Kusum and Sudesh enter the house, leaving Sowmya wondering where Adit is.
At the hospital, Adit and Mangal admit Shanti, and the doctor takes her for examination. Mangal thanks Adit for helping, saying no vehicle was stopping for them. Adit reassures her, saying Shanti is strong just like her and will be fine.
The doctor returns and informs Mangal that Shanti has 70% blockages and needs open-heart surgery. He gives her a form with the details, and Mangal sees that the surgery will cost ₹8 lakhs, leaving her shocked and wondering how to arrange the money.
Sowmya calls Adit, but he doesn’t answer. Pratima wonders why Shanti hasn’t called her yet.
Mangal checks her savings and finds she only has ₹3 lakhs. She worries about the rest. Lipika arrives at the hospital, speaks with Mangal, and blames herself for Shanti’s condition.
Pratima calls Shanti’s number, and Mangal answers. Thinking it’s Shanti, Pratima asks about the wedding proposal. Mangal sees the doctor and asks him about Shanti. He replies that they can’t say anything for now and leaves. Mangal then asks Pratima which proposal she was talking about. Pratima says she wants to speak with Shanti. Mangal reveals that Shanti has had a heart attack and is hospitalized. Pratima is shocked and informs Kapil.
Later, the doctor tells Mangal that Shanti’s condition has worsened, and the surgery cannot be delayed. Mangal tells the nurse she has only ₹3 lakhs and promises to arrange the rest, requesting them to proceed with the surgery. The nurse replies that the full payment has already been made. Mangal is surprised and asks who paid. The nurse says the person should be nearby as the payment was made just now.
Mangal rushes to the reception. Adit is nearby, holding some money, thinking this is all he could gather. Mangal passes him and sees Kapil collecting the receipt. She realizes he is the one who paid. Mangal thanks him, and Kapil tells her not to worry and assures her that he will always be there for her. He gently wipes her tears with his handkerchief. Adit witnesses the moment.
In the precap, Shanti says to Mangal that she will agree to do the operation only if Mangal agrees to marry Kapil. Sowmya confronts Adit, questioning his priorities and accusing him of spending time with Mangal instead of being there for her when she was unwell.