The episode opens with Adit anxiously approaching the principal’s office, his brow furrowed with concern. He asks the principal directly, “What happened to Akshat?” The teacher, looking weary, explains that Akshat recently met Mangal, and since that encounter, his behavior has spiraled out of control. Despite their efforts to contain him by locking him in a room, his tantrums have only intensified, leaving the staff feeling helpless. Adit, visibly frustrated, blames the school for allowing Akshat to meet Mangal in the first place, questioning their judgment.
The principal, maintaining a professional demeanor, explains that Akshat is struggling to adapt to the school environment. For his own safety and well-being, he requests that Adit take his son home. Adit, however, is adamant. He insists that he can manage Akshat’s needs and accuses the school of failing in their duty to support him. He demands that they send Akshat home with him immediately.
As they drive back, Adit glances at Akshat in the rearview mirror, noticing tears streaming down his face. Concerned, he asks, “Why are you crying, buddy?” Just then, Adit’s phone buzzes with a call from Sowmya. She questions him about the message he sent and expresses her confusion and frustration about why he is bringing Akshat back from the boarding school. Adit pulls the car over to the side of the road, stepping out to take the call.
Meanwhile, Mangal, worried about Akshat, calls the school to check on him. The teacher informs her that Akshat has left with Adit. Before Mangal can ask any further questions, the call is abruptly disconnected, leaving her feeling anxious and concerned for her son’s safety.
Outside, Adit explains to Sowmya that Akshat is having a tough time adjusting to school life, and even the principal has recommended that he come home. Sowmya, however, is infuriated. She reminds Adit that she has already paid the full year’s tuition and firmly tells him not to bring Akshat back. Accusing him of being indifferent to her financial concerns, she insists that he should have thought about the implications before making such a decision.
Adit, feeling the weight of the situation, responds passionately, “Akshat is my son! He’s traumatized and needs care right now.” He reassures her that he will find a way to repay the money spent on the children. Sowmya, unimpressed, mockingly asks where he plans to get the money, asserting that while talking is easy, actions speak louder. She tells him to raise his voice only when he starts earning a decent income, then abruptly hangs up. Frustrated and feeling the pressure of the situation, she thinks to herself, “I want to send Ishana and Kusum away, but Adit is bringing Akshat back.”
As Adit drives, he becomes increasingly overwhelmed by the mounting stress. He realizes he has parked in front of Kapil Bhatnagar’s office. Turning to Akshat, he tells him to wait in the car, assuring him that he just has a quick errand to run. However, Akshat, feeling anxious about being left alone, protests vehemently. In a moment of frustration, Adit threatens to send him back to boarding school if he doesn’t comply. Reluctantly, Akshat agrees, and Adit locks the car door before heading inside.
Inside the car, Akshat feels increasingly trapped. He notices his water bottle is empty, and as the heat and anxiety build, he eventually loses consciousness.
At that moment, Mangal arrives at the office in an auto-rickshaw. As she steps out, a gust of wind scatters her important papers, and while she scrambles to collect them, she glances toward Adit’s car. Panic sets in as she spots Akshat slumped unconscious in the locked vehicle. She rushes over, pleading with him to wake up and open the door. Despite her frantic attempts to unlock the door, she is unsuccessful, her worry escalating as she wonders where Adit could have gone.
Meanwhile, Adit is inside the office, desperately trying to reach out to Kapil. He pleads for just one opportunity, but Kapil, irritated by Adit’s repeated interruptions, scolds him for bothering him again. However, recalling a request from Adit’s mother, he briefly considers helping him. Ultimately, though, he tells Adit he is busy and cuts the call, leaving Adit feeling defeated.
Back outside, Mangal, in a moment of desperation, breaks the car window and pulls Akshat out. She quickly gives him water and reassures him, “I’m here, Akshat. You’re safe now.” Just then, Adit returns to find Mangal cradling Akshat. The boy, still shaken, tells Mangal that he doesn’t want to go with Adit, fearing he will be sent back to the hostel. He pleads with her to take him instead, and Mangal, heartbroken, promises him, “I won’t let that happen.”
Adit, seeing Mangal with Akshat, tries to take his son back, but she stands her ground, insisting that Akshat needs her support. Adit argues that everything was fine before she entered their lives, trying to downplay the current chaos. Mangal, however, counters fiercely, asking him to explain what part of this situation could possibly be considered “fine.” As bystanders begin to murmur about the escalating scene, Adit warns Mangal to stay away, reminding her that their relationship has ended. Mangal counters, asserting that while their romantic relationship may be over, her bond with her children remains unbreakable.
Despite Mangal’s protests, Adit forcefully places Akshat back in the car. In the scuffle, he accidentally drops his file but remains oblivious to it as he drives off with Akshat. Unbeknownst to him, Kapil witnesses the entire confrontation and begins to piece together the troubling reality: Mangal is Adit Saxena’s wife.
The episode concludes.