The episode opens with Girdar burning Apollena’s belongings in a symbolic act of mourning. In the meantime, Apollena and Shlok perform an arati, lighting camphor on their arms. Mahadev appears and intervenes, removing the camphor from their hands. He questions why they are punishing themselves for his own failings as a father, insisting they shouldn’t suffer for his mistakes. Defiant, Shlok states that they intend to continue their ritual until they receive answers. Mahadev maintains that he believes he made the right choice, which only angers Shlok and Apollena further, leading them to leave in frustration.
In another scene, Girdar expresses his grief to Madhu, declaring that she must not extinguish the fire he has ignited. He sees this as a final tribute to his daughter, whom he believes has shattered his dreams and broken his trust as a father. In his anger, he identifies himself solely as Neil’s father and storms off, with Neil following behind him. Dadi extinguishes the flames, prompting Madhu to confront her about her failure to stop Apollena’s wedding, questioning her decision to keep it a secret from Apollena’s mother. Dadi asserts that her choice was in the best interest of Apollena.
Madhu, feeling betrayed, argues that Dadi has made a grave mistake, having disregarded Girdar’s dreams for their daughter. She highlights Girdar’s sacrifices for Apollena’s education and the hard work he and Madhu have put in. Dadi, however, stands firm, reminding Madhu that she is the elder and knows what is best for her grandchildren. The conversation escalates, with Madhu declaring that Dadi has no claim to dictate Apollena’s future and lamenting her own lack of agency in a household that seems to disregard her contributions and rights.
Meanwhile, Apollena and Shlok find themselves in a light-hearted moment, with Apollena reprimanding Shlok for the mess in his room. Shlok, nursing his burn, requests ice, but when she realizes there’s only one cube left, she cautions against using it as it might worsen his injury. In a tender moment, she places the ice on her palm for him to rest his hand on, leading to a shared gaze. They help each other tend to their wounds, and Mahadev observes, relieved to see them forming a bond.
Later, Saraswati expresses her worries to Mahadev about feeling unsettled. He takes her to the temple, where Apollena asserts to Shlok that she cannot remain with him in their current situation and plans to divorce him once she clears her father’s name. Shlok supports her determination, and they agree on a compromise: alternating sleeping arrangements between their bed and the floor.
Amid this, Mahadev reassures Saraswati that nothing has changed regarding her place in the family, promising he won’t interfere in her choices. The episode comes to a close with Apollena waking up and completing her training. When Shlok asks if she attended the arati, she says no. He suggests they might both face Mahadev’s disapproval together. Meanwhile, Saraswati grows increasingly concerned about Shlok as she tells her husband that Apollena still hasn’t awakened, indicating she’s perhaps simply exhausted.
The episode concludes, leaving the characters at a crossroads of tension and hope for resolution.