The episode opens with a tense confrontation as Mrs. Sharma questions UV about his reckless behavior of tearing down the notice regarding his café. She insists that such actions will not resolve the ongoing issues surrounding the establishment. In response, Katha resolutely reaffixes the notice to the board, determined to stand her ground. However, UV, fueled by frustration, tears it down once again, declaring that he will continue to do so every time she puts it up. Katha, unable to contain her anger, confronts him, feeling that his actions are not only disrespectful but are also dismissing the serious nature of the situation.
Amidst the escalating tension, Patty, concerned for both sides, pleads with Omi to intervene and persuade UV to reconsider his actions. Omi, seeing the distress of both Katha and UV, approaches UV and suggests that they step away from the confrontation to talk privately. Initially resistant, UV eventually agrees, but only reluctantly. Omi leads him to his cousins, hoping that they can help him process his emotions.
In front of his cousins, UV expresses his deep feelings about his café, referring to it as his “mother” and emphasizing that he cannot abandon something he holds so dear in its time of need. His cousins listen intently, trying to convince him that engaging in a fight with Katha and the college committee will only lead to more trouble. Meanwhile, Katha, undeterred by UV’s antics, pastes yet another notice on the board, determined to make her point.
Naina arrives at the college, where she finds Prerna anxiously pleading with her to intervene in Katha’s decision to close down UV’s café. Prerna is adamant that UV is not involved in the recent kidnapping incident, a claim that shocks Naina. Concerned for her friend, Naina approaches Katha and advises her against pursuing the fight with UV, arguing that there is no solid evidence linking him to the kidnapping. Naina implores Katha to reconsider her stance and withdraw the complaint against UV, but Katha stands firm, asserting that she is not afraid of UV or his influence.
As the confrontation continues, Katha devises a clever plan. She pastes the notice back on the board but surrounds it with a cactus plant, an unconventional yet symbolic act of protection. UV, upon seeing this, is taken aback and tries to remove the notice, only to injure himself on the thorns of the cactus. In a fit of rage, he attempts to destroy the cactus pot, but Katha quickly warns him that she will file a murder complaint against him if he harms the plant, reminding him that even trees are living beings deserving of respect. This unexpected turn of events prompts Mrs. Sharma to call the police, escalating the situation further.
When the police arrive, Pratty tries to advocate for UV to his senior officer, but the officer remains unyielding, warning UV to comply with the college committee’s orders. After the officers leave, Naina once again attempts to sway Katha’s decision, but Katha remains resolute, refusing to back down. UV, feeling cornered, glares at Katha defiantly and announces that he will not close his café, a declaration that only heightens the tension in the air. Mrs. Sharma instructs the students to return to their classes, attempting to restore some semblance of normalcy to the chaotic environment.
Later, UV’s cousins express their concern for his restless state, urging him to consider the potential consequences of his actions. Despite their efforts, UV remains stubborn, insisting that he will protect his café and, by extension, his “mother.” As a gesture of love, he begins preparing Pari’s favorite dish, reassuring his cousins that he will ensure nothing happens to his mother—the café. However, Sandy raises a troubling question about Tammy’s possible involvement in the kidnapping, expressing disbelief that she could go to such lengths. UV, feeling defensive, shifts the blame onto Katha for unjustly accusing him and threatening his café.
Meanwhile, Pari updates her mother about the turmoil unfolding on the college campus. Shikha, in turn, informs both Rukhmani and Ambika about the situation. While Ambika expresses happiness over the chaos, Rukhmani’s concern for UV grows, leading her to issue strict instructions to both Ambika and Shikha to keep Eshwar in the dark about the unfolding drama.
As the episode progresses, Katha confronts UV once more, demanding that he close the café immediately. UV, fueled by anger and frustration, refuses to comply, setting the stage for an inevitable clash between them.
**Precap:** The episode concludes with Katha firmly stating to both Naina and Prerna that her intention is to teach UV and his allies a lesson—that they cannot use their wealth and influence to escape the consequences of their actions. Just then, the police arrive and arrest UV, who, in a moment of defiance, tells Katha that she has insulted his mother, vowing that he will not let her get away with this.