The episode opens with Mangal taking a strong stance against the entrenched societal norms that have long dictated the roles and behaviors of women. In a separate scene, Sowmya expresses her desire to take Kusum home, prompting her and Adit to leave together. Mangal, meanwhile, addresses the other women present, urging them not to repeat the mistakes of the past. However, she soon discovers that Kusum is missing, escalating her concern. Just then, Kapil arrives and inquires about the situation. Mangal takes the opportunity to explain the unfolding events to him.
As Sowmya and Adit make their way home, Sowmya directs her frustration towards Mangal, blaming her for Kusum’s distressing condition. Adit becomes increasingly angry upon witnessing Kusum’s turmoil. In another part of the narrative, Kapil and Mangal approach the event organizers to inspect the entry register, where they find Kusum’s name listed. Kapil highlights the presence of her phone number, suggesting that this situation might have been orchestrated as a trap. Mangal is left pondering who could be behind such a scheme.
Upon returning home, Adit checks on his mother, inquiring if she is alright. Sowmya reassures him but cannot hide her distress over Kusum’s humiliation. She holds Mangal responsible for the incident, arguing that if Mangal had not invited Kusum to the temple, this humiliation would not have occurred. Sowmya further accuses Mangal of being indirectly responsible for Sudesh’s death, expressing her fears about losing her own mother as well. Overwhelmed by emotion, she decides to stay with Kusum and departs.
Mangal arrives home and questions Adit about his mother and his failure to answer her calls. In response, Adit reacts with anger, warning Mangal not to attempt to meet his mother and interrogating her about the invitation extended to Kusum. Mangal denies any wrongdoing, but Adit, consumed by rage, accuses her of lying and holds her accountable for his father’s demise, threatening her with dire consequences if anything were to happen to his mother.
At that moment, Kusum enters the scene. Adit rushes to her side, and Mangal inquires why Kusum did not reach out to her. In a moment of confrontation, Kusum chastises Mangal, claiming that her invitation to the temple led to her public humiliation. Overcome with emotion, she reveals that she was ridiculed for being a widow during the Vat Savitri pooja, blaming Mangal for her status. Kusum expresses her disillusionment with Mangal, stating that her trust in her cost Sudesh his life. She accuses Mangal of prioritizing her ambitions over familial bonds and expresses regret for ever having trusted her.
As Kusum struggles to regain her composure, Mangal attempts to provide comfort. Adit, recognizing the urgency of the situation, calls for an ambulance. Mangal tends to Kusum, using a wet cloth to help her. Sowmya tries to intervene, but Mangal firmly instructs her to step back. Once Kusum stabilizes, Sowmya demands that Mangal leave them alone and cease her interference in their lives.
Mangal counters Sowmya’s assertion, declaring that what she did earlier is unforgivable. She accuses Sowmya of being complicit in registering Kusum’s name at the temple. Sowmya vehemently denies the accusation, but Mangal presents evidence in the form of the entry register, which contains Kusum’s name written in Sowmya’s handwriting. Sowmya continues to deny her involvement, but Mangal reveals a photograph capturing Sowmya as she registered the name. This evidence, obtained from the temple committee, shows that Pehla Swad sponsored the event, and Mangal confirms that it was indeed Sowmya who wrote Kusum’s name.
Mangal informs Kusum that she was unaware of the temple’s identity and asserts that all evidence points to Sowmya’s guilt. She challenges Sowmya to defend her actions in light of the proof presented.
In the precap, Mangal asserts that the truth ultimately prevails, accusing Sowmya of also bearing responsibility for Sudesh’s death. In a shocking twist, Mangal brings Sudesh home alive, much to the joy of both Kusum and Adit.