The episode opens with Mangal firmly asserting to Sowmya that she has no intention of leaving Adit’s family. She declares that she will always be their protective shield, urging Sowmya to abandon her scheming ways. After delivering this message, Mangal walks away, leaving Sowmya to stew in her thoughts. Sowmya is determined to make Adit’s recovery a challenge over the next three days. She plots that once Kapil is punished, he will suffer in jail, while Mangal will face difficulties outside.
As the scene shifts, Mangal is seen preparing a cup of coffee—one that Adit dislikes—hoping it will trigger memories of their past together. She hands the coffee to Adit, who quickly informs her of his aversion to it, asking instead for a milkshake next time. Mangal reflects on how Adit has regressed to a childlike state, seemingly unable to remember anything from their past.
Moments later, Kapil calls Mangal to check on her and Adit, acknowledging the tough time they are going through. He suggests that they visit the temple for peace, especially as his mother is anxious about the upcoming hearing. Mangal agrees to the idea, but Pratima overhears their conversation and questions why Mangal feels the need to take care of Adit when he has his own family.
Meanwhile, Akshat approaches Mangal with a request to prepare modaks for his friends who are visiting later in the evening. Mangal readily agrees, eager to help. Adit, curious about Akshat’s friends, asks if they can also be his friends. Akshat happily agrees, but Kusum expresses her worries about how Akshat’s friends will react to Adit’s current condition.
Adit then asks Mangal to help him choose some nice clothes, wanting to impress Akshat’s friends. Although she remembers that Adit used to dislike her choices in the past, she decides to assist him. To her surprise, Adit praises her selection and happily goes off to change. Mangal takes a moment to pray to Bappa, hoping for Adit’s speedy recovery.
In a light-hearted moment, Adit calls out for Mangal from the washroom, claiming that soap has burned his eyes. Mangal rushes in to help him clean them, but in a playful mood, Adit splashes water on her before leaving the bathroom, bringing a smile to her face.
Later, Mangal receives a voice message from Kapil, informing her that he will arrive in 20 minutes. Sowmya, lurking nearby, overhears this exchange. Mangal begins to feel anxious about completing her tasks in time and hastily rushes to finish her work.
Kusum approaches Mangal to apologize for her earlier doubts and expresses her regret. Mangal forgives her, understanding that it was not entirely Kusum’s fault. Just then, Akshat’s friends arrive, and Mangal warmly welcomes them. They eagerly ask for chocolate modaks, and she confirms that she has made them. Kusum instructs the kids to play after the aarti, and they agree enthusiastically.
Suddenly, Adit enters the scene, enthusiastically playing the dhol and chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya.” Akshat’s friends laugh and question why Adit is behaving so unusually. Mangal tries to calm Adit, reminding him to wait until after the aarti, but Adit insists that Mangal should dance before the ritual. Despite her protests, he playfully drags her into the dance. At that moment, Kapil arrives and is taken aback by the sight of Adit twirling Mangal around. Sowmya, noticing Kapil’s pained expression, quietly steps away.
Mangal pleads with Adit not to hold her hand, but he ignores her and instead decides to dance with Akshat and his friends. The atmosphere is lively, but after a while, Mangal feels the need to call Kapil. However, Sowmya intercepts him first, mocking him and suggesting he should enjoy these last three days of freedom before heading to jail. This comment raises Kapil’s suspicions that Adit may have recovered, yet Mangal has not informed him.
Mangal continues to call Kapil, but he chooses to ignore her calls. In her frustration, she then tries reaching out to Pratima, but her efforts are met with silence as Pratima also fails to respond. Soon after, Mangal receives a call from their lawyer, who urgently advises her to gather evidence to prove Kapil’s innocence, stressing that time is running out. Mangal agrees to take action and attempts to call Kapil again, but he still does not pick up.
Meanwhile, Adit overhears Akshat’s friends calling him “uncle,” which offends him. He argues with the kids, and when Mangal intervenes, they dismiss him as mad. Mangal defends Adit, explaining that he is unwell, but in a moment of frustration, Adit accidentally breaks a vase. The children, feeling uncomfortable, express their regret for coming and leave. Mangal takes Adit to his room, trying to console him after the incident.
Later, Mangal reflects on why Kapil has been ignoring her calls. Just when she begins to lose hope, she receives a message from him stating that he is going out of town and will speak with her later.
The following day, Mangal arrives at the office and is taken aback to find Kapil there. She confronts him, demanding to know why he lied about leaving town and why he ignored her calls. Her voice is filled with concern as she questions whether he truly doesn’t want to talk to her.
**Episode End**
