The episode opens with a tense atmosphere as Kabir speaks to Megha, emphasizing that it’s nighttime and only traps await them in the darkness. He reminds her that she was born in this place, suggesting that she must have a deeper understanding of their surroundings than he does. In a taunting manner, Megha challenges him, asking if he considers himself a forest officer. Kabir, unperturbed, responds that at the moment, he is merely the babysitter for Manoj’s baby.
Megha, with a hint of bitterness, tells Kabir to leave because she believes Manoj is going to die, implying that Kabir’s efforts will be futile and he won’t receive any payment for his babysitting duties. She dismisses him, asserting that he is not a hero but merely a shadow, someone who lacks substance. Kabir counters her statement, insisting that he is still present and has not vanished like a shadow would. Megha reiterates her belief that he should depart, as there is nothing for him to gain.
Despite the tension, Kabir reveals that he has brought Heer’s handmade food for Megha, showing her the tiffin box. Megha, somewhat softened by the gesture, suggests that Heer must have sent the food for her. She takes the tiffin box and begins to eat, but Kabir teases her, saying that Heer also sent some heroin along with the food. Megha retorts that Kabir won’t achieve anything by playing the role of her one-sided lover. She questions how long he can continue to support her in her struggles.
Kabir responds earnestly, stating that he will stand by her side until she can hear his heartbeats, a declaration of his unwavering support. However, Megha warns him to keep his distance, declaring that there is no room for love in his life. Kabir remains resolute, confident that he will win her over once she conquers her battles.
As time passes, Megha finds herself reflecting on her mother, expressing to her that she misses her deeply. She questions whether she can truly win this fight against their circumstances. In the background, she notices Kabir sleeping, a reminder of his constant presence. Meanwhile, Senior Megha, in a different setting, senses her daughter’s need for her. She reassures her daughter not to worry and resolves to escape from her captivity, feeling that this time she might succeed since Manoj is weak and unable to stop her.
The following day, Kabir awakens to find that Megha has left without a word. Concerned, he leaves the area, thinking that she should not have been left alone, fearing for her safety.
Meanwhile, Manoj approaches Senior Megha, announcing his intention to send her daughter to Arjun. Senior Megha pretends to struggle for breath, trying to manipulate Manoj. He, however, sees through her act, checking her pulse and eventually unties her handcuffs. Seizing the opportunity, Senior Megha pushes him away and makes a run for it. Manoj, furious, warns her that she cannot escape from him.
At that moment, Megha arrives, puzzled by whom Manoj is searching for. She feels an inexplicable presence of her mother nearby and wonders if she is still alive. Desperate for a sign, she prays to God for reassurance that her mother is indeed alive.
As Manoj searches for Senior Megha, the latter hides, determined that nothing will stop her from reaching her daughter. However, Manoj eventually catches up to her. In a moment of desperation, Megha notices drops of blood on the ground and follows the trail, leading her to the horrifying sight of Manoj dragging her mother away. Kabir arrives just in time to witness the scene, and Megha urgently tells him that she needs to save her mother, emphasizing that her mother is Manoj’s trump card in this dangerous game.
Manoj confronts Senior Megha, mocking her belief that she could ever escape him. Kabir steps in, asserting that Manoj won’t harm her mother. In the midst of this chaos, Megha suddenly faints, overwhelmed by the emotional turmoil of the situation.
In the precap, the stakes heighten as Manoj coldly tells Megha that if she wants to save her mother, she must kill Kabir. In a moment of desperation, Kabir urges Megha to shoot him, creating a heart-wrenching dilemma. Just then, Megha sees her mother, intensifying her internal conflict as she grapples with the impossible choice before her.