The episode opens with Teerth pondering whether Suman has returned to ruin his life. Shrugging it off, he pours himself a drink and notices Rishi in a car nearby, while the driver is sound asleep. He knocks on the window, and Rishi greets him playfully, calling him “stranger uncle.”
Meanwhile, at an auction, Devika questions Suman if she has found a way to turn trash into gold, pointing out that one must still pay money to participate. As the bidding for a property intensifies, Devika starts with a bid of 7 crores, which Suman quickly ups to 7.5 crores. The bidding continues, with Devika responding with 8 crores. In a surprising move, Suman bids 10 crores and signals to seal the deal. The auctioneer announces the house has been sold to Suman Indori, much to Devika’s frustration as she asserts that she was still bidding.
Back outside, Rishi is concerned about Teerth’s well-being when he suddenly collapses on the road. Rishi questions his balance and asks if he’s a kidnapper, to which Teerth responds that kidnapping isn’t happening. Rishi insists that cleaning Teerth’s injury is important, as his mother always says germs can make you sick. As Rishi tends to Teerth’s wound, Teerth remarks on how Rishi feels familiar despite being a stranger.
In the midst of this, Devika confronts Suman about her successful auction bid, questioning what “trash” she has sold to acquire so much money. Suman retaliates by pushing Devika, causing her to fall. Suman accuses Devika of attempting to harm her and assassinates her character further in front of the press. Suman smugly tells Devika that she has learned from her and warns her about the future. Upon seeing Kritika, Suman demands to know why she’s returned and threatens her. Despite Kritika’s fear, Suman taunts her about her numerology rings, implying that Kritika will face consequences for her actions.
Meanwhile, Teerth thanks Rishi for his help but sadly mentions he must return home. Rishi asks where his house is, and when Teerth points it out, Rishi excitedly declares they will be neighbors. Gitanjali prays for someone to bring joy and support to Teerth and is astonished to find Rishi doing just that. As Rishi engages with the family, it becomes clear he has a knack for making connections.
When Suman arrives at the car, she wakes the driver and inquires about Rishi’s whereabouts. Akhil asks who Rishi is, to which Rishi affectionately calls him “Chachu.” Teerth advises Rishi not to build relations and suggests he leave, but Rishi continues to charm everyone as he humorously interacts with the family, calling Gitanjali “Dadimaa” and adding to the warmth of the moment.
As Suman tries to gather information about Rishi, an elderly man informs her that Rishi has been seen with Neta ji, stirring Suman’s concern. She realizes Rishi may have unwittingly ventured into enemy territory and resolves to keep him away from those who would harm him.
**Precap:** Devika pushes Rishi, insisting he leave. Just then, Suman arrives, protective, and holds Rishi close. Ignoring Devika’s actions, Suman slaps her, demanding to know how dare she touch her son. The atmosphere turns tense as everyone processes this revelation. Teerth is left shocked, asking, “Your son?”