Anjali's heart finally blossoms.. someone she could share this part of her life is finally in front of her.. she opens up, smiling, says, "I will take the medication later on' Did you see, I knitted socks for your little princess'" Shyam, the evil soul, knows how to navigate around gullible Anjali' like a caring husband he asks her, "I will see that but first tell me, why have you not taken the medication? What did you promise me, that you would take care of yourself well?" He pulls out the medication bottle, takes out the pills and offers Anjali the pill with water'" Take this!.. Take it'" Anjali curls her lips, puffs her cheeks like a child and then takes the pill and swallows it' Alas, the same pill that Shyam is counting on to hurt Anjali and their baby.. is this one tainted too?.. As Anjali swallows the pill, Shyam's face depicts how he loves the fact that he still holds that same authority with Anjali.. that she would blindly trust him.. and swallow anything he gave her without a question.. He recollects how he managed to switch her medication to a tainted one.. As soon as Anjali gulps down the pill she shares with him, joy exudes on her face, "Oh, yes! I made a bed sheet for the swing as well! Come on, I will show it to you!" Shyam's loving smile reciprocates her joy and he says "OK!" Just then the doorbell rings..

The sound of that doorbell wipes off the joy from Anjali and Shyam's faces.. replaced with fear.. worry' They both jump to their feet.. Chehere pe hawaiiyaan udne lagti hai.. Shyam asks worried, "Rani Sahiba, you said that everyone had gone to the temple!" "Yes, but I did not know that they would come back so soon!" They both look at the door.. worried.. who is going to walk in through that door..
Mami rushes to the door, as Nani and Dadi wait for the door to be opened.. "hello Hi Bye Bye!" she says loudly in her own style as she glides.. Dadi covers her ear with her hand unable to tolerate Mami's over the top gestures and remarks.. I just loved how they captured this little nuance' excellent touch! As Aakash and Payal approach them, Mami asks, "Nobody opening.. what happening..' in her own style of speaking English.. As Nani shakes her head at Manorama and Nani's interaction, Aakash reasons, "It's possible that Di is not home!.. but.. Hari Prakash should be home.. " Worried Nani once again rings bell.. Payal remembers, "Just a minute!.. Most likely I have another key to the door!" Everyone looks at her with hope.. Inside, Anjali wonders scared, "What if they have another key?" That definitely worries Shyam' In the meantime, Payal locates the key in her purse and proceeds to open the door'The good planner that Shyam is, knows how to keep cool and keep situation from escalating.. he tries to calm Anjali down, "Dobn't be so scared, Rani Sahiba! It's possible that it's not them but someone else.." Worried and scared Anjali's voice starts to crack, "No.. but.. you..?" "I am going upstairs!" declares Shyam.. his shrewd mind has already chalked out what he needs to do.. Anjali agrees "Yes.." Shyam quickly squeezes her hand to comfort her and rushes away' Anjali gathers herself and walks up to the door.. The door opens.. Shyam disappears just in time to Anjali's relief' Somehow she manages to says to Mami and Payal who walk in first, "I,.. was just coming to get the door!" Payal pleasantly says, "No worries, Di! I have the extra key to the house.. " Dadi does not even look at her as she walks in.. Nothing goes unnoticed by Mami.. Manorama Bond.. , "What hapopened, Anjali? Why are you sweating so much?.. Are you alright?" I love Mami.. she brings out these little nuances so well.. Anjali quickly wipes off the perspiration from her face.. and tries to change the topic, "Mamiji.. Chhotey.. Where is Chhotey?" Aakash tells her, "Bhai's gone to the office. Had some work to do!" Anjali is so relieved.. at least she does not have to fear her brother's sharp eyes to spot her uneasiness and Shyam's presence'

Just then comes a question that would take away her remaining peace, "Anjali, were there any guests?" Dadi ji asks as she spots the two empty tea cups on the coffee table.. Anjali's face turns pale.. They all start walking towards the lounging area.. Anjali makes up an excuse, "Dadi, it's . that.. I felt like having tea.. the first one was no good.. so, I prepared another one.." Dadi nods with relaxed face' her eyes gentle.. Aakash wonder appropriately, "Where has HP gone?" Payal gathers the tea cups and the tray from the table.. doubts, "Di.. both these cups.. " Anjali rushes, "I am not filling well.." she puts her hand to her head..
Dadi's eyes have something that prompted me to think that she is suspecting something.. but is not bothered by it! Everyone gathers around Anjali' worried.. They sit her down, "Sit down' " Payal rushes to get a glass of water' Worried Nani says, "Aakash.." He understands, "Dadi, I am calling the doctor right away!" Anjali tries to stop him, "No.. No, Aakash.. no need.. during this period these things happen.." This go around Nani is not giving in..she holds Anjali by her shoulders gently and says, "No, dear.. No! Don't argue now! Manorama, come one! Let us take bitiya to her room!" This raises a red flag for Anjali' " No,.. No. I am alright here!" she protests. Dadi says, "Anjali bitiya, don't talk too much now.. come!" I again felt as if Dadi knows why she might be worried' Anjali shuts up and stands up..As Mami, Nani and Dadi walk her to her room, Anjali tries once more, "I will go! I am alright!" Mami tells her off, "No arguments, Anjali! Come one!" As they approach her room, Dadi,mami and then Nani rush into the room.. Anjali lingers behind.. her eyes follow Shyam who is making a move into another room' he rises a comforting hand to let Anjali know that it's alright.. and then gives her a thumps up.. before he rushes into Dadi's room to hide..Relieved Anjali closes her eyes to catch her breath when nani comes back worried, "Arey, Anjali,.. come one.. come on!" brings her in.
They get her settled in her bed.. "Mami ji, I am alright! .. and I will be going to bed shortly anyway.." Anjali says. Manorama responds, "OK, you rest.. and relax.. ! I will go the lounging area and have tea! I am craving tea! Okay?" Nani says, "Let's go, Manorama! You rest, dear!" and they leave Anjali alone..

At Buaji's.. In Shashi's room.. Garima's going through the turmoil.. she says, "Nothing is going to change just because I wish! Nothing can change!" she throws clothes on the bed.. frustrated.. Almost in tears.. voice cracking.. Garima says to Shashi, "I cannot take it anymore.. cannot!" She rushes to Shashi.. kneels down and puts her hand on his.. he in the wheelchair.. she says, "I cannot face Arnav's Dadi!.. But our daughter.. our little one! How can I mess up her happiness.. her wedding?.. Today.. Dadi and I almost' " images of how close she was to coming face to face with Dadi was at the temple flash back in front of her eyes.. , "No.. No!.. My mistake of bygones is staring me in face now! I did not want to lie then.. nor do I want to lie now.." She says to Shashi, "Khushi is the child of my sister's but you know, I have I love her to death!.. I had promised my sister that I would not let her be sad ever..that I would look out for her happiness'Now today.. for her happiness and for the sake of Payal's marriage.. I am ready to do anything!.. ANYTHING!.. if that means.. if that means.. we. Us.. " she burst in tears.. rests her head on Shashi's knee.. and lets her tears flow.. Shashi struggles to bring up his weak hand to comfort her.. places it on her hand.. bringing tears of joy to Garima. He shakes his head.. gestures from his yes.. to console her.. to ask her not to cry.. to hold with courage'. Garima's eyes.. full of tears.. her face a mix of emotions.. sadness. Despair.. relief.. worry.. happiness.. hope.. she kisses his hand.. and caresses the weak one.. as she derives comfort from his eyes..
One thing bothers me.. all of a sudden the talk of Khushi being Garima's niece has come into light.. If I remember correctly, Garima had said much earlier that Khushi was the daughter of her friend.. Now, no one seems to have a problem calling Garima her Aunt! CVs.. please.. explain!
"Haye re, Nand Kisore' " Buaji's voice breaks her train of thoughts.. Garima quickly wipes off her tears.. gets up to go outside as she hears Khushi call out for her, "Amma..!.. Amma!" Khushi pours water for Buaji.. "Amma!" Garima comes out of the room.. moves away from Buaji and Khushi without a word.. "What happened, Garima?' Buaji asks.. Khushi adds, "Amma, if you just wanted to give medication, you could have told the nurse! Anyway.. where is the nurse?" :I sent away the nurse!" Garima answers without making an eye contact'Buaji and Khushi are surprised.. Khushi walsk up to Garima and demands to know, "What..?.. Why?... And Amma, what about this bag?" Buaji gets up.. "I am going somewhere.. " Garima says.. Buaji asks, surprised, "Where?" Garima comes up with another excuse, "You know what! I have found out about this great place.. as if he is not a doctor.. but a magician! Just outside Lucknow..there is a camp.. just for a week.. He has cured many patients with paralysis.. yes!" Buaji and Khushi look at her with mixed emotions,.. then Khushi responds, "Oh, wow! It's a great news, Amma!" Buaji asks puzzled, "But, Garima!.." before Buaji cqan say a thing Garima takes off and does not even stop as Buaji says, 'Hey, at least listen to me!" Khushi and Buaji follow her into the room..
Shashi sits on the wheel chair.. Garima dumps the bag on bed and rushes to the cupboard.. Buaji, worried, goes after her, "Garima, this is really great! But' how come you are not thinking about Khushi's wedding? And.. you will leave in the middle of this..!" Khushi's face turns sad.. Garima's eyes almost want to say, that's the reason why she has taken this decision.. Garima rushes to Khushi, holds her hands and says, "Listen, Khushi! We cannot miss out on a great chance of his recovery! Do you understand what I mean?" Khushi's heart heavy.. words escape her..

Back at RM: Worried sick,.. Anjali paces in her room.. thinks.."Shall I call him?.. Oh God, is he alright?.. What if.. what if Dadi ji goes to her room?. No.. No.. Mami ji said that everyone was going for tea in the lounge!.. Oh, God!.. .. But.. what if dadi ji really makes it to her room?" Worry takes over Anjali's mind and heart... "This is the right time to get him out of that room.. " she thinks.. she steps out of the room.. to find Payal standing at the door with her doctor! "Di, the doctor is here!" Anjali's eyes fisrt gaze at Dadi ji's door.. thinks, "Dadi has not yet come upstairs.. but.. she will sooner or later.. Oh, God! What should I do?" "Di!" calls Payal, "Let's go!" "Ah.. Yes!" says Anjali and walks back in to the room' Just then follow Nani, Mami and Dadi ji.. they walk into Anjali's room.. As dadi is about to enter Anjali's room. Her sharp eyes spot something' she reaches for it.. it's a cell phone! She picks it up.. Shyam paces.. restless.. in Dadi's room.. Worried he thinks, "Let me call Rani Sahiba.. " He reaches into his pocket to grab the phone.. he is shocked. And worried sick.. his phone is not in his pockets.. ! Dadi holds his phone in her hands.. her eyes narrow down as she thinks.. Yes, she definitely suspects the right thing, her eyes tell me!
Buaji says, "To see Shashi alright.. just like before.. hail and hearty.. even we have been waiting.. Nand Kisore.. Hey, God! What kind of tests are you putting us through?" as she says it all worried.. something dawns upon her.. her face brightens.. her eyes relax.. she gets up and comes to Garima, says, "Garima, let us do this! I will go with Shashi!.. it is more important that you are here for Khushi's wedding!" Garima does not give up, says, "Oh, No, Jiji! You know that it is necessary that I am with him!" She rushes to pack her bags again.. Khushi suggests, "Amma, I will talk to Aranv ji and postpone the marriage! He will definitely listen to me! After you come back then I will talk to Aranv ji.." Garima rushes to Khushi, "Oh, no, Khushi!.. Whatever has happened so far.. after all of that, I don't want any obstacles in your wedding.. " Shashi nods in agreement.. Khushi walks up to Shashi.. kneels down in front of him.. her eyes well up.. with a heavy voice, she says, "I am sad because, you both will not be here for my wedding..I know that you are not my real parents.. but who do I have without the two of you?.. and if you can't be in my wedding then.. " tears trickle down Khushi's face.. Shashi moves his weak hand and places it on Khushi's head to bless her.. It breaks Buaji's heart..

Buaji walks up to Khushi. Places her hand on Khushi's shoulder. Says, "Hey, Sanka Devi! .. this mountainous body.. standing in front of you.. your aunt' is she no one to you?"
Brought tears to my eyes.. Brings smile through tears to Khushi's face.."Crazy girl!" says Buaji.. Khushi gets up and hugs Buaji.. Relief reflects in Garima's eyes.. Buaji assures Khushi, "I am here! Why do you worry?" she caresses Khushi's face, blows a kiss.. then moves to Garima.. "Garima, do one thing! Meet with her in-laws before you leave! Because,.. Arnav's Dadi is very upset because she has not met with you yet.." Garima says uneasily, 'Jiji, how can I meet with her? I have a train to catch this evening!" "Oh, no!.. At least call them!" Buaji suggests. "Ok, I will.. let me pack first.." Garima says.
The doctor checks Anjali.. Distracted Anjali's eyes keep darting to the door.. Dadi walks in to the room and quietly stands next to Nani. Doctor asks, "You are being careful about your diet, I hope?" "Yes, doctor!.. In addition.. the meds you gave me last time.. I have been taking those too!" Anjali hands the doctor the bottle of medication. Doctor says, "It seems like these meds are not working for you.. so, I would say that stop taking them!" Hurray.. another one of Shyam's evil plans foiled by DM.. Thank You, DM! Doctor continues, "I find you more pale and weak than earlier.. I will prescribe another medication. Just take care of your health!... Relax all you can in this condition.. rest enough.. " She gets up and instructs the family members, "I would suggest to all of you.. take care of health as much as you can.. Make sure that she is happy.. keep her happy all you can!" "Ok, doctor!" Nani says. Everyone leaves the room.. Payal asks, "Di, do you want anything?" "No, Payal ji! Thank You!" As Payal leaves, Anjali starts thinking..
OK, another dialogue... where the respectful 'aap' and 'iska' were mixed.. instead of 'inka' drives me nuts.. the dialogues used to be so perfect.. keep them tight, please!
In the lounging area, Dadi says in Pravachan style' 'Philosophical lecture..' I can see that she has a hidden agenda, "She said it right! During pregnancy, a woman needs much love.. She must get all the affection and love from the whole family!... Each and every member of the family!" Payal walks over as Nani and Maorama nod in agreement. Dadi says, "I feel that we should hold the baby shower for Anjali soon now!" Nani and Payal smile.. Mami goes, "Hello Hi Bye Bye!" Dadi cringes at her remark.. , "What a fabulous idea, Dadi ji!.. Anjali will be so happy to hear this!.." Mami says. Dadi goes, "It's a great opportunity to invite everyone!.. So that Anjali and her child will have all the closest people to them near by.." Nani says, excited, "yes! I was thinking that we can have Mehendi and Baby Shower the same day!" Excited Mami says, "Wow, two-in-one! It will be so much fun!" Payal smiles.. Dadi does not like it as much.. Nani says, "Yes, Manorama! All the rituals of weeding are going on. And then Chhotey has agreed to all the rituals!" dadi ji's face turns unpleasant as Nani dreams, "If its' mehendi.. means.. it will have music and dance.. the air will be filed with happiness.. And Anjali will be happy too!" Nani says to Payal, "You call Khushi and your Amma Babuji, OK?" "Yes, " Payal answers'leaves.. dadi, however, fumes.. extremely unhappy..
I don't like it! It gives me creeps.. can we not have the functions without having these black clouds of Dadi and Shyam linger for once? Why can't we have any happiness here without the eclipse of worry? Too much pressure.. Too much stress.. Poor Khushi..and Arnav.. don't they ever deserve some good moments without any black clouds? Worries non-stop are killing me! That too, too many..

Khushi sits in front of Daevi Maiyya.. at her desk. When Garima walks in.. Khushi gets up, "Amma!" 'Khushi, take off your earrings, please.." Garima says. Khushi takes off her earrings.. hands those to Garima.. Garima smiles affectionately.. beautifully.. says, "When we were little.. our father brought us this jewelry.. " she takes out a bunch from her jewelry bag... brings a smile to Khushi's face' she says as she shows it off, "Studs for me.. and the chandeliars.. jhumke.. for your mother!" Khushi smiles pleasantly.. then her eyes well up.. With an affectionate smile, Garima places the earrings on Khushi.. Then she holds Khushi's hands and says, "Your mother had handed me these.. when.. your parents'" Garima's voice trails off. She recollects herself says, "I wanted to give these to you on the wedding day! But.." Khushi says, "No problem, Amma! Don't worry! Even if you won't be there that day, I will put these on!" Welled up eyes.. both their hearts heavy with emotions.. in a soft voice Garima says, "You know, Khushi, that even though I won't be with you, my heart will be here.. with you.. always..!.. you know that, right?" Khushi nods as tears trickle down her face and she chokes on her words' Garima then says to Khushi, "I am very happy, Khushi! You have found a great guy! .. and Jiji told me..that he came to the temple for your sake!.. and bowed in front of Devi Maiyya!" Khushi nods as smile breaks through her tears.. Devi Maiyya has graced you.. " Then she says to Khushi, "Khushi, promise me one thing!.. that.. since I won't be there for your wedding, you will not be mellow!.. that you will be cheerful and happy! Promise me!" Khushi controls her emotions.. eyes still welled up to the brim.. she brings a smile to her lips and says, "I promise you, Amma!" Garima smiles happily and kisses Khushi on forehead' Khuhsi's tears trickle down her face.. Garima cups her face and says, "With these earrings. You look like your mother now!.. Beautiful!" and hugs Khushi.. Khushi hugs her back'.