AAAAAARGH! Stupid, slow webpage download! Now, that the frustrations outta the way, id like to add my bit, Hehe.. 
I understand Lennie, there's things we want/wish for and then there's life the way it is. Although Ekta gives everyone false hope and invents twists/turns that practical life almost NEVER puts out, we need to take a more realistic approach. It would be extremely hurtful to all if this were to end up being messy (naa idhar kay naa udhar kay).. 
After today's epi more of Shaurya's sensitive, caring yet logical and protective side came forth. He showed genuine concern for both Anjali and good friend Reeva. Reaffirming his support (emotional and otherwise) for the fact that once A took forth a step she should stick to it. Shaurya has started and shall (in the coming weeks) have to deal with newfound emotions, which are bound to stir up quite a storm within and shake him to the core, so to speak. These include (as seen today), a somewhat protective concern for Anjali's state and well being with regards to her current situation and slight hint of insecurity [for the mightiest of men have had to bow to that]. It would be best though, if Shaurya were not to let his logic run away with these emotions. I am also a bit concerned with regards to Sohams intentions as the bathroom scene, when he spoke to his friend bout deals and thought of games, puzzled me a bit.. PLUS the annoying bad boy/rogue kinda background music, every time he's on, freaks me out! Anjali is very vulnerable right now and Shaurya is right to be worrying overtime. If you noticed A hesitated but didn't take a step back when Soham moved up to her and said he didn't have any problems sleeping on the couch. Meaning although she understands that Soham is not Kavya, the face still plays a major factor and this weakness of Anjali's can be cruelly twisted if Nirmala gets involved, somehow..THAT woman (Nirmala) gives me the heebie jeebies!! I felt really deeply for the rest of the family as well, poor folks.. BTW great acting by Iqbal, thought he'd eat Soham up at the dinner table when Romila made both S and A move closer and eat together.. 
Lennie, I also noticed Shaurya's patience, tolerance, understanding and support. For me, the defining moment was Shaurya's expression and him taking a few simultaneous steps when Anjali moved aside and went out the kitchen, like he was shadowing her a bit to make sure she was ok. Think Shaurya might've been hoping shed say something, as there was this longing on his face when he turned around, with lingering thoughts in his head. Had missed writing about Reeva's reaction at the table, the score they use for her is always so heart breaking like someone's souls being torn apart or so. It was sad, for a moment Soham had a pretty thoughtful and somewhat considerate expression on his face as well, like he seemed to acknowledge what she had felt then.. 
3 Angels, it will indeed be difficult for Anjali to get past the fact that Soham is not Kavya since the face and voice are real strong factors. True that Anjali loved Kavya as a person (body and soul) but then ones soul isn't visible, is it. Although personality shines through and that's what makes a person yet more attractive, whether we like it or not physique plays a great part as well. If she remains sensible, Anjali will able to distance herself from getting attached to Soham, if not then she'll only be human. As Lennie said and Shaurya affirmed, A needs to do this in order to move on, so long as she does just that (get this out of her system and move on), minor glitches along the way shouldn't be a prob! AND as you've mentioned, I too, am hoping Nirmala wont go overboard with her evil deeds.. 
To both Lennie and 3 Angels, I am not certain as to what Soham intends. Eijaz did do a great job acting wise, although Sohams expressions in some scenes did make it extremely difficult to read what was on his mind. Both of you seem to have clearer views on it. There was one bit where he seemed genuinely touched, when Romila came in with Kheer and caressed his face, telling him how much theyd missed his presence etc. Which gets me thinking; at the end of it one positive thing may be Soham coming out as family man! Hehe.. 
PS Its 'Mera Sheer Puttar', has an affect, somewhat similar to 'my lion hearted boy'.. Mehndi could be from Anjali's own Mehndi, remember, before the Shimla trip. They only stayed for like a day so its ok for it to be there I guess. Nanda's wanting KA (Soham/A) to get re-married did cross my mind as well! 
Excuse the length.. 
Edited by Mahaam - 19 years ago