Honestly though
Mandy, hats off to your positivity. This week was the final nail in the coffin for me in terms of story-telling, because the Naamkarann I knew and fell in love with was lost. I know the CVs can salvage this situation and redeem themselves after this rat-fiasco is over, but nothing will undo the damage they have done. The fact that most of us have lost the excitement for the episodes is heartbreaking, to say the least.
Anyway, coming to the episode itself, I hope the reason why rat is being made so unbearable is that her end is near and they would make it as humiliating as possible for her. Rat is a delusional tart. Her dialogues are cringe-worthy and I don't even bother watching half her scenes because I know that she wouldn't say anything important. I hope the fact that Neil overheard her conversation with Avni is significant because this should get Neil thinking as to what rat's real intentions could be. In all of this, I really liked how Neil's priority has always been Avni. I have seen people commenting saying that Neil is all talk and no action, but I would beg to differ. The guy has professed his love for Avni, and has proven it time and time again that SHE is the MOST important person in his life. The CVs have effed up a lot of things, but I am glad that the essence of AvNeil's relationship has not been toyed with. I remember being sceptical about how Neil might react to Avni (given how most MLs shun the FLs when the ex returns) but Neil has not disappointed. He is at his wits end with that rat and hopefully, he will start to piece the puzzle together.
After everything AvNeil have said to each other about not giving up on each other, I do not see how Avni would be willing to sacrifice her love for Mishti's sake or how Neil would simply agree to the marriage. I hope that the rat makes it even more obvious that she wants Neil when Bebe suggests getting them married and Neil realises that the rat wants HIM and not Mishti. Like you've said, it seems like the ball is coming back to AvNeil's court and I hope they have some sort of a plan to take down this biatch.
P.S. Poonam really sucks as an actress. I cannot even sugarcoat it and try to be encouraging at this point. She is beyond bad. Period.
P.P.S. AdiZa's IVs have been an absolute bliss, innit? Who would have thought that they would come this far! Bless!