Spice Girls Hangout: Dark clouds looming...

Good episode, yes things slowed down a bit but I thought there was a good balance in this episode with the tracks not overshadowing each other.

Episode started off with another missed kiss after sounds of footsteps and looming shadows intervened, Khushi realized they were no longer alone and took Arnav back downstairs. I can't say I am disappointed by the missed kiss because I seriously expected this, its something I've become used to.

Shyam is obviously somewhere close to RM as he quickly retreats back to watching the events unfold, he smiles watching his wife drink the switched meds knowing the effect it will have on her. Shyam is obviously planning his return to RM and his return may coincide with Khushi and Arnav's wedding. Slowly the snake is slithering back in

I continue to enjoy Bua and Khushi's scenes, with Bua continuing to take opportunities to tease Khushi. Bua has seen how much Khushi and Arnav love each other and couldn't be happier that Khushi has found a great hubby in Arnav, if only she knew what odds they fought to be together and continue to face with dark clouds looming overhead.

How times have changed, in the past Khushi would have been too proud to have Arnav send a nurse over to help Shashi recover but now she thanks him and understands the gesture behind it. The phone scene was adorable, Khushi being the filmy romantic while Arnav remains clueless! At first when I saw this scene I thought ok this was more Barun than Arnav then I realized it was not. Arnav is always trying to get a reaction out of Khushi and lately he's enjoyed pulling her leg. This side of Arnav has always been there (remember New Yrs talk between Akash and Arnav?), its just that Khushi has awakened the side he kept buried all these years.

So was Anjali putting on an act about the credit card?? I just don't know with her anymore, all I know is that she is lying to those who love her. Anjali knows her family is not a fan of Shyam yet continues to meet him on the sly which means she is well aware of her actions and this is not a simple case of denial or love is blind. Arnav is going to be extremely hurt by her betrayal.

NK is a riot, I just love his character. Julabs instead of gulabs, OMG enough said!!! Then his what the after he and the rest of the family looked at Arnav as if hell froze over because he said he is going to the mandir. Turns out he is going to meet Khushi and the family decides to tag along since Dadi is adamant on meeting Garima who she repeatedly emphasizes is not Khushi's mother. Looks like Garima is able to escape again based on the precap but for how long will this hide and seek continue??? Like Bua said earlier, Dadi will find Garima.

I thought it was a good episode. But i like every episode minus the kidnapping. So my judgement stinks since i watch only at face value.😆

Cvs have finally slowed down and so have my dadhkaney. They got their badla on us for asking them to pick up the pace during the kidnapping and now they speeded through the good stuff so we can all remember who runs the show here. Which is not us. Shukriya.

So we start off from the Kissy Ve's yesterday and some giggle giggle later, Chotte moves in again hoping to be 5^th time lucky. Until a bee on the wall distracts Chotti, who pushes Chotte away earning an "Excuse me?" which can be translated as w*f is your problem now lady?? Chotti! How could you push The Arnav Singh Raizada away!

Chotti pulls Chotte away from the poolside and takes him down to the family who are partying hard. Jiji takes away Chotti and Chotte remembers that it is time to take care of his other baggage aka Di, who is running a Jalebi dukaan and has a bump which makes us, the audience, sympathise with her. Chotte sits Di down and asks her whether she received her daily dose of happy pills. Di of course hasn't and chotte ands over sayani Di to his Chotti and goes to Di's room to pick up the pills.

In Di's room some dude in a white Kurta is exchanging Di's happy pills with m&ms. Because chocolate makes a womans world go round.😃

See how much Dhaiyya ho cares for his wife?😉

Di swallows the pills and we sit at the edge of our seats waiting for something to happen to Di and the wedding tayaris to go doob maar.😕 And Di has this expression on her face as if she is going to give birth right there after only one day of the baby bump and we wait. And chotte says "Di, are you Ok?" and Di opens her eyes and nods. Phew. Humari toh saasein rukh gai thi.😲

Meanwhile Dhaiyya ho watches on the 1940's tv and rocks away on his rocking chair with his badass music playing in the background.

Next switch to GH. And Buaji, Amma and Khushi are chatting away. Blah Blah Blah.🥱

Enter a nurse with a nappy on her head, sent by the very caring chotte who wants his MIL at his wedding. No Chotte. If you want a wedding. Send your MIL to Brazil.🤓

Next switch to Chotte and Chotti romancing on the phone. Or well Chotti is romancing and Chotte is trying to get rid of her so he can check his accounts. But Chotti akhir Chotti hai. You do not get rid off her.😆

Chotti wants filmy stuff. Aww Chotti bless you. "aap kya kar rahe hai?"

Awww. She's flirting with you Chotte and your flirting with your accounts. Kaisa hai tu!

"Hum phone rakh rahe hai."

"Theek hai"

"hum sach mai rakh rahe hai"

"Acha suniye. Hum phone rakh de?" "yeah" chalo 4^th time lucky then. No? Satyanash Chotte! Tumhe toh filmy wala pyaar bhi nai aata (and fandom rejoices that you don't of course. But at least humour the girl!)

Next Chotte is checking his bills and notices Di has a new shopping addiction. Asks Di. Oh no chotte. Bank Card has been stolen by a CCTV dude. Chalo koi nai. Chotte hai na. The eternal money giving tree. Aur aajai ga. Di you Jhoothi!

Next Payash flirting. I actually liked them for one. Better than the khadoos Akash. And I like Payal Jiji. So I feel sorry for her. You guys noticed Payal has great chemistry with everyone except her husband? I like Jiji Chotte interactions..Anyway wapas to the other stuff.

So Chotte wants to go to the Mandir. Raizadas say Haww! 😲Ehmm for Khushi Duh! 🤔And dadi decides the whole family should go lest Chotte and Chotti start rabba veing. Kissi ko hona chahiye rokh ne ke liye na?😈

So all family arrives at the mandir where the 3 GH ladies are already present. Royalty gets down from the small dabba car and my eyes flit to the man in the aviators. OMGG they are back! Wah! Somebody tell me to blink. I can't! My feelings. I'm not phangurling, i'm appreciating a fine specimen😳

Raizadas go for Aarti and dadi decides to play peek a boo with the women in the front row who happens to be amma.

aage aage dekho hota hai kya.

Hello ladies,

Hi Sari and SG's! Great post as always😊

First off let me wish Barun Sobti a very happy birthday and wish him happiness and success in the coming year and always! I hope his career sees new heights and he continues to enjoy a blissful personal life. Thank you Barun for breathing life into ASR! We love you⭐️⭐️

Filler type episode today with some cute and important moments. The pace slowed down a little today but I was disappointed with the abrupt end to the poolside romance. Did Khushi see a shadow while Arnav leaned in to kiss her or did she just push him away, aise hi. Though I liked how she grabbed his hand an walked away from there with him. I'd rather the CV's not show any more missed kiss attempts; wait if you need to but the next one has to be completed. This is getting seriously annoying now😡

Liked that Arnav showed some concern for Anjali, asked her to drink some milk, take her meds and take some rest. Shyamji makes an appearance to switch the pills and goes back to continue enjoying IPK playing out inside RM. There needs to be some kind of monologue for Anjali; her behavior today came across as very bipolar and very inconsistent with the loving sister we know her to be.😡😡 On one hand she is lying through her teeth to the family and sneaking around with Shyam, I'm not sure if she is allowing him to use her credit card and is funding his expenses but it seems like it and on the other hand she is smiling around enjoying the ceremonies. What the hell is going on with her?

How sweet was Arnav to arrange for a nurse to care for Babuji and I loved how he said to Amma that Khushi and he missed her during the ceremonies and to not refuse the help for Khushi's happiness. Buaji and Khushi are joking around and elated with his sweet gesture. Loved the phone conversation; totally ARHI, totally in character and oh so cute😊. Loved her filmi side contrasted with his practical side, his "stamp paper pe order pass karvau" and her "what the" when he disconnects. She calls him right back only to indulge in more "pyaar bhari baatein" while he gets naughty and pulls an Akash on her. Loved the smiles and instrumental RV while she lies down on the bed and he rests back on his chair enjoying each other. That is the brilliance of Sarun as a Jodi that can give us passionate hot romance one day and a sweet endearing phone conversation the next; they create simple lovely moments that live on with the audience forever👏👏!

Some others pointers:

• NK is gonna be missing in action and while Daadi could not care less for his explanation but the viewers sure are glad to not have to guess his whereabouts.
• Garima decides it is time to stop running and hiding the truth and spill the beans to Khushi. Though I doubt the time has come yet!
• Daadi hopeful of finally meeting Garima decides to encroach on Arnav's private rendezvous with Khushi and turns it into a family affair.
• I was so happy to see Khushi in yellow till I saw the atrocious sleeves and dupatta. This has to be one actress who can beautifully carry off the most unflattering of outfits.👍🏼
• ASR is back in his aviators and looked super sexy😎! Plus he got a new pair of shoes, Good b'day gift to him and all his phangurls😉. Why is everyone so shocked to see him go in the mandir? He did go inside the mandir to get Anjali last raksha bandhan and then to bring Khushi home after the pag pheras rasam as well.

Lets see what tomorrow brings; but I predict some cute ARHI moments stolen while the family stands around as audience, more hide and seek between Garima and Daadi and the medicines finally kicking in leading to an emergency call to the family.