Today, I actually felt like writing down my thoughts about the episode. It's been a long time since I've so. I haven't read through the thread so I apologize in advance if some of this has already been discussed.
Oddly, I felt rather positive about the upcoming track 
or maybe we have finally ended the separation track so things are somewhat back to normal but not. I am sure I'll get clowned in the end by the CVs and writers 🤡 but at least for now Abhira are back together in one frame so I will take it while I can and try not to cry about the future as season 3 is drama, angst, and crying 🤣
Manjari:
I actually felt nothing wrong in what Manjari said to Akshu. In fact I was waiting during the whole separation track that Manjari would show her anger on Akshu and tell her how Abhi suffered for that 1 year being aimless and was never at home. But writers never had her do that instead she woke up from the coma all hunky dory cause she saw Abhi and Akshu together in one frame thinking well if they patched up then I will keep my mouth shut. Then we had Neirohi engagement going on and dear Ma decided to go focus on that relationship so she told Abhi and Akshu to focus on their relationship. So what do the kids do? They went and fixed it themselves. But now all of a suddenly she feels like she needs to butt in? 🤔 Since she doesn't have Neirohi to look after and she has no relationship of her own now. Anyways, for some that were upset that writers were not going to address Abhi's 1 year it seems it will be addressed through Manjari regarding how Akshu treats Abhi. The truth is with this second chance it's not only Akshu and Abhi having to work harder in their relationships but Akshu now has to prove even more so to the Birla family especially Manjari that Akshu loves Abhi just as much. She has to build back the trust that she is not simply using Abhi. As of now the only 2 people in the house that recognize Akshu's love and sacrifice is Harshvardhan and Neil. And maybe Shefali to some extent. I find it funny how Manjari is now acting like Harshvardhan pre wedding. The Birla House is toxic to those that live there 🤣 Look at how Harshvardhan is acting like a normal person now that he has been kicked out. This is all the more reason for Abhi and Akshu to leave that house. It's curse I tell you. No amount of Thu Thu Thu on that house will help 🤣
I liked how Harshvardhan questioned Manjari why she was saying all those things to Akshu. I think he understood for now but I hope when things go awry because we know they will later on that Harshvardhan will still be on Akshu's side. Cause I mean come on getting worked up over where a file is being placed on the dresser in their room?
Mahima:
I really liked the scene between Akshu and her. Akshu is pure love as we know and you could see Mahima start to melt a little inside by that hug and her words. It's true Mahima needs to let go of the guilt so she can move on.
Akshu 2.0 and Abhi 2.0:
Birla family has only gotten a taste of what Akshu 2.0 is. She's going to be speaking up more and putting forth her thoughts too. Just like it took some time for Abhi to understand Akshu 2.0 the entire Birla family are going to have to reacquaint themselves with upgraded version. Akshu 1.0 would not have told Shefali to forgive Parth until she saw them having an argument. Akshu 2.0 decided to address it upfront because she knew having lived with them for sometime Shefali would still be upset with Parth. I foresee a future of Akshu giving gyan to people whether they want it or not 🤣 The upgrade of ITV Female Lead.
I just hope Abhi and Akshu can work together in the coming storms. But considering the next track will have Akshu vs. Manjari along with Mahima vs Abhi. I have a strong feeling Akshu won't be able to talk about his mother to Abhi because he will get very upset. He is just as protective of his mother as he is of Akshu. Or when she does finally talk to him he will go talk to his mother thinking he solved the issue not realizing his aunt may have further triggered his mother against Akshu that she will get the wrong idea and continue to distrust Akshu's intentions. Typical sass bahu stuff 🤪
Next Track:
I know I shouldn't predict anything based on the pre-cap but I just had some thoughts. I've been waiting for the track regarding workplace insecurities and Mahima's role at the hospital. I was hoping it was going to be with Akshu, Mahima, Manjari, Shefali, and maybe even Arohi regarding their roles as housewives and working women vs what society thinks or how the Birla males in the household treat them. In particular how Anand and Harshvardhan never gave credit to their wives. Harshvardhan never gave credit to Manjari running the house and Anand never gave professional credit to Mahima. Say what you will of Mahima but one thing so far they have shown is Mahima is an accomplished doctor and worked hard to get where she is today. She provides good ideas to the hospital. We have seen glimpses where Anand completely overlooks his wife's contributions to Birla hospital. She was the one who came up with the IVF center, how to fund and where they would build it. But Anand took the credit and only included some of the credit to his younger brother. But alas, it looks like Mahima's insecurities are going to come out through Abhi's new position and the jealous that will rise up to pit Aunt against Nephew.
I'm sure Arohi will play a part after all she has pledge her undying allegiance to Mahima 🤣 And she hates Abhi and her sister. Her illogical thinking about Akshu and Birla house 🤪 Mimi and Bade Mama's words were about Birla family not the freaking hospital. I still think Neil and Arohi wedding is still in the cards. This time around Arohi will go to Neil without a prenup and think about manipulating after she is married and in the Birla house. Then we can have all sorts of nonsense about how because of Akshu the brothers are fighting etc. And Abhi will say for the third time "My family is not suitable for you." But he will add "And we are moving out of this house because they cannot appreciate you." Then Manjari will blame Akshu for Abhi leaving the house. But eventually it will all come out it was all Arohi's doing and she was the one manipulating Neil. So egg on Manjari's face 🤣 But knowing her she will jump ship sooner realizing she bet on the wrong horse and finally open her eyes to see through Arohi's lies.
Edited by iheartChai - 2 years ago
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