Zoon Raina tells Ritesh Malhotra that all his friends teased her at school, saying one day her father wouldn’t be hers, which made her upset and eager to meet him. Ritesh Malhotra reassures her and shares that he was teased in school too, nicknamed “Lambo” and “Giraffe.” He hands Zoon Raina his number and tells her to call if anyone teases her, promising to teach them a lesson.
Ritesh Malhotra goes to wash his hands, but the tap breaks and water drenches him. Zoon Raina calls Indu Raina, who rushes to help but also gets drenched. Indu Raina apologizes, explaining that the plumber didn’t come, and jokes about middle-class household mishaps. Ritesh Malhotra teases her again about “middle class” and suggests placing a warning sign near the tap. Indu Raina offers to iron his hoodie. Ritesh Malhotra sneezes, and she worries he might fall sick, which he playfully blames on her. After some hesitation, Indu Raina takes the hoodie, while Ritesh Malhotra looks at her and then hands it over. A song plays in the background as she begins ironing.
While Indu Raina irons, a spark from the switch makes her fall. Ritesh Malhotra catches her, and noticing her torn shirt button, he hands her a safety pin, insisting she dry herself first before ironing. She carefully dries her hair, then finishes ironing the hoodie while Ritesh Malhotra watches.
Meanwhile, Sameer Malhotra invites Kadambari for dinner. She insists on paying, remarking that she hadn’t realized he was fun-loving, and jokes that their friendship began with muddy water. Sameer Malhotra notes her lack of trust in men, and Kadambari compares men unfavorably to faithful dogs. Sameer Malhotra thinks of using her to advance his career and declares, “Ritesh Malhotra, I am coming to take your place.”
Indu Raina returns the hoodie to Ritesh Malhotra, who wears it. She apologizes for her earlier behavior at the hospital when seeing Rajendra Raina in pain, which Ritesh Malhotra accepts graciously. Vivek Raina interrupts, calling Indu Raina.
Vivaan Malhotra looks at Kadambari’s picture, questioning how she reached the top. Sameer Malhotra suspects a hidden past and plans to uncover it. Ritesh Malhotra calls Vivek Raina, inquiring about Indu Raina’s husband. Vivek Raina reveals that Indu Raina is divorced and advises Ritesh Malhotra not to ask anyone else in the house. Ritesh Malhotra contemplates Indu Raina’s struggles and how she manages Zoon Raina.
Asha Raina offers a homemade dish by Indu Raina to Ritesh Malhotra, who looks appreciatively at Indu Raina. Zoon Raina asks Ritesh Malhotra to tell her a story. Vivaan Malhotra quietly informs Indu Raina that Ritesh Malhotra asked about her husband, revealing her status as a divorcee. Indu Raina worries about the consequences of this lie.
Later, a servant reports that Pankaj instructed him to store a suitcase. Kaamna Malhotra directs him. Rahul greets Kaamna Malhotra, and she inquires if Ritesh Malhotra’s film shoot is in Bangkok. Ritesh Malhotra arrives, asking for food, and the servant serves his keto diet. Kaamna Malhotra asks why he came late, and he explains his personal work—visiting a school girl, Zoon Raina, and her house. Kaamna Malhotra is surprised and questions if this fan is really important to him. Ritesh Malhotra calls Zoon Raina lovely and admits feeling a connection with her mother, Indu Raina.
Indu Raina tells Asha Raina that Ritesh Malhotra seemed perfect when she saw him in his house. She recalls returning his phone and feeling criticized by him for her parenting. Asha Raina reassures her, pointing out that Indu Raina made Ritesh Malhotra a father figure for Zoon Raina in her mind. Indu Raina admits she has no space for love in her life. Ritesh Malhotra expresses confusion about Indu Raina’s character, noting her struggles and divorce, leaving him uncertain about his feelings. Kaamna Malhotra observes, realizing Ritesh Malhotra is talking about a girl for the first time.
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