Author: anilv

Avni rushes to Neil who was grimacing in pain, but still managing to smile at the sight of his beloved. AVNI: Are you alright? We were so worried for you. NEIL: I am fine now. This is nothing. AVNI: I know how much a bullet hurts, Neil. DD, how did this happen? Who did this to him? [hears a sigh of pain from Neil as he grabbed Avni’s arm with his right hand] Neil.. NEIL: Avni, calm down. We will find out. AVNI: I’m sure it is the son.. NEIL: Shhhhh.. Calm down, Avni. Please. SHWETA: Tillu, I can’t bear…

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It is an unusually cold night. Women observing Karva Chauth are out on the terraces and yards for a glimpse of the moon, which has been veiled by the sparse clouds all evening. The Khanna family too, were preparing for the ceremonies of the pious day. Prakash Khanna, and his wife Shweta, with Bebe and Avni for company. Avni’s worries grew with every growing minute, there was nothing more she wanted than see her Neil again, know he is alright. Cold wind brushes on her shoulders but she didn’t seem to feel it. BEBE: Of all days Tillu has to…

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Avni woke up well before dawn. I need to get ready for the fast. [looked at Neil, who was sound asleep still] My first ‘Karva Chauth’… She got up and ready in no time, and headed to the kitchen. Bebe was waiting for her it seemed. BEBE: beta, I knew you would come. yeh le. Muesley. tujhe pasand hai na? AVNI: Thank you Bebe. But why did you wake up so early, I would have had something. And need to make something for Maa Ji too – and wake her up. BEBE: I have made enough for both of you.…

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Recap Neil and Avni return home after demolishing Ragini Pandit’s illegal human trafficking empire.Avni has brought Juhi back home so she can help her back into life. Dayavanti and Amol are absconding. Avni convinces Pandit’s victims to file complaints against her, helping Neil get his suspension revoked. READ ON… Avni is making the bed when Neil comes in. He helps her with the pillows and hops into bed. AVNI: [walking away from the bed] Let me go bring water. NEIL: to woh kya hai! [pointing at the jug of water on the side table, with his eye, an impish smile…

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Neil enters the bedroom, places the file in his hand on the coffee table – looks around for Avni. He notices something else lying on the table. It was Avni’s mangalsutra. HE picks it up and wonders “where is she, and why has she taken off the mangalsutra and left it here”. The bathroom door opens, and Avni comes out, after a shower apparently. Startled a bit, seeing Neil staring at her… She brushes her hair with her hand, heads over to the dressing table. AVNI: I know I had left it here. Neil understood what she was looking for,…

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At the Khanna mansion. Neil is looking for Avni whom he has not seen since morning. He walks past the guest room, when Juhi comes out and he almost bumps into her. NEIL: Sorry Juhi. [gets a long stare from Juhi] I didn’t see you coming. JUHI: [Neil is about to walk on when she stop him] Neil, I want to talk to you. NEIL: Yes, Juhi. Is everything alright? Tell me and Avni if you need anything, ok? JUHI: haan. I know you are trying to help me get a life back, and I am grateful for your favor…

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SO FAR… Neil and Avni have returned home, and Avni has taken the responsibility of Juhi’s rehab. Neil’s job hinges on witness testimonies against Rang Mahal. Shweta wonders if Avni brings ill-luck for Neil. Avni reaches the police station where Ali waits for her in a car, DD with him. AVNI: Ali, you have the list? ALI: Yes. Everyone’s address. DD: bhabhi. Neil sir already tried a lot. Nothing happened. No one agreed to file a complaint, or even be a witness. AVNI: I don’t understand how these girls can live peacefully knowing Gurumaa may go scot free. What’s there…

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Neil and Avni have returned home, and Avni has taken the responsibility of Juhi’s rehab. Neil’s suspension is still on, and they are finding it hard to getany of the victims to file a complaint and testify as witness to strengthen their case. At the dining table in the evening. The family is having dinner. Avni is serving, Juhi gets up to help her. PAPA: wah. After so many days, I’m having food my bahu has made. AVNI: I didn’t make everything, just the bhindi and some kheer. BEBE: Bhindi is Tillu’s favorite. You have made it with love, and…

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Neil and Avni have returned home, and Avni has taken the responsibility of Juhi’s rehab. Neil’s suspension hearing doesn’t go well, when DIG learns he took part in a covert operation. DD walks into Neil’s studio… DD: Sir, how was it? NEIL: DD. [shakes his head] My suspension has not been withdrawn. Things are getting harder. Our case against Ragini Pandit is weak in their eyes. In fact our operation may put us all in trouble if we cannot get a formal complaint or witness statements. DD: But sir, we have audio and visuals from Rang Mahal. NEIL: The audio…

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