47. IshVi Join Hands Against AS

                                    

                                          

In the evening, Shantanu and Savi return home, and upon entering, Ishaan rushes to hug Shantanu, tears streaming down his face. Perplexed by his emotional display, Shantanu asks him what happened. Ishaan, overcome with joy and tears, shares that Isha has started responding and the doctor assured him of her imminent recovery. They all rejoice at the news, but Savi's demeanor shifts as she begins to contemplate the implications of spreading this update. Sensing her concern, Ishaan queries her about her mixed emotions. Savi brushes it off, saying it's nothing, and heads to Isha's room. There, she embraces the sleeping Isha, expressing her relief at having her back and pledging to protect her. Savi then retreats to her own room, while Shantanu attends to Isha.
Ishaan enters their room and finds Savi visibly disturbed. He reveals to her that the doctor had disclosed that she had instructed him to mislead them earlier about Isha's condition. Savi stumbles over her words, about to respond, when Ishaan surprises her by hugging her tightly and breaking into tears. Confused, Savi asks him what happened. In response, he thanks her for protecting Isha and berates himself for not heeding her earlier suspicions about AS. Still surprised by his reaction, Savi gently asks him to clarify. She gently frees herself from his embrace, guides him to sit on the bed, gives him water, and sits beside him, affectionately holding his hands. Ishaan then recounts his encounter with the old man and everything he learned, including details from Isha's diary. He acknowledges that he now understands Savi had discovered AS's true nature earlier, prompting her to ask the doctor to misinform them. Overwhelmed by the revelations, he breaks down again in Savi's arms, expressing how he feels his life has been built on falsehoods, and she consoles him with a comforting embrace.
A while later, Ishaan regains his composure and expresses heartfelt gratitude to Savi, describing her as an angel for rescuing him from the web of lies he had been entangled in. He then asks if her concerns for his safety are linked to all that has transpired.
Savi nods gently, revealing her investigative journey, starting with her collaboration with Asmita. She describes the shocking discovery of an attempt to tamper with Isha's food on AS's birthday and AS confronting her yesterday, threatening Ishaan's safety. Ishaan listens in shock as Savi shows him the lab report confirming the presence of a neurotoxin in Isha's food sample. Continuing, she explains that it was Ishaan who unknowingly saved Isha's life that day by spilling her drink, averting a potential danger. Savi expresses her gratitude to him for preventing her from making a grave mistake by serving the tampered drink to Isha.
Savi reflects on her thoughts about AS's motivations for her actions and now feels she has clarity on the matter with his discovery. She discloses that AS is closely monitoring Asmita and has also threatened her. Despite her concerns, Savi remains resolute in her determination to expose AS. She discloses that she is actively looking for a way forward without jeopardizing his safety. Ishaan looks at her with admiration and assures her that she is not alone in this endeavor anymore—he will assist her, and together they will expose AS. They exchange a smile and hug, united in their determination. ("Phir Aur Kya Chahiye" plays in the background.)
During dinner, they inform Shantanu about their discoveries and their joint commitment to expose AS. Shantanu is taken aback by the revelations but admits that he had been observing Savi's efforts closely and had understood her role in influencing the doctor's prognosis about Isha's health. He chose to remain silent because he trusts Savi and didn't want to escalate the disagreements between them. He is now relieved that they have united on this front as well.
  Shantanu then reveals to Savi that he always wanted a daughter, a little Isha, while Isha wanted a son. When Ishaan was born, his wish for a daughter remained unfulfilled. He quickly adds that he didn't mean he wasn't happy to have Ishaan as a son, calling him the best son and a symbol of his and Isha's love. He continues, telling Savi that when he met her for the first time, he felt an instant connection and thought if he and Isha had a daughter, she would have been like Savi. He expresses his happiness at having Savi as his daughter, and his pride in both Isha and Ishaan for mentoring her. He is grateful to Ishaan for choosing Savi as his life partner and declares she's the best life partner for Ishaan. Shantanu gets emotional while thanking her for making his family complete after years of separation by bringing his wife and son back together. Shantanu adds that if their grandfather were alive, he would have been proud of Savi, just as he was of Isha, agreeing with the old man's assertion that Isha was his favorite.
Savi responds by saying she's lucky and grateful to have such a lovely family. She remarks that God gave her back with two hands after taking away with one. She tells Shantanu that his care always reminded her of her own father and calls him the best father. Ishaan admires their father-daughter bond while Savi playfully thanks him for giving her this family by forcefully marrying her. Ishaan then credits Harini for their union, and they all share a moment of laughter.
Shantanu asks abouttheir next steps and emphasizes the need for caution in dealing with AS.
Savi explains that uncovering evidence related to the will is challenging since the old man confessed to destroying all such evidence years ago. However, she suggests focusing on finding proof of AS's attempts to harm Isha or frame Nishikant, a direction she has been exploring. Shantanu notices Ishaan deep in thought, his expression melancholy, and asks him what's on his mind. Ishaan shares his concern for RS, who will be devastated upon learning the truth. Shantanu comforts him, stating it's better to confront reality than to live with deception or betrayal, a sentiment Ishaan agrees with. Now aware of AS's involvement, Ishaan decides to investigate the direction of framing Nishikant. Shantanu counters that they shouldn't dismiss finding evidence related to the will entirely, suggesting their grandfather was astute and likely left something behind to aid them. They agree to also pursue this avenue of investigation.
The next morning, Savi and Ishaan brainstorm plans to find evidence related to Isha's accident and Nishikant's framed involvement in the missing funds case. Suddenly, Shantanu recalls that some of their grandfather's belongings are still stored in the basement of their old house, where they used to live before RS built BM and the family relocated. Excited by this lead, they hurry to the basement, which is dusty and filled with cobwebs from years of neglect. As they carefully search through the items, looking for clues, there are moments of humor—like Ishaan's startled reaction to a rat, swiftly handled by Savi and Shantanu, leading to shared laughter as they recall a similar incident that happened in Savi's hostel room. Amidst a collection of ancient texts and pamphlets curated by their grandfather, they uncover a worn copy of the original will, delicately wrapped in a piece of their grandmother's saree. Overjoyed by their discovery, they begin devising a plan to use this newfound evidence to expose AS once and for all.