The recent episode brought an emotional whirlwind in Yeh Rishta Kya Kahlata Hai. Manish found himself grappling with Abhir’s growing anger and a heart-wrenching memory. Alone in his room, Manish clutched Akshu and Abhira’s picture, lamenting his inability to reach Abhir, who had encased himself in walls of resentment. His cries drew attention, prompting Ruhi, Swarna, and Surekha to knock on his door, pleading to open the door.
Abhira climbed through the window, surprised to find him in tears. She pressurised him to reveal the reason but Manish said nothing. Abhira then opened the door everyone got into the room and asked him what happened but he deflected, assuring them everything was fine. “I must handle it,” he said. He silently feared Abhir’s mounting anger would ruin everything and he wished that Abhira and Abhir lives peacefully together. The tension softened momentarily as Ruhi and Abhira embraced him, offering what comfort they could.
Meanwhile, Charu and Kiara smuggled Abhir into the house. Soon Manisha came knocking at their door. Kiara quickly covered Abhir with a pile of clothes, stalling until she let Manisha in. Manisha, unaware, began tidying up the scattered garments. Kiara skillfully led her away out of the room giving excuses.
Elsewhere, Armaan prepared for the Janmashtami celebration and brought a dress for Daksh. He told Abhira not to waste anymore time to make memories with Daksh as feared that Rohit might snatch the child away from Abhira. When Abhira grew suspicious about his behaviour and urged him not to keep any secret, Arman confessed to Abhira that he had accidentally caused Daksh to fall but assured her Daksh was unharmed. “I thought you’d be upset,” he admitted. Abhira, stern but calm, reminded him to keep no secrets. Together, they focused on capturing joyful memories by clicking photos, even as tension simmered beneath the surface.
During the photoshoot, Abhir overheard Abhira singing and was struck by memories of Akshu, his heart stirring with emotion. Armaan, however, was haunted by his own fears. When the lights suddenly went out, he rushed to fix the problem, leaving Abhira alone with the nurse and Daksh. In a chilling moment, the nurse told Abhira that she had seen the baby during Ruhi’s delivery. Armaan returned, furious, and ordered the nurse to leave.
Meanwhile, Charu checked on Abhir, worried he had a fever. As she leaned over him, he awoke, startled, and grabbed her hair in frustration. Their argument escalated, but Kiara found humor in it, laughing as the two bickered. “You’re the kidnappers,” Abhir accused, to which Kiara teasingly replied they were just fans. Charu, however, dismissed the idea of fandom, maintaining her distance from Abhir’s charm.
Back in the house, Abhira sensed something amiss. She called the hospital, seeking Daksh’s medical records. She asked if the baby was premature as Bsp was supposed to be a premature baby but doctor said there’s no mention of premature in the medical report. The response unsettled her, but before she could learn more, Armaan distracted her with another argument. The tension reached a boiling point when Abhir encountered Armaan while sneaking out of the house, prompting a heated clash. Armaan shoved Abhir out of the house, but Abhir retaliated, smashing a car window with a flower pot.
Dadi appeared, shocked, demanding an explanation. “Who is this boy?” she asked, bewildered. Abhir, consumed with rage, declared, “Your destruction. I will ruin everything.” As he shattered more pots, Abhira intervened, pleading for him to stop, but the damage was done. The episode ended on a tense note, leaving viewers questioning how this fractured family would heal.