Things are heating up on Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Abhira is counting down the days till the arrival of her baby, buzzing with questions. She playfully asks Armaan if he’s nervous. Armaan, ever the smooth talker, insists he’s got it under control. He chuckles and says their little Pookie is about to keep them on their toes.
Elsewhere, Kiara follows Abhir on auto. He realised that Abhir avoided car for log time and travelling through auto for this girl. She concluded that Abhir is having this affair for quite a time now. While crossing the car she got a glimpse of Charu in the car hugging Abhir affectionately. Kiara is shocked tp she her sister with Arman and breaks down.
Meanwhile, Abhira, Armaan, and Ruhi seem like the picture-perfect team. They flow through moments like a happy, blended unit. Abhira even steps up for Madhav, encouraging him to return to work. He’s touched by her support and thanks her sincerely for holding everything together so gracefully. Kaveri watches Abhira and Madhav from a distance.
On the other side, Armaan finds himself playing medium once again. Vidya urges Arman to take the gift she bought for Rohit’s birthday. Armaan doesn’t question it. He nods and agrees, because he wants to fulfil the place of Rohit as told by Vidya.
Then comes Charu’s secret mission. In the middle of the night, she returns home quietly. But Abhira spots her. When questioned, Charu quickly claims she went out with friends. It doesn’t land well. Suspicion grows.
Ruhi stirs emotions by mentioning the baby. Abhira and Armaan witness their baby’s first glimpse. They hug, emotional and overwhelmed. Lost in the moment, they forget Ruhi’s standing there like a third person. Realizing this, Abhira turns to her and says sorry. Ruhi tries to stay unfazed. When asked what she wants, she gives the most Ruhi answer ever, “Noodles and hot chocolate.” This stirs the memories of Rohit and all are emotional once again.
To lift spirits, Abhira and Armaan plan a babymoon and invite Ruhi. She pretends not to care, but her excitement is obvious. But of course, nothing stays light for long. Enter the elders. Kaveri and Sanjay are scandalized at the mention of a babymoon. She declares that she won’t let Daksh to come with them on the trip. Thankfully, Manish comes through as the voice of reason. He supports the plan and even volunteers to take care of Daksh when Kaveri tries to block the trip.
Things get awkward when Kiara targets Charu with questions she isn’t ready for. She asks why Charu isn’t married yet and whether she’s really moved on from Abhir. The questions cut deep. Charu’s heartbreak shows, even as she tries to keep it together.
Just when it feels like the worst has passed, Kaveri pulls Abhira aside for a private chat and drops a line that stings, “You might become the third wheel in your own marriage.” The words hit hard. Abhira is visibly shaken. And just a few feet away, Ruhi hears the entire conversation. Her expression says it all, stunned and silent.
But Kiara’s done being the hurt one. She faces Abhir and tries to bring out the truth. This time, she’s not soft. She’s not waiting. She decides to mirror his cold behavior. No more chances. No more tears. Just sharp clarity. This is Kiara stepping into her power, heartbreak in one hand, dignity in the other.