Rani sprints toward the operation theater, her heart pounding as she hears the laboring woman’s agonized cries. She barely registers her buzzing phone – Devu’s call goes unanswered. Concerned, Devu turns to Ishaan, who suggests sending a voice message. With trembling fingers, Devu records a plea: “Please come home soon, we’re all worried sick.”
Inside the OT, Rani assesses the critical situation. She orders the nurse to summon a gynecologist immediately, warning the ward boy that delay could spell disaster for the hospital. After tense negotiations, the reluctant doctor agrees to supervise Rani. With steady hands and unwavering focus, Rani guides the baby into the world. Cradling the newborn, tears well in her eyes – this miracle of life overwhelming her senses.
The attending physician marvels at Rani’s skill, praising her for saving both mother and child. The exhausted woman whispers her thanks through grateful tears. Meanwhile, Digvijay’s repeated calls go unanswered as Rani’s phone battery dies. When media personnel try to film the “heroic intern,” Rani firmly has them escorted out.
Digvijay arrives just as Rani emerges from the OT. His angry expression softens when she explains she’d tried calling him first for help. She shares the good news about the patients’ condition, though omitting certain details. As they return home, Narayani directs Devu to prepare dinner, sensing their arrival.
The family’s relief turns to shock when the hospital director calls. His initial praise quickly sours into accusations of hospital disgrace. “Turn on the television,” he commands. The news blares sensational reports about an unqualified intern performing surgery. Rani defends her actions – it was life or death. But for once, even her staunchest supporters stand against her.
Digvijay warns of escalating consequences as the story gains traction. “Would you rather I let them die?” Rani counters passionately, asking what he’d want if she were the patient. Narayani sharply reprimands such talk. Ishaan suggests she should have waited for Digvijay’s guidance. “I tried!” Rani insists.
Vijay urges Digvijay to intervene at the hospital, but he refuses: “She made this bed, she must lie in it.” Undeterred, Rani prepares to face the director alone. In the background, Narayani and Baa seize this as justification to finally keep Rani from attending college, their disapproval hardening into resolve.
NEXT EPISODE
Digvijay treats Rani harshly and begins conducting training sessions at the hospital. Overwhelmed, Rani finds it difficult to keep up. Later, a doctor warns Digvijay that Rani’s pregnancy is in a highly critical state.
