The episode, titled “The Thorns in the Bouquet,” focuses on Sayali’s professional breakthrough and the internal politics of the Deshmukh family.
The Big Opportunity
The episode opens with Sayali receiving a call from a luxury hotel chain. They want her to handle the floral arrangements for a high-profile celebrity wedding. This is the “Udaan” (flight) she has been dreaming of. However, she needs an initial investment to buy premium exotic flowers. When she asks for her saved earnings from the cupboard, she finds the money box empty.
Tejas’s Selfish Act
It is revealed that Tejas took Sayali’s savings to pay off his latest credit card debt, fearing that his father would kick him out of the house. When Sayali confronts him, Tejas gaslights her, claiming that as a “member of the family,” her earnings belong to the household. Sachin, overhearing the commotion, loses his cool. In a rare show of support for Sayali, he demands Tejas return every rupee by sunset.
Sachin’s Secret Sacrifice
Knowing Tejas won’t pay up, Sachin decides to take matters into his own hands. He works double shifts with his taxi and even sells his cherished “Lucky Watch”—a gift from his grandmother—to a local pawn shop. He doesn’t tell Sayali, instead handing her the cash and claiming he “found a hidden stash” of his own savings. Sayali sees through the lie when she notices his bare wrist but remains silent, moved by his gesture.
The Climax: The Sabotaged Delivery
The episode ends with Sayali and Sachin delivering the first batch of flowers to the hotel. However, Renuka (Sachin’s mother), who is still upset about the money dispute, calls the hotel manager and “warns” him that Sayali uses low-quality flowers. As Sayali enters the venue, the manager stops her, demanding a full inspection of her stock. The final shot is of Sayali opening her crates to find that someone has sprayed the roses with a chemical that is making them wilt rapidly.
Major Highlights
- The Dream Contract: Sayali gets her biggest career break yet.
- The Theft: Tejas betrays Sayali’s trust by stealing her hard-earned savings.
- Sachin’s Transformation: Sachin sacrifices his most prized possession to ensure Sayali doesn’t lose her opportunity.
- The Evil Plot: Renuka and a mystery accomplice sabotage Sayali’s flowers to ensure her failure.
Precap for Tomorrow:
Sayali breaks down seeing her ruined flowers, but Sachin refuses to give up. He drives her to the wholesale market in the middle of the night to find replacements. Meanwhile, the hotel manager gives them an ultimatum: “Fix it by 6:00 AM or the contract is cancelled.” Back at home, Tejas is seen talking to a mysterious person on the phone, suggesting he was the one who sprayed the chemicals.
