The episode, titled “The Vanishing Trail,” centers on Raj’s discovery of the medical truth and Raushni’s forced isolation.
The Empty Clinic
The episode opens with Raj arriving at Dr. Ishaan’s private clinic, his heart pounding. He finds the room where Raushni was staying empty, the bed neatly made. He confronts Dr. Ishaan, who initially refuses to speak due to patient confidentiality. However, Raj shows him the torn legal separation papers and says, “I don’t care about the laws she’s citing; I care about the life she’s hiding.” Moved by Raj’s sincerity, Ishaan reveals that Raushni has a progressive neurological condition and has been moved to a high-security surgical facility to avoid the stress of the “Sahil scandal.”
Sahil’s Web of Lies
Back at the family mansion, Sahil is seen celebrating. He has successfully convinced the elders of the house that Raushni has eloped with a wealthy businessman. He produces a fake handwritten letter that he claims to have found in Raushni’s drawer. Riya, who is still being monitored by Sahil’s men, manages to drop a hint to Raj over a coded phone call, telling him to “check the ink,” implying the letter is a forgery.
The Digital Clue
Raj returns to his study and uses his IAS training to analyze the situation. He logs into the city’s traffic surveillance system (CCTV) using his credentials. He spots a black SUV leaving the clinic at 3:00 AM—the same SUV he saw Sahil driving a week ago. Raj realizes that Sahil didn’t just frame Raushni; he has kidnapped her from the clinic to ensure she never makes it to her life-saving surgery.
The Climax: The Warehouse Confrontation
The episode ends at an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of the city. Raushni is seen tied to a chair, pale and shivering from her illness. Sahil stands over her, holding the original medical reports. He tells her that once she “passes away” from her condition, he will inherit her share of the family property as her “grieving friend.” The final shot is of Raj’s car screeching to a halt outside the warehouse, as he draws his service pistol and prepares to break down the door.
Major Highlights
- The Truth Exposed: Raj finally learns about Raushni’s illness and realizes her “affair” was a lie to protect him from the pain of her death.
- The Forgery: Riya risks her safety to alert Raj that Sahil is faking evidence.
- Sahil’s True Motive: It is revealed that Sahil isn’t just obsessed with Raushni; he is after her inheritance and property.
- The Rescue Mission: The episode transitions into an action-thriller as Raj tracks the SUV to the kidnapper’s hideout.
Precap for Tomorrow:
Raj breaks into the warehouse, but Sahil uses Raushni as a human shield. Raushni, in a moment of extreme physical pain, manages to whisper to Raj to “just shoot.” Meanwhile, Dr. Ishaan arrives with the police and a medical team, warning Raj that every second they delay the surgery, Raushni’s chances of survival drop by 10%.
