Flames Season 02 Episode 05 Recap: Agar Tum Saath Ho
Rajat and Ishita have a lot going on in their lives. But, both never stop craving for each other's presence.
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Ishita’s father has ordered food from outside. While they eat, Ishita looks for the picture of her and Rajat which was kept with her mother’s photo. Her father says that it is with him and she can take it from him whenever she wants. He is mad at her for not telling him about their affair. But, he assures Ishita that he will be there for her whenever she feels like talking.
Rajat now has home tuition. He is irritated because of being confined within the four walls of his house.
Both Rajat and Ishita are lost without each other. No matter how much Anusha tries to cheer up Ishita, her efforts go in vain. Ishita returns the Harry Potter wand that Rajat had gifted to her through Anusha. Meanwhile, Pradeep Sir asks Gaurav about Rajat’s absence. Gaurav tells him the entire story.
In the evening, Gaurav meets Rajat. Gaurav hands over the wand that Ishita had returned. Rajat hopelessly asks him if things will ever get back to normal. Gaurav assures him that things will be fine.
At night, Ishita sends Rajat a text saying that he does not deserve her. But, she unsends the message a minute later. Confused, Ishita goes to her father’s room and starts a conversation with him. She asks him about her mother. Her father says that she was a very unique woman, always proving to be stronger and smarter than him. When Ishita asks him why they always fought, her father replies that she might have been a good person, but she was not meant for him.
Ishita’s father prepares tea for the both of them, and they sit in the verandah and talk. Ishita tells him about her fear of being abandoned. To this, her father explains that not all relationships are meant to stay for a lifetime. So, till the time it goes on, we should live every moment of it.
Rajat’s mother goes to Sunshine Tuition Centre to take worksheets from Pradeep Sir. While the worksheets are being printed, Pradeep Sir narrates to her a story. Through the story, he blames Rajat’s parents for not being supportive towards him. Rajat’s mother flares up on this. She guesses that Pradeep Sir has known about Rajat and Ishita. She shouts at him for letting love affairs happen in his class and that it is his duty to inform the parents . When Pradeep Sir asks her why Rajat did not talk to her about this, she is left with no answers. Pradeep Sir explains to her that children tend to hide things from their parents as they grow up. So, as a parent, it is their duty to support their children and guide them in their decision making, instead of rejecting all their decisions and letting their children drift away from them. Children can be protected, but not controlled. Rajat’s mother meets Ishita and Gaurav outside the tuition centre. Before the moment can become more awkward, Rajat’s mother leaves.
At home, she asks Rajat what he thinks of his parents. Rajat hesitates and then answers that he feels suffocated in this house. He waits for the day when he will leave the house permanently. His mother asks him to go to the founder’s day celebration of Sunshine Tuition Centre and tells him that he can return if he wishes to. She looks guilty and apologizes to Rajat for being emotionally unavailable. She gives him a tight hug and Rajat finally looks relieved.
On the founder’s day celebration of Sunshine, Pradeep Sir joyfully interacts with his students. Gaurav and Anusha are present when Rajat gives them a surprise visit. He then goes to Pradeep Sir and thanks him for being his biggest supporter. Ishita also comes to the tuition centre but takes a seat away from Rajat.
Meanwhile, Pradeep Sir calls one of his ex-students, Ramit Singh on stage to give a speech. Ramit tells the students about how Pradeep Sir helped him with his studies as well as mentally and financially. This makes Pradeep Sir have a guilt trip. He realizes how teaching was his passion but now money has become more important than his passion. His tuition staff understands what he is going through and announces a lunch break for the students.
Anusha and Gaurav escort Ishita to a classroom where Rajat waits for her. Rajat and Ishita take a seat. Rajat tells her how difficult the last few days were for him. Ishita then confesses to him that she has been diagnosed with depression and is seeing a therapist. Rajat blames himself but Ishita says that it is not his fault but her personal issues needed to be addressed.
When Rajat asks if they can get back together, Ishita says that she first needs to be in a more stable place mentally. Rajat agrees to this and assures her that he will be there for her as a friend. He has brought a gift for her. But, he refuses to give it. He wants her to be ready to accept it when he gifts it to her. They hug each other and reconcile.
Pradeep Sir announces that he is returning all the extra fees to the students. He will not take a class in this building anymore.
This episode ends on a happy note. Everyone’s lives fall into place after a lot of difficulties. It is rightly said, ‘good things take time’.
Episode Rating 4/5