Devasena walks discreetly towards her dressing area where the sound came from and spots the mischievous 'cat' purring from beside the table.

D: Ahaan ! So it's my tiger mimicking a cat! Wait I'll catch it today !

"Meow...meow..."

She slowly tiptoes standing behind Ammu who had his face turned away from her and catches him off guard by pulling him up by his ears.

A: Aaahhh Devu devu leave me it hurts !!

D: Ammu !! What are you doing here Didn't you leave to Mahishmati??

A: Yeah..I did... until I waved you bye I didn't have plans to return but I saw you were unhappy about my departure I couldn't bear to see you disappointed so I told Amma and Mahe to carry on and I got off.

D: Aaawww Ammuu !!!

She leans against his chest and his arms circles her waist.

D: You could have come in straightaway why this cat entry ??

A: To surprise you Devuu ! I wanted to sneak in and hug you from behind but I accidentally toppled something and you got alerted so I made that sound.

D: Hmm thank god I spotted you else your head would have been severed from your body. ☺️☺️

A: Baboi ! Thank god! ☺️☺️
Devu, I am sorry.. I shouldn't have left you. You felt bad didn't you ?

D: Yes I did but not anymore...now that you are here..

A: Devu, I am hungry ! Can I get something to eat ?

D: (Looks at him) Oh dear you didn't eat anything?

He shakes his head in denial. Devasena makes him sit on their bed and runs to the kitchen. She comes back with something to eat. Smacking his lips Ammu removes the cloth covering the mud pot,

A: Butter !!!

D: Yes Ammu! Freshly churned butter !!!Since it was Krishna pooja we made lots of it ! The rest of the edibles has been distributed and only this remained. Sorry.

But Ammu didn't mind as it was one of his favourites so like an excited kid he crossed his legs in lotus position and thrusted his palm into the pot scooping out a huge lump of butter stuffing it into his mouth.

A: Mmmm.... this tastes divine Devuu... here you have some !

He feeds her. Devu chuckles seeing the thick, creamy butter smeared all around Ammu's mouth coating his moustache and beard.

D: It is as if lord Krishna has descended on earth and graced my place to relish this butter churned by me. I am blessed.

A: Weren't you calling out to me Kanna...Madhavaa...Yadhavaaa...Manoharaa so I came ! 😉

D: Ammu ! You saw me dancing ?? 🤭

A: Yes I did! I hid there and watched you sing and dance. How graceful were your moves... the way you swirled and swayed your hips... even apsaras will be put to shame !

D: Aiyoooo Ammu....

She feels shy and covers her face with her palm. Ammu continues to tease her and she gets all red like a beetroot.

D: Ok ok enough ! Let's sleep.

She wipes his mouth and hands. Ammu lies on his back and Devuu snuggles up to him her head resting on his chest. Ammu has his arm around her gently patting her to sleep. She stares at the painting by Ammu.

D: Ammu... Ammu...

A: Mmm....

D: Atleast tell me now... didn't you paint that ??

There is no response from him and she looks up to see him sleeping soundly. She rests her head back on his chest.

D: Gggrrr !!! Escaped this time also !! Bad boy !

Ammu smiles softly unknown to Devuu as he opens his eyes once to see the painting before drifting off to sleep. Ammu, Devu, Kattappa and Avanthika leave to Mahishmati the following day.

Mahendra - Avanthika marriage:

Amarendra and Devasena welcome the guests while sanga's husband gets Mahendra dressed and sanga assists Avanthika. They are brought to the wedding alter and seated beside each other. Mahendra is all smiles, exhilarated that his tattoo is soon going to be his officially. Avanthika like a typical bride, has her head bent and eyes looking down. Ammu, the dotting father wipes his son's face and flowers off his hair at intervals irking him. He tries to dodge each time his father comes in with the vastra but it vain.

M: Nanna, what are you doing ??

A: Your face is sweaty so wiping it my son should look fresh and handsome.

M: Gggrrr... in Mirchi you ridiculed the father who was doing these to his son relieved that you had no one and now you yourself doing it to me.

A: Huh.. uh... I don't like someone doing it to me because it is disturbing and also I am handsome as it is I don't need extra glamour whereas you are not up to my level so I will do it to you.

Mahendra raises an eyebrow at his nanna who sticks his tongue out making a cute face.

During the 'paada pooja' ritual Mahendra washes the feet of both his parents. Restless Ammu nudges Devasena,

A: Devuu look, there is space beside Mahe-Avanthi, shall we sit as the bride and groom ??

D: Ammu, how many times do you want to marry ??

A: As many times as we can Devuu!! It is wrong if I marry multiple women but marrying the same woman multiple times is not wrong bangaram ! Come let's go !

D: Ammu, pls sit quietly on this day at least... see Mahe is washing our feet. Let's pray for his good life.

Amidst vedic chants, Mahendra ties the thaali around Avanthika's neck and all present shower the couple with a mixture of broken rice and flowers. Mahe gets up and curls his pinky with Avanthika to take the sacred rounds with his better half when Devu feels a weight on her shoulder. She sees Ammu hiding his face and sobbing,

D: Ammu, you're crying?? What happened ??

A: Sniff... sniff... my son... my little son feels like a big man all of a sudden. It's as if I felt his baby kick yesterday and now he is ready to get baby kicks himself! My little Mahendra...sob..sob...!!!

Seeing Ammu get emotional even Devu's eyes start to tear.

D: Ssshhh Ammu, don't cry. He will feel bad if he sees us in tears. This is the way life is. We have to accept it.

A: No!!! I don't want him to grow up! Devu, devu... can you compress him into his fetal position and stuff him back into your stomach pls ?? Let him remain in your belly. That way my son will be a baby always.

He looks at her with a puppy face and she fixes him with a cold stare. After the ceremony the newly weds take the blessings of Sanga and her husband.Ammu and Devu too bless the couple. Suddenly Avanti feels giddy and grasps Mahe's hands.

Av: Sivu.. siv..

She passes out and Mahe catches her from a fall just in time.

M: Avanti...my pacha bottuuu !!

D: Oh no Avanti what happened ma ??

Si: Call the physician!! Mahendra, carry her to your chamber.

A: Mahendra, be careful not to trip on her train and fall !

Mahendra wraps the extending material around her body several times and carries Avanti in bridal style to their room with the rest in tow. The vaidyalu is summoned and he examines her.

"Maharaja, Maharani.. good news!! Yuvaraja is going to be a father!"

Ammu and Devu's jaws literally drop to the floor in shock. Mahe bows his head feeling shy and hides his face in his wife's pallu.

Si: Parameshwara ! Thank god their marriage is over if it got delayed what would have been the state ! I have two sons how well I brought them up but kids these days... sigh...

Mahendra pulls the 'pee pee' from his nanna's waistband and plays the tune. Ammu becomes 'heysaa rudhrasaa'. He gets hold of Mahe and twists his son's ears.

A: Reyyy!!!!! What have you done ??

M: Aaahhh... sorry nanna.. sorry nanna.. it's hurting aahhh...

A: When did this crime take place ?

M: That... after pacha bottesina song... a lotus dropped on the statue hands, that symbolizes our union nanna.

A: What ?? Only that much for you ? I was allowed to rest my head on Devuu's lap.

M: Mmm... white beard is scared of his family goddess jejjamma's wrath so kept only this much for us.

A: Oh no that's so unfortunate but I agree we can't do anything against jejjamma. (Winks his eyes at Devvu)

D: ☺️☺️

A: But son of Amarendra and Devasena impregnating a girl before marriage.. chey chey chey you have brought disgrace to us !!! You know, not even my shadow fell on your amma until our marriage!!

D: Ahem...

A: Huh.. uh.. mmm.. I mean..err...you are allowed to dance and all but..but nothing more than that...

D: Ahem... ahem..

A: Uh-uhm...ok fine maybe a kiss is allowed but you should back out imme...

This time Ammu catches Devu staring at him with raised eyebrows. They converse through eyes:

D: Why are you charging at my son now ??

A: See what he has done Devuu...

D: Yeah so what ? Were you any less Ammu ?? Remember what happened in Hamsa Nava ??

A: Only a blink n miss liplock.

D: Liar !

A: Devasena ! Amarendra doesn't lie ok ?? When mama was narrating flashback to our son he ended with song you only told no...

D: He knew only until song so he told but after song what happened only you and I know.If I tell Devasena version of the story your good boy image will be damaged, your amma will twist your ears do you want that ??

A: Haan ! No..no..no Devuu...no.. I have to maintain my image. I am Ammu, the man with the innocence of a child.

D: (rolling her eyes) Innocence my foot! Stop bullying my son!

A: But... as a father I have to advise my son...

D: What advise ?? How else will your son be ?? The fruit doesn't fall far from the tree Ammu.

A: You are right...

M:Nanna, what happened ?? You suddenly went silent??

A: N..nothing.. I was thinking.. hmm... mistakes do happen sometimes in uncontrollable situations so I forgive you this time but next time never repeat such a grievous crime again !!! Heard me ??

M: How will it happen again nanna she is already my wife no..

A: Huh.. mm.. you've grown a tongue ! Talking back against me do you think you are so smart ??

M: No nanna..no nanna.. I am sorry.. Unlike you my character is not designed to be in a specific way I am Mahendra, the unrestricted so I...

A: Pounced on her ?? You should never try to make use of a situation...

D: Ahem... ahem...ahem..

A: Ok ok it's all over now. I don't want to talk about it. Mama, distribute sweets and clothings to all !!! We have to celebrate this !!!! Amarendra-Devasena are going to become grandparents!!

Ka: Rightaway Baahu !!

Devasena feels nauseous. Cupping a hand over her mouth, she rushes to the washroom. Ammu follows her. Both come out with Ammu supporting her by her waist and she leaning her head on his shoulder. He wipes her tired and sweaty face with his vastra.

M: Oh no amma, amma, are you ok ?? What happened??

Si: Vaidyalu, what happened to my dil.. pls examine her !

D: (With a proud look)There is no need for that Amma.

Ammu then grabs the 'pee pee' from Mahe and blows his favorite happy tune.

All: 😧😧

D: ☺️☺️

A: 😎😎