Manik came home looking dead tired. As soon as he entered inside he was pushed back with a force as nandini and aarav both came running and hugged him tightly. He stumbled back but soon hugged them back. He looked around everyone was looking at him worriedly while karan was just looking down. He sighed looking at him and broke the hug as well.

Nandini (tearly+angrily)- where were you Manik? Do you know how scared we were?

Aarav-(dramatically) yes dad...this is not right. Do I ever leave home when you shout at me then why did you left when Karan did..haan haan? Ik aap dar gye honge usse but fir bhi. ( I know you might have got scared from him but still)

Everyone chuckled listening him whereas Manik smacked his head.

Ram-(accusing look) you idiot,cause of you my son cried so much. ( He said pointing towards karan)

Manik(glaring at ram)- HE IS MY SON SANKI.

Before they could argue further aradhya spoke in between- but uncle...where were you? Even your phone was off.

Manik just sighed and called someone from back. Everyone looked behind manik including Karan and saw Varun coming inside with slow steps.

Seeing him everyone got to know Manik must have gone to bail him as that's what Karan wanted...but Manik decided to make him stay there for 2 weeks and then made him come out but still he made sure Varun was in safe environment and was actually learning from his punishments.

Seeing Varun Nandini walked towards him and made him look up and caressed his hair lovingly.

Nandini-(softly) see how weak you have become...go freshen up I'll make something for you.

Hearing such a soft tone from nandini varun broke in tears and joined his hands Infront of nandini. He was crying bitterly but Manik came and both manan hugged him and patted his back.

Then Varun walked towards karan and again joined his hands asking for forgiveness while karan immediately hold him and hugged him tightly.

Karan (whispering in his ears)- shh... it's fine. Forget all that,we will start afresh. Okay?

Varun nodded in yes crying and aarav too came forward and hug varun.

Aarav-let's go upstairs, you get fresh then we will have dinner.

Varun (looking around)- dad?

Raj-he has gone New York for a meeting Bacha...he will be back after 3 weeks. Don't worry we will call him. He had already forgive you.

Varun (lowly)- he did?

Raj nodded in yes and then Varun walked upstairs with aarav. Karan looked at manik who was already looking at him. He immediately averted his gaze and walked towards swimming pool.

Manik looked at nandini who blinked her eyes as if Telling him to go and talk to him. He went and saw karan dipping his legs in pool staring at stars.

Manik silently walked towards him and sat beside him.

Manik-(low voice) I'm sorry.

Karan looked confused,he was the one who was going to apologize but here Manik is doing this. Sensing his gaze manik looked up and started speaking holding Karan's one hand.

Manik(sighed)- I should have understand you... it's not easy for you.. infact it must be difficult for everyone, if I would have been in your place,I would have given up already. You don't have any idea how proud I feel whenever I look at you. The way you have handle yourself,the way you turn out to be,the kind of human being you are today,I feel immense pleasure after thinking about the fact that you are my son. I really thought U didn't forgive us and that's why you are so adamant on working. I didn't know the real reason Bacha... please forgive me. You can continue to do anything you want except Taking those pills...okay?

Karan nodded and hugged him tightly while manik started caressing his hair.

Karan-(in same position)- I was so worried papa...I thought you left somewhere after getting angry with me. I thought I will loose you... please never do this to me again. You don't have any idea how much I love and respect you and maa.

Manik-(with small smile)- we know champ,we know and we love you more. Acha okay,I have to talk to you about something...can I?

Karan-(breaking hug)- you never have to ask.

Manik give him small smile and said- did you ever go for therapy? For your depression or anxiety?

Karan nodded in no and said- I was 15 when there was this one seminar held in school for mental health. There one of the best psychiatrist came for councelling. People there take mental health very seriously so they arrange it for students. At that time only mrudula had left,I was devastated....and that seminar help me a lot. Many of my classmates went for therapy after that...but I couldn't gather Courage. The idea of being vulnerable in front of a complete stranger who might judge me or will leak my secrets used to make me throw up. But still I paid visit to that same dr who came to our school. I was fully against the idea of therapy so he asked me to take pills for time Being cause I was being suicidal. He asked me to take them only for 6 months but I got Addicted and was not able to leave them. Also, the thought that those pills are like small poison which will kill me at some point used to give me relief. I still hate the idea of therapy. It becomes really difficult for me to open up about my feelings to a complete stranger. The thought that I can get panick attack or I'll start crying and will loose control over my emotions in Front of someone unknown makes me hate therapy sessions more.

Manik was just listening to him. Today he didn't only went for getting Varun's bail but also consulted one of the best psychiatrist for both Varun and Karan. He thought that it will be a good idea if he will make varun go for councelling now only, cause they don't know what's going on in his mind after all that fiasco happened and after he spent 2 weeks in jail that's why he thought that  before Varun's mental health too become bad like Karan, it's a good idea to made him get help. But he was confuse about karan, if he is taking pills then obviously karan must have consulted a doctor as it's impossible to get anti depression pills without prescription. So he decided to talk to him and now when karan stated the truth...he realised Karan had gone through alot..he tried doing everything he could but things were not in his favour. At this moment he knew they have to work extra hard for Karan. The fact that thought of  death used to give relief to his son was making his heart wrench in extreme pain.

Before he could say something, they heard a voice and saw Nandini sitting beside Karan. Nandini listened everything what Karan said also he get to know about Manik's visit to psychiatrist through Varun. Even she thinks it's a good idea to get help professionally before things gets out of hand.

Nandini- Karan, I want to tell you something. After that whatever you will decide we will go with that..okay?

Karan nodded and nandini continue.

Nandini- karan, even I'm a neurologist and obviously I have many friends who are psychiatrist and psychologist, I know them personally bachaa....they are trained for this purpose only. Many patients comes to them with an emotion of hate towards therapy but ends up loving it and getting better. I understand your emotions...but for once...just for once you can try it right? If you feel you are not comfortable enough, or you are still hating this session then we will stop your councelling right then and there. I can assure you after one session only you will see something changed in you.... changed for good even if it will be a small change but you will be able to feel it. And think it in this way na, what worse can happen if you will go for therapy? That too for only one session. You can atleast try, right?

Karan was lost in his thoughts, nandini's words were making sense to him. What can happen if he didn't like those sessions? He will simply leave them but what if those therapy actually ends up making him a much better person mentally? He decided to try it once.

Karan-okay, I'll go...but do you know anyone who is good at this? Maa... please don't mind...but I really don't want your friends or anyone whom you guys already know personally. It's... it's just...ugh how should I explain.

Manik(calm)- it's just weird. You can't open up Infront of a person whom your family already knows personally...am I right?

Karan-yess...yes... that's what I want to say.

Manan smiles and Manik said- we understand beta... that's why I took appointment for both Varun and you from a well known psychiatrist...he is from Bangalore and will come here for you guys...and I promise we don't even know him personally but I have heard about his achievements and his way of working so I'm pretty sure he can help you both.

Karan-(confused) Varun? Is it because of ongoing situation?

Manik-yeah I thought it's better to get professional help for him aswell before things go out of control. He will take sessions with you both separately...he will be coming tomorrow, already Varun's appointment is fixed... should I fixed timings for you as well?

Karan nodded in yes and lie down in nandini's lap.  manan looked at each other and Nandini blinked her eyes at him telling him he made a right decision and she is proud of him to which manik slightly pecked his forehead.

After 20 mins when Karan was still lying on nandini's lap and Manik was holding his hands they realise Karan has fall asleep.

Nandini- he slept...

Manik-yeah

Nandini- Manik, you should have atleast call naa...do you have any idea how worried we all were?

Manik - I'm sorry Jaan.... actually my phone was dead and I didn't even realise it for a long time. After I left home I was devastated to be Honest but then I got call from commisioner about Varun and I realised Varun's punishment will be over after 2 days. But I thought I will bail him today Only... it's more than enough...and also they were telling me about Varun's behaviour in these weeks. After getting him out when I saw him crying badly I realised we should get councelling for both Varun and Karan. After I talked with doctor, he made me realise Karan is not angry with us...he is disturbed and we have to handle him and I immediately came home then.

Nandini was just listening and then at the end kissed Manik's cheeks to which manik smiled brightly  and said- I'm so proud of you, this is the best decision for both of our kids, I Just hope this will help them.

Manik- I hope for same.

Nandini-did you had anything?

Manik hmmed in response and unconsciously pulled Karan's sleeves up and what he saw made them numb and shocked at the same time.