We Are Family

Aman introduces his girlfriend Shreya at Anjali's birthday party, which shocks Maya and the kids. Shreya accidentally drops Anjali's cake, making the children perceive her as evil. Maya then asks Aman to keep Shreya away from the family.

The next day, Aman asks Shreya to babysit the three kids at his house because Maya is out of town for a hospital examination. The kids remain wary of Shreya due to the earlier incident, and trust doesn't come easily. Shreya tries to keep order and maintain peace among the children.

At a fashion show, a wrong-sized dress threatens the model's chance of disqualification. Anjali secretly helps by providing a piece of her doll's clothing to fix the outfit, easing the crisis. The incident worsens the tension between Shreya and Maya as the children watch their relationship strain.

Aleya accuses Shreya of using the children to pull their father away, fueling jealousy and resentment. Soon after, Anjali goes missing, triggering a frantic police search. The family's confidence fractures as worries about the children's safety mount.

Anjali is found at the police station, and Maya threatens Aman with a lawsuit over Shreya's involvement. Aman tells Shreya that she cannot go near the children without Maya's permission. The mounting conflict tests the fragile balance of the household.

A few days later, Maya reveals she has cervical cancer, bringing a new urgency and fear to the family. This news prompts Aman to move back into the family home to support everyone. He withholds the reason from Shreya at this point, deepening the communication rift.

Maya tells Shreya that the cancer is affecting the family, and Shreya decides to move in and give up her fashion career to help the children. The children bond with Shreya as their caregiver and mother figure. Aleya's rebellion continues, testing the boundaries between the adults and the children.

During a heated moment, it is revealed that Shreya was an orphan since she was six months old. The revelation shocks Maya and the children but also deepens their empathy for Shreya. The family begins to accept Shreya as part of the family unit.

Aman advises Maya that they should not compete for the children's love and respect, promoting a united approach to parenting. This conversation marks a shift toward cooperative co-parenting amid the looming illness. The household begins to function more as a team.

Maya faints and is rushed to the hospital, where doctors say she has only a few days left to live. Shreya takes charge of caring for the children while Aman tends to Maya. The emotional strain tests everyone's resilience.

Shreya and Maya have a private conversation at the hospital, where deep truths and fears are shared. Shreya admits that the children still need her presence in their lives. The moment cements Shreya's role in the family.

Maya bequeaths guardianship of the children to Shreya and confesses a past mistake that almost killed Anjali when she was three. She explains that no mother is perfect, but she remains devoted to her family. The revelation reshapes Shreya's understanding of motherhood.

Maya tells Aman and Shreya that she wants to return home for Diwali as a last chance to see her house before she dies. Aman and Shreya prepare the family for the emotional visit. The impending festival becomes a source of hope amid the illness.

During Diwali, the children rehearse a special event to honor Maya, replaying memories of the life they've shared. Maya is moved by the family’s togetherness and the presence of Shreya. The festive moment culminates in a family photograph that includes Shreya as part of the family.

Ten years later, at Aleya's wedding, Shreya gives the bride a bracelet that had belonged to Maya. The gesture symbolizes the lasting bond Shreya has formed with the family. The story closes with Shreya fully integrated into the family she helped care for.