Two speeding vans tear the street just outside the city. Leading in the front van is Daya, Rajat followed by Sachin and Vineet. Vineet is constantly in touch with Freddy who has provided them the last location of the kidnapping gang.

Rajat fears for Viraj's safety. He manages to smile through the tears forming in his eyes. He is proud of the boy as he has kept his calm in such an adverse situation.

They reach and park the vans hidden and at some distance from the warehouse so as to not alert the men inside. Armed with their guns and bluetooths the officers fan out in different directions. Rajat and Daya lead up from front and approach a small abandoned looking hut in the compound. They hide and Rajat peeps in through a small window. He can see some signs that this house must have been used recently.

Daya kicks the door open and both enter with their guns held out in front. Meanwhile Sachin and Vineet enter the warehouse from opposite directions. Rajat spots the ropes and gag used to tie Viraj. Looking around he comes aross the rakhi that Rajvi had tied Viraj a day before. He quickly wipes his tears and confirms to everyone that Viraj was indeed held here.

Freddy meanwhile informs the team about possible activity of other mobile numbers in the vicinity. The team strategises and they approach the area outside the warehouse.

Outside warehouse

Meanwhile Viraj is dizzy after all the running he has done. He hides tiredly behind a big bush. He is really scared that the guys may catch up with him. He prays sincerely to God to send Rajat to help him. He again imagines Rajat advising him to be brave and strong. He wipes his tears and bides his time behind the bush catching his breath.

The men meanwhile are searching for the boy everywhere. Suddenly the fat man spots Viraj's tshirt behind the bush and aims his gun at him. At the same time there is a bird call like sound and Viraj jumps up and sees the man in front. The man fires but the bullet misses Viraj who dives into the huge thorny bush out of instinct. He hurts himself severely with the thorns and his head hits a sharp stone.

The CID officers hear the gunshot and immediately rush towards it. The other goons also approach the gunshot sound and there is gunfire between the cops and the goons. In between the gunfire, Rajat spots Viraj bleeding by the bush. He signals Sachin to cover for him and manages to slip to save Viraj.

The gunfire lasts for some more minutes and ends with the death of 2 and capture of 3 men. Viraj is stuck in the bush. Rajat steps inside the bush and manages to get Viraj out, badly getting hurt himself. They all are shocked to see Viraj covered in thorns all over his body and he has a huge gash in his head and has lost blood.

Rajat: Viraaj….aankhen kholo….Viraaaj…he slaps his cheeks and checks his pulse. Viraj is bleeding from all over his body. His pulse is very weak.

He manages to open his eyes and sees a very worried and bleeding Rajat in front of him.

Viraj: Paaa…..

He closes his eyes. Rajat checks his pulse, there is none. He checks his heart- its not beating. Rajat shakes Viraj calling his name. Daya checks him too and is shocked. He places a hand on Rajat's shoulder.

Daya: Rajat …rajat…Viraj mar chukaa hai..he is dead..sambhalo apne aap ko..

Rajat: Nahi…Nahi…yeh nahi ho sakta…Viraaj…utho..dekho dekho junior ..main aa gaya…..….utho Viraaj..he screams

Rajat hits on Viraj's heart, he doesn't show any response. Rajat then blows air into Viraj's mouth. He still doesn't react. Rajat gathers all his inner strength and blows again in Viraj's mouth, he feels Viraj is choking, he leaves his mouth to see a badly coughing Viraj. Viraj is losing conscience but he looks at Rajat and in his semi conscious state utters…

Viraj: paaa…paa..pleeee…se….mere…paa..

Rajat nods his head and hugs him tight. He feels Viraj slumping, his pulse is weak again…..

Rajat runs inside the hospital and they carry a bleeding and sinking Viraj away. Purvi rushes in at this news and is shocked to see Viraj covered in bruises, thorns and blood.

Her eyes open wide in horror, she feels the almost cold body of Viraj and breaks into loud sobs and is stopped by the nurse from entering the operating theatre.

Purvi: Viraaj…Viraaj…mera Viraaj..Sir…kya hua hai usko? Sir batayiye….she hits Rajat

Rajat holds her and hugs a badly crying Purvi. Purvi's legs buckle and she sits down on the floor. Rajat also sits with her. In between her sobs, Rajat holds her face with his two hands.

Rajat: Purvi…use kuch nahi hoga..dekho who bahut bahadur hai….use kuch nahi hoga…

Purvi looks into Rajat's eyes and she stops sobbing but gets scared seeing Rajat's bloody shirt and hands covered with bruises.

Purvi: Sir…yeh kya ho gaya….aapko itni chot…

Daya: Purvi..Rajat ko yeh chote Viraj ko bachate huye lagi. Sach kahoon toh aaj Viraj sirf Rajat ke wajah se zinda hai. Humne toh ummeed hi chodd di thi. Rajat ke waqt pe CPR dekar Viraj ko bacha liya..

Purvi hears all this in stunned silence. She folds her palms together thanking Rajat, he covers her hands with his hands and nods his head.

Rajat: Nahi Purvi…mujhe thanks mat kaho…..Viraj mere bête jaisa hai…

Purvi: Sir…aap..aap Rajvi ke paas jayiye…main yahin rukti hoon.

Rajat and Rajvi

Rajat reminisces the time when he was waiting outside the operating theatre for birth of his first child. He remembers the moment when the nurse announced the birth of a girl. Rajat had felt an immense joy and an effervescent feeling in his heart. He remembers the butterflies in his stomach when the tiny bundle was placed in his hands, how she was sleeping covered in pink. Rajat feels the same tears now, the small sound she made when Rajat had kissed her tiny forehead. He had promised her life long love, happiness and safety.

He finds himself waiting with the same anticipation again. This shall surely be her rebirth.

Purvi and Viraj

Purvi remembers the great pain and difficulty with which she had managed to deliver Viraj. At one stage the baby had got stuck in the passage and the doctors had given up on the baby being born. Purvi was already bleeding through her wounds on body. Her husband had beaten her up badly sending her into a premature labour.

Her only hope and reason to live was this child. No! She had thought..her baby will not die, she needed him badly. She had mustered all the courage, strength in her already weak body. Through the excruciating pain, she had given a great push to the baby. With that force the baby had eased out and Purvi felt her own life come out with him.

She once again longs to touch Viraj, hug him and love him. She cries softly getting scared for her son.

The operating theatre light bulb switches off after some time for both Rajvi and Viraj. The doctors come out. Rajat and Purvi look at the respective doctors with great anticipation. Their hearts are beating loudly, ears are unwilling to hear any bad news, eyes are open wide….

Rajvi Doctor: Mr Rajat…the operation is successful. Rajvi will be allright

Rajat stands there in silence and doesn't react. Daya is happy at the news but he sees Rajat has no expressions. Daya shakes him by shoulders..

Daya: Rajat…Rajvi theekh hai Rajat…who theekh hai…

Rajat slowly looks at Daya and moves his lips.

Rajat (slowly): Kya ….kaha….aapne?

Daya: Rajvi theeekh hai ….operation successful ho gaya…

Rajat slumps on the bench and slowly starts sobbing. Daya allows him to take out his pain and sadness.

Viraj doctor: Mrs Kumar…..Viraj khatre se bahar hai..magar agle 12 ghante behosh rahega aur agle 24 hrs under observation hoga.

Purvi feels as if some invisible force has come back inside her, her life has come back inside her. She rushes to the small window of the room inside the operating theatre where they are cleaning up Viraj and preparing to shift him to the ICU.

She sees him the same way she saw him at the nursery after his birth. She places a palm on the window and cries happy tears of relief. She has got him back.

Its late in the evening, both the kids have been shifted to ICU, their beds next to each other. Purvi and Rajat look at the two sleeping forms from the small window outside.

Rajat feels a hand on his shoulder and sees Daya, Shreya and Abhijit standing behind them.

Abhijit: Aap dono ko Mubarak ho…

Rajat: Thank you Sir…main bahut darr gaya tha…2 din me poori duniya badal gayi hum dono ki..

Purvi: Aaj aisa lag raha hai jaise inn bacho ke saath hamara bhi punar janam ho gaya hai..

Daya: Tum dono ko ab aaram karna chahiye. Apni haalat toh dekh lo..chalo hum tumhe ghar chod dete hai…aaj raat main ruk jaata hoon

Rajat: Nahi Daya Sir…jab tak yeh dono apni aankhe kholke hum ek baar dekh na le…main nahi jaane waala..Purvi tum chali jaao..

Purvi: Main bhi nahi jaane waali..

Shreya: Yeh dono bahut ziddi hai…theekh hai hum samajh sakte hai… Purvi toh nahi khayegi…kam se kam aap toh kuch khaa lijiye Rajat Sir..

Rajat: Kyun? Yeh kyun nahi khayegi?

Purvi signals Shreya not to tell.

Shreya: Yeh mujhe mana kar rahi hai..magar main batana chahti hoon. Isne vrat rakha hai Rajvi ke liye….isse jab pata chala ki Rajvi ki jaan ko khatra hai tab isne 11 din ka vrat rakh liya..

Everyone looks at Purvi in shock.

Rajat: Purvi..tumne Rajvi ke liye?

Purvi: Please..aap log itna mat sochiye…Rajvi meri bachi jaisi hai…balki main use apni beti manti hoon…

Rajat: Thanks Purvi..magar yeh tum akele nahi karogi. Main bhi mere junior ke liye vrat rakhoonga.

Rajat and Purvi spend the night sitting outside the ICU in the anticipation of morning.

Next morning:

Daya comes to check on both the kids and stops to see a sight that warms his heart and brings a smile on his face.

Rajat and Purvi are sitting and sleeping on the bench, Purvi's head is on Rajat's shoulders, their heads are touching each other and his hand is entwined with her hands…..

Thank god..the kids are safe. Hopefully they will be awake again and everything will be okay. Is this how their love story started? Thank you all for your comments. Please continue showering your love on me. Take care...

Dear Ashi, there is a time lag of 9 and ½ hours between India and Atlanta where I live. Normally I post my update anytime between 5 pm and 9:30 pm India Time. Hope this helps you.