In a tense household scene, Zarah kneels, tearfully begging her mother, Mami, for forgiveness, claiming ignorance about Khausar’s belongings. Mami, furious, dismisses her apologies as “useless noise” and orders her to move. As Zarah tries to leave, Khausar, in a dramatic outburst, collides with the door, shrieking that Mami broke her leg. Mami, alarmed, rushes to her side, while Zarah insists she’s innocent, blaming Khausar for the collision. Mami, unimpressed, snaps at Zarah, calling her a troublemaker, and orders her to fetch Khausar’s asthma medication. Zarah, stung by the accusation and the pain from the door’s impact, complies tearfully.
Back with the medicine, Zarah administers it to Khausar, who stabilizes and cheekily demands a Coca-Cola with milk. Mami, exasperated, urges Zarah to hurry, reminding her of Khausar’s needs. Khausar then asks about her brother Sadeeq’s return, expressing how much she misses him. Mami reveals he’s due back by month’s end, but Khausar vents her frustration about Zarah, hinting at jealousy over Sadeeq’s affection for her. Mami cryptically assures Khausar she has a plan, sparking intrigue. Zarah, overhearing, is sent to finish laundry and prepare dinner—tuwon shinkafa with egusi soup for their father, a lawyer returning from Kaduna, and macaroni for Khausar.
Zarah diligently completes her tasks, preparing additional dishes like pineapple juice and cucumber salad, then sets the dining table. After praying Maghrib, she finds Khausar playing games on Mami’s phone, ignoring her greeting. Zarah scolds her for neglecting prayers, leading to a heated exchange where Khausar mocks her hygiene. Zarah retorts playfully, warning Khausar about health risks, and both eventually pray Isha, Shafa’i, and Witr together. The sound of a car signals their father’s arrival, and the girls rush to welcome him, joined by Mami. He greets them warmly, teasing about who gets the first hug, with Zarah playfully claiming seniority. The family shares a joyful reunion, laughing as Mami insists on welcoming her husband. They dine together, though Khausar’s sulky glances at Mami hint at underlying tensions, which Mami silences with a subtle gesture, wary of their father’s temper.
