Leela learns to set boundaries at work and in life, recognizing her limits. She refuses calls late at night, grieves the guilt, and slowly discovers the difference between compassion and self-sacrifice. Amit supports her, even as he learns to challenge his own patterns. They grow, separately and together, learning resilience without expecting perfection.The past intrudes unpredictably. Amit's panic attacks recur during a family visit. Leela begins to understand triggers—loud voices, certain smells, sudden rain—and how they are woven into the fabric of daily life. Therapy and friendship help her face memories without being consumed, grounding herself in small rituals, like walking barefoot beneath the banyan treeLeela shares her story in a support group, realizing that speaking the unspeakable can help others find language for their pain. Amit, inspired by her vulnerability, writes letters to his estranged brother. The act of verbalizing trauma is crucial—not for closure, but for connection and collective survival.Time does not erase trauma, but patterns begin to shift. Leela and Amit start mentoring youth, guiding them through crises and modeling honesty. The banyan, too, bears new leaves. They celebrate small victories—trust rebuilt, joy rediscovered. Their scars remain, but so does their hope
