YRKKH: Abhir fears the custody battle; Akshara reassures him

In the episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai tonight, Abhinav expresses his gratitude to Abhimanyu for his significant help in Muskaan's wedding and feels he deserves a hug from her. Abhimanyu agrees and allows him to embrace her. Meanwhile, Akshara packs their belongings and asks Abhinav to check the tickets before they go to sleep. Although Abhinav sleeps next to Abhir, he struggles to find rest. Concerned, Akshara inquires about his uneasiness.

He reveals that despite knowing the truth, Abhir didn't let him feel alone. He acknowledges that he has accepted Akshara as his own and sees Abhir as his source of strength. Akshara assures him that he always takes time to accept the truth and extracts a promise from him that they will all return from Udaipur unchanged. They embrace each other before embarking on their journey to Udaipur.

Meanwhile, Manish and Abhinav discuss matters with their lawyer when Kairav and Muskaan unexpectedly return. The family expresses surprise and curiosity about their early arrival. Kairav confronts Akshara for keeping the custody matter a secret from him, while Muskaan complains to Abhinav. They request to be included as part of the family. Abhir is overjoyed to see them. Akshara and Abhinav attempt to talk to Abhir, but he remains silent.

He questions them if his biological father abandoned him because he was a bad person. Abhinav explains that his father wasn't bad, but sometimes it's better to separate when there are too many conflicts. Abhir then worries if they lose the custody case, he will have to leave them and go back to his biological father. Akshara reassures him that they won't lose.

Later, Abhimanyu discovers the date for the custody hearing and admits that he feels unprepared. Akshara also becomes anxious. In a dream, Akshara envisions Abhir learning the truth about Abhimanyu being his biological father and worries that he will dislike her.

The next scene shows Akshara feeling anxious as the lawyer suggests taking Abhir to court.

Precap: Akshara panics, and Abhir calls out to Abhimanyu, prompting him to rush to see him.