The Rathores in Therapy: A BCHD Epilogue

Chapter 15: Trauma, Triggers and Triumph

Last time: Banni smiled back at Kabir, feeling a calming tranquillity. She knew that there were still many questions left unanswered, many wounds left unhealed. But for the moment, she was content to just be with Kabir, to feel his arms around her, to know that he was there for her. And that was enough for today.

----------------------------------------

February 11th, 2023, 9:30 am Jain Counselling Centre, Jodhpur

Sandeep sat at his desk, his laptop open in front of him. He clicked play on the video of Banni and Kabir helping their son Atharva cut his birthday cake. The video was sent Yesterday, and Dr Sandeep was pleased to see the couple looking so happy despite their trying day.

As he watched the video, Sandeep couldn't help but smile. Atharva was adorable, and Banni and Kabir looked so proud and happy. It was heartwarming to see them celebrating together as a family.

Just then, Dr Shobha entered the cabin, a smile on her face. "Hey, Sandeep," she said, walking over to him. "Are you watching the video? It's the cutest thing I've seen all day."

Dr Sandeep chuckled and turned to face her. "I know, right?" he said, gesturing towards the laptop. "It's so lovely to see them all happy together."

Dr Shobha nodded, her eyes fixed on the screen. "It's amazing how well Banni and Kabir have managed to navigate everything that's been thrown their way," she said appreciatively. "They've been through so much, but they're still standing strong."

Dr Sandeep nodded in agreement. "They're both incredibly resilient," he said. "And they have each other to lean on, which makes all the difference."

Dr Shobha sighed, her eyes still fixed on the laptop screen. "I have to admit, Sandeep," she said. "I was worried this wouldn't happen anymore, especially after Kabir's revelation Yesterday.

Dr Sandeep nodded gravely. "I was worried too, Shobha," he said, his voice low. "Kabir had idealized Banni and Yuvaan's love story so much. Seeing such a big flaw in it would have been really tough for him."

Dr Shobha turned to face Sandeep, her eyes full of concern. "But do you think we did the right thing by discharging him?" she asked, her voice full of worry. "After everything that's happened, do you think he's ready to face the real world again?"

Dr Sandeep looked at Dr Shobha, his eyes full of conviction. "Yes, Shobha," he said, his voice ringing confidently. "I do think we did the right thing. Yesterday was a setback, but Kabir's overall composure made me believe that he could handle it. And it seems we had been worried for nothing if the video was anything to go by."

Dr Shobha smiled, her expression one of relief. "That's good to hear, Sandeep," she said, her voice softening. "I was worried that we had missed something, that maybe we had discharged him too soon."

Dr Sandeep chuckled, his eyes crinkling with amusement. "You know me, Shobha," he said, smiling. "I always err on the side of caution. But in this case, I think Kabir will be just fine. He has Banni; he has Atharva, he has us. He has everything he needs to get through this."

Dr Shobha nodded in agreement. "Yes, Sandeep," she said. "I was worried about Banni too. I can only imagine how devastating it must have been for her to hear everything that Kabir said Yesterday."

Dr Sandeep sighed, his eyes fixed on his laptop screen. "It must have been incredibly hard for her," he said softly. "But we have to remember that Banni is not a callous person. She would never have made that decision without thinking it through."

Dr Shobha nodded in agreement. "I know," she said empathetically, "But we still need to understand her reasoning, Sandeep. For her own sake as much as Kabir's."