Tuesday 24 May 2016

'East Meets West' Season 1 Episode 18 Recap - Aired: Monday 23 May 2016


Banwari asks Ranbir if he has heard from Udey and Lumita.
Ranbir says everything is fine and he doesn't have any worries.
Banwari says Abhay and Lisa have a lot of tension between them; Abhay wants Lisa to look after his mother and Lisa is upset she didn't go on the honeymoon.
Banwari suggests they let the tension between them grow so it won't take long for Abhay to leave his wife.
Ranbir says he already has a plan to get Lisa out of Abhay’s life.



Abhay is getting ready to go out. Lisa asks where he is going and he says he's going for a jog.
She offers to join him but he tells her to stay home and take care of his mother.
She agrees.


Udey wakes up but Lumita is still asleep.
She soon wakes up and sees him staring at her.
She says she's sorry she slept off.
He tells her they are on honeymoon and can sleep as long as they want.
She gets up but slips and he holds her up.
They stare into each other’s eyes then she breaks free and walks away.
He wonders if she's upset with him.


Ranbir is with Rhama in the room. Lisa brings her tea and says if she needs anything else, she should let her know.
Ranbir is not impressed but Rhama is; she thanks Lisa and says if she continues like this, soon everyone will like her.
As she is leaving, Ranbir calls her back and tells her to listen to Rhama.
Rhama is happy that Ranbir is speaking to Lisa.
Lisa can hardly believe her ears; she thanks him and leaves the room in excitement.


Rheka is complaining that she can't reach Udey.
Ranjeet tells her to relax.
Anjana enters the room and asks Rheka if she's alright because she looks like she didn't sleep.
Ranjeet tells her that Rheka is worried about Udey and Lumita and could barely sleep.


Udey gets a call from Abhay. Abhay ask how it is going and Udey says the city and weather are lovely.
Abhay says he is asking about Lumita. Udey is quiet.
Abhay prompts him to say what is going on.
Udey says he thinks Lumita it unhappy with him; sometimes when he's with her, she looks like she's in her own world.
Abhay advises him to bring Lumita to his own world by taking her out and making her happy.
After the call, Lumita enters the room and Udey tells her that they are going out.
Lumita is happy to hear that.


Rheka stands in the doorway to Rhama’s room and asks how she is feeling.
Rhama invites her to come in.
She tells Rheka that she’s glad that Abhay and Lisa didn't go on the honeymoon because Ranbir spoke to Lisa for the first time, with love.
Rheka is not happy.


Lisa goes to Abhay in excitement and tells him that his father spoke to her with so much love.
Abhay is happy about the development and proceeds to give her more tips on how to win everyone over.
There's a knock and Rheka comes in.
She says they seem very happy.
Abhay gets a phonecall so he goes out to receive it.
Lisa tells Rheka about Ranbir and Rheka says Lisa should not lose her identity by doing the servants’ jobs;  Lumita is already doing the work.
Lisa says she wants the family to be happy with her, if Lumita does it then she will also, so she can win Ranbir’s heart.
Rheka is not liking this at all.


Lumita tells Udey that she is ready.
They go out to sight see and stop to get some ice-cream and snacks.
They chat on the way and seem to be getting closer.
At a point, she falls asleep in the car and rests her head on his shoulder.



Lisa goes into kitchen and tells Nena that she wants to make dinner.
Nena offers to help but Lisa says she will manage.
She tells Nena to help her get a recipe book so she can follow it and make traditional food.


Udey and Lumita enter a restaurant. They see other couples getting cosy.
Lumita is uncomfortable.
Udey asks what she wants and she says whatever he is having.
Udey’s lady friend whom he met at the reception of their hotel, comes in to say ‘Hi’ to them.
Her husband joins them and she introduces him to them.
Udey asks where they are staying and the friend says they are starting in the same hotel.


Rheka is worried that Lisa is no longer under her control. She vows to do something about it
Banwari comes in and hands her the house phone, saying Udey is on the line.
Udey says he and Lumita are fine and having a good time.
Rheka asks to speak with Lumita and Udey passes the phone.
Rheka asks Lumita if she's following the priest’s advice.
Lumita assures her that she is and that she will take care of Udey.
Banwari is listening.


Rheka sees Lisa serving Ranbir and she gets worried.


Udey orders for spaghetti and Lamita struggles with the fork and knife so he orders for traditional food and she uses her hand.


Grandmother and grandfather are chatting.
He takes a phone call and afterwards, he tells grandmother that the high Command is sending him to go on a month long tour to America.
Grandmother is not happy.


Lisa follows the recipe book and struggles to make the food.


The family gathers at the table for dinner.
Rheka tells Lisa to sit down but Lisa says she will help Nena serve.
Ranbir says the food smells good and Nena says Lisa made it.
Rhama commends her.
The food is served but Uma complains about the salt.
Rheka says Lisa shouldn't have bothered to take on something she can't do
Banwari says Rheka should commend Lisa for her effort.
Ranbir concurs and says Lisa made an effort which is a good thing and she can learn from Lumita.
He tells Abhay to order a meal.


Grandmother tells to Ranbir that his father is going to America for one month.
Grandmother says it is just for work.
Rheka asks grandfather what job he has for Vinay.
Grandfather says she should ask Ranbir.
Ranbir says that Vinay is already working on a contract.
Rhama points out that Abhay is also not sorted.
Ranbir says that Abhay will go with grandfather to America to understudy a friend's business then come back to open a franchise in India.
Rheka thinks he is trying to separate Abhay and Lisa. so she says Abhay and Lisa should be on their honeymoon so the trip to America will be good for them. She asks Ranbir what he thinks.
Ranbir surprises her by saying Lisa is Abhay's wife so she will always be by his side, be it America or India.


Udey and Lumita are on the beach. He tries to get her to the water and she refuses but he carries her.
They play together and have a lot of fun.



Lisa sees Rheka and Anjana talking and says she wants to tell her something.  Rheka asks what it is.
Lisa acts as if something is wrong but then she laughs and says she just wants to thank her for suggesting to father that she goes to America with Abhay.


Ranbir and Banwari are are playing chess.
Banwari commends Ranbir on his moves and Ranbir says Rheka has used Udey and Lumita to her advantage but now it’s his turn to use Abhay and Lisa.
He whispers a plan to Banwari.


Uma helps Rhama to grandmother's room.
Rhama says she wants to stop resting and start the house chores again.
They talk about how Ranbir has changed and now accepts Lisa.


Abhay tells Lisa that his father loves him a lot so, now he is sending them to America.
Banwari comes to them and says they will have a lot of romantic times in America.
Abhay says it's for work.
Banwari asks if Abhay has noticed that Ranbir has changed and Abhay says he has.
Banwari asks Abhay if he thinks his parents will really be happy if he goes to America after only just returning
He suggests that Abhay speaks to his dad about it, especially as his mother is still recovering.


Ranbir is with Rhama and his mother in the room.
Banwari comes in and gives him a sign that he has carried out their plan.
Grandmother commends Ranbir for his new attitude towards Abhay and Lisa.


Abhay makes his way upstairs and as he gets close to the door of grandmother’s room, Banwari give Ranbir a signal.
Ranbir says he never liked Lisa but he is beginning to accept her. He says the only problem is that Abhay and Lisa are going to America but if Lisa stays and looks after Rhama, they won't miss Abhay so much.
He also points out that Lisa is just beginning to learn their customs and it is not a good time for her to leave.
Grandmother suggests Ranbir speaks to Abhay but Ranbir says he doesn't want to o decide for Abhay he just wants Abhay to be happy.
Abhay is listening, with tears in his eyes.

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