We
cut from the festivities at the bowling alley and join the Mittal family at
dinner. They're all dressed up to beat the band and are waiting at a fancy
restaurant for Vishal, whom they refer to as "Vicky." We see Raju lurking in a
doorway as Vicky shows up wearing a suit. As Vicky acts all charming and
debonair with the family Raju makes quiet little comments to himself, warning
Rajesh of what he's seen Vicky doing. As the conversation at the table unfolds,
we learn that the Mittal family is interested in arranging a marriage between
Rinkie and Vicky. (Man, I'd love to see those invitations.)
As things seem to be their best, it's time for Raju to step in. Rajesh's cell
phone starts to ring, and he finds himself speaking to Raju, calling from the
house phone. Rajesh excuses himself from the table and goes over for a
clandestine meeting. He asks Raju what he's doing there. Raju explains that
since this is his sister's wedding they're talking about he feels he should be a
part of it. Rajesh manages to get him to butt out and goes back to the table,
but only after Raju reminds him that the clock is ticking, and he's down to five
days left.
We jump over to the Mittal house where Rajesh is attempting to tell his
father about Raju. He tells him that he made a mistake when he still lived in
India, but doesn't get any farther when they are interrupted. An upset young
lady has come in with Rinkie, and the men go to see what's the matter. (The only
name we're given for this person is "Pammi's daughter," so we'll use that.)
Pammi's daughter tells them that she's upset because of something that's
happened to her father. Rajesh looks confused since he saw him the previous day,
and he was fine then. She elaborates by saying he is not sick, but the news of
his twenty-year-long affair with his secretary is out. As Rajesh hears this, he
instantly activates "deer in headlights" mode.
Smita
comes over with a tray and says there must be some mistake, as Pammi's husband
would not do something like that. Rinkie tells them that not only was he having
the affair, but he's married the other woman and they have had kids together.
Pammi has been hospitalized from an attempted suicide from an overdose of
sleeping pills. The family reacts vehemently at the news. They each express what
they think should be done to men who cheat on their wives, each getting more and
more aggressive. Rajesh tries to settle them down, but Grandpa tells him that
the family is right - that's how cheaters should be punished. Even if it were
Rajesh himself, that's what he thinks should happen.
Rajesh looks nervous, but a ringing phone gives him an exit. Unfortunately
it's not much of a reprieve, as it's Raju calling. He tells him that time is up,
and he's coming over the next day to have breakfast with the family.
A
quick jump cut gets us through the night. We join Raju as he makes his way up
the driveway towards the house. He is once again intercepted by the gatekeeper,
and is told that no one is home. Grandpa has gone to the US on business, and the
rest of the family is taking a vacation. With a dejected look, he goes back over
to Robin's house. Robin sees him sitting outside looking bummed, so he asks why
he's come back. Raju tells him that he's going back to India. Robin is very
happy about this and offers to help get Raju ready for the airport. Raju
politely declines, and we end the scene.
Robin calls Rajesh at the family's vacation house and tells him the good
news. He says that he had to lecture and reason with Raju to get him to leave (heehee!)
but he finally got through to him. Rajesh invites him and Sonia to come to the
house to celebrate.
Another
jump cut and they have arrived! Robin comes into the house and begins a running
gag with Bunty. Bunty is an amateur composer, and is constantly trying to play
his songs for Robin on his electric guitar. This goes on until it isn't funny
anymore, while we learn that Sonia's outside getting the bags out of the trunk.
Hmmm. Sure enough, as she removes one of the large suitcases we see Raju tucked
away in the trunk of the car. Sonia is quite pleased to see him there and takes
his hand. Raju starts screaming like a little kid and startles her, then gives
her a hidden smooch to apologize. Mr. Smooth, at your service.
Inside the house Rajesh is so relieved that he hooks Robin up with some fine
wine, then gives him a hug. His happiness is short-lived however, as Raju and
Sonia make their triumphant entrance to the house. Raju gives his dad a sly grin
and a happy wave.
