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Zari’s brother, Keivan, is having his seventh birthday party. Ahmed and Pasha attend to help decorate and chaperone the children. At one point, Keivan gets hurt, and Pasha soothes him, earning Zari’s appreciation. Later in the afternoon, Zari asks Pasha about the girl he loves, wanting to know her name. Pasha evades her questions but suspects that Zari knows the truth about his feelings for her.
After Keivan's friends leave, Ahmed and Faheemeh talk about their future children. Zari predicts they will make beautiful babies. Ahmed mentions that Pasha and his beloved will also make beautiful babies, and Zari points out that Pasha could have brought his mysterious beloved to the party.
Later, Pasha comes across a picture of Zari and Doctor. Zari complains about how she looks in the picture, but Pasha compliments her profusely. The two look into each other’s eyes and start to lean forward to kiss. However, they are interrupted by Keivan, who asks about the shirt Doctor brought him. Zari compliments Doctor’s thoughtfulness and turns away from Pasha.