Summary

It has been five years since Subhash went to Calcutta last, and though his parents now say they would like to meet Bela and would accept Gauri, Subhash still declines their invitation, telling them that Bela is still too young. Bela is growing at a rate that Subhash can almost see. She writes her own name and ties her own shoes despite the sometimes childish mannerisms that remain. On Saturdays he takes her shopping, loving his private time with her, often amazed at how much like Udayan she is.

One day Subhash sees Holly and her husband in the parking lot. She walks over and says hello to him, introducing Keith to him. Subhash introduces Bela and when they go their separate ways, Subhash is surprised to realize that he is slightly jealous at their obvious happiness with each other.

Despite...